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, April 10
¡Festival de Mariachi! en la Isla
6 p.m. at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 6300 Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi
A Festival Pass gives access to all ticketed events during Festival de Mariachi week, with general admission seating for every performance. The lineup includes mariachi concerts, ballet folklórico, student showcases, a director discussion, and a mariachi mass.
9 a.m. – 11 p.m. at Windfest Fairgrounds 2000 Billy G Webb Dr, Portland
The 51st Annual Windfest brings four days of family-friendly fun in Portland, Texas, featuring carnival rides, live music, BBQ cook-offs, food vendors and a pet parade. The festival celebrates community spirit on the Texas Gulf Coast with entertainment, activities and local traditions.
Ribbon Cutting: The Landing at Laguna Shores
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at The Landing at Laguna Shores 4234 Laguna Shores Rd, Corpus Christi
A ribbon cutting celebrates The Landing at Laguna Shores as it unites three coastal businesses into a new waterfront destination in Corpus Christi. The event marks a new partnership focused on fishing, relaxation and community along The Bluff.
Laguna Landing Boat Show & Expo
12-6 p.m. at Laguna Marina & Storage Laguna Shores Rd, Corpus Christi
The Laguna Landing Boat & Fishing Show brings a first-of-its-kind coastal event to Corpus Christi, featuring boats, fishing vendors, food trucks and family activities. The three-marina partnership transforms the peninsula into a waterfront showcase for anglers, families and the community.
Spring & More Block Party presented by H-E-B
4-8 p.m. at Corpus Christi Water Gardens 1900 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi
H-E-B and local partners are hosting a free Spring & More Block Party in downtown Corpus Christi with live entertainment, vendors, museum experiences and family activities. The event brings the community together for an evening of spring celebration and interactive fun.
Blue Ghost Paranormal Overnight Investigation
6 p.m. – 9 a.m. at USS Lexington Museum 2914 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi
The USS Lexington Museum is offering an overnight paranormal investigation experience where guests can explore reported haunted areas of the historic ship. The event includes guided tours of “hot spots,” stories of former crew, and an overnight stay in former sleeping quarters.
Blue Ghost Paranormal Investigation
6 p.m. – 9 a.m. at USS Lexington 2914 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi
The USS Lexington Museum is offering an overnight paranormal investigation where guests explore reported haunted areas of the historic ship with guided tours of key “hot spots.” The experience includes an overnight stay in former crew quarters and a morning tour of the historic vessel.
9-11:45 p.m. at House of Rock 511 Starr St, Corpus Christi
Punchis Punchis Banda Rave fuses regional Mexican banda with EDM for a high-energy music experience blending live brass, tuba and electronic beats. The event creates a new sound and party atmosphere where tradition meets rave culture.
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Saturday, April 11
7-11 a.m. at Hilliard Center 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi has a bayfront wellness program encouraging residents to bike, walk, jog, and run along a designated fitness route near The Water’s Edge and the American Bank Center. The free program offers community fitness classes through local partnerships and is open to all skill levels with pre-registration required.
5th Annual Surviving the Rip 5K & 10K Run/Walk
7-11 a.m. at Hilliard Center 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi
The Coastal Bend is increasing water safety awareness during Rip Current Awareness Month ahead of a community 5K and 10K event focused on education, prevention, and honoring a life lost to a rip current. Organizers say the effort promotes understanding of ocean dangers, beach warning flags, and encourages participation from runners and walkers of all ages.
Corpus Christi Southside Farmer’s Market
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at The Market on Everhart 5800 Everhart Rd, Corpus Christi
The Corpus Christi Southside Farmers Market offers residents a variety of local, healthy, and handcrafted goods directly from area growers, makers, and producers. The weekly market features fresh, high-quality products and operates rain or shine, bringing the community together to support local vendors.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 105 South Austin Street – Rockport 105 S Austin St, Rockport
The Rockport Downtown Farmers Market brings together local farmers, gardeners, and artisans offering fresh produce, homemade goods, baked items, and handcrafted products. The market also welcomes backyard gardeners to participate, providing a community space to support small businesses and discover local offerings.
Coastal Bend Farmers & Artisans Easter Market
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Asbury Methodist Church 7501 S Staples St, Corpus Christi
The Coastal Bend Farmers & Artisans Easter Market brings together local vendors offering handmade goods, fresh produce, and seasonal items. The community event highlights small businesses and family-friendly shopping opportunities.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at McCoy’s Building Supply 5909 Holly Rd, Corpus Christi
McCoy’s locations are hosting a free, family-friendly event where kids can paint and decorate mini birdhouses for spring decorations. The activity is open to the public while supplies last, with no registration required and sponsorship support from Milwaukee.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at YWCA Corpus Christi 4601 Corona Dr, Corpus Christi
Wings of Texas is hosting the inaugural 361 disABILITIES Expo, a free community event connecting individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers to helpful resources and opportunities. The expo features resource tables, educational sessions, and on-site health screenings focused on support, empowerment, and community connection.
Second Saturdays at the Art Museum
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Art Museum of South Texas 1902 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi
The Art Museum offers a monthly free admission day featuring docent-led tours, artist demonstrations, and hands-on art activities in the galleries. Visitors can enjoy scheduled tours and creative programming throughout the day in a family-friendly setting.
12- 5 p.m. at Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center 1809 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi
The Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures is bringing back its Cherry Blossom Festival, a spring celebration featuring cultural performances, food vendors, and a marketplace of local crafts and goods. The event highlights community, tradition, and seasonal renewal through family-friendly activities and entertainment.
The Vernon’s Crawfish Pachanga
12- 11:45 p.m. at Vernon’s 1030 3rd St, Corpus Christi
Vernon’s Crawfish Pachanga is returning as an all-day community event featuring crawfish plates, food from the kitchen, and live music at a local dive bar. The event offers a casual gathering for guests to enjoy food, music, and festivities throughout the day.
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Sunday, April 12
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at The Cookie Plot 5830 McArdle Rd ste 11, Corpus Christi
Danielle is hosting a fun, themed fitness event that combines reading inspiration with workout training in a welcoming, all-levels environment. The event is designed to encourage participants to stay active while enjoying a creative, community-focused experience.
11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Rachel & Rylie 926 S Staples St, Corpus Christi
A family event invites dads and kids to enjoy free games, prizes, face painting, and food in a relaxed, community-focused hangout. The gathering is designed to encourage quality time between parents and children in Corpus Christi.
Sunday Family Funday FREE Art Workshops
1-3:30 p.m. at Garcia Center 2021 Agnes St, Corpus Christi
A free family arts workshop series offers creative activities for kids, teens, and parents, including hands-on art projects, painting sessions, and ceramics instruction led by local artists. The program is designed for multiple age groups with limited space and preregistration required, encouraging community engagement through art.
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