Guided family class to sculpt a tabletop Christmas tree out of clay; no experience needed. Few tickets left. For ages/grades: 10+ (parent with children under 16 must register). Cost: $48.

An afternoon in the Land of Sweets with Clara and friends from A Southern Nutcracker: a sneak-peek performance, sweet treats, crafts, photos with Santa and more. Clara is also collecting for Toys for Tots, so bring a new toy if you can.

PRCC's yearly holiday concert, with festive performances by student ensembles and theatre. Seats are assigned, and tickets are not sold in person on concert night. Cost: $7.

Free museum admission plus a holiday market of local artisans' art, pottery, ornaments, treats and décor.

Southern Arts Alliance's Nutcracker with a Southern twist, featuring guest ballet stars, local young dancers and live music by the Biloxi Civic Orchestra. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster.

The City of Bay St. Louis rolls its Christmas parade at 5:30pm, ending at the Train Depot for popcorn, hot cocoa, a movie and pictures with Santa.

Southern Arts Alliance's Nutcracker with a Southern twist, featuring guest ballet stars, local young dancers and live music by the Biloxi Civic Orchestra. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster.

All-ages holiday pops concert with classical favorites, carols, music from The Polar Express and a singalong (about 71 minutes). For ages/grades: All ages.

Caiden's Corner hosts a free sensory-friendly Christmas night for kids of all abilities: a sensory-friendly Santa, crafts, quiet spaces, cookies and cocoa. Free tickets are required, so watch for their release.

The town tree lighting, with Santa, hosted by the Ocean Springs Chamber-Main Street at the Mary C.

Pass Christian's annual downtown Christmas celebration. Check the city's page as more details are announced.

MGCCC's annual holiday Festival of Lights on the Perkinston campus.

City of Pascagoula's downtown holiday evening event.

Evening holiday event with 2 million-plus lights, a visit with Santa, a holiday train ride and crafts at the train museum. For ages/grades: All ages. Cost: $25.

Wear your Christmas pajamas for a pancake breakfast with free pictures with Santa; dine in or take out. Proceeds benefit Jackson County kids. Cost: $10 per person.

South Mississippi Ballet Theatre performs The Nutcracker, which PRCC describes as a holiday outing for families and friends of all ages. Cost: $25 (+$1 fee).

The City of Lucedale's holiday open house at City Hall, on the same day as the Christmas parade.

A land parade on Main Street at 3 PM (theme: Christmas Around the World), then a riverfront festival at 4 PM with pictures with Santa, games and entertainment. The tree lighting is at 6 PM and a lighted boat parade with fireworks starts at 6:15.

Evening holiday event with 2 million-plus lights, a visit with Santa, a holiday train ride and crafts at the train museum. For ages/grades: All ages. Cost: $25.

The evening performance of The Nutcracker by South Mississippi Ballet Theatre. For ages/grades: All ages. Cost: $25.

The Sunday matinee of The Nutcracker by South Mississippi Ballet Theatre. For ages/grades: All ages. Cost: $25.

The annual Sunday afternoon Christmas parade through downtown Ocean Springs. In past years it has doubled as a toy drive.

Smaller, North Pole train-ride-themed holiday night with lights, train rides, crafts, a keepsake bell for kids under 12 and a photo. Cost: $30 per child, $20 per adult.

Family holiday celebration with Santa, refreshments, arts and crafts, games and live music. For ages/grades: All ages.

Picayune's annual Christmas parade rolls through downtown, starting on Goodyear Blvd, with a fun theme for all ages.

Smaller, North Pole train-ride-themed holiday night with lights, train rides, crafts, a keepsake bell for kids under 12 and a photo. Cost: $30 per child, $20 per adult.

A breakfast spread with holiday crafts (letters to Santa, ornaments, reindeer food) and a live nativity with animals to feed. Includes a professional photo with Santa. Cost: $25 (ages 3+ and adults; 2 and under free).

East Hancock Library's holiday party with Santa, celebrating books and storytelling. For ages/grades: All ages.

Evening holiday event with 2 million-plus lights, a visit with Santa, a holiday train ride and crafts at the train museum. For ages/grades: All ages. Cost: $25.

A family Christmas concert night with NewSong, Micah Tyler, Emerson Day and Cliff Preston. Doors open at 6 p.m.; tickets required.

Breakfast, Christmas crafts, a live nativity with animals, and a photo with Santa on the farm. Cost: $25 (ages 3+ and adults; 2 and under free).

Friends of the Crosby Memorial Library present the story of Mr. Bingle and his creator, Emile Alline Sr.

Kids' holiday day camp with a holiday craft, pizza lunch and a Christmas surprise. For ages/grades: 6-10. Cost: $55.

Bayou Bernard Boating Club's annual parade of decorated, lighted boats on Gulfport Lake.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Ballet Theatre performs the Christmas classic The Nutcracker on the Saenger stage. Tickets are sold through the theatre.

Smaller, North Pole train-ride-themed holiday night with lights, train rides, crafts, a keepsake bell for kids under 12 and a photo. Cost: $30 per child, $20 per adult.

Smaller, North Pole train-ride-themed holiday night with lights, train rides, crafts, a keepsake bell for kids under 12 and a photo. Cost: $30 per child, $20 per adult.

Gulfport Main Street's yearly Christmas street fair fills downtown with vendors, live music and holiday shopping, plus free photos with Santa. It continues Saturday, Dec 19.

Evening holiday event with 2 million-plus lights, a visit with Santa, a holiday train ride and crafts at the train museum. For ages/grades: All ages. Cost: $25.

Holiday morning with Santa, food and photo ops, then the rest of the day to explore the train museum. Space is limited. Cost: $35 (under 1 free).

Evening holiday event with 2 million-plus lights, a visit with Santa, a holiday train ride and crafts at the train museum. For ages/grades: All ages. Cost: $25.

Smaller, North Pole train-ride-themed holiday night with lights, train rides, crafts, a keepsake bell for kids under 12 and a photo. Cost: $30 per child, $20 per adult.