Family-Friendly Experience Gifts on the Gulf Coast

Skip the clutter and give memories instead. The Coast is full of experiences kids love, from museum memberships to water park passes, and many make great gifts for birthdays and holidays. Prices and perks change, so check each site for current options. Tap the ♡ to build your gift list.

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Memberships & Annual Passes

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Hattiesburg Zoo Membership

Hattiesburg · a quick drive north of the Coast

IMMS Ocean Adventures Annual Pass

Gulfport · dolphins, sea lions & rays

INFINITY Science Center Membership

Pearlington · space & ocean science

Mississippi Aquarium Annual Pass

Gulfport · includes local Flash Your Pass discounts

TrainTastic Annual Membership

Gulfport · model trains, indoor play & a train ride

Play Passes & Adventures

6 ideas

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Big Play Entertainment Center

Biloxi · mini golf, laser tag, go-karts & bowling

Escape Arcade at Margaritaville Resort

Biloxi · huge indoor arcade for rainy days

Gulf Islands Waterpark Season Pass

Gulfport · wave pool, lazy river & slides

Paradise Pier Fun Park

Biloxi · rides by the water

Sky Zone Biloxi

Biloxi · trampoline park memberships

Wild Acres Hands-on Animal Experience

McHenry · private tours by reservation

Tickets, Trips & Staycations

4 ideas

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Biloxi Shuckers Tickets

Biloxi · minor league baseball at Keesler Federal Park

Centennial Plaza Staycation

Gulfport · water playground & lazy river for hotel guests

The Grand D’Iberville Movie Gift Cards

D’Iberville · movie theater

Ship Island Excursions

Gulfport · ferry to Ship Island · gift cards available

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