BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - The holiday season is here! We’ve compiled a list of events happening across the Coast this month. From festivals to tree lighting, concerts, light shows, ice skating, and more, see the full list below.

Continuous events

BAY ST. LOUIS: 29th Annual Holiday Tree Gala presented by Hancock Library Library System and the Hancock County Library Foundation, see full dates & times here
BAY ST. LOUIS: Krampus Claus visits The Ghost Spirit Walk of Bay St. Louis, runs November 20-December 30, $29 per person, tours at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., get tickets here
BILOXI: Ice Skating at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, starts November 12, 2023, and goes through March 30, 2024, see full dates and times here
BILOXI: Finding Christmas at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, combines world-class actors, singers, and dancers with well-known Christmas characters, exquisite costuming, sing-a-long music, and beautiful scenic elements, shows run from December 15-27 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., see the full schedule and get tickets here
GULFPORT: Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival, November 24-December 31, Jones Park, 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., closed Christmas Eve, open Christmas Day
GULFPORT: TrainTastic Holiday Lights, starts Dec. 7 and runs through Dec. 30, 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m., see full dates and buy tickets here
GULFPORT: Santa Sightings at TrainTastic, runs November 24-December 23, see full dates/times and buy tickets here. TrainTastic Interactive Model Railroad Museum (615 Pass Road)

Saturday, November 25, 2023

BAY ST. LOUIS: 5th Annual Christmas in the Bay presented by City of Bay St. Louis, starts at 5:30 p.m., annual Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:30 p.m., 1928 Depot Way
BILOXI: Breakfast with Santa at Margaritaville, 8 a.m.-11 a.m., $22 for adults, children 9 & under $12, Margaritaville Resort & Family Entertainment Center (195 Beach Boulevard)

Sunday, November 26, 2023

GULFPORT: Holiday Peppermint Pops presented by Mississippi Gulf Coast Symphony, starts at 4:30 p.m., tickets start at $20, at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Harrison County Campus iMPAC (409 Debuys Road, Gulfport, MS)

Monday, November 27, 2023

PICAYUNE: City of Picayune Annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony, starts at 6 p.m., free entry, live music featuring Pearl River Community Band and the Praise Band from First Baptist Church, Crosby Commons (801 Goodyear Boulevard)

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

BILOXI: Toys for Tots drop-off and photos with Santa, 1-6 p.m., 124 Rue Magnolia, just behind Mary Mahoney’s

Thursday, November 30, 2023

BILOXI: Ceramic Studio Sip’n’Shop presented by Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
BILOXI: Lighting of the Lighthouse (south of the Biloxi Visitors Center), 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Friday, December 1, 2023

BILOXI: Gulf Coast Messiah Chorus Christmas Performance, 7 p.m., St. Michael Catholic Church (177 1st Street)
BILOXI: Art Class: Make your Own Ceramic Christmas Trees presented by Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., $45 per person, at Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art (386 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS)
BILOXI: Christmas Paint Night Biloxi, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., $40 general admission, at Gulf Coast Training & Education Services, LLC (1015 Howard Avenue Biloxi, MS)
BILOXI: Christmas on the Water Children’s Parade, 6 p.m., begins at Dr. Frank G. Gruich Center, ends at Biloxi Town Green
BILOXI: Lighting of the Town Green, 6:30-8 p.m., following Children’s Parade
OCEAN SPRINGS: Holiday Movie Night featuring The Search for Santa Paws, starts at 6 p.m., free admissions, concessions available, chairs/blankets recommended, St. Martin East Elementary School (7508 Rose Farm Road)
OCEAN SPRINGS: Silent Light Act 1: Garden Party, presented by Hancock Whitney, starts at 5 p.m. at Walter Anderson Museum of Art, first look at WAMA’s illuminated grounds and this year’s animated projections, featuring live music and light activities for families. Held at the future site of The Traveler - part of the growing campus- in rear of WAMA’s main building. Free admission.
PASCAGOULA: Downtown for the Holidays, presented by Main Street Pascagoula, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Main Street Pascagoula (630 Delmas Avenue)
PASCAGOULA: The TASTE of St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church and the Annual Holiday Silent Auction, 6 p.m., Rev. Charles E. McMahon Parish Life Center (1715 Telephone Road)
PASS CHRISTIAN: Christmas in the Pass, presented by the Pass Christian Volunteer Fire Department, 4 p.m.-10 p.m., downtown Pass Christian
WIGGINS: MGCCC Festival of Lights, held on Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston Campus, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday, December 2, 2023

BAY ST. LOUIS: Gulf Coast Messiah Chorus Christmas Performance, 7 p.m., Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church (228 S. Beach Boulevard)
BAY ST. LOUIS: Annual Snowflakes & Sugarplum Festival in Downtown Bay St. Louis, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
BILOXI: Breakfast with Santa presented by The Salvation Army, 8 a.m.-10 a.m., $5 breakfast and photos with Santa, The Salvation Army Kroc Center (575 Division Street)
BILOXI: Breakfast with Santa, 8 a.m.-10 a.m., Half Shell Oyster House (125 Lameuse Street)
BILOXI: Annual Christmas on the Water Boat Parade, starts at 6 p.m., best parade viewing locations are between the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor and Casino Row, or between the Biloxi Lighthouse and Beau Rivage Resort & Casino.
BILOXI: The Nutcracker presented by Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, showtimes at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., tickets starting at $19, get tickets here
BILOXI: “Advent Service of Reflections” Christmas Concert, 3 p.m., Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral (870 Howard Avenue)
D’IBERVILLE: Christmas in D’Iberville Christmas Parade, 4 p.m. parade lineup at Warrior Stadium, (Jeeps, golf carts, trailers, ATVs, Christmas decorations with lights preferred) 5:30 p.m. - parade rolls to Town Green, tree lighting at Town Green following the parade (parade pending weather)
D’IBERVILLE: Christmas in D’Iberville at D’Iberville Town Green, 12 p.m.- 3:30 p.m., Santa’s Workshop, letters to Santa, reindeer food, and hot chocolate
D’IBERVILLE: D’Iberville Dog Park Santa Paws Event, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Pup Parade, Santa photos and Christmas treats for all dogs. Moved to Rec Center on Kajja Drive behind the elementary school due to weather
GAUTIER: City of Gautier’s Annual Lights and Lagniappe on the Bayou, 1 p.m.-6 p.m., free family-friendly event for all ages. Appearance from Santa & friends, carnival rides, and annual tree lighting and fireworks show (2800 US-90, Gautier, MS)
GULFPORT: 2nd Annual Gulfport High School Drumline Breakfast with Santa, 8 a.m.-11 a.m., $10 tickets sold at the door, Gulfport High School cafeteria (100 Perry Street)
GULFPORT: ChristmasFEST 2023, Mississippi Mercantile Co. (15094 Mills Road, Gulfport, MS)
GULFPORT: Kids Street Christmas at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
GULFPORT: Christmas on the Water Annual Fundraiser presented by Mississippi Gulf Coast Attractions Association, 4 p.m.-9 p.m., Ship Island Excursions (1070 23rd Avenue, Gulfport, MS)
GULFPORT: Sounds of the Holidays, 7 p.m., MGCCC’s iMPAC (409 Debuys Road)
LATIMER: Christmas at the Latimer Country Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Latimer Community Center (10908 Tucker Road)
LONG BEACH: Annual Sea Santa Sail-A-Bration, presented by Long Beach Community Development Association, parade starts at 5:45 p.m., boats start at Long Beach High School parking lot and ends with celebration to follow at Harper McCaughan Town Green
LONG BEACH: 2023 Fred Walker Memorial Jingle Bells 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run at Long Beach Town Green, starts at 8 a.m., $25 for adults 18 and older, $15 for all under 18
OCEAN SPRINGS: Silent Light Main Event: Light Fest & Silent Disco, presented by Hancock Whitney, from 5 p.m.-10:30 p.m. at Walter Anderson Museum of Art, all-out bash with live performers and dancers, light installations by Mississippi artists, a silent disco with DJs performing to your personal LED equipped headphones, and projection-mapped animations of Walter Anderson’s timeless art and designs. Free admission; $10 all-night headphone rental.
OCEAN SPRINGS: Peppermint Alley Christmas Market- “Peppermint Alley Kickoff”, presented by Buzzy’s Breakfast Downtown & Cash Alley Market, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., 1019 Desoto Street
PASCAGOULA: The TASTE of St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church and the Annual Holiday Silent Auction, 5 p.m., Rev. Charles E. McMahon Parish Life Center (1715 Telephone Road)
PICAYUNE: Christmas on the Rails, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., stops at Crosby Commons, City Hall, and Canal Street/Main Street, live music, food, hot chocolate & more
WAVELAND: Waveland Christmas Parade, activities start at 2 p.m., parade starts at 4 p.m. (335 Coleman Avenue)

Sunday, December 3, 2023

BILOXI: Santa Brunch at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., buffet-style dining at BR Prime, make reservations here
BILOXI: The Nutcracker at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, show times at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., get tickets here
BILOXI: Children’s Mardi Gras Christmas presented by Gulf Coast Carnival Association, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., $25 per person, $100 for a family of five, Mary Mahoney’s Old French House (138 Rue Magnolia)
BILOXI: Children’s Christmas Party - Photos with Santa & GCCA CVS Royalty, 2-4 p.m., Mary Mahoney’s Old French House (110 Rue Magnolia)
GULFPORT: Richburg Hall Holiday Fest, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., tickets sold at the door, $12 for adults, $10 for military, $8 for children 12 and under, Sully’s Gulfport (1316 30th Avenue)
GULFPORT: Christmas Sip & Shop, 11 a.m.-3. p.m., The Parlour on Lorraine (8910 Lorraine Road, Gulfport, MS)
GULFPORT: Annual Christmas Drag Brunch presented by Gulf Coast Equality, starts at 10 a.m., The Chapel at Centennial Plaza (189 E Beach Boulevard), buy tickets here
GULFPORT: Sounds of the Holidays, 2 p.m., MGCCC’s iMPAC (409 Debuys Road)
PASCAGOULA: Gulf Coast Messiah Chorus Christmas Performance, 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church (2710 Pascagoula Street)

Monday, December 4, 2023

PASCAGOULA: 2023 Christmas Open House at the Pascagoula Public Library, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 3214 Pascagoula Street
PICAYUNE: Picayune Christmas Parade, starts at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

BAY ST. LOUIS: Christmas Extravaganza, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m., Bay Saint Louis Community Hall (301 Blaize Avenue, Bay Saint Louis)

Thursday, December 7, 2023

BAY ST. LOUIS: Last Minute Mall at the Hall Y’all!, 4 p.m., 100 Men Hall (303 Union Street)
BILOXI: Christmas in the Park at Keesler Outdoor Recreation & Marina Park, starts at 5 p.m. (625 Marina Drive, Biloxi)
GULFPORT: Christmas Potluck Party, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Villas at Legacy (2252 Beach Drive, Gulfport)

Friday, December 8, 2023

BILOXI: Edgewater Mall Christmas Arts & Craft Show, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
BILOXI: The Singing Christmas Tree at First Baptist Church Biloxi, 7 p.m. featuring FBC Biloxi’s Christmas Choir & Orchestra & musical guest Jake Cowley
D’IBERVILLE: D’Iberville Christmas Movie Night, starts at 6 p.m., showing Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, complimentary hotdogs, popcorn cookies, and hot chocolate. D’Iberville Town Green (10004 Central Avenue)
GULFPORT: The Spirits of Christmas, 6-9 p.m., Gulfport Arts Center, located in the Carnegie Library Building downtown (1300 24th Avenue)

Saturday, December 9, 2023

BILOXI: Christmas Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum (115 1st Street, Biloxi, MS)
BILOXI: Edgewater Mall Christmas Arts & Crafts Show, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
BILOXI: The Singing Christmas Tree at First Baptist Church Biloxi, 6 p.m., featuring FBC Biloxi’s Christmas Choir & Orchestra & musical guest Jake Cowley
BILOXI: Free Photos with Santa presented by Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., line ends at 12:45 p.m., Biloxi Visitors Center (1050 Beach Boulevard)
BILOXI: Come Learn with Santa, 9:45-11:15 a.m., Lopez School (140 St. John Avenue)
BILOXI: Annual Woolmarket Ward 7 Christmas Parade, 2 p.m., begins on Shortcut Road at Woolmarket Road, ends at Woolmarket Elementary School (12513 John Lee Road)
BILOXI: Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum Holiday Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 115 1st Street
BILOXI: Christmas in the City in Downtown Biloxi (RESCHEDULED from December 2nd), 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
DIAMONDHEAD: Christmas Festival at the Town Green

4-5 p.m.: Parade from the Club at Diamondhead to City Hall
5-8 p.m.: Festival City Hall Town Green

GULFPORT: Holiday Market, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., Mississippi Antique Galleria (1909 East Pass Road)
GULFPORT: Christmas Breakfast with Mermaids presented by Mississippi Aquarium, 9 a.m.-10 a.m., $39.95 for children, $49.95 for adults
GULFPORT: Surfin’ Santa Photos at Mississippi Aquarium, starts at 12 p.m., get tickets here
GULFPORT: Annual Christmas on the Bayou on Gulfport Lake, starts at 6 p.m.
GULFPORT: 3rd Annual Holly Jolly Community Block Party, 3 p.m.-6 p.m., Crosspoint Church (15046 North Swan Road)
OCEAN SPRINGS: Peppermint Alley Christmas Market- “Grinch Day”, presented by Buzzy’s Breakfast Downtown & Cash Alley Market, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., 1019 Desoto Street
OCEAN SPRINGS: Santa Crawl, 2 p.m.-8 p.m., registration at Lafitte’s at Porter. $15 and a new, unwrapped toy for entry.

Sunday, December 10, 2023

BILOXI: Edgewater Mall Christmas Arts & Crafts Show, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
BILOXI: The Singing Christmas Tree at First Baptist Church Biloxi, 6 p.m., featuring FBC Biloxi’s Christmas Choir & Orchestra & musical guest Jake Cowley
GULFPORT: Gulfport Civic League Christmas Tour of Homes in the Florence Gardens Community, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., $20 donation
GULFPORT: Christmas Breakfast with Mermaids presented by Mississippi Aquarium, 9 a.m.-10 a.m., $39.95 for children, $49.95 for adults
GULFPORT: Holiday Market, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., Mississippi Antique Galleria (1909 East Pass Road)
GULFPORT: Pictures with Santa, 3 p.m.-6 p.m., Chillville Creamery (1121 Cowan Road)
GULFPORT: Unite to Light: A Night of Jewish Pride presented by Congregation Beth Israel, starts at 4:30 p.m., giant Menorah lighting, Gulfport Premium Outlets in front of Bloomingdeals (northside of the outlet mall)
GULFPORT: Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center for Children, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers, get tickets here
OCEAN SPRINGS: Discover Christmas - Toy Drive & Parade presented by Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce, starts at 2 p.m. at Front Beach

Monday, December 11, 2023

D’IBERVILLE: Coca-Cola Santa Truck Stop, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m., pictures with Santa & The Grinch, Cypress Lanes (3200 Mallett Road)

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

GULFPORT: North Gulfport’s 8th annual Community Christmas, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m., Isiah Fredricks Community Center (3312 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard)

Thursday, December 14, 2023

BAY ST. LOUIS: The Matzo Ball, staring Meryl Zimmerman & The Miracles, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 100 Men Hall (303 Union Street)
GULFPORT: A BuckWild Holly Daze Comedy Dinner Show at Patio 44 - Gulfport, starts at 7 p.m., get tickets here. Ticket includes dinner, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverage, a commemorative photo, audience participation, photos with the cast, and prizes for best ugly sweater/holiday costume.

Friday, December 15, 2023

BILOXI: Christmas Encampment presented by Beauvoir, The Jefferson Davis Home & Presidential Library, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., $10 for adults, $5 for children
BILOXI: Brandon Bennett’s Elvis My Way Christmas presented by IP Casino Resort Spa, 8 p.m., get tickets here
BILOXI: Senior Christmas Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Donal M. Snyder Community Center (2520 Pass Road)
BILOXI: Special Needs Christmas Dance, 5-8 p.m., Donal M. Snyder Community Center (2520 Pass Road)
POPLARVILLE: Poplarville Christmas Parade, starts at Ramey’s at 5 p.m., ends at Sonic

Saturday, December 16, 2023

BILOXI: Christmas Encampment presented by Beauvoir, The Jefferson Davis Home & Presidential Library, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., $10 for adults, $5 for children
BILOXI: Breakfast with Santa at Margaritaville, 8 a.m.-11 a.m., $22 for adults, children 9 & under $12, Margaritaville Resort & Family Entertainment Center (195 Beach Boulevard)
BILOXI: Brandon Bennett’s Elvis My Way Christmas presented by IP Casino Resort Spa, 8 p.m., get tickets here
BILOXI: Biloxi Visitors Center Holiday Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1050 Beach Boulevard
D’IBERVILLE: 2nd Annual Old Town Village Tour, 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m., D’Iberville Town Green (10004 Central Avenue)
GULFPORT: Breakfast with Santa at Brick and Spoon Gulfport (15268 Crossroads Parkway), 8 a.m.- 11 a.m., visit with Santa complimentary with the purchase of one adult entree
GULFPORT: Christmas Breakfast with Mermaids presented by Mississippi Aquarium, 9 a.m.-10 a.m., $39 for children, $49 for adults
GULFPORT: Mistletoe & Main Street (RESCHEDULED from December 2), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (parade beings at 6 p.m.), downtown Gulfport
OCEAN SPRINGS: Peppermint Alley Christmas Market- “Letters to Santa”, presented by Buzzy’s Breakfast Downtown & Cash Alley Market, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., 1019 Desoto Street
VANCLEAVE: Christmas at the Ranch, 3 p.m.-6 p.m., Christmas activities and games, ornament making, reindeer rides, and pictures with Santa. (13000 Mount Pleasant Road)

Sunday, December 17, 2023

BILOXI: City of Biloxi Ward 2 Christmas Parade, 2:30 p.m., begins at O’Reily Park (431 Division Street), ends at John Henry Beck Park (671 Division Street)
BILOXI: Annual “Nativity Cathedral Christmas Concert,” 4 p.m., Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (870 Howard Avenue)
GULFPORT: Christmas Breakfast with Mermaids presented by Mississippi Aquarium, 9 a.m.-10 a.m., $39 for children, $49 for adults
OCEAN SPRINGS: Christmas Caroling at First Presbyterian Church of Ocean Springs, 4 p.m.-7 p.m., teams will be divided and come back together in the Fellowship Hall for a meal and hot chocolate

Monday, December 18, 2023

BILOXI: Holiday Art Camp at Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., ages 6-12, get tickets here

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

BILOXI: Holiday Art Camp at Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., ages 6-12, get tickets here
LUCEDALE: Coca-Cola Santa Truck Stop, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Walmart Lucedale (11228 Old Highway 63 South)

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

BILOXI: Holiday Art Camp at Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., ages 6-12, get tickets here
MOSS POINT: Coca-Cola Santa Truck Stop, 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Piggly Wiggly (7831 Highway 613)

Thursday, December 21, 2023

BILOXI: Annual “Christmas Caroling at Cathedral Square,” 7 p.m., Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (870 Howard Avenue)
GAUTIER: Blue Christmas, “a contemplative service of hope and healing for those that are hurting,” 6 p.m., Gautier First UMC (2717 US-90)

Friday, December 22, 2023

GULFPORT: Breakfast with Santa, starts at 10 a.m., Pour House Gulfport (11444 US-49 North)
LATIMER: Kids Christmas Craft Night, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., $20 per child, $15 for adults making their own gingerbread house, Latimer Community Center (10908 Tucker Road)

Saturday, December 23, 2023

BILOXI: Green Christmas Paint and Sip, starts at 11 a.m., $18 per painter, Storybook Studio (15816 Lemoyne Boulevard)

Sunday, December 24, 2023

BILOXI: Annual “Christmas Eve Pre-Service of Carols & Music,” 10:30 p.m., Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (870 Howard Avenue)
OCEAN SPRINGS: Christmas Eve Worship (Acoustic) at First Presbyterian Church of Ocean Springs, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

If you would like an event added to this list, please email Cody Heaster at cody.heaster@wlox.com.

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LIST: Holiday festivals, light shows, events happening across the Coast this season