Families in Ripley can get an early start on the holidays at the My Choices Family Christmas, a free community event set for Thursday, Nov. 19, from 2 to 7 p.m. at 109 Bails Road in Ripley. Ripley Main Street shared the announcement Friday, inviting residents to help spread the word so local families can take part.
Organizers describe the afternoon and evening as a time of fellowship, fun, and free gifts for moms and children, including diapers and wipes. According to the event flyer, everything offered at the gathering is free of charge.
What to Expect at the My Choices Family Christmas
The flyer and Ripley Main Street post list several activities and giveaways for families who attend:
Pictures with Santa
Kids’ activities
Cookies and hot cocoa
Free gifts for moms and children, including diapers and wipes
Parenting education information
The flyer carries the line “Come and see what God has done!” and says the event is open to all moms and children.
Event Details
What: My Choices Family Christmas
When: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: 109 Bails Road, Ripley, Mississippi
Cost: Free
More information: 662-401-3299
Because the event runs into the evening, working parents should be able to stop by after school or work. Anyone with questions about the schedule or the giveaways can call the number listed on the flyer.
About My Choices in Tippah County
My Choices Pregnancy Help Clinic is a Ripley-based nonprofit organization. Charity Navigator describes it as an outreach ministry that serves women facing crisis pregnancies, and nonprofit listings say its services include pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, parenting classes, and material assistance for families.
Holiday events like this one give the organization a chance to connect with parents across Tippah County while providing practical help, such as baby supplies, at a time of year when many household budgets are stretched.
More Holiday Events in Ripley
The Family Christmas joins a growing list of holiday happenings around Ripley this season. Ripley Main Street has also announced its Holiday Open House for downtown shops, and the city’s Christmas parade is set for December. Residents can follow the Ripley Main Street Facebook page for updates on upcoming community events.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
