Enjoy a fun-filled weekend in the Coastal Bend! Family-friendly events, festive activities, local vendors, and memories waiting for all ages to share.<\/p>\n
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2014 <\/p>\n
Friday, Jan. 2 <\/p>\n
2026 Winter Youth Basketball League<\/a> <\/p>\n 8-10 p.m. at 3202 Cabaniss Parkway and 1815 Howard St, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n This six-week league for boys and girls ages 6\u201313 runs from January 31 to March 7, with age divisions for boys (6\u20137, 8\u20139, 10\u201311, 12\u201313) and girls (6\u20138, 9\u201312), and practices and games held at Corpus Christi Gym and Ben Garza Gym. Registration is open now through January 11 for $80 per player; more information and registration are available at [www.CorpusChristiTX.gov\/Sports](http:\/\/www.CorpusChristiTX.gov\/Sports).<\/p>\n $1 Beer & Teacher Appreciation night\u00a0<\/a> <\/p>\n 7-11:45 p.m. at 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n The Corpus Christi IceRays host $1 Beer Night and Teacher Appreciation Night on Friday, January 2 at 7:00 p.m., celebrating educators and fans alike. Teachers receive two free tickets with a valid school ID at the box office, and tickets are available at goicerays.com.<\/p>\n 6-10 p.m. at 921 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n The First Friday ArtWalk kicks off 2026 in downtown Corpus Christi with live music, food trucks, and local vendors at multiple parks and pop-up locations throughout the area. Supporting sponsors include H-E-B and Andrews Distributing, with vendor curation by DMD, CATS Market, CC Dog Mama, and Water St. Market, while the celebration continues inside various downtown businesses.<\/p>\n Back to the 80’s at The White Rabbit<\/a> <\/p>\n 9:30-11:45 p.m. at 326 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n \u201cThe White Rabbit\u201d invites guests 21 and older to its Soft Opening during the First Friday ArtWalk, featuring an 80\u2019s-themed experience. Join the celebration and step back in time for a night of fun and nostalgia.<\/p>\n
Make Your Own Mosaic Lamps Workshop<\/a> <\/p>\n 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. \u00a0at 3313 S Padre Island, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n On January 3rd, Corpus Christi residents can attend a hands-on workshop to design and craft their own Turkish mosaic lamp, with no experience needed and all materials provided. The event, suitable for ages 8 and up, includes Turkish tea, delight, and homemade baklava, and offers three sessions at Residence Inn Corpus Christi South.<\/p>\n 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5488 S Padre Island, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n The Corpus Christi Tennis Association is hosting a pop-in event with demos and giveaways at Center Court inside La Palmera Mall, offering quick lessons and prize opportunities.<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, Jan. 3 <\/p>\n