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July 16: Weekly Top 5 with Gulf Coast Mom

July 16: Weekly Top 5 with Gulf Coast Mom (wlox)

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 16-22, 2025.

  • Art with LEGO Day at TrainTastic Museum
    • Saturday, July 19; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Included with general admission, free to members
    • “Get creative with us at Art with LEGO— a full day of LEGO-inspired arts and crafts for all ages! From colorful building challenges to hands-on art projects, this event is perfect for LEGO lovers who like to think outside the brick."
  • Gulfport’s Cinema by the Shore presents Sonic the Hedgehog 3
    • Friday, July 18, at Jones Park
    • Activities and food trucks begin at 6 p.m.; movie starts at dusk
    • Bring chairs, blankets, and the whole family!
    • Free admission
  • Family Fun Day with Maxem Health Urgent Care in Ocean Springs
    • Friday, July 18; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    • 6615 Washington Blvd.
    • Face painting, free sports physicals, bubbles, arts & crafts, giveaways and more!
    • For all ages
  • Christmas in July at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
    • Saturday, July 19; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    • Pictures with Santa Claus and Christmas crafts in the Arts Studio
    • Special summer storytime with Santa
  • Sensory Day at the Mississippi Aquarium
    • Saturday, July 19
    • “Mississippi Aquarium will open its doors early at 8:30am for individuals with special health care needs or are differentially abled that may require a quieter setting.”
    • Early access to MSAQ
    • Exclusive meet-and-greets with ambassador animals
    • Hands-on educational activities, crafts, and sensory bins
    • Fun time with the dolphins and animal care staff at the underwater viewing window
    • Designated quiet spaces

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