December 1
Christmas with Santa: A BR Prime Experience
BR Prime’s popular Holiday Brunch is back! Meet Santa and his friends as you dine buffet-style in the magical ambiance of BR Prime.
Gingerbread House Family Decorating Workshop at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 2-3:30 p.m.
Join us for our annual Gingerbread House Workshop, where families can decorate gingerbread houses without the mess. We’ll provide everything – gingerbread house, frosting, and all the edible decorations. Space is limited, so register online at www.lmdc.org or call 228.897.6039. Tickets: $35 per family ($30 for members).
December 6
Christmas in the Pass
Join us from 4 to 9 p.m. in downtown Pass Christian for a festive evening filled with holiday spirit! With 50+ craft vendors, delicious food, and all the holiday cheer you can imagine, it’s the perfect way to kick off the season.
Christmas in the Pass Parade
Mark your calendars and join us in Pass Christian as we celebrate the season! Event Highlights include a Santa Parade where Santa will ride through town at 6 p.m., leading up to the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:30!
Arrendale’s Royal Ball with Disney’s FROZEN Kids, 7-8:30 p.m.
You are cordially invited to Arrendale’s Royal Ball! Come enjoy a Frozen experience along with WINGS Performing Art’s production of Disney’s Frozen KIDS.
December 7
Kid’s Street Christmas at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
Celebrate the season at our 11th annual holiday event on Kids Street and across the LMDC grounds! Come dressed in festive attire and enjoy holiday activities, including a visit with Santa, snow play, ornament making, milk and cookies, caroling by WINGS Performing Arts, and more. For details, call 228.897.6039. Included with museum admission.
11 a.m-1 p.m.
ChristmasFEST @ MS Mercantile
This fun, Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival, will feature over 40 vendors selling: gifts, handmade items, Christmas decor and ornaments, home décor, boutique items, delicious food, and so much more! This is FREE to the public and will take place outside of Mississippi Mercantile Co. from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Christmas on the Water Schooner Sail
The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum invites everyone to sail aboard a Biloxi Schooner for the Christmas on the Water Boat Parade. Tickets are $45.00 adults and $25 children (3-12).
Sea Santa Sail-A-Bration Boat Parade
Mark your calendar for a fun and festive night full of music, parade, activities and SANTA! Saturday, December 7 at 5:45 p.m. in Downtown Long Beach.
Christmas on the Water- Biloxi
Kick off the holiday season with the 39th Annual Christmas on the Water Boat Parade, starting at 6 p.m. We ride rain or shine and we want you all to join us in spreading the Holiday Cheer. Spectacular Firework display immediately following.
Gautier Annual Lights & Lagniappe on the Bayou
Join us for a magical holiday event that’s fun for the whole family! The City of Gautier is hosting its annual Lights & Lagniappe on the Bayou at 1 p.m., and you won’t want to miss it!
Stone County Christmas Parade
Enjoy this beloved holiday tradition with your loved ones! Bundle up and enjoy the fun with us in Downtown Wiggins!
Arrendale’s Royal Ball with Disney’s FROZEN Kids, 1-2:30 p.m.
You are cordially invited to Arrendale’s Royal Ball! Come enjoy a Frozen experience along with WINGS Performing Art’s production of Disney’s Frozen KIDS.
December 8
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker is a captivating ballet that tells the story of a young girl who is given a nutcracker doll as a present for the holiday season. Don’t miss this classic, The Nutcracker, presented by Mississippi Gulf Coast Ballet Theatre at Beau Rivage Theatre at 2 and 6 p.m.
Jingle & Mingle Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
Join us from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a wide array of handmade crafts from locals showcasing unique and one of kind gifts just in time for Christmas. Located at the D’Iberville Farmer’s Market Pavilion.
Arrendale’s Royal Ball with Disney’s FROZEN Kids, , 1-2:30 p.m.
You are cordially invited to Arrendale’s Royal Ball! Come enjoy a Frozen experience along with WINGS Performing Art’s production of Disney’s Frozen KIDS.
Santa Station: A Polar Express
Adventure
Experience the holiday magic at Santa Station, a two-night event where your family will be transported into the world of the Polar Express! Santa arrives at The Juicy Caboosy at 5:30 p.m. with the show to follow at 6:30. Hosted by Gulf Coast Mom, The Juicy Caboosy, and Coastal Picnic & Company!
December 13
Santa Station: A Polar Express
Adventure
Experience the holiday magic at Santa Station, a two-night event where your family will be transported into the world of the Polar Express! Santa arrives at The Juicy Caboosy at 5:30 p.m. with the show to follow at 6:30. Hosted by Gulf Coast Mom, The Juicy Caboosy, and Coastal Picnic & Company!
Arrendale’s Royal Ball with Disney’s FROZEN Kids, 7-8:30 p.m.
You are cordially invited to Arrendale’s Royal Ball! Come enjoy a Frozen experience along with WINGS Performing Art’s production of Disney’s Frozen KIDS.
December 14
Country Christmas Breakfast at Seward Farms, 9 a.m.
Join us at Cottonwood Barn for an enchanting time of festivities at our County Christmas Breakfast with Santa!
Tickets for this event are available online only and are limited.
Science Saturday: Gingerbread House Engineering @ Infinity
Unleash your inner engineer with our holiday-themed family science lab! Join Mrs. Claus and her helpers in building an elf-sized gingerbread house. Once constructed, put your creation to the test in our exciting Christmas Maze Challenge! $20 per person, pre-registration required. Event takes place from 10 a.m.-noon.
Breakfast with Santa at Magnolia Community Center
Come enjoy breakfast with Santa starting at 9 a.m. in Perkinston! Admission is $3 per child and adult who are eating and includes a pancake and sausage breakfast, Christmas ornament craft, coloring pages, and visits with Santa.
Christmas on the Town Green
Christmas Parade from The Club at Diamondhead to the Diamondhead Town Green, located at 5000 Diamondhead Circle.
Arrendale’s Royal Ball with Disney’s FROZEN Kids, 7-8:30 p.m.
You are cordially invited to Arrendale’s Royal Ball! Come enjoy a Frozen experience along with WINGS Performing Art’s production of Disney’s Frozen KIDS.
December 15
Deck the Hills at Gulf Hills Hotel
Enjoy a four-course brunch by Food Booze and Hiccups, with each course paired with seasonal cocktails for adults and festive mocktails for kids. From a champagne welcome to holiday-inspired drinks, there’s something for everyone, including a visit from Santa for photos! Tickets are $125 for adults and $75 for kids, and seats are limited. Event lasts from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
December 31
Countdown to Noon
Ring in the New Year with us at LMDC! Join our New Year’ss celebration featuring a DJ, music, snacks, a New Year’s craft, falling confetti, and a thrilling ball drop at noon. For details, call 228.897.6039. Included with museum admission.
10 a.m-12 p.m.
Thank you so much to Century 21 J. Carter and Company for making this guide possible for our mamas!
