MAY 31 – JUN 1
80th Annual Blessing of the Fleet
On Saturday, the Fais Do-Do features live entertainment, craft vendors, local artisans, seafood and the coronation of the King and Queen.
On Sunday, the ceremonial wreath is dropped @ 1pm. Boats form in the west end of the Biloxi Channel near the Beau Rivage Casino and then parade east to receive blessings for a safe and bountiful season.
Times: Saturday-Fais Do-Do 10am-9pm;
Saturday-Mass @ 4pm;
Sunday-Blessing @ 1pm
Location: Biloxi Channel
Phone: (228) 435-6339
JUN 3
Beauvoir Grand Reopening!
After undergoing a $4 million restoration, the historic home of Jefferson Davis reopens.
Times: 10am
Location: 2244 Beach Blvd
Phone: (228) 388-4400 or (228) 388-4450
JUNE 4
Gulf Islands National Seashore—Junior Ranger and Sea Star Programs
Call for details.
Times: 10 a.m.
Location: Visitors’ Center, 3500 Park Rd., Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 875-9057
JUN 5 – 15
22 Annual Coast Coliseum Summer Fair
Rides and shows, including water flume and Ferris wheel, live music, food and drink.
Times: Call for times
Location: Mississippi Coast Coliseum, 2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 594-3700
Admission: Parking charged & Pay one price for rides available
JUN 6 – 7
CCA MS Casting for Conservation Fishing Tournament
Benefit tournament, also a Kid’s tournament for children 5-12 years of age. No charge for children, but they must be accompanied by an adult. Bait furnished, kids provide own tackle. Kid’s Categories: Most unusual species, Largest fish, Smallest fish, Longest fish and Ugliest fish.
Times: CCA Tournament begins Friday after 7pm;
Kids Tournament -Saturday 8am – 11am;
Weigh-in - 5pm – 7pm
Location: Gulfport Harbor, White Capt East Pier, Highway 90, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 818-3280 or (228) 806-1073
Admission: $50 Members & $75 Non-members *includes one-year membership
JUN 6 – 8
Gulfport Little Theatre “Heaven Help the Po’ Taters”
Comedy/melodrama
Times: Friday & Saturday @ 8pm, Sunday @ 3pm Matinee
Location: Gulfport Little Theatre, 2600 13th Avenue, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 864-7983
Admission: Admission Charged
JUN 7
3rd Annual Red, White & Blueberry Festival
Antiques, crafts, fresh produce, plenty of blueberry products, open houses for downtown businesses and much more.
Times: 10am-2pm
Location: Downtown Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 875-4424
JUN 7
Ocean Springs Elks Junior Fishing Rodeo
For children ages 3 – 13 years old.
Pre registration begins Friday, June 6th @ 3-6pm at the following locations:
Old Elks Lodge Building Site, 2501 Beach View Drive, Ocean Springs
Fort Bayou Bait Shop, 1022 Legion Lane, Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs Marine Mart, 1320 Harbor Drive, Ocean Springs
Bait will be given out at the registration locations.
Registration will also take place on the date of the event between 7am – 11am at the Old Elks Lodge Building Site ONLY…..
Times: Fishing tournament ends @ 12 Noon and Scale Weigh In ends @ 1pm.
Location: Site of the Old Elks Lodge Building, 2501 Beach View Drive, Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 872-2501
JUNE 7, 11, 14
Gulf Islands National Seashore—Junior Ranger and Sea Star Programs
Call for details.
Times: 10 a.m.
Location: Visitors’ Center, 3500 Park Rd., Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 875-9057
JUN 14
5th Annual Krewe of Vesta Fishing Rodeo
On-site kids fishing tournament, face painting, arts, crafts, food & entertainment and more.
Times: Adult Tournament: 12 midnight (Friday night)
Kids Tournament: 12 Noon - 3pm
Location: Mary Walker Marina, Gautier
Phone: (228) 990-5755
Admission: Entry Fee Charged – Spectators Free
JUN 14-15
City of Biloxi Juneteenth Celebration—Parks and Rec Dept.
Celebrates the freedom of African Americans and emphasizes education, fun and unity. Parade, picnics, games, and more.
Times: 4pm
Location: John Henry Beck Park, 671 Division Street, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 435-6296
Admission: Free
JUN 16 – 20
Humane Society of South Mississippi “Animal Care Apprentices” Program
Pilot program is designed to educate children in grades 7 -11 about animal welfare, expose them to animal-related careers, and to create a corps of junior volunteers. Open to eight participants.
Registration fee: $200.00
Times: Daily 9am – 3pm
Location: Humane Society of South Mississippi, 2615 Highway 49, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 863-4394
JUNE 18, 21
Gulf Islands National Seashore—Junior Ranger and Sea Star Programs
Call for details.
Times: 10 a.m.
Location: Visitors’ Center, 3500 Park Rd., Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 875-9057
JUN 21
2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Activities will include gospel choirs, praise and drill teams, baseball tournament, storytelling, information on health and wellness, arts, and craft, and food to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States.
Times: 10am-6pm
Location: 3312 Martin Luther King Blvd, Gulfport, Baseball Field (Behind Isaiah Fredericks Community Center)
Phone: (228) 324-6741 or (601) 544-0043
Admission: Free
JUN 21
Depot Day in the Bay
1890's style neighborhood party featuring fun, food, arts & crafts, live entertainment and more.
Times: 10:30am - 5pm
Location: Historic Depot District, Bookter & Union Streets, Bay St. Louis
Phone: (228) 493-8999
JUN 23 – 27
Gulf Coast School of Performing Arts Summer Arts Camp 2008
Art, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acting, Voice, Ballroom Dancing, Belly Dancing, Stage Makeup & More. Limited Enrollment - for children ages 4 – 14.
Times: Monday – Friday 9am - 5pm
Location: 281 Stennis Drive, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 385-9797
Admission: Call for camp prices
JUNE 25, 28, JUL 3
Gulf Islands National Seashore—Junior Ranger and Sea Star Programs
Call for details.
Times: 10 a.m.
Location: Visitors’ Center, 3500 Park Rd., Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 875-9057
JUL 4 – 6
25th Annual Our Lady of the Gulf “Crab Festival”
Arts and crafts, jewelry, candles, clothes, food, rides and live music.
Times: 11am-11pm daily
Location: Our Lady of the Gulf Church Grounds, Beach 228 South Beach, Bay St. Louis
Phone: (228) 467-6509
JUL 4
4th Annual Ocean Springs Music Festival
A community event for local musicians & fans.
Times: Festivities start @ 11am
Location: Front Beach – Between Jackson & Washington Avenues, Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 818-2878
Admission: $5 donations.
JUL 4
28th Annual Wesson Run
Two mile Health Run/Walk & ¼ mile Children’s run.
Times: Registration begins @ 7am; Race @ 8am.
Location: YMCA, 1810 Government Street, Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 875-6855 or (228) 875-5050
Admission: Registration Fee
JUL 4
Biloxi’s 4th of July Fireworks Display
Times: 9pm
Location: Biloxi Town Green, Highway 90, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 617-3112
JUL 4
Gulfport “Fire in the Sky Freedom Fest” Fireworks
The event will include kid-friendly fun & games.
Times: Fireworks will begin @ 8:45pm
Location: Jones Park, Highway 90, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 831-0701
JUL 4
Ocean Springs 4th of July Celebration
Times: 8:30pm
Location: Former park site of Fort Maurepas, Front Beach, Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 875-8665
JUL 4
Pascagoula 4th of July Celebration 2008
Family event features games and activities for children, musical entertainment, praise and worship, dancing, and fireworks after dark.
Location: Beach Park, Pascagoula
Phone: (228) 938-6604
JULY 5
Gulf Islands National Seashore—Junior Ranger and Sea Star Programs
Call for details.
Times: 10 a.m.
Location: Visitors’ Center, 3500 Park Rd., Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 875-9057
JUL 7 – 11
Humane Society of South Mississippi Summer Camp Programs
Participants explore every part of caring for the animals in our lives.
Registration is limited. Download registration form from website. Snack provided. For ages 7 – 10.
Registration: $125.00
Times: 8:30 – 12:30
Location: Humane Society of South Mississippi, 2615 Highway 49, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 863-4394
Website: www.hssm.org
JULY 9
Gulf Islands National Seashore—Junior Ranger and Sea Star Programs
Call for details.
Times: 10 a.m.
Location: Visitors’ Center, 3500 Park Rd., Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 875-9057
JUL 11 or 18 (please call for update)
Family Fun Day at the Pool—Biloxi Parks and Rec Dept.
Times: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Biloxi Natatorium
Phone: (228) 435-6148
Admission: Free
JUL 11 – 13
“Tom Jones”—Biloxi Little Theatre
Comedy
Times: Call for performance times
Location: Biloxi Little Theatre, 220 Lee Street, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 432-8543
Admission: Admission Charged - Call for pricing
JUL 11 – 13
“Les Miserables School Edition”—Gulfport Little Theatre
Times: Call for performance times
Location: Gulfport Little Theatre, 2600 13th Avenue, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 864-7983
Admission: Admission Charged
JUL 12
Happy Birthday George Ohr—151 Years Old
Cake & ice cream for visitors at the museum.
Times: 9am - 4:30pm
Location: 1596 Glenn Swetman Drive
Phone: (228) 374-5547
Admission: Donations Welcomed!
JULY 12, 16
Gulf Islands National Seashore—Junior Ranger and Sea Star Programs
Call for details.
Times: 10 a.m.
Location: Visitors’ Center, 3500 Park Rd., Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 875-9057
JUL 17 – 19
“Tom Jones”—Biloxi Little Theatre
Comedy
Times: Call for performance times
Location: Biloxi Little Theatre, 220 Lee Street, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 432-8543
Admission: Admission Charged - Call for pricing
JUL 17 – 20
“Les Miserables School Edition”—Gulfport Little Theatre
Times: Call for performance times
Location: Gulfport Little Theatre, 2600 13th Avenue, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 864-7983
Admission: Admission Charged
JULY 19, 23
Gulf Islands National Seashore—Junior Ranger and Sea Star Programs
Call for details.
Times: 10 a.m.
Location: Visitors’ Center, 3500 Park Rd., Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 875-9057
JUL 21 – 25
Humane Society of South Mississippi Summer Camp Programs
Participants explore every part of caring for the animals in our lives.
Registration is limited. Download registration form from website. Snack provided. For ages 11 – 13.
Registration: $125.00
Times: 8:30 – 12:30
Location: Humane Society of South Mississippi, 2615 Highway 49, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 863-4394
Website: www.hssm.org
JULY 26, 30
Gulf Islands National Seashore—Junior Ranger and Sea Star Programs
Call for details.
Times: 10 a.m.
Location: Visitors’ Center, 3500 Park Rd., Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 875-9057
JUL 31 – AUG 3
“Twelve Angry Men”—Biloxi Little Theatre
Times: Call for performance times
Location: Biloxi Little Theatre, 220 Lee Street, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 432-8543
Admission: Admission Charged
AUG 1
Isle of Capri Birthday Fireworks
Times: Fireworks @ 9pm
Location: 151 Beach Blvd; Biloxi, best view garage 6th floor
Phone: (800) 843-4753 or (228) 436-4753
Admission: Spectators Free
AUG 2 – 3
“Any Dream Will Do”—KNS
Times: Saturday @7:30pm & Sunday Matinee @ 2pm
Location: Saenger Theatre, 170 Reynoir Street, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 697-5670
Admission: Call for ticket prices
AUG 15
Back to School Pool Party—City of Biloxi Parks & Rec Dept.
Times: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Biloxi Natatorium
Phone: (228) 435-6148
Admission: Free
CLASSES
ART SCOUTS WORKSHOP WITH ANNE KOTLEBA
A comprehensive study of art and theory for children 13 – 18 years of age. Students learn about a different artist every week through lecture for ½ hour followed by a related activity. Students broaden artistic horizons during this wonderfully entertaining and creative class. Classes are ongoing and pre-registration required.
Times: 6:30pm - 8pm
Location: Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art, 1596 Glenn Swetman Drive, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 374-5547
Admission: $100 for 12 week class, $50 for 5 week class, or $15 per week with 24 hours notice.
GULF COAST JUDO
Ages 5-16 M, W 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
3420 Bienville Blvd. Ste C, Ocean Springs
228-806-8125 for more info
MARY C O’KEEFE CULTURAL CENTER
Fine Art Classes
Instructor Hanneke Gast holds classes on Mondays from 4:00 until 5:00 p.m. for ages 6 to 9 years old and on Tuesdays from 4:00 until 5:00 p.m. for 10 to 12 years old. Mrs. Gast will be offering a workshop during the summer for children. Call for more details.
Times: Listed Above
Location: Mary C. Cultural Center, 1600 Government Street, Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 818-2878
Website: www.themaryc.org
E-mail: themaryc@bellsouth.net
Guitar Lessons
Classes are Tuesdays for Adults from 6pm-7pm, classes for children ages 7-12 are Wednesdays from 4pm-5pm and classes for teens ages 13-18 Wednesdays are day from 5pm-6pm.
Times: Listed Above
Location: Mary C. Cultural Center, 1600 Government Street, Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 818-2878
Website: www.themaryc.org
E-mail: themaryc@bellsouth.net
Admission: $50.00 plus Supplies – 4 Sessions
Youth Symphony
Please check the website or call for more details
Phone: (228) 818-2878
Website: www.themaryc.org
E-mail: themaryc@bellsouth.net
CAMPS
Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art—Summer Camp Programs
June 2 – August 1
Weeklong summer art camps including Mud Daubers and Clay Kids as well as other themes, will be held in at least two Mississippi coast counties for a total of nine sessions in 2008.
Location: Ohr O’keefe Museum of Art, 1596 Glenn Swetman Drive, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 374-5547
Website: www.georgeohr.org
Admission: $140 for members, $150 for non-members, $50 deposit required
Sea-n-Sail Adventure Camp
June 2 - July 28
For children 6-13 years old. Call for class dates & costs.
Times: 8am-4pm
Location: Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, 115 First Street, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 435-6320
Sea Camp 2008 “Science in the Sound”
June 9 – July 25
For children ages 6-14 years of age.
Times: Call for dates, times and costs of each session.
Location: J.L Scott Marine Education Center, 703 East Beach Drive, Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 818-8890
WAMA Summer Camps 2008
June 9 – July 18
For children 6 -13 years old.
Times: Monday - Friday 9am – 3pm
Location: Walter Anderson Museum of Art, 510 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 872-3164
Admission: Membership required - $125 per week per student
Wildwood Farm Summer Riding Camps
June 16 - July 25
Riding lessons for children ages 5-12 years. After camp day care is available on an hourly charge.
Times: 9am – 1:30pm, Monday - Friday
Location: 15461 Northrup Cuevas Road, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 832-5537 or (228) 832-8252
Admission: $195 per session
ATTRACTIONS & ON-GOING EVENTS
Gulf Island Water Park
April 26 – September 14
Times: Call for park times.
Location: On I-10 (exit Hwy 49 North) Gulfport
Phone: (228) 328-1266
Admission: Call for ticket prices.
Y – Living, Moving Fantasy
February 18-June 15
A cross-cultural fusion featuring Russian dancers and Chinese acrobats.
Times: Call for performance times
Location: Beau Rivage Casino, 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (888) 566-7469 or (228) 386-7111
Admission: Call for ticket prices
“Domo Arigato: Thank You”
June 6 - August 22
Mississippi Potters Pay Tribute to their Friends from around the United States. Guest curator Brian Nettles.
Times: Call for times
Location: Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art, 1596 Glenn Swetman Drive, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 374-5547
Admission: Admission is free; donations are welcome!
Lyrical Lines: The Linoleum Block Prints of Walter Anderson
April 17 - June 15
Times: Tuesday - Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm; Sunday 12:30-4:30pm
Location: Walter Anderson Museum of Art, 510 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 872-3164
Admission: Admission Charged
“The Will to Do, the Soul to Dare”—The Anderson Women
May 22 - September 7
Times: Tuesday - Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm; Sunday 12:30-4:30pm
Location: Walter Anderson Museum of Art, Jo Love Little Gallery, 510 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 872-3164
Admission: Admission Charged
“A Face Only a Mother Could Love”—Face Jug Pottery from the American South
June 19 - August 17
Times: Tuesday - Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm; Sunday 12:30-4:30pm
Location: Walter Anderson Museum of Art, Jo Love Little Gallery, 510 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 872-3164
Admission: Admission Charged
Harrison County Library System "Story Days"
Gulfport Temporary Library (47 Maples Drive) -
Times: Mondays 10:00 am - 11:00 am Ages 2-5
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Ages 6-11
East Biloxi Temporary Library (150 Bellman Street)
Times: Wednesdays 10:30 am - Pre-School Story Time
Diberville Public Library (10391 Automall Parkway)
Times: Tuesdays 10:00 am 3 pm -preschool
4:00 pm 1st - 3rd Graders
Ocean Springs Fresh Market
Saturdays
Organic produce, plants, prepared foods and much more.
Times: 9am – 1pm
Location: Depot Parking Lot, Downtown Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 875-4424
Moss Point Market
Saturdays
Arts & Crafts from local vendors, plants, baked goods, hand crafted planters, produce (seasonal) and much more.
Times: 9am – 1pm
Location: Riverbend Location (Located next to War Memorial Park – Front Park & Boardwalk), Highway 613, Moss Point
Phone: (800) 683-4176
Waveland Farmers’ Market, Etc.
Wednesdays & Saturdays
Fresh produce, baked goods, arts & crafts, plants, trees, entertainment and much more. Every 3rd Saturday join us for our "garage sales".
Times: Wednesday 6am – 12Noon; Saturdays 8am – 12Noon
Location: 301 Coleman Avenue, Waveland
Phone: (601) 273-6403
Second Saturday Art Walk
Shops of Old Town Bay St. Louis feature open houses with guest artists, refreshments, music, food & fun.
Times: 4pm-8pm
Location: Old Town Bay St. Louis, Main Street, Bay St. Louis
Phone: (228) 463-2688
Biloxi Farmers’ Market
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Farm-fresh produce, plants, homemade baked goods, and more.
Times: 6am – 4pm
Location: Under the I-110 bridge overpass on Howard Avenue, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 435-6281
Pass Christian Market in the Park
Saturdays
Times: 8am - 11am
Location: War Memorial Park, Highway 90, Pass Christian
Phone: (228) 324-2109
Biloxi Bay Charter & Nature Tours
11311 Helen Richards Dr; Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 209-9977
The Biloxi Bay Charter & Nature Tours offer fun in the sun, picnics, fishing, swimming, crabbing, and exploring the Back Bay sand bars and the south side of Deer Island.
Biloxi Natatorium
1384 Father Ryan Rd; Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 435-6108 | Fax (228) 435-6299
Public year-round indoor and outdoor swimming pool. The heated pool is 50 meters by 25 meters and 4' to 13' deep. Facilities include 1 and 3 meter diving boards, locker and showers.
Hours: M – F 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sat. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Biloxi Schooners
P O Box 1907; Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 435-6320 | Fax (228) 435-6309, www.maritimemuseum.org
Take a relaxing sail aboard a two-masted 65’ authentic wooden Biloxi Schooner. Vessels like these once were used to harvest seafood in the late 1800s-early 1900s. We offer 2.5 hours, half day and charters.
Biloxi Shrimping Trip
Biloxi Small Craft Harbor Slip 104, P O Box 1315; Biloxi, MS 39533
(800) 289-7908 | (228) 385-1182 | Fax (228) 388-6693
www.gcww.com/sailfish
The Biloxi Shrimping Tour celebrates over 50 years of the Sail Fish operating as a tourist attraction. The pride and heritage of Biloxi comes alive aboard this unique and interesting craft.
Biloxi Tour Train
Porter Ave & Hwy 90 @ Lighthouse, P O Box 1226; Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 374-8687 | Fax (228) 872-3035, www.biloxitourtrain.com
Available for special events.
Boykin Enterprises
Tucies Marina, Gautier, 228-990-0599
Provides eco-tours of the Pascagoula River Basin.
Camp~Journey's End
7501 Highway 57; Ocean Springs, 39565
(228) 875-2100 | Fax (228) 818-0824
A campground with fishing pond, horseshoes, basketball, volleyball, playground and recreation room.
Cat Island Adventures
Long Beach Harbor; Long Beach, MS 39532
(228) 223-1650, www.mscatisland.com
Cat Island Adventures operates the CURLEW, a 47 passenger boat that is new to Long Beach and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Area, and provides educational and fishing trips to, from and around Cat Island.
Crosby Arboretum
MS State University Extension Service, 370 Ridge Rd; Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-2311 | Fax (601) 799-2372, www.crosbyarboretum.msstate.edu
The Crosby Arboretum, run by Mississippi State University Extension Service, is a plant museum dedicated to preserving, protecting and displaying plants native to south Mississippi and Louisiana.
Flea Market @ Menge
Saturdays and Sundays
The Mississippi Gulf Coast’s largest outdoor flea market offers furniture, arts & crafts, plants, baked goods, concession stand and more. Featured on Turner South’s television shows Junkin’ and 3 Day Weekend. Antique Trade Days held April & October.
Times: 8am-5pm - Rain or Shine!
Location: Flea Market & Menge Avenue, Interstate 10 & Menge Avenue (Exit 24), Pass Christian
Phone: (228) 452-0590
Fun Factory
220 Eisenhower Dr; Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 388-5038 | Fax (228) 388-5061
The Fun Factory is designed with the whole family in mind. We will entertain you for hours. Come and explore our many wonders as you let your imagination run wild in the Neon Jungle Golfing Safari.
Hours: Sun – Thurs., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fri. – Sat. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Friendship Oak
The Friendship Oak is located on the beachfront campus of the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Campus (formerly Gulf Park College for Women) in Long Beach. The Friendship Oak dates back to 1487. Current measurements show a 50-foot height; diameter of the trunk is 5 feet 9 inches; circumference of the trunk is 18 feet 7 inches; spread of foliage is 156 feet. The average length of the main lateral limbs is 60-66 feet from the trunk; average circumference of limbs at the trunk is 7 1/2 feet; the tree forms almost 16,000 feet of shelter; and lateral roots go out 150 feet.
Gulf Coast Gator Ranch and Airboat Tours
10300 Hwy 90, Ocean Springs, 228-475-6029, www.gulfcoastgatorranch.com
See some of the most pristine swamplands on the Gulf Coast and get up close to wild life in one of our comfortable exciting airboats on 105 acres bordering the Grand Bay Estuary in Moss Point / Pascagoula.
Hours: Daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Gulfport Dragway
17085 Race Track Rd, Gulfport, 228-863-4408, www.gulfportdragway.com
Races Wed, 6 p.m. weather permitting.
Gulf Islands National Seashore
3500 Park Rd; Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-9057 | Fax (228) 872-2954, www.nps.gov/guis
Ranger-led walks and talks are offered at the Gulf islands National Seashore Visitor Center in Ocean Springs and West Ship Island Fort Massachusetts. Passenger ferry service to West Ship Island is from the Gulfport Small Craft Harbor, located on Hwy 90 at Hwy 49. Visitors should bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and drinking water for their trip to West Ship Island. For ferry service information, call 228-864-1014.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at visitor center
Harrison County Skate Park and Hockey Complex
269 Debuys Rd; Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 604-4045 | Fax (228) 896-9206
Harrison County Skate Park is an outdoor skate park offering beginner, freestyle and vert areas; War Lord Pit. All skaters must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian before skating.
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
246 Dolan Ave; Gulfport, 39507
(228) 897-6039, www.lmdc.org
The Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, selected as one of the USA’s top 50 children’s museums by Child Magazine, is situated on six oak-filled acres in a renovated 1915 school.
Hours: Tues – Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri nights free from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center
1600 Government St, Ocean Springs,
(228) 818-2878
Currently in use by Shearwater Pottery potters and exhibiting photographs for the Eudora Welty collection. Now offering various classes.
McCoy’s River and Marsh Tours
Hwy 613 & Roberts Rd, Moss Point
(288) 588-0356
Provides eco-tours of the Pascagoula River Basin.
Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
7200 Crane Lane; Gautier, MS 39553-2500
(228) 497-6322 | Fax (228) 497-5407, www.mississippisandhillcrane.fws.gov
The Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It was established in 1975 to safeguard the critically endangered Mississippi Sandhill Crane.
Hours of visitor center: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Natural Adventures Touring Kayaks
21640 Tucker Rd; Long Beach, 39560
(228) 452-7666
Explore Biloxi's Deer Island, coastal salt marshes or scenic river backwaters along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Search for wildlife in areas quietly accessible by kayak.
North Star Sailing
Point Cadet Marina, Slip D-38
(228) 617-8057, www.northstarsailingcharters.com
Ship Island Excursions
Gulfport Yacht Harbor, PO Box 1467; Gulfport, MS 39537
(866) 466-7386 | (228) 864-1014, www.msshipisland.com
Daily passenger service to West Ship Island and Fort Massachusetts which are part of Gulf Island National Seashore.
StenniSphere, NASA Space Center
Bldg 1100, Room 306; Stennis Space Center, MS 39529
(228) 688-3341 | Fax (228) 688-1094, www.nasa.gov/centers/stenis/home/index.html
NASA’s John C. Stennis Space Center is home to NASA’s rocket propulsion testing grounds and the Earth Sciences Applications Directorate.
Walter Anderson Museum of Art
510 Washington Ave, Ocean Springs
(228) 872-3164, www.walterandersonmuseum.org
Hours: Tues – Sat 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sun 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wolf River Canoe & Kayak
21652 Tucker Rd; Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 452-7666
The Wolf River is Mississippi's first designated scenic stream. This adventurous waterway bubbles over gentle clay rapids, twists around pristine white sand beaches and meanders though peaceful woodlands. By reservation only.
