Boo Carré at the French Market.
THE COOL AIR of fall welcomes fun seasonal events and more things to do outside. Whether a trip to Mississippi or Alabama, or if you prefer to stay local, there are plenty of festive to-dos to fill your family’s calendar. PETER ANDERSON ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL Ocean Springs, a cottage community rich in cultural, is located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This historic town is filled with several miles of shopping, dining and entertainment surrounded by arts, beautiful landscaping, bayous and a walkable downtown district to peruse. The Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival, presented by Blue Moon, is
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held the first full weekend in November each year. Falling on November 6 and 7 this year, it’s known as the largest fine arts festival in the state. Bringing in more than 400 artists, crafters and food vendors, and a state-wide blue moon art contest, the festival was created to increase public awareness of local artists and businesses, and to honor master potter, Peter Anderson. What began as a small celebration by a group of local artists has now grown into one of the Southeast’s premiere arts and crafts festivals bringing more than 150,000 people to historic Ocean Springs annually. The festival will open November 6 and 7 from 9am to 5pm both days. Find more information at peterandersonfestival.com. BOO CARRÉ HALLOWEEN HAUNT AT THE FRENCH MARKET Since 1791, the historic French Market has remained an enduring symbol of pride and progress for the people of New Orleans. In over 200 years of existence, the Market has been built, destroyed, and rebuilt many times over, but what remains unchanged is the Market’s central spirit of commerce,
