Events

Pickleball Tournament

Get ready for electrifying NEON-INFUSED EXCITEMENT at the Neon Nights Pickleball Tournament at Kids' Towne Park in Clinton, MS.  This event combines the fast-paced action of pickleball with a dazzling spectacle of neon lights and glow-in-the-dark fun! The nets and boundary lines will be outlined with neon tape, making it easy to keep track of the action.  Whether you're a seasoned pickleball pro or a beginner, the Neon Nights tournament offers something for everyone.

Monday Game Schedules

Intermediate Male:  First Games at 6pm.  See Bracket >>>> Intermediate Male Doubles
Advanced Male:  First game begin at 7:30pm.  See Bracket >>>> Advanced Male Doubles.pdf
Female Doubles:  First game begin at 7:30pm.  See Bracket >>>> Female Doubles

Tuesday Game Schedule
Mixed Doubles: Games begin at 6pm.  See Bracket >>>> Mixed Doubles

Neon Nights - Event Format Change

We have elected to change the format of play for this event.  Being that this event is solely to just have a fun time on the courts, the schedule will go as followed.

MONDAY 6 - 10pm GENDER DOUBLES (Partners/opposite teams are the same genders)
TUESDAY 6 - 10pm MIXED DOUBLES  (All levels of play will be combined in this category)
THURSDAY 6 - 10pm CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT

Only registered teams will be placed in the tournament bracket.  Walk ups will be added based on court availability.
Only ONE team member should register their team. 
Depending on the number of teams that register, some or all levels may be combined for gender doubles. 
All levels of play WILL be combined for Mixed Doubles. 

 
Double elimination tournament. 
All players must be 18 years or older. 
$20 PER TEAM

The goal is to ensure that everyone, regardless of their skill level, can participate and enjoy the Neon Nights Tournament.  

Join us for a few nights that will leave you GLOWING with excitement. 

Since we are changing the format of the tournament play, Registration will close Sunday at 3pm. REGISTER NOW

Tournament schedule will be released here and to the registered email Sunday Night!  READY SET GLOW! 

All proceeds will benefit the Clinton Therapeutic Recreation Department's Special Needs Programming.
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Halloween

Trick or Treating

Trick or Treating will be held on October 31. The City of Clinton is not responsible for rescheduling holiday observances. It is the discretion of a neighborhood and/or organization whether they will offer Trick or Treating on another day. 

The streets of Clinton's Olde Towne will once again be filled with ghouls, ghosts and goblins when the Clinton Parks and Recreation Department hosts its' annual "Haunting of Olde Towne."

The Haunting of Olde Towne will be happening at Lion's Club park for all of the creepy, crawly but fun festivities.   The Haunting of Old Towne will be held on Thursday, Oct 26 from 6:00 -8:00 pm. 

Returning to the event are the usual crowd favorites such as cake walks, costume contests for ages 0-13, and carnival style games. In addition, bounce houses and other interactive games will be available for H.O.O.T. attendees. 

As always, there will be lots of candy and toys for everyone participating in the games, and age-appropriate prizes will be given to contest winners.

Anyone who has a pet knows that though DNA doesn’t bind them to us, they are loved and part of the family. Isn’t it a shame that Halloween is celebrated by everyone in the family except the beloved family pet? If this is a frightening reality to you, look no further! The Parks and Recreation Department knows the answer to this problem, and it is of GRAVE importance. Bring your family and your beloved pooch down to the Clinton Bark Park October 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate our Fourth Annual HOWL-O-WEEN with us. All our dog-lovin’ Clintonians and their furry friends are invited.  So dress up your dogs in their best Halloween attire for costume contests (even if it’s FUR-ocious) and doggie trick-or-treats. The costume contests will have four categories: small, medium, large, and People/pet combo.  Judging will begin promptly at 10:15am.  Bring your pups out to join in on the fun, snack on some spooky treats and enjoy the morning paw-ty at the park.  This event is free to the public.  It should be a BOO-tiful day.  So, go FETCH your calendar and mark us down.

Grab a pumpkin, get in the spirit, and share your creativity at the Parade of Pumpkins!
To participate:1. Carve, decorate, or paint your pumpkin.2. Bring your pumpkin to City Hall at 300 Jefferson Street on Friday, October 20th, OR place it on display on hay bales along Jefferson Street in front of City Hall beginning October 23rd.3. The City has lights set for your pumpkin each night. (Candles are prohibited.)
The pumpkins will be on display through Halloween, October 31st.  For more information contact Marlee Price at mprice@clintonms.org or call 601-813-6379.

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Eggstra Special

The annual Clinton community Eggstra Special Event, set for Sunday, March 24, from 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. at Traceway Park. Open to children ages 9 and younger, the event will have the traditional lineup of egg hunts and carnival games.

Eggstra Special has been one of Clinton’s premiere events for years and is a continued partnership between the Junior Auxiliary of Clinton and the City's Parks and Recreation Department. Held at Traceway Park, it provides an opportunity for the entire community to come together for a family-friendly egg hunt, with special activities and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself.

“Year after year the Eggstra Special event continues to grow and provide an opportunity for children to enjoy one of the much anticipated rites of childhood, the Easter egg hunt. Eggstra Special provides the opportunity for families of all ages in the community to enjoy playing outdoors, as well as hunting for eggs,” said Courtney Nunn, Director of Clinton Parks and Recreation Department.   

Egg hunts will begin at 2:30 p.m., with zero to 2-year-olds hunting first at 2:30 p.m. Ages 3 and 4 will hunt at 2:50 p.m., ages 5 and 6 at 3:10 p.m., and the 7- through 9-year-olds will wrap up the hunt at 3:30 p.m. Event organizers strongly request that only parents of 0-2-year-olds and children with special needs enter the hunting area to assist their child.  There will also be a scavenger hunt for ages 10-12 beginning at 3:50pm.

If your child needs special accommodations, please contact Clinton Parks and Recreation at 601-924-6082. 

In addition to the egg and scavenger hunts, children can enjoy prizes, carnival games, space jumps and refreshments.