Upcoming Events
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Shop Late Til Eight
Various shops and galleries in
Old Town Bay St. Louis Thursday evenings in December (before Christmas Day) This is the relaxing way to get Christmas shopping done - run into neighbors, enjoy refreshments, support local businesses and no parking hassles. Think of them as mini Second Saturdays and attend each one! |
12/5 - Friday
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Christmas at the Carousel
Waveland Ground Zero Museum 335 Coleman Ave. Waveland 6pm - 8pm An event for the children (and fun-loving adults) with cocoa, cookies, Santa, Christmas caroling and, of course, carousel rides. Hosted by the city of Waveland, it's free to attend! |
12/5 - Friday
$50 per person tickets (cash or check only)
includes music, food & drink, and a silent auction. |
Christmas Benefit for
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12/6 - Saturday
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Christmas parade
Bay St. Louis Old Town
Route not available as of press time but usually includes Main Street Starts at 11am Do other places in the world have Santa arriving by fire truck or is it just a South Mississippi thing? It's a charming tradition nonetheless, and the color scheme sure works. Kick your holiday season into high gear and do some shopping with local merchants while you're in the neighborhood! |
12/6 - Saturday
Live Music Schedule
Witness - noon - 2pm Roman Street - 3 - 5pm Rochelle Harper Band 6 - 8pm Rochelle will have her new CD available if you haven't gotten a copy yet! |
Snowflakes and Sugarplums Festival
Historic Depot Grounds
1928 Depot Way Bay St. Louis noon - 8pm This 3rd Annual Holiday Festival offers plenty of music and cheer as the Depot District is turned into a winter wonderland with a snow maze rides, & live music. The world's largest rocking horse - a 12 foot hand-carved one - will be making an appearance too. Also, the H&H Express Train, a Christmas Spacewalk and a Sugarplum Village. Even the Grinch would get in the holiday spirit here. |
12/6 - Saturday
201 Hoffman Lane - Paul & Marilynn Arseneau
304 Nicholson Avenue - Susan McManus 1804 Nicholson Avenue - Treasures of the Bay, LLC 406 Jeff Davis Avenue - Sandy Reese 511 Jeff Davis Avenue - Lili Stahler 1815 Nicholson Avenue - Chuck Underwood & Glenn Hood 304 Louisa Street - The Gathering Place - Joanne & Bruce Northridge |
Tour of Homes
Waveland
1pm - 4pm The annual Holiday Tour of Homes to benefit Friends of the Animal Shelter in Hancock County includes seven homes in the Waveland area festively decorated for the holidays. All proceeds from the Tour benefit FRIENDS' Home for the Holidays program to get every Hancock Shelter dog and cat a home for the holidays. Tickets are $12 in advance at Maggie May's on Main St. in BSL and at Doggie's Day Grooming in Diamondhead or $15 on the day of the tour at any of the homes. For additional info call 504-451-2823 |
12/7 - Sunday
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20th Annual Holiday Tree Gala
Bay St. Louis Library
312 Highway 90 Bay St. Louis 1pm - 4pm It may be a holiday happening, but it’s also a milestone birthday party as the Hancock County Library will light up the afternoon with its 20th anniversary Holiday Tree Gala. Everyone’s invited to the celebration. Refreshments, Santa, music and voting for the People's and Children's Choice winners. Plus three trees decorated by local designers will be auctioned off! Click here for full story! |
12/7 - Sunday
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Waveland Tree Lighting
Waveland City Hall
301 Coleman Ave. Waveland at dusk (sunset should be around 5pm CST that day) Join Santa, the Staff and friends as Waveland’s new mayor (who will it be???) lights the City Hall Tree. There will be caroling, photos with Santa and snacks provided. This event is hosted by the city of Waveland and is free. |
12/13 - Saturday
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200th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bay of St. Louis Celebration
Two days of events are associated with this celebration in Old Town Bay St. Louis, including an Inspection Ball, a 7k and 1K walk/run, schooner tours (tickets $15), a Veterans' parade, the actual reenactment using the schooners and fireworks! Don't miss this once in a lifetime event! Read complete details in this month's Shared History column.
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12/13 Saturday
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Second Saturday Artwalk
Old Town shines with authentic holiday spirit this time of year. Shops will be open all day and at 4 - 8pm, art openings, shop specials and refreshments will be served.
December Hot Spots are the Mockingbird Cafe and Serious Bread Bakery. Find complete details in this month's Second Saturday column! |
Upcoming Events
is sponsored by
Carroll House Bed & Breakfast
Disclaimer: We really, really, really try to obtain accurate details to post here. Please don't get grumpy if you find a goof - but do let us know! It's always best to check with event sponsors before making plans.
12/31 - Wednesday
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New Year's Eve at 100 Men Hall
Little Freddie King
100 Men Hall 303 Union Street Bay St. Louis Tickets: $50, includes at champagne and hors d'oeuvres. Doors open at 8pm. Show starts at 9pm. To purchase tickets online click here or for ticket information contact: Kerrie at 228-342-5770. THE place to be at midnight! Dance in the New Year BSL style! |
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