There is never a shortage of happenings in our area for the holidays. Here is a comprehensive list of fun, family-oriented holiday events, as compiled by the Shoofly staff. We will update this list as more information comes in. Happy holidays, y'all!
The multimillion-dollar renovation of the former Oak Park and Gulf Grove Apartments in Waveland is expected to be completed in the next several months.
- By Lisa Monti 
This year's Taste of Hancock takes on more meaning as the organization celebrates 100 years of service to Hancock County's business community.
- News release courtesy Hancock Chamber of Commerce 
2024 Taste of Hancock event | Gregg Martel photo
Inspiration for the design of this ambitious, new combination retail and residential building is clearly the heart and style of Bay St. Louis.
- Story by Francesca Bianci 
With four decades of devotion to Hancock County during some of the region's most desperate days, Adam's community service is indisputable.
- by Mary Wilson Cowand 
Brian "Hooty" Adam, center, accepts the 2025 Citizen of the Year Award from Tish Williams, director of the Hancock Chamber of Commerce.
You are invited to help the staff of the Kiln Library celebrate the 25th anniversary of their building on Highway 603. Twenty-five years ago this month, the Kiln Library celebrated the dedication of its “new” building.
- Adapted from a Hancock County Library System news release 
Thirty talented authors from Mississippi and surrounding areas will participate in live, in-person discussions about their books, what inspires them, and how others can join their exclusive club. - by Dena Temple 
Can you buh-LEEEVE all the holiday happenings this season!? Whew!! As a service to our readers, here is a list of whats, whens, and wheres for events around the area. Happy holidays, y'all!
- by Dena Temple 
It’s hard to believe that the Hancock Library System’s holiday tree decorating competition will celebrate its thirtieth year in 2024, and the Library Foundation promises the event will be bigger and better than ever.
- By Kevin Cole 
After years of serving the community, the Hancock Resource center just moved into a larger space that will help them provide even more.
- by Kirby Rhodes 
Hancock Resource Center's new facility at 887 Washington Street, Bay St. Louis.
After a successful inaugural event last year spotlighting Stennis Space Center’s contributions to its neighboring communities, organizers have planned a stellar follow-up in November, 2024.
- by Lisa Monti -photos provided by NASA Stennis Space Center 
Although not originally from the Gulf Coast, Eyster knows that the Bay is the perfect place for him and his family now.
- by Kirby Rhodes 
Do you have toxic household chemicals and other hazardous waste that you don’t know what to do with? Do you know what is and isn’t considered hazardous waste? Hancock County can help. Read on for information about next week’s Household Hazardous Waste Day.
- by Kirby Rhodes 
The origins of the enormously popular and oddly-named celebration of mud, local potters, good food and community spirit, in Old Town Bay St. Louis.
- story by LB Kovac, photos by Ellis Anderson (originally published in 2018, but updated for 2024 by Kirby Rhodes) 
There's always a line of people waiting to get first choice of the bowls available for purchase.
This year's SOUPer Mudfest kicks off Saturday, March 9, at 2pm at the United Methodist Church. There will be over 26 soups to choose from! Come early for the best bowl selection.
Welcome to the epitome of self-care indulgence. Glamour meets relaxation at Azalea Salon and Spa, now nestled within the lavish confines of the Hollywood Casino & Resort Gulf Coast in Bay St. Louis.
- by Anne Pitre 
After a two-year hiatus, this rollicking, hilarious celebration of Dolly's January birthday returns to Bay St. Louis.
– by Lisa Monti – Shoofly file photos from Dolly Should 2020 by Kerry Maloney 
Bay St. Louis's newest retailer is bringing the vinyl revival to the Coast's coolest city - seems only fitting!
- by Lisa Monti, photos courtesy of Good Earth Records except as noted 
Doug Page and Erin Warfield, owners of Good Earth Records | Photo by Kirby Rhodes
Long-awaited passenger rail service will soon return between New Orleans and Mobile – in part, thanks to Bay St. Louis’s enthusiastic support.
- by Lisa Monti - photos by Ellis Anderson 
This 2016 file photo from the Shoofly Magazine archives shows how the community came out in force to support the return of passenger rail service to the Gulf Coast.
Michelle Nichols plans to open her tearoom in time for the holidays - and that is worth celebrating.
- by Lisa Monti 
Michelle Nichols (left) with daughters Sydney (center) and Milan (right) look forward to their grand opening.
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