BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - From pumpkin patches to haunted houses and lots of trunk-or-treats, there’s no shortage of ways to get into the spirit of fall this year on the Gulf Coast.
Here’s a list of activities and events to check out!
Pumpkin Patches
- Biloxi Episcopal Church of the Redeemer (1904 Popp’s Ferry Road)
- Open Sunday 12 p.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Trinity Episcopal Church in Pass Christian (125 Church Avenue)
- Open every day from 10 a.m. to Dusk until October 31
- Southern Promiseland Farm in the Kiln (1212 Raygan Lane)
- Open Saturdays 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and October 15, 22, and 29 (Sundays) 1-4 p.m.
- 10-acre corn maze, cow milking simulation, hayrides, farm animals, concession, play and picnic area, pumpkin patch, grass maze, cow trains, and a one-of-a-kind farm scene investigation
- Williams Family Farms in Stone County (98 B&W Road, Wiggins)
- Open Saturdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. for the rest of October
- Games, rides, corn maze
- Admission $10 per person
- Middleton Farms in Jackson County (21500 Otis Cooper Road, Moss Point)
- Visit Facebook page for times and days
- Tickets are $12 at the gate, ages 2 and under are free
- Fall on the Farm at Ferguson Family Farms in Perkinston (1229 Creek Road)
- Open to the public Saturdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m., scheduled weekday visits
- Pumpkin patch, zipline, maze, hayrides and more
- $12 for ages 3 and up
- Seward Farms in Lucedale (10836 Tanner Williams Road)
- Farm open to the public Saturdays until November 4 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Family fun, corn maze, hay rides, fresh air, twisting corn maze, fantastic food
- $18 tickets
Haunted Houses
- Terror on the Coast in Gulfport
- Open every Friday and Saturday night until Halloween, plus Halloween night, from 7 to 11 p.m.
- General admission is $25. Parking is free.
- Haunted Firehouse at the Biloxi Fire Museum (1046 Howard Avenue)
- Friday and Saturday (October 20, 21, 27, 28) from 6-9 p.m.
- $10 a “head,” $5 children under 8 (must be accompanied by adult)
- WallyWeen Haunted Trail in Gulfport (55 51st Street)
- Every Friday and Saturday night in October, 7-9 p.m.
- Live music and food trucks
- $5 to enter WalleyWeen, $5 for live music
Other activities
- Jackson County Fair at the Jackson County Fairgrounds (2902 Shortcut Road)
- October 15-22
- Exhibits open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., October 16-21
- Midway, rides and food pavilion open 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., October 15-22
- See website for themed days and other information
- Boo at MSAQ, a sea cave black light maze at the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport
- Every weekend in October
- Included in general admission
- Haunted Bayou Cruise in Bay St. Louis
- Visit website for days and times
- $79 per person
- Ghost and Cemetery Pub Walk in Bay St. Louis
- Visit website for days and times
- $29 per person
- Tricks, Treats & Trains at TrainTastic Interactive Model Railroad Museum in Gulfport (615 Pass Road)
- Saturday and Sundays (October 21, 22, 28, 29) from 5:30-8 p.m.
- Train rides, spooky houses, trick-or-treating, costume contests and other festivities
- $10 entry
Events by date
Friday, November 3
- Gumbo Festival at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Pass Christian (9062 Kiln Delisle Road)
- Music, 15 gun raffle, 50/50 split drawing, craft booths, silent auction, Texas Holdem tournament
- See music lineup HERE.
Saturday, November 4
- Peter Anderson Festival in downtown Ocean Springs
- 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- The largest arts festival on the Mississippi Gulf Coast: artists, crafters, food vendors from all over the United States
- Gumbo Festival at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Pass Christian (9062 Kiln Delisle Road)
- Music, 15 gun raffle, 50/50 split drawing, craft booths, silent auction, Texas Holdem tournament
- See music lineup HERE.
Sunday, November 5
- Peter Anderson Festival in downtown Ocean Springs
- 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- The largest arts festival on the Mississippi Gulf Coast: artists, crafters, food vendors from all over the United States
- Gumbo Festival at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Pass Christian (9062 Kiln Delisle Road)
- Music, 15 gun raffle, 50/50 split drawing, craft booths, silent auction, Texas Holdem tournament
- See music lineup HERE.
Saturday, November 11
- Celtic Music Festival and Highland Games at the Harrison County Fairgrounds (15321 County Farm Road)
- 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Folk music, great beers, Celtic rock, highland games, Scottish and Irish food, pipes and drums, vendors, etc.
- GA $10, Kids 12 & under FREE, Military ID holders $8, Seniors age 60+ $8, weekend tickets $15
Sunday, November 12
- Celtic Music Festival and Highland Games at the Harrison County Fairgrounds (15321 County Farm Road)
- 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Folk music, great beers, Celtic rock, highland games, Scottish and Irish food, pipes and drums, vendors, etc.
- GA $10, Kids 12 & under FREE, Military ID holders $8, Seniors age 60+ $8, weekend tickets $15
If you notice an event missing from this list, please send an email to gulfcoastweekend@wlox.com.
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