things to do in Ocean Springs
next 7 days · Nov 8–14
Details can change. Check with the organizer before you go.
Oct. 4–11Cruisin' the Coast is here
The full week: parades, autocross, the auction, venue bands, casino shows, and where every Cruisin' site is.
See the full schedule →- Sun
48th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival
Day two of the Coast’s biggest arts festival: more than 400 artists, crafters and food booths fill downtown Ocean Springs, with live music and demos. Free admission; Park n Ride shuttles run.
Peter Anderson Festival - Mon
Motown Mondays with Mishee — Desi Vega’s Ocean Springs
Mishee plays Motown and classic ’60s and ’70s tunes during dinner at Desi Vega’s. Reservations recommended.
Mishee Music / Desi Vega’s Ocean Springs - Tue
Juke Comedy
Weekly stand-up night hosted by comedian Krangus Gillespie, billed as the longest-running comedy show in Mississippi. RSVP on his site; confirm cover with the venue.
Krangus Gillespie - Wed
Veterans Day Observance — Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The City of Ocean Springs marks Veterans Day with an observance at the Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Bienville Boulevard. Free and open to the public.
City of Ocean Springs - Wed
Veterans Day Candlelight Observance — Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial
An evening candlelight Veterans Day observance at the Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial, listed on the City of Ocean Springs calendar. Free and open to the public.
City of Ocean Springs - Thu
Ocean Springs Environment Alliance Lecture — The Mary C
Rescheduled from Oct. 8 because of weather. Bring glass bottles and jars for a 4 p.m. crushing demo on the lawn, then wine and cheese at 6 and a 6:30 talk by Shawn Harris on recycled crushed glass. Free.
The Mary C / Ocean Springs Environmental Alliance -
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- Fri
Kody Harrell with Bryan Shaw — The Shed
Hill-country blues from Kody Shade Harrell with drummer Bryan Shaw at The Shed. Free RSVP through the venue; confirm cover with The Shed.
The Shed Barbeque & Blues Joint - Fri
Shine Presents: Little Women — The Mary C
Sisterhood night of Shine Theater’s Little Women. Pre-show experience at 6 p.m. with free alcohol-free dirty sodas from A Latte Opportunities; costumes welcome. Show about 7–9:30 p.m. Tickets about $20–$27 through SimpleTix.
The Mary C / Shine Theater (SimpleTix) - Sat
Gobble ’Til You Wobble 5K, Fun Run & Family Fall Festival
Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs hosts a chip-timed 5K and 1-mile fun run, then a free family fall festival with games, food trucks, local vendors and photos with the turkey mascot. Race-day registration from 7 a.m. ($40 5K, $30 fun run).
Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs (RunSignup) - Sat
Ocean Springs Fresh Market
Weekly open-air Saturday market at L&N Depot Plaza with local growers selling plants, flowers, produce and more. Rain or shine.
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce - Sat
Cemetery Plein Air with James Karlson
WAMA educator James Karlson leads a plein-air drawing session at Evergreen Cemetery, inspired by George Rodrigue’s Bayou Collection. $10 nonmembers, $5 members; bring your own art supplies.
Walter Anderson Museum of Art - Sat
True Vintage Market
Vintage market day at The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center in downtown Ocean Springs.
The Mary C. / True Vintage Market - Sat
Nature Printmaking: Turmeric-Type — Davis Bayou
A free hands-on WAMA demo at Davis Bayou: coat paper with a turmeric mixture, arrange leaves and flowers, and let the sun make golden prints.
Walter Anderson Museum of Art - Sat
Shine Presents: Little Women — The Mary C
Shine Theater stages Little Women, the story of the four March sisters growing up together. Show runs about 7–9:30 p.m. Reserved seats about $20–$27 through SimpleTix, with senior, military and student discounts.
The Mary C / Shine Theater (SimpleTix)
questions
What's happening in Ocean Springs today?
Today: 48th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival.
What is there to do in Ocean Springs this weekend?
This weekend (Nov 8): 48th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival (Sun).
Are there free things to do in Ocean Springs this week?
Yes, 4 events this week, including Veterans Day Observance — Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Wed), Veterans Day Candlelight Observance — Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Wed) and Ocean Springs Environment Alliance Lecture — The Mary C (Thu). See free things to do across the Coast.
Is there live music in Ocean Springs this week?
Yes: Motown Mondays with Mishee — Desi Vega’s Ocean Springs (Mon) and Kody Harrell with Bryan Shaw — The Shed (Fri). See concerts & live music across the Coast.
Are there things to do with kids in Ocean Springs this week?
Yes, 5 events this week, including 48th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival (Sun), Shine Presents: Little Women — The Mary C (Fri) and Gobble ’Til You Wobble 5K, Fun Run & Family Fall Festival (Sat). See things to do with kids across the Coast.
How up to date is this list?
shore.buzz adds new events every day, and past events drop off on their own. Times and details can change, so check with the organizer before you go.
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