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DECEMBER | 2022
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1: Ocean Springs Tree Lighting
6-8 p.m. Enjoy meeting Santa, festive carols, and more at this tree lighting!
The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center oceanspringschamber.com
1: Annual Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival
Running through December 31, view the incredible lights, visit Santa, ride carnival rides, and drink hot chocolate at this festival! Tickets for ages 0-4 are free, 5-12 are $5; general admission for those over 12 is $15. Jones Park
gulfportharborlights.com
1: Annual Snowflakes in the Bay
Running through January 1, come see the closest thing we get to snow! The live oaks of Bay St. Louis and Waveland will be decorated with illuminated snowflakes for all to enjoy.
Bay St. Louis and Waveland
1: The Magic of Christmas and Trains
Running through December 31, experience the magic of trains with sparkling holiday lights. Fun for the whole family! Closed Christmas Day.
Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum
mcmrcm.org
2: Christmas in the Pass
3-8 p.m. A Christmas tree lighting; meeting Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their elves; and enjoying food, music, and local art – what more could you want?
Downtown Pass Christian Facebook @Christmas in the Pass
2: Downtown for the Holidays
5-9 p.m. Decorate cookies, write letters to Santa, and more at this event! Downtown Pascagoula mainstreetpascagoula.com
2-3: Sounds of the Holidays
Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. The Coast Big Band and local celebrities will take to the stage to ring in the holiday season! Bring the family and come sing along! IMPAC at MGCCC
mgccc.showare.com
3: Holiday Marketplace
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Get your holiday shopping done while appreciating the nature around you! Also taste great chili during Audubon’s 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off during the event. Pascagoula River Audubon Center pascagoula.audubon.org
3: Christmas in the City
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Come enjoy the holiday season with choirs, bands, dancers, and – of course – Santa!
Downtown Biloxi
mainstreetbiloxi.com
3: Sea Santa Sail-a-bration
5:45 p.m. Attend this annual waterless boat parade! With a tree lighting, crafts, bingo, and Santa, there’s fun for the whole family. Downtown Long Beach/Harper McCaughan Town Green longbeachcda.com
3: Silent Light Festival
6-10 p.m. Presented by Hancock Whitney, this light festival transforms Walter Anderson Museum of Art into a glittering wonderland inspired by nature.
Walter Anderson Museum of Art walterandersonmuseum.org
3: Holiday Toy Drive
10 p.m. If you visit The Pub Sports Bar with a new, unwrapped toy worth $10 or more, you won’t have to pay a cover and can get VIP line entry!
The Pub Sports Bar thepubsportsbar.com
3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 31: Holiday Dolphin Photos
Looking for a memorable holiday card? Here’s your chance! Take a picture with a dolphin this holiday season. Advanced reservations are highly recommended. Photos are $25 a group.
Mississippi Aquarium msaquarium.org
9: Stroll for Autism
7 p.m.-12 a.m. There will be live entertainment by Unfazed: Show & Band. Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door and may be purchased at mscentersforautism.org.
D’Iberville Community Center
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