The best things to do in Harrison County

Slides that actually earn the scream, a lazy river for doing absolutely nothing, and pizza plus snack bars when hunger shows up uninvited. Gulf Islands Waterpark is the easy win for a midweek cooldown on the Coast, especially if you snag a cabana and turn it into your personal shade zone.

From the Gulfport-Biloxi newsletter, October 18, 2026

From penguin encounters and a touch pool to Wild Explorer VR and the SeaTREK diving experience, Mississippi Aquarium packs real Gulf science into seriously fun moments. Swing by this week for dolphins, otters, and sea turtle rehab stories, plus rotating programs like Sensory Day and Fin & Zen Yoga.

From the Gulfport-Biloxi newsletter, September 18, 2026

Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi serves up live blues, a weekend brunch packed with breakfast-meets-lunch favorites, and a bar loaded with craft beer, wine, and cocktails. Swing by this week for the music, stay for the vibes, maybe a mimosa or two, and if you're planning an event they host and cater too.

From the Gulfport-Biloxi newsletter, September 20, 2026

Seabee Cinema keeps it simple... fresh releases this week, 3-D options, and the kind of high-def surround sound that sneaks up and rattles your seat.

From the Gulfport-Biloxi newsletter, October 12, 2026

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

If your week needs a little noise, Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center keeps the calendar stacked with country and rock concerts, Disney on Ice, monster trucks, rodeo nights, and even volleyball or ice hockey. It’s the Coast’s go-to arena when you want a real show, not another scroll session.

From the Gulfport-Biloxi newsletter, October 21, 2026

Bananas Mini Golf & Arcade serves up an outdoor, tropical 18-hole course with mister stations, shady umbrellas, and an arcade that buys you a minute of peace while the kids go full goblin. Grab a frozen treat or a cold one from the mini-mart and call it a weeknight win.

From the Pascagoula newsletter, September 23, 2026

When the energy levels at home get weird, Formula Fun Adventure Park and Racing Gulfport is basically your reset button. Tackle the high ropes and zip line, launch into a giant airbag, let kids conquer mini parkour, then reward it all with custom-spun cotton candy.

From the Gulfport-Biloxi newsletter, September 21, 2026

Bayou Vista Golf Course keeps it chill with an easy layout that suits rusty swings and quick rounds, GPS-equipped carts that do the guessing for you, and a post-round reward that actually hits... smoked pork sandwiches from their own menu.

From the Gulfport-Biloxi newsletter, October 6, 2026

Tucked six miles into DeSoto National Forest, Grand Bear Golf Club is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Design where no two holes run parallel and there isn't a house or road in sight. Expect pristine conditioning, towering pines and cypress wetlands, plus service that nails it from bag drop to warm farewell.

From the Gulfport-Biloxi newsletter, October 11, 2026

Big Play Entertainment Center is your permission slip to play again, with a two-story, glow-soaked laser tag arena that feels straight out of sci-fi plus an outdoor Raceway Go-Karts track filled with tight curves and fast straightaways. Round up the crew, trade friendly smack, and settle bragging rights tonight.

From the Gulfport-Biloxi newsletter, October 26, 2026

Finishline Performance Karting serves up outdoor go-kart racing on two configurable tracks, plus junior, adult and dual karts so everyone gets in on the bragging rights. When you want a breather, hit the arcade, mini golf and zipline, watch live timing and talk smack with the crew this week.

From the Gulfport-Biloxi newsletter, October 16, 2026