The Gulf Coast Mom’s 2025 Fall Fun Guide
The Gulf Coast Mom: Fall Fun Guide 2025 is brought to you by Pine Hills Nursery and their Fall Frenzy Event happening in October! Their nursery is beautiful and very family friendly! They host a FREE event called “Toddler Tuesday” on the first Tuesday of the month so make sure to check them out! Whether spending a Tuesday out with your kiddos or looking for the perfect plants and flowers, they’ve got you covered!
Our team works hard to update our guides and calendars with as many family friendly events as possible. Check back weekly as we add events and update as we find them!!
SEPTEMBER
Hancock County Fair
Dates: September 10-13
About: The Hancock County Fair put on by the Hancock County Community Committee will be Sept 10 thru 13 2025 at The Hancock County Fairgrounds. 4184 Kiln-Delisle Rd., Kiln, MS 39556. It’s a family-friendly bash with live entertainment, awesome midway games and rides, arts and crafts vendors, and a rodeo for everyone. Come enjoy tasty bites from local restaurants alongside all favorite fair food while making fun memories with your family. Be sure to give a shoutout to our fair board members—they work hard volunteering to make sure you have a great time! The Hancock County Fair is put on by the Hancock County Community Committee a 501.c3 Non Profit organization
Location: The Hancock County Fairgrounds. 4184 Kiln-Delisle Rd., Kiln, MS 39556.
Contact email: hancockfaircontact@gmail.com
Website: www.hancockcountyfair.us
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hancockfair/
Biloxi Seafood Festival
Date: September 13th from 9 AM to 9 PM
About: A huge festival & celebration featuring a wide variety of seafood dishes, arts & crafts, and more! Don't miss out on the Biloxi Seafood Festival happening at the Biloxi Town Green on September 13th from 9 AM to 9 PM. Come and enjoy some mouth-watering seafood and make some great memories with us!
Location: Biloxi Town Green
2nd Annual Sunflower Festival
Date: September 13, 2025
About: A day filled with something exciting for everyone in the family! With free admission, the festival offers the perfect opportunity to support your neighborhood small businesses & Non-Profit Organizations, while enjoying great music from local artists/bands. Whether you're a lover of handcrafted goods, a foodie, or simply looking for a fun-filled day outdoors, the Sunflower Festival has something for everyone!
Link: www.coastalmississippi.com/event/2nd-annual-sunflower-festival/33482/
Billy Currington at The Sound
Date September 26, 2025
Link: https://enjoythesound.com/event/billy-currington-on-tour/
2025 Hummingbird Festival
Dates: September 26 and 27, 2025
About: Experience the magic of nature at the Hummingbird Festival! Explore a wide variety of eco-friendly products, nature-inspired arts and crafts, and live demonstrations. Enjoy live bird banding, music performances, captivating storytellers, and more! It’s the perfect way to celebrate the hummingbird migration and nature.
Location: Pascagoula River Audubon Center
Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16wauH81ug/
Contact Info: prac@audubon.org, for vendor information contact cindy.wilson@audubon.org, and for school field trip information, contact amanda.romano@audubon.org
Long Beach Fall Sidewalk Sale
Date: September 20, 2025
About: All your favorite local businesses in Long Beach are hosting the Long Beach Fall Sidewalk Sale on September 20th during normal business hours. We hope to see you downtown and uptown around the City of Long Beach. Stop by each participating business to enjoy their sale or featured items.
Participating Businesses:
- 39560 Nutrition
- Crave Kofi
- Dolce Bakeshop
- Forget Me Not Florist
- Found and Friends
- Kidfest at The Energy Club
- Sakura's Sushi & Hibachi
- Simply Jane Clothing Co.
- Sister Swank Boutique
- The Chic Society & Co
- The Energy Club
Ceramic Pumpkin Workshop at Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art
Date: September 16, 6-8 PM
About: Join us for a fun and festive evening on the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum campus as we sculpt ceramic pumpkins.
Perfect for a beautiful handmade gift or decoration for your home. Come spend a few hours in our studio and create a spooky Pumpkin out of clay. No experience is needed, and students will be guided by our instructors through the process step by step. Your class fee includes all glazes, firing, and instruction.
After the workshop, we’ll handle the rest:
Bisque firing
Matte White, Gloss white, Butterscotch or Burnt Orange glaze
Final firing
Your finished angel will be ready for pickup in about 2–3 weeks—just in time for the holidays! Level: Age 17+
Family Wheel Day at Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art
Date: September 21, 1-3 PM
About: Fun pottery wheel class for families! Bring your kids (age 8+) tweens & teens and spend two hours playing on our pottery wheels. Our instructors will help you create two pots to keep, and we’ll glaze and fire them for you. Beginners are welcome, no previous experience is necessary. Work is ready to pick up in about two weeks. Please wear clothes and shoes you can get dirty! Level: Ages 8 and up – parent or guardian must also register for class
37th Annual MS Pecan Festival
Dates: September 26-28
About: Join us for the 37th annual Mississippi Pecan Festival at Fulmer's Farmstead! Explore the vibrant marketplace filled with local artisans. Indulge in delicious pecan-based dishes. Show off your talent and your rooster! You’ll even find educational workshops, games for kids, and live entertainment. And the General Store will serve up plenty of our famous fresh-baked cinnamon rolls that weekend. The MS Pecan Festival promises a memorable experience that highlights the best of our community and our commitment to sustainable, locally-sourced goods. Immerse yourself in this celebration of autumn and our homegrown culture.
Fall Fun at Seward Farms
Dates: September 27 - November 1, 2025
About: Discover the heart and soul of Fall at Seward Farms, where exhilarating fall adventures await visitors of all ages! Lose yourself in the twists and turns of our colossal corn maze, bask in the rustic charm of a hayride across sprawling farmland, and experience the sheer joy of zooming through cornfields on our thrilling cow train. Dive into a wide array of activities designed to delight and excite, from heart-pumping excitement to leisurely fun. Indulge in mouth-watering treats and our legendary lemonade, then cap off your perfect day with a delight shopping spree in our charming gift shop. At Seward Farms, every moment is a memory in the making – come and see why we’re famous for Fall!!
OCTOBER
ALABAMA at The Sound Ampitheater
Date: October 2, 2025
Fall Frenzy at Pine Hills
Dates: October 4 & 5, 9AM- 3 PM
Location: Pass Christian
About: Mark your calendars for our 6th annual Fall Frenzy!
Let’s kick off Fall with this fun family event!
Pumpkin Patch
Kids Games
Face Painting
Flower Pot Painting
Bounce Houses
Wild Side Animals
Yarn Spinning Demo
Food Vendors
Arts & Crafts Booths
Shop Heirloom Pumpkins, Mums and Indian Corn to get your porch Fall Ready!
Skip the Lines and purchase your Tickets and Wristbands at Pinehillsnursery.com
$5 admission for adults
$25 wristband allows kids to do ALL activities
*Kids 2 and under are free and can participate in all activities without purchasing a wristband*
WINGS Presents Alice in Wonderland JR
Dates: October 3-5
About: Fall down the rabbit hole with Alice as she navigates the curious world of Wonderland on her journey of self-discovery. Along her adventure, Alice encounters the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, a temperamental Queen, and many more beloved Wonderland characters in this charming updated retelling of the classic Lewis Carroll stories. Adapted especially for young performers, the musical includes favorite songs from the Disney canon.
Location: Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
Ticket Website: https://lmdc.org/wings-performances/
Williams Family Farms Pumpkin Patch
Date: Season starts October 4, 2025.
About: Our 2025 fall season will open on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Saturdays 10 AM- 9 PM. Sundays 1 PM- 5 PM. Your admission includes:
Maze
Kids Maze
Hayride to the U-Pick Pumpkin Patch
Animal Barnyard
Farm Playground
Unlimited Rides on the Cow Train
Jump Pillow
Additional Costs:
Pumpkins, Concessions, General Store purchases
Concession Options:
The Rusty Rooster- hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled pork, nachos, etc.
The Frozen Goat- ice cream
The Sugar Mill Bakery- fresh baked goods
Link: https://www.williamsfamilyfarms-ms.com/pumpkin-patch--maze.html
Green Acres Creamery Fall Fun on the Farm
Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4th-Nov. 2nd
Location: 25119 Hwy53, Saucier, MS, United States, Mississippi
Link: https://www.greenacrescreamery.net/events/fallonthefarm
Butterflies in the Pass Monarch Festival
Date: October 4, 10 AM - 1 PM
Location: War Memorial Park
About: Join us for Butterflies in the Pass Monarch Festival on October 4th from 10am-1pm in War Memorial Park in Pass Christian. This event will feature speakers, educational exhibits, hands on activities for all ages and a walking parade for anyone in butterfly regalia (including pets). The goal of the festival is to celebrate and educate our community about Monarch butterflies and other pollinators and what we can do to help them thrive. We are asking those attending to bring lawn chairs (if they are able). Butterfly theme costumes are encouraged! The weekly Pass Market will also take place during the festival and will have butterfly themed items for sale. If the weather is a problem, the event will be moved to the Pass Christian Library (located at 111 Hiern Avenue). If you need further information, please call the Pass Christian Public Library at 228-452-4596 or email butterfliesinthepass@gmail.com for more information. You can also get information from Facebook or follow the Pass Christian Library on Instagram.
Mitchell Farms Peanut Festival
October 4th and 5th
100+ Arts & Crafts Vendors• Delicious Food Vendors• Live Entertainment• 5K Run• Pumpkin Patch &Gorgeous Fall SceneryBring the whole family and celebrate the season in true Mississippi style
Zonta Arts and Crafts Festival
Date: October 4, 2025
Location: Pascagoula
About: Downtown Pascagoula, MS. 8 AM – 5 PM. FREE to the public!
Join us for one unforgettable day filled with creativity, community, and crafty charm! The ZONTA Arts & Crafts Festival is back for its 48th year—and this one’s shaping up to be bigger and bolder than ever.
Shop handmade treasures from talented local and regional vendors
Let the kiddos play at Scranton’s Play Place
Snap a pic at our Face Frame Photo Spots
Grab a bite from amazing food trucks/Vendors
Support causes that uplift women and our community
Whether you're a seasoned shopper or just here for the vibe, this festival is where creativity meets community. Come spend the day with us in the heart of Pascagoula—because this festival gets a Z!
Cruisin the Coast
October 5-12
LBPD Night Out Against Crime
Date: October 25, 5-7 PM
Location: Long Beach Town Green
About: Join us for an evening of fun where locals meet law enforcement! This is a FREE family event where you’ll find community & public safety information booths, along with free food, drinks, games & activities, plus a costume contest for kids, ages infant – 17. All this plus the bonus of getting to know the officers who serve and protect our city. It's a wonderful chance to strengthen our community bonds and create lasting memories. We look forward to seeing you there!
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1493493641832083/
ZOO BOO at a Hattiesburg Zoo
Info not released yet
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 99th Annual Bazaar
Date: October 17-19, 2025
About: Live Music, Food & Drinks, Game Booths, Silent Auction, Cake Walk, Cornhole Tournament, and a 10K Raffle!
Williams Family Farms Pumpkin Pie Fest
Date: October 18, 2025
About: Live music, vendors, delicious food, pumpkin patch, and farm park
Link: https://www.williamsfamilyfarms-ms.com/pumpkin-pie-fest.html
6th Annual Boo in the Bay Parade
Date: October 18, 2025
About: Boo in the Bay is an annual family-friendly Halloween parade through Old Town Bay Louis.
Nativity BVM Elementary School: Halloween Carnival
About: Nativity BVM Catholic School will hold its 67th Annual Halloween Carnival on October 25th 2025! All are welcome!!
Link: https://www.facebook.com/NBVMHalloween?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Vancleave Public Library’s 4th Annual Fall Festival
Date: October 28, 10 AM - 2 PM
About: Please join us for a day of family fall fun. There will be games, food trucks, cake walks, vendors and more. For more information, please call 228-826-5857. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Vancleave Public Library.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/3297166910431132/
Fall Family Fun Day at The Club at Diamondhead
Date: October 12th at 1 pm
About: Fall Family Fun Fest on the Event Lawn at the Club, Sunday, October 12, 1:00 – 4:00. Free. Open to all. Games, bounce houses, food & beverage specials for purchase, and more!
Mchenry Community Market: Fall Craft Festival
Date: October 18, 2025
About: The date has been set for the Fall Craft Festival! Get ready to come support small local businesses and vendors and have a day full of family fun!
Craft vendors, seasonal fall produce, food trucks, local honey and more!
If you're interested in becoming a vendor please head over to the Mchenry Community Market Vendor group and fill out an application.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072267757127
Gautier Mullet & Music Festival
Date: October 18, 2025
About: Every fall, the heart of Gautier, Mississippi comes alive for one unforgettable day of food, music, and family-friendly fun!
The Gautier Mullet Festival is a 35-year tradition that honors our coastal roots with everything from fresh seafood and local vendors to face painting, jump houses, classic car shows, and the legendary mullet toss.
It’s a true hometown celebration — but folks from all over the Gulf Coast come to experience the magic of our small-town charm. Kids laugh, live bands rock the stage, and even animals strut their stuff in our one-of-a-kind Pet Parade. With so much packed into a single day, there’s always something new to discover — whether you’re shopping handmade goods, dancing to local tunes, or cheering on a flying fish.
Bring your family. Bring your friends. And bring your mullet spirit — this is the kind of memory-making day you’ll be talking about all year long.
Wild Acres Spooky Safari and Family Movie Night
Date: October 24th and 25th
About: Time for Wild Acres 8th annual Halloween Spooky Safari/ Family Movie night! 🎃 Grab the family, dress up in your best Halloween costumes, and come see what Wild Acres in McHenry, MS is all about. Home to some of the most incredible animals in Mississippi, Wild Acres invites you and your crew out to spend the evening exploring our beautiful facility. From tigers to monkeys, hyenas to kangaroos, there's something around every corner sure to spark anyone's curiosity. 🦥🐒🧙🏽♀️
At this event, you'll take a self guided tour of all of the animals and attractions, enjoy concessions, ~spooky~ Halloween decorations, keeper talks, movie showings on the big screen, gift shop and much more! 🐅🐍
We are doing two nights this year - 6:30pm - 9pm. Choose which date works best for you, grab your tickets, and come spend the evening with us. This event is always such a hit for our amazing community, and we're so excited to see everyone this year! 🙌🏼
Happy spooky szn!! 👻
Pumpkin Palooza at the KROC Center
Date: October 25th, 2025
About: Dive into the October spirit at our floating pumpkin patch! Enjoy personalized pumpkin picks, decorating fun, and swim for two hours in a magical, fall-inspired setting. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and make lasting memories!
This event does cost $5 for our members and $12 for our guests.
Passes can be purchased at the following site:
https://tractionrec.krocmscoast.org/s/registration
Trick or Treat the Campgrounds at Flint Creek
Date: October 25, 2025
About: Come trick-or-treating campground, Flint Creek! We will have food trucks and a DJ on site. This will be a fun night for your entire family. You don’t want to miss this!! See you at the park!
2025 Witches Ride of Ocean Springs
Date: October 25, 2025
About: The 8th Annual Witches Ride of Ocean Springs invites you to Twilight in the Enchanted Forest!
Don't know about the Witches Ride? Well, do you love animals? Do you love a good time? Then this is the event for you! Join us on Saturday, October 25th for our 8th annual Witches Ride of Ocean Springs through Downtown Ocean Springs!
Witches and Warlocks over 18 are encouraged to register for the Witches Ride! They dress in their witchiest wardrobes (feel free to take inspiration from this year's theme!) and parade through the downtown streets of Ocean Springs on their broomcycles and on foot spreading good cheer and treats to all those tall and small lining the streets!
The public is invited to come line the streets and watch as the witches fly through! It's an amazing family-friendly event, full of laughs and smiles, and bring a bag for LOTS of treats!
*The Witches Ride of OS is a local 501c3 and all proceeds from this event will benefit local animal welfare agencies. Please visit our website for more information on The Witches Ride of OS and to see what we're all about!
**Please note: Witches must be 18 years or older to officially participate in the event.
Fall Foam Fest – Biloxi Town Green
Date: October 26, 2025
About: Fall Foam Fest 2025 is scheduled for Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 10 AM to 7 PM at the Biloxi Town Green (710 Beach Blvd.). Organized by Gulf Coast Foam Party, the event builds on the success of previous years, expecting over 3,500 attendees and becoming one of the LARGEST outdoor Halloween Family Friendly Events on the Mississippi Gulf Coast!
FFF25 will feature:
• Foam pits, Obstacle Courses, Bounce Houses, Water Slides and Interactive Attractions
• Vendors and food trucks
• Live music and entertainment
• Trick-or-treating for kids
• Community engagement activities
Sponsorships and vendor applications are being accepted to enhance the festival’s offerings and make it a standout family-friendly and business-driven event.
This event costs $5 for Adult Entry.
Kids entry are FREE.
All Day Wristbands will be available for kids activities for $5 at the gates.
NOVEMBER
Picayune Main Street 62nd Semi-Annual Fall Street Festival
Date: November 2, 2025
Link: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1030207689235256&set=a.957368699852489
About: 62nd Semi-Annual Picayune
Fall Street Festival
Saturday, Nov 2nd 9am-5pm &
Sunday November 3rd 9am-4pm.
A Picayune Main Street Event
Experience the New South Old Charm in Historic Downtown Picayune, MS
250+ Arts & Craft Vendors- Ceramics, handmade jewelry, paintings and prints, metal art, woodwork, wooden furniture, photography, hand poured candles, soaps, fiber arts, pottery, stoneware, antique furniture, packaged food, hair bows, handmade clothing, monogram items, jellies & canned items accepted & limited.
Please send an Email with photos of your art and a recent setup to
info@picayunemainstreet.com
Since 1995, the Picayune Street Festival has been a leading force in promoting economic growth and development not only in Downtown Picayune but the entire community. Held twice a year on the first full weekend of April and November, the event showcases vendors and unique downtown retailers and restaurants along with exquisite downtown murals. Our Fall Festival offers an array of unique Christmas presents and fall decor that will bring a touch of magic to your holiday season. Shoppers are looking for the perfect gift to make their home shine during Fall and Christmas.
Entertainment and locations will be announced soon!
PUMPKIN PATCHES
Trinity Pumpkin Patch - Pass Christian
Every day in October 10 am to dark
Williams Family Farms Pumpkin Patch
Saturdays 10am-6pm, Sundays 1pm-5pm
Weekdays are reserved for school groups and are by appt. only.
OPENS OCTOBER 4th
Come out for fall fun, concessions, and more!
Green Acres Creamery Fall Fun on the Farm October 4th- Nov. 2nd Saturdays and Sundays only
Green Acres Creamery’s 3rd Annual Fall Fun on the Farm features family fun on the back 40! Enjoy a pumpkin patch, farm animals, trike track, duck race, playground, cow belly bouncer, games, concession, farm store, homeade ice cream, corn maze, racing pigs, corn box, and more!
Southern Promiseland Farm and Corn Maze
Opened Saturdays 11AM - 9PM, starting September 27th 2025 Ending November 1st 2025.
Three Sunday Openings:
October 12th, 19th and 26th 1PM - 4 PM
We Accept Cash Only
Ages 3 and Up $10.00
Ages 2 and under FREE with paying adult "Does not apply to field trips"
There is no smoking/E-Cigs allowed at the maze.
No pets allowed.
No halloween mask or face painting .
Due to contruction on exit 24 on I-10 please check route on GPS.
Middleton Farms Pumpkin Patch opens to public 1-5 pm
DATES COMING
Seward Farms Corn Maze
Discover the heart and soul of Fall at Seward Farms, where exhilarating fall adventures await visitors of all ages! Lose yourself in the twists and turns of our colossal corn maze, bask in the rustic charm of a hayride across sprawling farmland, and experience the sheer joy of zooming through cornfields on our thrilling cow train.
Dive into a wide array of activities designed to delight and excite, from heart-pumping excitement to leisurely fun. Indulge in mouth-watering treats and our legendary lemonade, then cap off your perfect day with a delight shopping spree in our charming gift shop. At Seward Farms, every moment is a memory in the making – come and see why we’re famous for Fall!!
'25 Fall Season
SATURDAYS: Open to the Public | September 27 - November 1st
MON - THURSDAY: Booked Field Trips Only
FRIDAY: Closed
