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10/26/2026

🎃👻 OCEAN SPRINGS, ARE YOU READY?!

The YMCA's annual TRUNK OR TREAT is coming, and they're teaming up with the Mary C. to make this year’s celebration bigger and better! 🧡🍬

The Trunk or Treat celebration will be on Government Street in front of the Mary C. and OS Lumber for a night of costumes, candy, decorated trunks, and FAMILY FUN!

📅 Friday, October 30th
📍 Government St. in front of the Mary C. & OS Lumber
🧡 Sensory-Friendly: 5:30–6:00 PM
🎃 Main Event: 6:00–8:00 PM

We welcome 600+ participants each year, and we can’t wait to bring our community together again! Let’s make this Halloween one to remember! 👻🍬

10/26/2026

🎄🐴 THE BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES ARE COMING TO OCEAN SPRINGS! 🐴🎄

Talk about a little holiday magic! ✨ In partnership with Mitchell Distributing, the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are making a special appearance in downtown Ocean Springs!

📅 Wednesday, December 16
⏰ 6 p.m.
📍 Downtown Ocean Springs

These iconic horses will make their way through downtown on the usual parade route, bringing a beloved holiday tradition to the Mississippi Gulf Coast!

Make plans to bring the family, enjoy the holiday spirit, and experience something truly special right here in Ocean Springs. ❤️

More details about the parade route and event will be announced soon, so stay tuned!

Presented in partnership with Mitchell Distributing.

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

🚆🎨 Getting to Ocean Springs just got a little easier! Amtrak will make a special stop in Ocean Springs November 7–8 for the 48th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival!

With more than 400 artists, crafters, and food vendors, plus downtown shops and restaurants to explore, it’s the perfect opportunity to make a weekend of it!

We’re excited to welcome visitors arriving by train and show them what makes Ocean Springs such a special place to visit. ❤️

📅 November 7–8, 2026
📍 Downtown Ocean Springs, Mississippi

For festival details and more information, visit our official Peter Anderson Facebook website!

Know someone planning to attend? Share this post and help spread the word! 🚆

10/20/2026

🎄🐴 THE BIG NEWS IS FINALLY HERE, GULFPORT! 🐴🎄

✨ We have been keeping a BIG holiday surprise under wraps, and we are SO excited to finally share it with you! ✨

Gulfport Main Street Association is EXTREMELY EXCITED to announce that, through our incredible partnership with Mitchell Distributing, this year’s Mistletoe & Main Street Christmas Festival will welcome some VERY special guests…

❤️🐴 NONE OTHER THAN THE WORLD-FAMOUS BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES! 🐴❤️

That’s right! These magnificent horses will be making a special appearance in DOWNTOWN GULFPORT! 🎅🎁

📅 Saturday, December 19, 2026

⏰ 3:00 PM

📍 Downtown Gulfport, Mississippi

We are beyond grateful to Mitchell Distributing for helping us bring this unforgettable holiday experience to our community!

With nearly 200 vendors, local shopping, delicious food, live entertainment, FREE photos with Santa, and now the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales, this is shaping up to be our BIGGEST MISTLETOE & MAIN STREET YET! 🎄✨

🎅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS, TAG YOUR FRIENDS, AND SHARE THE EXCITEMENT! You won’t want to miss the magic happening in Downtown Gulfport this Christmas season!

10/20/2026

Something wickedly fun is rolling through Ocean Springs! 🧙‍♀️🧹✨

The Witches Ride of Ocean Springs returns Saturday, October 24, bringing Halloween magic to the streets of Downtown Ocean Springs🎃

Watch as witches, warlocks, and other costumed characters parade through downtown on decorated bicycles, golf carts, and more, handing out candy and treats to spectators along the way. 🍬

Beyond the Halloween fun, this beloved tradition supports local animal welfare organizations, giving the celebration an extra special purpose.

Bring your candy bags, dress for the occasion, and enjoy a family-friendly Halloween evening in Coastal Mississippi!

Learn more:

https://www.coastalmississippi.com/events/witches-ride-of-ocean-springs/?utm_source=meta&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=cm_event_2026witchesrideos

10/15/2026

🎄 Mistletoe & Main Street 2026 🎄

Join us for two festive days in Downtown Gulfport on Friday, December 18 & Saturday, December 19, 2026!

Enjoy a weekend filled with Christmas cheer, live music, FREE photos with Santa, shopping, food, and family-friendly fun while supporting local and visiting vendors.

🛍️ Vendor Applications Are Open!
We are accepting Arts & Crafts Vendors and a limited number of Food Vendors.

Vendor spaces are first come, first served and are not officially reserved until payment is received.

We can’t wait to make this one of Downtown Gulfport’s favorite Christmas shopping weekends of the season! 🎅✨

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10/15/2026

10/15/2026

Hey Ocean Springs! Adventure Powersports Ocean Springs has invited us to their Grand Opening this Saturday! We're bringing 3 flavors with us. Let us know in the comments below if youre coming and what flavors you're hoping for!

10/12/2026

The countdown is officially on!

In just one month, downtown Ocean Springs will come alive for the 48th Annual Peter Anderson Festival — one of the biggest and most anticipated weekends of the year on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Join us November 7–8 for a weekend filled with incredible art, handmade goods, live music, local food, shopping, and plenty of reasons to spend the weekend in Ocean Springs.

Whether you've been coming for years or you're planning your first Peter Anderson, there's always something new to discover.

📅 November 7–8, 2026
📍 Downtown Ocean Springs, Mississippi

For more information, visit the Official Peter Anderson Festival Website!

Who's already counting down with us? 🎨