BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Gulf Coast Mom, in partnership with WLOX News, brings you a look at five family-friendly events happening in your area this week — and every week!
These are GCM’s top five events for the week of July 9-16.
- Frida Fest at Old Town Bay St. Louis
- Saturday, July 12
- “Founded in 2015 by the vibrant duo Ann Mdden and Sandy Maggio, this festival is a grand tribute to the legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.”
- Frida 5Kahlo Run by Bay St. Louis Running Company - 8 a.m.
- Special Frida food & drink menu at Mockingbird Cafe - 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Live music at Mockingbird Cafe - 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Frida Look-Alike Contest - begins at 7 p.m., packet pick-up & in-person signup from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Vendors run all day
- More info on Facebook events
- Sensory Sundays at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport
- Sunday, July 13
- Exclusive time designed for children with sensory processing differences
- Adjusted sound levels and limited attendance to create a calmer environment for families to explore at their own pace
- SPECIAL EVENT: Embrace Abilities Little Legends (ages 3-11) meetup. Cost is free.
- Teen Crafternoon at Gautier Public Library
- Monday, July 14; 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Ages 11-17, all supplies provided
- DIY school supplies crafting
- Shuck Yeah Saturday at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi
- Saturday, July 12 vs.
- Gates open at 5 p.m., first pitch at 6:05 p.m.
- The Biloxi Shuckers take the field against the Birmingham Barons as the Biloxi Beach Chickens for a special themed night filled with coastal vibes and ballpark fun.
- First fans through the gates receive a Beach Chickens-themed straw hat, presented by Farm Families of Mississippi
- Slab Fish Family Night at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum in Biloxi
- Tuesday, July 15; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Family night pottery workshop
- Ages 10+
- “Participants will use templates to cut slabs in the shape of fish, attach the slabs into a 3D sculpture and paint-decorate with under-glazes.”
- Fish ready for pickup in 2-3 weeks
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