Changing Tides Festival

August 26 - September 4

The Changing Tides Festival, presented by Visit Mississippi is a celebration of the first and most extensive expansion of the Mississippi Aquarium. The theme of this event is built around us all doing our part towards changing the tides of pollution, overfishing, destruction of coral reefs and other issues impacting our waterways. Designed to appeal to young families, the Changing Tides Festival will include an Upcycling Craft Fair, a Touch-A-Truck Day and free admission for first responders and medical personnel September 2-4.

Saturday, August 26, 2023

• 8AM-12PM - Beach Clean Up at Jones Park Beach
• 10AM-5PM - Upcycling Craft Fair

Sunday, August 27, 2023

• 10AM-5PM - Upcycling Craft Fair

Monday, August 28, 2023

• 10AM-5PM - Gulf Coast Hospitality Day - hotel, restaurant and attractions employees get free admission.
• 10AM-1PM - Dr. Alexa's Repairium - Teddy Bear and friends Repair Clinic with Dr. Alexa Delaune

Thursday, August 31, 2023

• 10AM-5PM - Diaper Drive - BUY ONE GET ONE FREE Admission with the donation of a pack of diapers. Child or Adult diapers accepted.

Friday, September 1, 2023

• 10AM-5PM - Glass Half Full - Glass recyclers talking about their program to recycle glass bottles to sand for beach restoration.

Saturday, September 2, 2023

• 10AM-5PM - First Responders and Medical Personnel Get Free Admission
• 10AM-5PM - Upcycling Craft Fair

Sunday, September 3, 2023

• 10AM-5PM - First Responders and Medical Personnel Get Free Admission
• 10AM-5PM - Upcycling Craft Fair
• 10AM-5PM - Touch-a-Truck - Mississippi Aquarium Entry Ramp

Monday, September 4, 2023

• 10AM-5PM - First Responders and Medical Personnel Get Free Admission