Upcoming Events

The Squirklees are eager to meet their new Keepers! Below you’ll find the next adoption days and magical markets where you can find Melissa, the Curator of Curiosities and Travelling Storyteller AND Pete, the Adoption Cabinet. Step into the Alley, and you may just discover your newest magical companion…

🌿 Festival of the Fae Renaissance Faire & Fantasy Market
📅 Saturday & Sunday, May 16 & 17, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍  43 Luxilin Dr, Columbus, Mississippi
✨ Discover a fantasy land. Find our magical setup in the outdoor market. Let the perfect Squirklee choose you! COSTUMES ARE NOT REQUIRED BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

🌿 Brews, Books & Tattoos at Grand Central Outfitters
📅 Friday, May 29, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍  128 S Main St, Petal, MS 39465
✨ Find our magical setup on the back lawn. Let the perfect Squirklee choose you!

🌿 The Mockingbird First Saturday Art Market
📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍  236 Mobile St, Hattiesburg MS 39401
✨ Find our magical setup inside this unique art venue. Let the perfect Squirklee choose you!

⚔️ Forest of Fae Renaissance Faire
📅 Saturday & Sunday, Nov 14–15, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍  The Forest of Fae, 1175 Mt Pleasant Rd, Lucedale, MS 
✨ Discover magical lands. Let a Squirklee choose you! There will be special surprise treasures and limited editions Squirklees debuting for this special event. We are one of the vendors participating in trinket trading. So bring a trinket to trade with us and your fellow faire goers! COSTUMES ARE NOT REQUIRED BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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