Music Mondays- Water Xylophones

We’re getting musical on Mondays! Join us every Monday at 4 PM for a fun, interactive

mini music lesson. This month, we’ll explore the connection between musical notes and

colors, making learning music a colorful adventure.

Feed the Need 2025 is a heartwarming community outreach event where local families come together to pack over 50,000 meals for children and families in need—both locally and globally. Hosted in partnership with local schools, churches, and businesses, this annual event teaches kids the power of service while making a tangible impact. Join us as we work hand-in-hand to fight hunger and bring hope, one meal at a time.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a donation pickup, feel free to contact our crew directly at

228-860-7278 or via email feedtheneedos@gmail.com.

Sponsorship checks can be made out to The Lord Is My Help with a notation for “Feed the Need” on the memo line and mailed to 1205 Desoto Street, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.

For publicity purposes, all sponsorships must be turned in by April 15, 2024.

The LAD Project's 2nd Annual Children's Fest is all about Fun, Food, Entertainment, and Resources for our Gulf Coast families!

For Children of all ages! We hope you will join us on a fun-filled day with many activities such as STEM activities, a dunking booth, bounce houses, cotton candy, popcorn and a silent auction to raise awareness and funds for our children’s continue growth, learning, and tutoring at The Lad Project!

More Info Here!

Week 3: Saturday, April 26th at 9:00 am at Pass books / cathouse coffee in pass (meeting spot)

* Theme: coffee stroll down scenic drive (option to end at the park)
* Grab your wagons, scooters, and strollers and let’s get a group walk in

Free Friday Night at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

The last Friday of every month, from 5pm to 8pm, admission is FREE for everyone!  It’s a great time to “treat” friends and family members to a night at the museum!

Music Mondays- Water Xylophones

We’re getting musical on Mondays! Join us every Monday at 4 PM for a fun, interactive

mini music lesson. This month, we’ll explore the connection between musical notes and

colors, making learning music a colorful adventure.

Join us for a hoppin’ good time at our Easter Bunny Bash! This family-friendly event is packed with Easter fun, featuring:
Photos with the Easter Bunny – Capture picture-perfect memories with a local professional photographer! (Photos will be taken from 10 AM - 12 PM.)

Cookie Decorating – Kids can get creative decorating delicious cookies with guidance from a local cookie artist! (Cookie decorating is for children only.)

Spring Shopping – Browse a selection of local vendors offering unique Easter goodies and gifts!

Tickets: $25 per child (includes all activities) | Adults are FREE!

Purchase Tickets Here!

Waveland Easter Parade & Egg Hunt

Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
Parade Start Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Waveland, MS

Hancock County Tourism and The City of Waveland invite you to a fun-filled Easter celebration! The parade will roll at 12:30 PM, featuring floats, boats, jeeps, golf carts, classic cars, and marching groups. The route winds through town and ends at Waveland's Town Green (335 Coleman Ave.), where the festivities continue!

Activities After the Parade (1:30-3:30 PM):
Egg Hunt
Photos with the Easter Bunny
Petting Zoo
And much more!

Want to join the parade? Sign up your float, group, or vehicle today!

More Info & Registration:
www.playonthebay.org/waveland-easter-parade-2025

Don't miss out on this egg-citing event—bring the whole family for a day of Easter fun!

Parade Route:
Begins at Bienville Drive and N. Beach Blvd.
Travels down N. Beach Blvd.
Turns right onto N. Beach Blvd. to Coleman Avenue
Parade ends at Waveland Town Green (335 Coleman Ave.)

Penguin Easter Egg Hunt | Saturday, April 19

Mississippi Aquarium is trading in their Easter bunny eggs for special penguin eggs! Throughout the day on Saturday, April 19, Mississippi Aquarium guests will be able to enjoy free easter egg hunts throughout the day as well as photos with the Easter bunny!

One golden penguin egg will be hidden on campus and the finder will win two annual passes!

- Easter Bunny Photos:

Easter Bunny will be available from 11:00am-3:00pm with breaks in between. Guests are welcome to take their own pictures, but the photo team will also be present to capture any of those special moments. Photo packages will be available for purchase.
Food and Beverage Specials:

Visit Treetop Treats or Pelican Point Café for special easter themed treats and food to keep you and your family fueled up for the hunt!

- Ambassador Meet & Greets:

HOP TO IT! Meet our bunny ambassadors at 2:30pm each day! Chat with our animal care staff on the work required to care for these animals and learn about wild rabbits.

FREE with General Admission or Annual Pass!

EGG HUNT SCHEDULE
Located on the West Lawn accessed through the MSAQ Flood gates between Dolphin and Otter. 20,000 Treat Filled Eggs will be available with hunts scheduled throughout the day.

9:20 AM | 1-3 year olds | Exclusive for Annual Passholders
9:25 AM | 4-6 year olds | Exclusive for Annual Passholders
9:30 AM | 7-12 year olds | Exclusive for Annual Passholders
9:35 AM | 1-3 year olds | Exclusive for Annual Passholders
9:40 AM | 4-6 year olds | Exclusive for Annual Passholders
9:45 AM | 7-12 year olds | Exclusive for Annual Passholders
10:30 AM | 1-3 year olds
10:45 AM | 4-6 year olds
11:00 AM | 7-12 year olds
11:30 AM | 4-6 year olds
11:45 AM | 7-12 year olds
12:00 PM | 1-3 year olds
12:15 PM | 4-6 year olds
12:30 PM | 7-12 year olds
12:45 PM | 1-3 year olds
1:00 PM | 4-6 year olds
1:15 PM | 7-12 year olds
1:30 PM | 1-3 year olds
1:45 PM | 4-6 year olds
2:00 PM | 7-12 year olds
2:15 PM | 1-3 year olds
2:30 PM | 4-6 year olds
2:45 PM | 7-12 year olds
3:00 PM | 1-3 year olds
3:15 PM | 4-6 year olds
3:30 PM | 7-12 year olds
3:45 PM | 1-3 year olds
4:00 PM | 4-6 year olds
4:15 PM | 7-12 year olds

Parents are allowed to participate with the 1-3 age group. Children will be wristbanded based on age group.

ONE GOLDEN EGG will be hidden on campus and will contain a voucher for 2 annual passes. Only one winner of this special prize. First come, first served.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant Easter celebrations at Spring on the Farm!

- Capture magical moments with the Easter Bunny
- Snap adorable photos with baby animals
- Enjoy a thrilling Easter Egg Hunt for ages 3 - 10
- All activities open for enjoyment: Hill Slide, Moo-Ville Play Area, Funny Farm Golf, Billiards, Jumping Pillow, Obstacle Course, Cow Train Rides, Hay Rides, Pony Rides, Rodeo Roper, Farm Animal Alley, Bubble Stations & Play Ground Areas.
- Cafe, corny concessions & lemonade stand OPEN.

𝙃𝙊𝙐𝙍𝙎:
10 AM - 3 PM
Farm opens at 10 AM, sells the last ticket and admits the last online ticket at 1:30 PM.

𝓔𝓰𝓰 𝓗𝓾𝓷𝓽 𝓣𝓲𝓶𝓮𝓼:
3 & Under: 12:30 PM
4-6 Years Old: 12:45 PM
7-10 Years Old: 1:00 PM
Look for 𝓼𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵 𝓮𝓰𝓰𝓼 for 𝓼𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵 𝓹𝓻𝓲𝔃𝓮𝓼.

For more information or to purchase online tickets please

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!

Multiple egg hunts

Crafts, activities & photo ops

Meet & greet with the Easter Bunny

Included with admission

🌸 🐰 Easter Bunny Bash – A Fun-Filled Spring Celebration! 🌸 🐰

Join us for a hoppin’ good time at our Easter Bunny Bash! This family-friendly event is packed with Easter fun, featuring:

📸 Photos with the Easter Bunny – Capture picture-perfect memories with a local professional photographer! (Photos will be taken from 10 AM - 12 PM.)
🍪 Cookie Decorating – Kids can get creative decorating delicious cookies with guidance from a local cookie artist! (Cookie decorating is for children only.)
🛍️ Spring Shopping – Browse a selection of local vendors offering unique Easter goodies and gifts!

Tickets: $25 per child (includes all activities) | Adults are FREE!

Purchase Tickets Here!

Which Came First, the Chicken or the Eggz? On Saturday, April 19th the Hattiesburg Zoo will host its annual EGGZ-OTIC - Not Your Average - Egg Hunt!

As usual, the Hattiesburg Zoo is putting their own eggz-citing spin on an annual tradition. No need to bring an egg basket, but you will need to bring your eggz-tra special hunting skills to find one of the 250 well-hidden eggz. Limit 2 eggz per family- and you will win an EGGztra special prize if you find the GOLDEN egg!

Annual Passholders will again receive a special perk at this year’s hunt as they will be given entrance to the Zoo 15 minutes before the gates open for the official egg hunt time of 10:00 a.m. The Eggz-otic Egg Hunt ends when the last egg is found – eggz-cept the Zoo closes at 4:00 p.m.

New this year will be a bird-themed scavenger hunt with prizes. Guests will scan a QR code that will give them clues to find specific zoo birds, which will both test their knowledge and educate them in a fun and competitive way. And things are expected to go afoul during the day when a VERY large, very special guest makes his debut, bringing smiles, laughter and joy to everyone. There will even be a peep-up shop that will offer all things chicken for guests to purchase.

The Easter Bunny will be hopping through the Zoo to welcome guests and will be available for photos. The movie Peter Rabbit will be playing in the Asbury Discovery Center along with a coloring station if children or parents need a break from the Eggz-otic Egg Hunt. Face Painting will also be offered at the Lakeview Pavilion for an additional fee.

Online ticket purchases for this event are encouraged and offer purchasers a $2.00 discount on each ticket. Online ticket sales for the Eggz-otic Egg Hunt end at 9:00 a.m. on April 19th. Tickets purchased at the gate are the regular admission price of $12 for adults and $10 for children aged 12 and under. Children under the age of 2 receive free admission.

Presented by Brick Builders of the MS Gulf Coast

Build with LEGO bricks provided by the club

Free for TrainTastic & LEGO Club members | Included with admission

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny (9 AM - 10 AM) BIG EVENT!

Tickets: $30 non-members | 10% off for members

Pancake breakfast by Cracker Barrel & Coffee by Boozer’s

Keepsake photo with the Easter Bunny + special guest

Exclusive egg hunt, crafts, & activities

Includes all-day access to Easter Celebration

Purchase Tickets Here!

Event Info:

Date: Saturday, April 19th
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: TrainTastic, 615 Pass Road, Gulfport, MS

Hop on over for a magical morning at TrainTastic! Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast provided by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Gulfport and a cozy coffee bar from Boozer's Brew & a Cafe Too, LLC while making special memories with the Easter Bunny!

Your Ticket Includes: $30
Pancake breakfast & coffee bar
An exclusive egg hunt
One (1) complimentary keepsake photo with the Easter Bunny per family
All-day admission to our Easter celebration — including crafts, special guests, games, and more!

Space is limited — get your tickets today and start your Easter weekend with a trainload of fun!

Don’t miss out — grab your tickets now!
228-284-5731

Join us for Easter in the Park on April 19 at Marina Park!

Enjoy the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt for all ages, games, bounce houses, and so much more! This is going to be a blast – don’t miss out! Free entry for all with base access and sponsored guests!

Join us for this exclusive Member's Only special event. Free for all active members. Come and find the "surprise" eggs the Easter Bunny left for you...prizes and candy! Bring your camera for photos with the Easter Bunny.

Check in begins at 5pm and hunt starts at 5:45pm for ages 0 to 3, 5:50pm ages 4-6, 5:55pm ages 7-up

Music Mondays- Water Xylophones

We’re getting musical on Mondays! Join us every Monday at 4 PM for a fun, interactive

mini music lesson. This month, we’ll explore the connection between musical notes and

colors, making learning music a colorful adventure.

We're so excited about the 2025 Easter Festival, 2-4 pm, on Palm Sunday, April 13, at the Long Beach Town Green! There will be fun for the whole family and it's all free! Invite your friends, neighbors, and family now, and plan to join us for a great time together.