Your Gulf Coast fall activity guide

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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Flora Dedeaux

Flora Dedeaux

Flora Dedeaux was born and raised in Gulfport, Mississippi. She graduated from Mississippi State in 2022 with a communication degree, concentrating in broadcast and public relations and minoring in marketing.