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Sunday, April 11, 2027 · Gulfport, MS
Church at Jones Park
A Sunday outside with your Northwood community. Come for the kickoff, spread out a picnic, and stay for games, good food, and family fun. New to Northwood? You’re welcome, too.
Start under Barksdale Pavilion, then make yourself at home on the lawn with your friends and family.
Arrive and settle in.
Give yourself time to park, set up your tent, and find a spot for the day.
Sunday kickoff.
Gather under Barksdale Pavilion for a 30-minute kickoff together.
Let the picnic begin.
Enjoy the festivities, spend time with friends, and join in the games.
Lunch and cookie entries.
$5 burger plates are sold until 12:30 PM. Cookie contest entries are due at Barksdale Pavilion by 11:30 AM.
Cookie contest winners.
Head to Barksdale Pavilion for the winner announcements and prizes.
Pack for a day outside.
Personal chairs
Tents
Food & picnic items
Games
A payment card for merch
Stay for the fun
Games, food, and family time.
There’s plenty to enjoy, whether you’re ready to compete or ready to relax.
Fun for the kids.
Make it a family day with activities for the kids and space to spend time together. Young bakers can enter the kids’ category of the cookie contest, too.
Inflatables
Face painting
Pick-up soccer
Petting zoo
Kids’ cookie contest
Kickball & pickleball.
Kickball is for ages 12 and up; pickleball is for ages 18 and up. Players may enter one tournament. Kickball players can join with a team or as a free agent.
Yes. Bring your food, chairs, tents, games, and picnic items. $5 burger plates will also be sold from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Where do I drop off diapers?
Bring new, unopened diapers to the Missions Truck at Barksdale Pavilion. Donations support the Women’s Resource Center.
Can I play kickball without a team?
Yes. Kickball has a free-agent option. Registration for 2027 is not open yet, but you can contact our team if you’re interested. See the tournament details for ages and rules.
Sunday, April 11, 2027
Bring a friend to the park.
Share the page with your family, friends, or Northwood group, and make a plan to spend Sunday together.
