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Penguin Easter Egg Hunt
Mississippi Aquarium is trading in their Easter bunny eggs for special penguin eggs! Throughout the day, guests will be able to enjoy free easter egg hunts as well as photos with the Easter bunny. One golden penguin egg will be hidden on campus, and the finder will win two annual passes! Mississippi Aquarium
msaquarium.org
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Sculpt Your Own Planter Mandrake with Molly Shea
12-2 p.m.
Make a planter helper that’s equal parts useful and delightfully weird. Finished pieces will be kiln-fired after the workshop and available for pickup two weeks later at Hancock Art Center. This class is suitable for beginners and experienced makers alike and is perfect for anyone looking to create something playful, practical, and unique for their home or garden.
The Arts Hancock County hancockarts.org
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Swamp Grass Get Down 3-8 p.m.
Featuring performances by George Porter Jr. & Runnin' Pardners, Honey Island Swamp Band, Doussan/Garrett/Benoit and Royal Horses. There will be food for purchase and a cash/credit bar.
100 Men Hall 100menhall.com
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Fashion at the Faire 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The Alchemy of Cloth upcycled fashion series culminates with Fashion at the
Faire, a living fashion show woven into
the Midsummer Night Faire. Instead of a traditional runway, participants model their creations while moving through the festival. Attendees are invited to vote live for their favorite designs, with awards presented at the close of the show.
The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center faery-ball.com
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Midsummer Night Faire 5-8 p.m.
Inspired by Renaissance fairs and Norse midsummer traditions, this evening market invites you to gather, feast, and celebrate under the fading sun. Fire, folklore, and handmade treasures await. Dress code is mystical, dreamy, or Renaissance-inspired. The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center themaryc.art
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Alva Leigh at The Traveler Café 6 p.m.
Gulfport native Alva Leigh returns to the Coast from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to play songs from her album Wilderness. Tickets are $15 and are available for purchase online.
The Traveler Café
alvaleigh.com
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Autism Acceptance Walk Event is from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Walk starts at 11 a.m.
Families can expect a community walk
for autism acceptance, sensory-friendly activities, local vendors and food trucks, kids stations and inclusive fun, and community partner booths.
Bay St. Louis Train Depot caidenscorner.com
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Flower Fest
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
A vibrant, eco-conscious celebration that invites the community to embrace the beauty of the natural world. This festival is a free, family-friendly event designed
to spark discovery, imagination, and community connection. Every element of the festival is designed with sustainability in mind, using biodegradable materials to minimize environmental impact.
Walter Anderson Museum of Art walterandersonmuseum.org
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