The Gulf Coast Mom’s 2026 Fall Fun Guide
The Gulf Coast Mom: Fall Fun Guide 2026 is brought to you by Green Acres Creamery!
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 23-26
About: Welcome to the Hancock County Fair, an annual celebration that brings community together! Mark your calendars for September 23rd thru September 26th, 2026, at the County Fairgrounds in Kiln, MS. With a variety of attractions and activities, there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy Join us for a memorable experience filled with fun, laughter, and excitement!
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 12th from 10 AM to 8 PM
About: The 45th Annual Biloxi Seafood Festival, the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce's premier fundraising event, is making waves with an exciting new partnership with Harrah's Gulf Coast and an incredible new home at The Lawn at Harrah's! Join us as we celebrate Biloxi's rich seafood heritage with a day full of the Mississippi Gulf Coast's freshest seafood, live entertainment, local arts and crafts, family fun, and an unforgettable waterfront atmosphere. Whether you're a longtime festival favorite or visiting for the first time, this year's festival promises to be our biggest and best yet.
Location: Biloxi
Long Beach Fall Sidewalk Sale
Date: September 19
About:Our Long Beach Fall Sidewalk Sale is happening Saturday, September 19, and it’s the perfect excuse to spend the day shopping local! Businesses throughout Long Beach will be joining in with sidewalk sales, special deals, featured fall finds, and more during their regular business hours. Grab your shopping crew, make a day of it, and discover something new while supporting the businesses that make Long Beach special.
Family PUMPKIN NIGHT at Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art
Date: September 15
About: 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, and your work will be ready to pick up in 2 weeks.
Time: 6pm-8pm
Level: Age 10 and up parent or guardian with children under 16 must also register for class.
Refunds less credit card fees are available up to 7 days before the class begins. After that period, the fee is non-refundable. However, you may transfer your ticket to a friend.
37th Annual MS Pecan Festival
Dates: September 26-28
About: Join us for the 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: Open Next for Fall Fun!
•Saturdays: Open to the Public | Sept 26 - Oct 31
•Mon - Thursday: Booked Field Trips Only
•Friday & Sunday: ClosedAbout: 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!!
Fall Pumpkin Patch AT MITCHELL FARMS
Sept 26th – Nov 8th, 2026
Open to the public Fridays---OCTOBER ONLY
Fridays: 12:00am - 4:00 pm
Saturdays: 9:00am - 6:00 pm
Sundays: 1:00pm - 5:00 pm
Columbus Day: 9:00am-4:00pm
$1 off per ticket: For groups of 20+
Admission $20 for 3 and older
Children 2 and younger receive free admission.
$1 off per ticket for Senior Citizens (65+)
$1 off per ticket current and former military
Our pumpkin patch is wheel chair accessible
No pets allowed. Service animals are welcome.
Food vendors available on weekends
Lunch, snacks, drinks are permitted. (No alcohol permitted)
School Field Trips
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 1:30pm
School field trips $15 per person
Teachers and bus drivers receive free admission
Our pumpkin patch is wheel chair accessible
No pets allowed. Service animals are welcome.
Food vendors available
Lunch, snacks, drinks are permitted. (No alcohol permitted)
OCTOBER
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 & Sunday October 3rd – November 1st Saturdays 11–6 | Sundays 1–6 $12 per person | 2 & under FREE
ABOUT: We’re getting ready for another BIG season of fall fun at Green Acres! Whether you’re bringing the kids, meeting up with friends, loading up the church bus, or making a family day of it — there’s something for everyone!
Pumpkin pickin
Hop aboard the cow train
Meet farm animals
Capture the perfect fall photo
Visit the Stuff’N Barn
Play in the corn box
Jumping pillow
30+ activities
Live music
Homemade ice cream
Kettle corn
Fresh-squeezed lemonade
Hog Wild Nachos
…and SOOOO much more!
THE BACK FORTY
25145 Hwy 53, Saucier, MS 39574
And don’t forget about the farm store!
THE FARM STORE WILL BE OPEN ON SUNDAYS DURING FALL FUN!
THE FARM STORE
25119 Hwy 53, Saucier, MS 39574
So mark those calendars, grab your crew, and come make some fall memories down on the farm!
Fall Fun on the Farm 2026… we’re ready for y’all!
Butterflies in the Pass Monarch Festival
Date: October 3, 9 AM - 2PM
Location: War Memorial Park
About: A Beautiful Fall Day Awaits
SAVE THE DATE: BUTTERFLIES IN THE PASS!
Spend a beautiful fall Saturday celebrating nature, creativity and community at The Pass Market’s Butterflies in the Pass!
War Memorial Park
Our vendor spaces are officially FULL—which means an exciting variety of vendors will be waiting for you! Come browse, shop, explore and enjoy a memorable day in the park with family and friends.
Mitchell Farms Peanut Festival
Dates: Saturday, October 3, 2026 9am - 6pm
Sunday, October 4, 2026 1pm - 5pm100+ 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
Cruisin the Coast
October 4-11
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 100th Annual Bazaar
Date: October 23-25,
About: Come celebrate amazing years with us! Bring your family, bring your friends, and get ready for a weekend filled with FUN, FOOD, MUSIC & MEMORIES for the whole family!
Live Music
Food & Drinks
Silent Auction
Cake Walk
$10,000 Raffle
Bouncy Houses for the Kids
Games & Fun for Everyone
A Spectacular Fireworks Show!
100 Years of Faith, Family & Community — Let’s Celebrate!
Mark your calendars and join the fun! We can’t wait to celebrate this incredible milestone with you!
Williams Family Farms Pumpkin Pie Fest
Date: TBA
Link:https://www.williamsfamilyfarms-ms.com/pumpkin-pie-fest.html
7th Annual Boo in the Bay Parade
Date: Save the date! Our Seventh Annual Boo in the Bay Parade will roll on October 17, 2026!
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 Annual Halloween Carnival on October 24th 2026! All are welcome!! On Saturday, October 24th, 2026,
This annual event is always a wonderful gathering of friends, families and community members.
As a non-public school in the state of Mississippi, our school depends on tuition, donations and fundraisers to provide the necessary items for our students and teachers.
We are a registered 501(c)3 with the Internal Revenue Service and all monetary donations are tax-deductible.
Thank you for any help or support that you can give us with this project. Each day, as we begin school, we join in prayer and our final prayer is always "for those who are so good to our school." Know that you, your family and employees are remembered in that prayer.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/NBVMHalloween?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Vancleave Public Library’s 4th Annual Fall Festival
Date: October 24th 10AM- 2 PM
Join us for a day of family fun. We will have games, treats, vendors, food trucks, and more!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.
CITY OF DIAMONDHEAD FALL FEST
Date: October 17th 10 AM- 3 PM
About: The City of Diamondhead Fall Fest is coming to the Town Green on Saturday, October 17, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM! Join us for a fun-filled day of arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, music, family activities, a petting zoo, face painting, and much more!
Gautier Mullet & Music Festival
Date: October 17, 2026
About: BIG NEWS, GAUTIER!
The 36th Annual Gautier Mullet & Music Fest is making history!
For the first time ever, our beloved festival is coming to The Sound Amphitheater! We are incredibly excited to bring this longtime Gautier tradition to this amazing new venue and celebrate another year of music, food, family fun, and community spirit.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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.
Pumpkin Palooza at the KROC Center
Date: October 24th, 2026
About: ALL AGES WELCOME!
Jump into the pool and pick the perfect pumpkin from our floating pumpkin patch! Participants will have the opportunity to swim, splash, and select a pumpkin floating in the pool to take home or decorate during the event.
Members: $5 • Guests: $10
All participants must pre-register. Registration includes one pumpkin per participant while supplies last.
https://tractionrec.krocmscoast.org/s/registration
Trick or Treat the Campgrounds at Flint Creek
Date: October 31, 2026
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. Starts at dusk!
2026 Witches Ride of Ocean Springs
Date: October 24, 2026
About: The 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.
NOVEMBER
Picayune Main Street 62nd Semi-Annual Fall Street Festival
Date: November 7+ 8 2026
About: 64th Semi-Annual Fall Street Festival
Downtown Picayune, MississippiSaturday, November 7, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, November 8, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Is Full of amazing participants.
Celebrate a Picayune Tradition!
Since 1995, the Picayune Main Street Semi Annual Street Festival has welcomed thousands of visitors to Historic Downtown Picayune during the first full weekend of November & April.
Stroll our charming downtown streets while exploring:
* Unique arts & crafts
* Boutique shopping
* Fall décor and holiday gifts
* Local restaurants and sweet treats
* Specialty vendors
* Beautiful downtown murals
* Family-friendly atmosphere
Whether you are searching for the perfect Christmas gift, decorating your home for the holidays, or simply enjoying a weekend with family and friends, you will discover something special around every corner.
No longer accepting applications
Shop • Dine • Explore • Experience Historic Downtown Picayune
Scan the QR Code for the Downtown Walking Map
PUMPKIN PATCHES
Trinity Pumpkin Patch - Pass Christian
Every day in October 10 am to dark (WAITING TO CONFIRM)
Williams Family Farms Pumpkin Patch
Saturdays 10am-6pm, Sundays 1pm-5pm
OPENING OCTOBER 3rd
Green Acres Creamery Fall Fun on the Farm - Every Saturday & Sunday October 3rd – November 1st Saturdays 11–6 | Sundays 1–6 $12 per person | 2 & under FREE
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
Opening day September 26th
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
