Who is sick and tired of this fogageddon suffocating the Mississippi Gulf Coast lately? Let’s get outside, enjoy nature and have some Easter themed family fun. From egg hunt to “egg my yard,” Gulf Coast Moms Blog has got you covered.
SATURDAY, APRIL 13
City of Gautier 8th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
A fun evening of egg hunting, hay rides, face painting, outdoor movie and more at Shepard State Park. Outdoor movie begins after the egg hunt fun.
Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
City of Gulfport’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Always a large event and quick dash for eggs at the annual Jones Park egg hunt, separated into sections by age groups. Make sure to bring a camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Time: 9 a.m.
Cost: Free
Kroc Center MS Gulf Coast: Breakfast with Bunny and Egg Hunt
This event in Biloxi starts with a fun pancake breakfast with the Easter Bunny and includes a free egg hunt with prizes. Bring your own camera for pictures with the Bunny.
Time: 8:30 a.m. breakfast, 9:45 a.m. egg hunt
Cost: $5/person for breakfast, free egg hunt
Ocean Springs Assembly: “Celebrate Life” Egg Hunt
This is a wonderful egg hunt inviting children with special needs and their families to D’Iberville High Warrior Stadium.
Time: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: Free
MS Coast Model Railroad Museum: Easter LEGO Build
Build anything from an Easter Rabbit to a Hogwart’s Train at the Railroad Museum this Easter weekend. Refreshments will be provided.
Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
Cost: $10-50, depending on kit
Mississippi Music: Easter Drum Circle
Special guests Easter Bunny and Mrs. Carrot will participate with children in an Easter drum circle. Each child will receive a free egg shaker.
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Free (stop by Mississippi Music in Biloxi to sign up)
SUNDAY, APRIL 14
Children’s Easter Festival: Long Beach Town Green
An afternoon of community fun with games, face painting, snacks, and a mini petting zoo, all sponsored by First Baptist Church.
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Cost: Free
First United Methodist Church: Community Easter Party
Family friendly games, treats and face painting make this Easter egg hunt an afternoon of fun in downtown Gulfport.
Time: 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
FRIDAY, APRIL 19
Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center of Arts and Education: Easter Bunny Paint & Cookie Class
This looks like a fun Good Friday with your older children, ages 7-14. First your child will paint an 11×14 bunny canvas with local artist Anita O’Dell, then decorate and take home a dozen Easter-themed cookies with Kimme Hargrove.
Time: 9-11 a.m.
Cost: $40/members, $50/non-members
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
Dolce Bakeshop: Easter Egg-Stravaganza
Start the morning with a waffle breakfast benefiting Long Beach High School band. There will be an egg hunt, Alpaca and Bunny kissing booth, live music, face painting and games.
Time: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: $5/person
Ocean Springs Mayor’s Youth Council’s Easter Egg Hunt
Fun egg hunting with the Easter Bunny at Clay Boyd Park with different times for each age group.
Time: Ages 0-2 at 10:15 a.m., 3-4 at 10:45, 5-6 at 11:15, 7-8 at 11:45 and 9+ at 12:15
Cost: Free
SUNDAY, APRIL 21
Oak Crest Mansion Inn: Easter Brunch
Reservations are available from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for brunch with egg hunts at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Peter Cottontail himself will be hoppin’ around for photos.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: $32.99/adults, $14.99/children (call for reservations 228-452-5677)
Easter Class Gifts on the Cheep (couldn’t help myself)
Already packaged and wrapped class and teacher gifts for the Easter Season, making our life as mothers easier than ever.
Cost: From $12.99-$19.99/dozen for student gifts, $3.99 for teacher gifts and if you order by April 12th one teacher gift is free (call 228-206-1901 to order or get more information)
Egg (or Peep) my Yard
Here is a great new idea I had not seen before this year. Maybe you want to surprise your own children, grandchildren or neighbors, several groups are “egging your yard” and “peeping your yard.” Eggs are filled with toys and candy and scattered in your yard for a surprise wake up. And how fun would it be to wake up to a yard full of marshmellow peeps?
