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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