Kroc Center MS Gulf Coast

09/16/2026

It's looking cozy today at the Kroc for Pajama Day! We loved seeing everyone in their favorite PJs and enjoying our cereal bar together. 🥣💤

Don't forget, the celebration continues tomorrow with RJ's Birthday Party at 3:00 PM! 💚 Be sure to wear green and join us for cupcake decorating, a piñata, photos with RJ, and then swimming in the pool from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. 🎂🎉📸🏊

We can't wait to celebrate with you! 💚🎈

09/15/2026

💙 Thank you to everyone who donated to the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Baby Shower Drive! 🍼👶

Major Paul is delivering some of the generous donations collected to help support new and expecting Veteran mothers. From diapers and wipes to other essential baby items, your kindness is making a real difference in our community.

We are grateful for every donation and every person who helped make this drive a success. Together, we can continue bringing hope and support to families when they need it most. 💕

09/15/2026

The fashionistas at the Kroc Center really showed up and showed out for Wacky Tacky Day! 🌺😎 The Anniversary Week fun continued with Hawaiian shirts, some interesting color combinations, and free yogurt parfaits!

Be sure to join us tomorrow for Pajama Day — get cozy and enjoy a cereal breakfast!

09/14/2026

🎉 Day 1 of our 15th Anniversary Week has been a blast! We kicked things off with Crazy Sock & Hat Day, enjoyed some delicious nachos, and welcomed lots of excited readers to the Book Fair. 🧦🎩📚

Thank you to everyone who joined the fun and helped make the first day so memorable!

Don't forget, tomorrow is Wacky Tacky Day 🤪, so break out your wildest, most mismatched outfit and join us for a tasty yogurt parfait bar! 🍓🥣

Let's keep the celebration going all week long as we celebrate 15 amazing years together! 🎉💙

09/13/2026

Our 15th Anniversary celebration kicks off tomorrow! Kroc Center Director Danielle Emery sat down with WXXV to share all the details.

The Kroc Center is celebrating its 15th anniversary next week and as part of the festivities they are hosting a Scholastic Book Fair. Joining us to tell us more about the event is Kroc Center Director Danielle Emery. Kroc Center Spirit Week runs from September 14 through the 18 and includes a multit...

09/12/2026

📚 The Kroc Center Book Fair is almost here!

You can help make sure every child has the chance to take home a new book through Scholastic's Share the Fair program. Your donation helps provide books for kids who may need a little extra support.

❤️ No one should leave the Book Fair empty-handed!

Learn more and contribute here: https://shop.scholastic.com/stf/fund?orgUCN=637880332

09/11/2026

Don't forget that Spirit Week begins on Monday! We can't wait to see your fun outfits, so be sure to dress up when you come see us for free fitness classes, tours, prize drawings, and no registration fee all week!

09/11/2026

🥗🍳 Ready to build healthy cooking habits? Join Cooking Matters, a FREE hands-on healthy cooking class for adults presented by the Mississippi State University Extension Service.

📅 Wednesdays, Nov. 11 through Dec. 16
⏰ 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Learn practical cooking skills, nutrition tips, and budget-friendly recipes in a fun, interactive setting.

📞 To sign up, contact Jenna Quave at 228-867-6541 or [email protected].

✅ Register today and start cooking with confidence!

09/10/2026

Here's a sneak preview of the Scholastic Book Fair happening at the Kroc Center starting on Monday! The fair will be open from noon-4 p.m., September 14-18.

Don't forget to set up your eWallet: https://account.scholastic.com/my-scholastic/profile/ewallet.html?fairID=6379825&sUCN=637880332

And you can still contribute to the Share the Fair fun and make sure every kid goes home with a book! Contribute here: https://shop.scholastic.com/stf/fund?orgUCN=637880332

09/09/2026

Make a splash in a comfortable, welcoming environment! 💙

Everyone is invited to our Sensory-Friendly Swim Night on September 25 from 5:30-7:30 PM.

⚠️ Space is limited to 25 participants, and all attendees, including Kroc members, must pre-register at the Member Services Desk. Once capacity is reached, registration will close and the pool will be reserved exclusively for this program.

Stop by the desk to reserve your spot today! 🏊‍♀️✨