Events in Harrison County, MS

Spend time painting, drawing, and crafting in a relaxed setting, with opportunities to connect with others, share ideas, learn techniques, and find inspiration. Complimentary refreshments are provided. Open to those with base access and their sponsored guests.

The Pass Christian Public Library and Pass Christian Garden Club present a program with Nicholas Gibson of Down Home Mushrooms. Learn about growing gourmet mushrooms, their medicinal properties, and their culinary uses in teas, coffees, seasonings, and more. The program is free and open to everyone.

CASA of South Mississippi hosts a relaxed drop-in evening at Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux in D'Iberville. Those who are curious about what it means to be a CASA, are considering volunteering, or want to learn more about the work for local children can meet advocates, ask questions, and get to know the organization. There is no formal presentation, just casual conversation. The gathering also recognizes members of the CASA family who have served in the military and who continue to serve the community as advocates for children. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Guests may bring a friend, stop by after work, and stay a short while or linger for the evening.

Enjoy Music Bingo at Aztecas Gulfport, where songs take the place of numbers. Sing along, dance, and compete for prizes while enjoying tacos and margaritas. Groups of six or more can call ahead to reserve a spot.

Browse natural products, arts and crafts, produce, local honey, and a variety of breads like sourdough, along with other finds.

Lasers, music, and blacklights transform the park into a nighttime dance and jumping experience. All guests entering during Glow must have a waiver, and jumping requires a Glow T-shirt. Shirts are available for purchase and can be reused at future Glow sessions.

The Third Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Association 5K Run and Walk includes a 1 Mile Fun Run, with a course starting and finishing at the Long Beach Town Green. Participants can take part in age group and overall awards, and the 5K offers a “Heavy Load” category requiring a minimum of 12 pounds for women and 20 pounds for men, carried in a tactical vest, with plates, or in a rucksack. Finisher shirts, food, and a post-race celebration are also planned. The 1 Mile Fun Run is described as suitable for families and beginners. Ninety-five percent of proceeds and donations benefit veterans across the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Volunteers can take part in a beach cleanup along the beach near the Biloxi Lighthouse parking lot. No registration details or special preparations are provided.

This community car show will feature cars, trucks, motorcycles, and jeeps, along with food and fellowship. Vendors offering vehicle-related items, including automotive parts, accessories, detailing products, and car décor, are welcome to apply. Vehicle owners can register their cars, trucks, motorcycles, or jeeps to take part. This year’s theme is “Peace on the Path,” based on Philippians 4:6–7.

Volunteers help support bowlers with special needs during a bowling outing at Cypress Lanes in D’Iberville.

Spill the Tea Book Club brings readers together to explore a wide range of stories over a friendly cup of tea. For this session, the prompt is to choose a book based on your ancestry, and participants can select any title that fits, from fiction to nonfiction and everything in between. After reading, attendees share impressions, trade recommendations, and dive into lively conversation, whether their pick was a perfect match or not. Meetings take place at Biloxi Public Library. This event is free, and light refreshments are provided.

This event features live musical performances and food on the Sea deck.

The Stephens Bros perform with acoustic opening support from JT McCaffrey. The day-of door price will be $5 higher per ticket than the presale price.

Enjoy glow bowling with unlimited games and shoe rental. Cosmic Bowling is open to people with base access and their sponsored guests.

A dramatic stage presentation of the story of The Nutcracker.

The Sanctuary Biloxi hosts a multi-artist concert featuring 3 Years Hollow along with Love The Hate, Trackside, and Red Light Vendetta. Presale tickets are available, and the price at the door increases by $5 per ticket.

A dramatic stage presentation of the story of The Nutcracker.

Tab Benoit brings his distinctive guitar playing and expressive vocals to a performance featuring songs from his extensive catalog, including music from his 2024 recording, I Hear Thunder. A multi-Grammy nominee and wetlands activist, Benoit performs with a guitar, a cord, an amp, and his band, letting the music and storytelling take center stage.

Sharpen herding skills at Anderson Farm in Gulfport with clinician Diane Sobel-Meyer. Working spots cost $250, and auditor spots are $50 for the weekend. Private lessons are offered in 30 minute sessions at $60 for clinic participants and $100 for non-participants. A premium is available on request. Space is limited and spots may fill quickly.

Volunteers can help care for the marina by emptying trash bins, picking up litter and debris, and pulling weeds. Bags and gloves are provided, and anyone can volunteer.

Mid South Card Con brings collectors together for a full day of buying, selling, and trading across sports cards, memorabilia, and popular trading card games. The show features vendors from around the Mississippi Gulf Coast, along with organized play that includes an on-demand Commander tournament and a Pokémon TCG tournament with Standard, Expanded, and Specialty formats. Admission is $5 and parking is free. Vendor tables are available for those who want to set up and showcase their inventory.

Enjoy a free yoga class in the Harper-McCaughan Town Green, led by The Energy Club. Bring a mat, a large towel, and water.

TrainTastic hosts a family-focused weekend filled with model railroading and hands-on fun. Explore 50,000 square feet of exhibits featuring more than two dozen train displays, step into LEGO Land built from five million bricks, and enjoy creative projects in the STEAM shop. Face painting by Hues & Heart with Cora is available for an additional fee, with a portion of proceeds benefiting TrainTastic. Outdoor train rides add to the experience. For each adult ticket purchased, one child ages 3 to 17 is admitted at no cost, and children 2 and under enter free.

A head-to-head competition at Coastal Daiquiri features multiple categories.

Play the One Piece Card Game in a constructed-format event. Entry is $15.

Celebrate the season with a hands-on pottery workshop centered on creating your own thumbprint Christmas trees. Enjoy a festive beverage and snacks while you work. All materials and firings are included. After the session, pieces will be glazed and fired, then returned to Boozer's Brew & a Cafe Too, LLC for pickup about a month later. The fee is $65, and tickets typically become available about a month before each workshop.

Damage Inc., a Southern California tribute to Metallica, performs at The Sanctuary Biloxi with a set honoring the band’s music.

A dramatic stage presentation of the story of The Nutcracker.

A dramatic stage presentation of the story of The Nutcracker.

Fisher House holds a monthly dinner and welcomes volunteers to serve as hosts. Hosts lead the on-site cooking before the meal and help with serving when it is ready. Organizers are seeking leaders for upcoming months.

Share a creative night on the pottery wheel at the Biloxi Center for Ceramics, inspired by George Ohr, nicknamed the Mad Potter of Biloxi. This relaxed, beginner-friendly class pairs step-by-step guidance with plenty of hands-on time, and each couple will make two ceramic pots to keep. Afterward, the pieces are glazed and fired, with pickup ready in about two weeks, or shipping available for an additional fee for those from out of town. Wear clothes that can get messy and enjoy a playful, memorable experience. Open to ages 18 and up. Enrollment is limited to 10 students per session. The cost is $48 per person, and tickets are sold individually rather than per couple. Refunds minus credit card fees are available up to seven days before the class begins; after that, the fee is nonrefundable, though tickets may be transferred to a friend.

Enjoy weekly Nexus Nights, with opportunities to earn promotions and other prizes. Entry is $5.

Craft a ceramic nativity scene in a beginner-friendly workshop that offers step-by-step instruction for building and decorating your piece. All materials, glazing, and kiln firings are included, and finished works will be ready for pickup in about 4 to 6 weeks. Create a keepsake for your holiday decor or a heartfelt handmade gift. The cost is $65 per person. Because clay is a natural material, results during drying, glazing, and firing can vary, and occasional cracking, warping, or breakage may occur. If a piece is lost in the process, participants will be invited back during open studio times to remake it. Tickets are nonrefundable, and transfers to another available workshop are allowed with at least 72 hours notice. Seats are limited.

Night One of Ms. Senior World 2026 spotlights the Lifestyle Wear and Active Wear competition at the Biloxi Civic Center. Delegates in their 50s, 60s, and 70s take the stage to showcase confidence, capability, and individuality, demonstrating how they move through the world with purpose. The evening centers on women supporting women, creating a multigenerational moment that speaks to friends, daughters, and mothers alike. Tickets are available as single night admission for 35 dollars, a general weekend pass for both nights for 65 dollars, or a VIP weekend pass with reserved table seating for both nights for 105 dollars.

Adults and juniors are welcome to take part in the second annual doubles tournament.

Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family comes to MS Coast Coliseum and Convention Center in Biloxi with a skating production hosted by Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy. The show moves from snowy Arendelle, where Anna and Elsa share the strength of sisterhood, to the world of Encanto as Mirabel and the Madrigal family fill the rink with song and dance. Stitch and Angel bring playful mischief that keeps the laughs going. The performance features well known characters, music, and storytelling on the ice centered on family. Costumes are not permitted for guests 14 years and older.

Night Two of Ms. Senior World 2026 brings the competition to its finale at the Biloxi Civic Center in Biloxi, Mississippi, featuring the On-Stage Question segment, the Evening Wear portion, and the crowning of a new titleholder. Contestants take the microphone to share what they stand for, then return to the spotlight in formal gowns as anticipation builds toward the final moment. Tickets are available at $35 for Friday only, $65 for a general weekend pass covering both nights, and $105 for a VIP weekend pass that includes reserved table seating on both nights.

A community cleanup at Keesler Marina Dock in Biloxi will focus on emptying trash bins, collecting litter and debris, and pulling weeds. Bags and gloves are provided for all participants, and the volunteer effort is open to anyone.

JP Bourgeois Band brings live music to Gulfport Luxury RV Resort for a Thanksgiving weekend celebration.

The City of Biloxi’s Tree Committee meets to discuss matters related to the committee. The meeting is open to the public. Committee representatives serve Wards 1 through 7, with Ward 3 currently vacant. Susan Peterson represents Ward 4 and serves as chairwoman and secretary.

Volunteers can help care for the marina by emptying trash bins, picking up litter and debris, and pulling weeds. Bags and gloves are provided, and anyone can volunteer.

Spill the Tea Book Club explores a different prompt each month, with participants choosing any title that fits the theme, from fiction to nonfiction and beyond. The December focus is a book published in 2026. After reading, attendees share reactions, trade recommendations, and enjoy lively conversation with fellow book lovers. This free gathering offers light refreshments at Biloxi Public Library.

Chris Young takes the stage at Beau Rivage Theatre.

This Mississippi Gulf Coast running event features a full marathon, a half marathon, a 5K, and a kids race, offering a range of distances for both adults and young runners. Participants can choose the option that fits their goals and take part in a coastal celebration of miles well run.

Camp Wilkes hosts a Christmas market that invites vendors and local residents to participate. As a 501c3 nonprofit that has served the community for generations, the camp encourages support through this event.

Test your speed and stomach at the Fly Llama Grand Slam Beer Mile. Participants complete four laps on the Shuckers Stadium warning track, with a 12 ounce beer supplied by F.E.B. Distributors required on each lap. All participants must be 21 or older. Registration options include $25 for individuals or $50 for a relay team of two, three, or four runners.

Rock and Roll Over brings a tribute to KISS to The Sanctuary Biloxi. This performance honors the band’s music as presented by the tribute act.

Lead a monthly dinner at the Fisher House by coordinating the meal and guiding preparation. Those who want to head up one of the upcoming months can express their interest. These dinners take place on the third Wednesday of each month. Cooking begins first, then the meal is served.

Pokémon fans ages 5–17 can learn to play, battle, trade cards, and connect with other Trainers in a welcoming setting. Decks are available for anyone who doesn’t have cards, and coloring sheets and crafts will also be provided for younger participants.

Game Night features a variety of games and lots of laughter. Bring a dish to share and enjoy a friendly get-together.

Help care for Keesler Marina Dock in Biloxi with a hands-on cleanup. Volunteers will empty trash bins, pick up litter and other debris, and pull weeds to refresh the area. Bags and gloves will be provided on site. Participation is open to everyone. Simply come prepared to lend a hand.

This beginner-focused pottery wheel class takes place at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, drawing inspiration from George Ohr, the Mad Potter of Biloxi. Instructors provide step-by-step guidance on wheel throwing as participants create two ceramic pots to keep. After class, the pieces will be glazed and fired, with pickup available in about two weeks, and shipping offered for an additional fee. No experience is required. Wear clothing that can get messy and explore clay at the Biloxi Center for Ceramics. The cost is $48 per person, the class is for ages 18 and up, and capacity is limited to 10 participants per session. Refunds, minus the credit card fee, are available up to seven days before the class begins. After that, the fee is nonrefundable, though tickets may be transferred to a friend.

The Krewe of Phoenix’s annual masquerade ball is inspired by legends of Atlantis, with themes of mystery, secrets, and a kingdom awakening beneath the tide. The evening features formal attire, with tuxedos and long dresses required, and includes dancing and the crowning of the King and Queen of Atlantis.

An evening brimming with glittering energy, playful attitude, and memorable moments awaits. Under the banner Pour Decisions: A Girls’ Night Out XIV, the celebration spotlights bold choices, bubbly fun, and the quintessential girls’ night out. Public tickets are $100. Cocktail attire is required, and jeans or baseball caps are not allowed. Ticket sale information will be announced in the coming months, with more details to be shared soon.

Ceramic artist Eric Serritella offers an inside look at his creative path in Sharing Spaces, a visual talk that explores how inspiration, life experience, and both conscious and subconscious choices shape his trompe l’oeil sculptures. Using image-driven slides, he explains how he communicates through clay, traces the evolution of several bodies of work, and describes the significance of his signature birch pieces. Attendees can expect insights, new perspectives, and a few laughs as he opens a window into an artist’s process. Originally from New York and now based in North Carolina, Serritella is known for hand carved vessels that convincingly resemble birch and weathered logs, as well as colorful works in cast glass. His one of a kind sculptures are recognized around the world and appear in public collections that include The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Carnegie Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the Mint Museum. His work has been featured in more than 160 exhibitions and at leading art and design fairs in the United States and Europe. There is no charge to attend and all are welcome. A Ceramic Birch Bark Basket Workshop with Eric Serritella is also available.

Explore thin-slab construction and surface detailing while creating a lifelike birch bark basket in clay. Led by ceramic artist and instructor Eric Serritella, this hands-on workshop combines demonstrations with opportunities to practice techniques, including working with slabs, templates, slips, ceramic stains, and textures that evoke birch bark and leather straps. Participants will also make a small practice piece to keep. The workshop welcomes beginners and experienced potters, with instruction that emphasizes sculptural elements and ways of seeing as an artist.

Mr. Crowley’s Ozzy Experience performs an authentic recreation of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath classics. The set includes favorites such as “Crazy Train,” “Mama, I’m Coming Home,” “No More Tears,” “War Pigs,” and “Paranoid,” along with more songs from Ozzy Osbourne’s extensive catalog.