Free events in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Connect with other moms in a welcoming support group that offers a safe place to talk about life with a baby or babies. Conversations can cover caring for little ones, navigating a return to work or choosing to stay home, breastfeeding, pumping, formula feeding, self care, relationships and friendships, and the mix of joy, hobbies, and heartache. The space is open to all moms and is toddler friendly. No RSVP is required, there is no cost to attend, and friends are welcome. A scale is available for weight checks. Each week features a lightly guided discussion topic to get the conversation started. A GroupMe is available for reminders and schedule updates.

Experience a music-themed take on bingo with great tunes and occasional extra challenges. Multiple short rounds run throughout the evening, so staying for only part of the time still gives you chances to win. It is free to play and family friendly, with a variety of prizes available.

At the MS Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, this packing party brings together a volunteer crew in the hundreds alongside dozens of host car clubs from across the coast to assemble 11,000 swag bags for this year's Cruisin' the Coast registrants. It offers a collaborative, hands-on way to support event preparations and provides an opportunity to begin accumulating CtC hours.

A community beach cleanup takes place at the Biloxi Lighthouse parking lot along the beach. This volunteer effort uses a simple drop in format, with no advance sign up required, so anyone interested in helping can arrive and lend a hand in keeping the shoreline tidy.