Family events in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Spend a meaningful day at Petco in Biloxi that blends pet shopping with opportunities to support animal welfare. Browse treats and toys for current companions, meet adoptable dogs and cats from HSSM, and learn about the organization’s work across South Mississippi. On-site raffles will help fund care for the thousands of animals HSSM serves each year. Guests can also bring items like toys, treats, or bones to brighten the stay of shelter pets awaiting homes. HSSM welcomes more than 6,000 homeless pets annually and is South Mississippi’s only shelter that accepts every animal, offering care and second chances to all who arrive. Visitors can connect with the cause, contribute in simple ways, and may even meet a future companion.

Explore sourdough loaves alongside other breads, honey from local sources, produce, handcrafted art and craft items, and a selection of natural goods, with even more available.

After dark, the park shifts into a blacklight experience with lasers and music that turns the whole place into a high-energy jumping dance scene. Everyone entering during Glow must complete a waiver. To participate in jumping, a Glow T-shirt is required. Shirts are available for $3.99 and can be reused at future Glow sessions.

Begin the day with a Lions Club pancake breakfast, then dive into family friendly fun that spans water slides, a Raingutter Regatta, water balloon tosses, sack races, tug of war, a bubble station, and sidewalk chalk art. Scout skills take center stage with demonstrations, a knot tying challenge, a camping and outdoor skills display, and a flag etiquette presentation. Food trucks and local vendors add to the festivities, community partners are on hand, and a raffle keeps the excitement going. Lions vision screenings are available. Longtime residents, scouting families, and anyone seeking a fun outing will find plenty to do while celebrating the nation’s history and connecting with neighbors. The day also spotlights how organizations like the Woolmarket Lions Club and Scouting America are helping build the future. Admission is free. Honoring America’s Past. Building America’s Future.

Creek and Craft Market Bite Night brings dinner on the go to Bayou View Park, with multiple food trucks offering convenient meal options. It is an easy alternative to cooking at home, giving attendees the chance to pick up dinner from the trucks.

Explore clay together in a family-friendly class at the Center for Ceramics Studio, where participants create a fish sculpture from slabs. Guided by instructor Lara Blanchard, each student makes one fish and adds color with underglazes. Finished pieces remain in the studio for a clear glaze and firing, with pickup available about two to three weeks after the class. The session introduces hand-building with clay slabs and surface decoration. It is open to ages 10 through adult, and a parent or guardian must also register. Class size is limited to 10 students. Refunds, minus credit card fees, are available up to 7 days before the class begins. After that period the fee is non-refundable, but tickets may be transferred to a friend.

Buy a 2-hour jump ticket and get a second for 50 percent off. Redeem online only with code BOGO50 at checkout. Share the experience with someone and save on the second ticket.

This weekly creative writing session is for kids and teens who want to imagine original stories, craft poems, and explore new worlds. It offers a welcoming space to practice writing, exchange ideas with peers, and find fresh inspiration, whether you are just starting out or already have experience. All materials are provided. For more information, call 228.436.3095.

Deuces Night at Gaudé Lanes features $2 games, $2 shoe rentals, and $2 select snack bar items. Invite friends, choose a lane, and enjoy simple two dollar pricing from the bowling to the bites.

A monthly meetup of local eats takes over the outlet shopping center as several food trucks gather in one convenient spot. Expect a range of flavors from various vendors and bring a big appetite.