Enjoy a fun-filled weekend in the Coastal Bend! Family-friendly events, festive activities, local vendors, and memories waiting for all ages to share.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Sponsored by Visit Corpus Christi. Find more fun in the Coastal Bend with the Visit Corpus Christi’s event calendar: https://www.visitcorpuschristi.com/events/
Friday, Feb. 13
6 p.m. at 5830 McArdle Rd, Ste 11, Corpus Christi
Get ready for a cozy Valentine’s pajama party with card decorating and a rom-com playing in the background—fun, festive, and perfect for celebrating love! Tickets are $10.
6-9 p.m. at 2000 Billy G Webb, Portland
An action-packed, high-energy evening inspired by the world of Huntrix will bring bold music, glowing vibes, and unforgettable fun to the Portland Community Center. Guests can enjoy a DJ, dancing, food, refreshments, and free bubble braids for the first 400 girls.
9 p.m. – 1 a.m. at Hidden Door, 805 S Staples St., Corpus Christi
Celebrate Gaylentines Day at The Hidden Door —a fun, inclusive evening for singles, couples, and everyone embracing their fabulous selves. Enjoy free HIV/STD testing, photo opportunities, prizes, and a welcoming community atmosphere full of laughter, love, and connection.
5-11 p.m. at 201 Fifth Ave., Portland
Fifth & Elm will host a free Galentine’s celebration featuring live entertainment, music, specialty drinks, local vendors, games, and plenty of fun for a girls’ night out. Guests are invited to gather their friends, dress up, and enjoy an evening of dancing, shopping, and celebration.
7:30-9 p.m. at La Palmera, 5488 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi
Don’t miss **Paranormal Cirque Inferno** at La Palmera in Corpus Christi, TX—grab tickets now before they sell out! The MyCityRocks Ticket Exchange offers premium, discounted, and even sold-out event tickets with over 40 million available worldwide. Shows available until Monday, Feb. 16.
10:30 a.m. at 805 Comanche St, Corpus Christi
Get your wiggles out at the Toddler Dance Party at La Retama Central Library. Toddlers can enjoy glowsticks, balloons, and lively music while dancing, with older siblings welcome too.
5:30-7 p.m. at 5801 S Staples St, Corpus Christi
Join the Tippi Toes Valentine’s Dance Party, a free community event for children ages 18 months to 12 years, featuring dance demos, prizes, a dancewear sale, and a special princess visit. The celebration takes place at Tippi Toes Dance Studio and promises a fun, festive evening for young dancers.
New Beer Release and Mardi Gras
2-9 p.m. at 936 Waldron Rd, Unit D, Corpus Christi
Beach Ball Brewing will host a Mardi Gras celebration at the taproom featuring the release of “Thank God It’s Padre,” a strawberry blonde ale brewed for the occasion. Guests can enjoy crawfish, the Masshole Lobster food truck, live music by Stevie Start, and coastal vibes, with $1 from each featured beer sold benefiting the Gulf Coast Humane Society.
New Beer Release and Mardi Gras
2-9 p.m. at 936 Waldron Rd, Unit D, Corpus Christi
Beach Ball Brewing will host a Mardi Gras celebration at the taproom featuring the release of “Thank God It’s Padre,” a strawberry blonde ale brewed for the occasion. Guests can enjoy crawfish, the Masshole Lobster food truck, live music by Stevie Start, and coastal vibes, with $1 from each featured beer sold benefiting the Gulf Coast Humane Society.
Love Bites, Trash Bites Harder: A BWBCC Winter Fundraiser
8-11 p.m. Location to be announced, Corpus Christi
Burners Without Borders Corpus Christi invites the community to “Love, Luck & Litter-Free Beaches”, a Friday the 13th fundraiser celebrating coastal care, community, and creativity. Guests can enjoy light appetizers, desserts, live comedy, music, and a fire performance while supporting BWB’s beach cleanups, dune restoration, and hands-on shoreline projects, with in-person and virtual options available.
12-6 p.m. at Richard M. Borchard, 1213 Terry Shamise Blvd, Robstown
The Peddler Show returns to the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds in Robstown, offering a unique shopping experience with designers, artisans, and craftsmen from across the country. Guests can enjoy personalized and customizable items while exploring a diverse street of shops, continuing a beloved Texas shopping tradition.
Saturday, Feb. 14
V Mart Lunar New Year Festival
11-6 p.m. at 3809 Airline Rd, Ste A, Corpus Christi
Celebrate Lunar New Year with traditional lion dances, ice skating, a petting zoo with horse rides, obstacle courses, kids activities, and food trucks. Bring family and friends to enjoy cultural performances and a festive, unforgettable atmosphere.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 1900 N Chaparral, Corpus Christi
The Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History invites the community to Cultures on the Coast, celebrating the Coastal Bend’s diverse traditions, music, art, and food. Visitors can enjoy museum exhibits, science shows, interactive maker spaces, and the new museum-themed Loteria, with general admission just $1.
TAMUCC Islanders Basketball DBL Header vs. Lamar
1 p.m. at 1900 N Chaparral, Corpus Christi
The Islanders Men’s Basketball team will host an event at the Hilliard Center in Corpus Christi, open to the public. Click here to purchase tickets for the game.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 1900 N Chaparral, Corpus Christi
The Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History invites the community to Cultures on the Coast, celebrating the Coastal Bend’s diverse traditions, music, art, and food. Visitors can enjoy museum exhibits, science shows, interactive maker spaces, and the new museum-themed Loteria, with general admission just $1.
9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 1325 Yorktown Blvd, Corpus Christi
Capture the cutest Valentine’s memories at CCTX Animal Adventure Hobby Farm with mini photo sessions featuring llamas, mini donkeys, mini horses, baby cows, and a Clydesdale. Each 30-minute session includes five Valentine-themed photo stations, edited photos, and both posed and candid moments for families to treasure forever.
11 a.m. – 10 p.m. at 100 N. Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Gallery 41 in downtown Corpus Christi with waterfront dining, handcrafted cocktails, and a romantic atmosphere perfect for an unforgettable evening. Reservations are highly recommended for this intimate, elevated experience.
Have a Paw-some Valentine’s Day- Bring the Fur Babies
8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. at 5625 Saratoga Blvd #119, Corpus Christi
Families who bring their dogs or cats to shop or use the self-wash or salon may receive a goodie bag at checkout while supplies last, limited to one per family. Treats for humans will also be available in the morning.
Rosette Dumplings Cooking Class
10 a.m. at 1809 N Chaparral, Corpus Christi
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by learning to make beautiful and delicious rosette dumplings with Mimi Kitchenboss. This hands-on, kid-friendly cooking class lets you craft dumplings from scratch, enjoy your creation, and make new foodie friends along the way—no experience or supplies needed!
Fly It Port A’s Winter Kite Festival
10 a.m. at Port Aransas Beach, Port Aransas
Love is in the air—and so are the kites! Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Winter Kite Fly in Port Aransas, a free, family-friendly event with colorful kites, beach fun, and even possible night flights. Bring your own kite or enjoy the display while strolling along the beach.
Nate’s Next Kid Up Valentines Ice Cream Social
12-3 p.m. at 6202 Dunbarton Oak St, Corpus Christi
Nate’s Next Kid Up is partnering with D’Lites Cream to host its 3rd Annual Valentine’s Ice Cream Social, where guests can create their own Valentine-themed ice cream cups with a variety of toppings. The event costs $7 per cup. Questions directed to [ngonzalez@natesnextkidup.org](mailto:ngonzalez@natesnextkidup.org).
2026 Leave a Legacy 5K/10K Race
7 a.m. at Texas A&M University, 6300 Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi
Agape Ranch will host its 5th Annual Leave a Legacy 1K, 5K, and 10K Run/Walk at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, inviting runners, walkers, and volunteers to support local foster, adoptive, and kinship families. Registration is available online, with race options and fees for children, students, and adults, and proceeds benefiting Agape Ranch programs.
2026 Cupid’s Chase 5K Corpus Christi
9-11 a.m. at Water’s Edge Park, 602 S Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi
Each February, this national race series celebrates the founding of Community Options, drawing thousands of runners and walkers to raise funds for housing and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The 18th annual event welcomes participants of all abilities, including those with strollers or wheelchairs, along with community sponsors.
11 a.m. at Conn Brown Harbor, Aransas Pass
Saltwater Mardi Gras returns to Conn Brown Harbor in Aransas Pass with a full day of festive fun, including a gumbo cook-off, live music, food trucks, craft vendors, a kids zone, and a colorful parade. The family-friendly celebration welcomes everyone to join the party, whether competing, shopping, or just enjoying the coastal Mardi Gras atmosphere.
3rd Annual Paw-di-Gras Gumbo Cook Off
12-4 p.m. at Shorty’s Place, 101 Beach St, Port Aransas
The Third Annual Paw-Di Gras Gumbo Cook-Off at Shorty’s in Port Aransas offers an afternoon of gumbo tasting, live music, and festive Mardi Gras fun. Guests can sample local cooks’ recipes for a donation, enjoy the competition, and support Salty Paws of Port Aransas, with proceeds benefiting animals in need.
Sunday, Feb. 15
3-5 p.m. at 3801 Cimarron Blvd, Corpus Christi
A free community event celebrating dachshunds will be held at Cimarron Place Health and Rehabilitation with races starting at 3 p.m.. Racers should arrive by 2 p.m. to complete registration; donations are welcome to support Buster’s care and future CBDC events.
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Terrace Restaurant, 3741 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi
Celebrate **Galentine’s Day** with a sing-along Diva Brunch at The Terrace Restaurant Bar, featuring live performances, high-energy entertainment, and plenty of fun. Doors open at 11 a.m., the show starts at noon, and tickets are $15 with table seating available.
9 a.m. at Heritage Park, 1581 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi
Bigfoot Running Company is bringing its Rodeo Stampede race event to the Gulf Coast for the first time, featuring multiple race distances, western-themed fun, music, costumes, and family-friendly activities. Participants can earn belt buckle medals, race shirts, and enjoy live entertainment, contests, and post-race refreshments.