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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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.