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Bay St. Louis events this month: November 2026
Our monthly short list of things happening in and around Old Town, with a peek at next month. Updated at the start of each month.
November 2026
This month
- Sat, Nov 14: Second Saturday in the Bay in Old Town (Old Town Merchants Association), and the Art Without Walls art market (The Arts, Hancock County; chamber calendar).
- Wed, Nov 18: Taste of Hancock (chamber calendar), and the last Wednesdays at the Depot of the 2026 season.
- Sat, Nov 28: Christmas in the Bay: festive shopping, local artisans, entertainment and food in historic downtown, ending with the community Christmas parade. Free (Coastal Mississippi).
- Every Saturday: Hancock County Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (chamber calendar).
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26. See our Thanksgiving & Christmas guide.
Next month
Coming in December 2026
- Sat, Dec 12 (or Sun, Dec 13): Santa Stroll in Old Town. Sources disagree on the date, so confirm with the Merchants Association.
- Mon, Dec 21: Winter Solstice Lantern Parade & Beach Bonfire (The Arts, Hancock County).
- Thu, Dec 31: New Year’s Eve Oyster Drop at 200 North Beach Restaurant.
The full calendar through 2027 is on our events and festivals page.
Sources
Checked October 30, 2026. We have no business relationship with the places mentioned and receive nothing for listing them. Details change, so confirm before you travel.
- Hancock County Chamber calendar, Coastal Mississippi (Christmas in the Bay), the Old Town Merchants Association and Wednesdays at the Depot, as listed with links on our events page sources. Times are not confirmed unless shown.
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