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14. Inaugural Sunflower Festival
11 a.m.-7 p.m.
This is a family friendly event that will
make everyone happy! You can expect vendors, kids craft tables, reptile encounters, bumper cars, live performances and more! Grab a chair and get ready to shop, eat, and jam out at this event!
Jackson County Fairgrounds
Facebook @Sunflower Festival & Events
14. Bud & Burgers Cooking Competition
3-8 p.m.
Come out for a day filled with the sizzle of
grills, the vibrant energy of local arts and crafts vendors, and the thrill of fierce burger battles! Teams will compete to craft the ultimate burger masterpiece, and you get to savor every delicious bite.
L&N Depot in Ocean Springs 228.875.4424 mail@oceanspringschamber.com oceanspringschamber.com
Facebook @Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau
15. The Princess Ball
12-5:30 p.m.
Presented by Storybook Birthdays, this
event is sure to be a hit for all of the children who love fairytales and adventure! The event features performances by princesses and heroes, a craft area, group games, a bubble house, and lots of dancing. Admission is $33 for children and adults. Biloxi Visitors Center storybookbirthdays.com
Facebook @Storybook Birthdays
18. Breakfast with the Ocean Springs Mayor
8-9 a.m.
Breakfast with the Mayor, a quarterly community event, offers complimentary breakfast hosted by the Ocean Springs Chamber and a member sponsor, this month Ingalls Shipbuilding. Attendees receive updates from the Mayor and Aldermen.
Aztecas Restaurant and Cantina,
Ocean Springs
228.875.4424 mail@oceanspringschamber.com oceanspringschamber.com
Facebook @ Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau
19-22. Annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival
From fundraisers to songwriting workshops to concerts, music lovers of all kinds will find something to enjoy.
Various locations in Ocean Springs msafestival.org
21. Festival Hispano de Pascagoula
12-8 p.m.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with
live music, delicious food, vendors, and more!
Beach Park, Pascagoula mainstreetpascagoula.com
26. Taste of Long Beach
5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Come out and try some great local food
and beverages! Silent auction and more. 21+ only. Tickets are $30 ahead of time and $40 the day of the event.
Long Beach Senior Center mscoastchamber.com
28. Fin & Zen Yoga
8:45 a.m.
Do yoga in the Aquarium’s most
captivating setting – Aquatic Wonders! Instructor Brittany Simmons. Adults must accompany children 13-15 years of age. Bring your own mat, towel, and water bottle. Mississippi Aquarium
msaquarium.org
28. The Faery Queen's Ball
8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Attend this unique, immersive, costumed
masquerade ball experience for a fundraiser that benefits these local nonprofits: Diamondhead School of Fine Arts, Joppa Shrine, and Whisper of Hope. Adults only, 18+. Costume or formal attire required. 13280 Shriners Blvd., Biloxi faery-ball.com
28. Storytime with Pete the Cat
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Use your imagination to blast off with
Pete and friends to explore space! This live action storytime experience will engage children and fuel their excitement for literature. Tickets can be purchased at museum admissions the day of event. Lynn Meadows Discovery Center lmdc.org
28. Meet a Therapy Dog with Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Children have the opportunity to meet a therapy dog! They go to Lynn Meadows Discovery Center every fourth Saturday of the month. Children can read aloud to the therapy dogs or just visit with them.
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center lmdc.org
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
OCTOBER 5-6 | WATERCOLOR EXPLORATION WORKSHOP, WITH
KATHY BENSABAT
The Arts, Hancock County| hancockarts.org
OCTOBER 6-13 | CRUISIN’ THE COAST
various locations| cruisinthecoast.com
OCTOBER 19 | FALL FEST
The Club at Diamondhead| theclubatdiamondhead.com