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 Sponsored by Visit Corpus Christi. \u00a0Find more fun in the Coastal Bend with the Visit Corpus Christi’s event calendar: https:\/\/www.visitcorpuschristi.com\/events\/<\/p>\n
\nFriday, Feb. 13 <\/p>\n
6 p.m. at 5830 McArdle Rd, Ste 11, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n
Get ready for a cozy Valentine\u2019s pajama party with card decorating and a rom-com playing in the background\u2014fun, festive, and perfect for celebrating love! Tickets are $10.<\/p>\n
6-9 p.m. at 2000 Billy G Webb, Portland<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
9 p.m. – 1 a.m. at Hidden Door, 805 S Staples St., Corpus Christi<\/p>\n
Celebrate Gaylentines Day at The Hidden Door \u2014a 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.<\/p>\n
Galentine’s at Fifth & Elm<\/a> <\/p>\n 5-11 p.m. at 201 Fifth Ave., Portland<\/p>\n Fifth & Elm will host a free Galentine\u2019s celebration featuring live entertainment, music, specialty drinks, local vendors, games, and plenty of fun for a girls\u2019 night out. Guests are invited to gather their friends, dress up, and enjoy an evening of dancing, shopping, and celebration.<\/p>\n Paranormal Cirque Inferno\u00a0<\/a> <\/p>\n 7:30-9 p.m. at La Palmera, 5488 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss **Paranormal Cirque Inferno** at La Palmera in Corpus Christi, TX\u2014grab 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.<\/p>\n Toddler Techno Dance Party<\/a> <\/p>\n 10:30 a.m. at 805 Comanche St, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 5:30-7 p.m. at 5801 S Staples St, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Join the Tippi Toes Valentine\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n New Beer Release and Mardi Gras<\/a> <\/p>\n 2-9 p.m. at 936 Waldron Rd, Unit D, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Beach Ball Brewing will host a Mardi Gras celebration at the taproom featuring the release of \u201cThank God It\u2019s Padre,\u201d 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.<\/p>\n New Beer Release and Mardi Gras<\/a> <\/p>\n 2-9 p.m. at 936 Waldron Rd, Unit D, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Beach Ball Brewing will host a Mardi Gras celebration at the taproom featuring the release of \u201cThank God It\u2019s Padre,\u201d 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.<\/p>\n Love Bites, Trash Bites Harder: A BWBCC Winter Fundraiser<\/a> <\/p>\n 8-11 p.m. Location to be announced, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Burners Without Borders Corpus Christi invites the community to \u201cLove, Luck & Litter-Free Beaches\u201d, 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\u2019s beach cleanups, dune restoration, and hands-on shoreline projects, with in-person and virtual options available.<\/p>\n 12-6 p.m. at Richard M. Borchard, 1213 Terry Shamise Blvd, Robstown<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n
V Mart Lunar New Year Festival<\/a> <\/p>\n 11-6 p.m. at \u00a03809 Airline Rd, Ste A, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at \u00a01900 N Chaparral, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n The Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History invites the community to Cultures on the Coast, celebrating the Coastal Bend\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n TAMUCC Islanders Basketball DBL Header vs. Lamar<\/a> <\/p>\n 1 p.m. at \u00a01900 N Chaparral, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n The Islanders Men\u2019s Basketball team will host an event at the Hilliard Center in Corpus Christi, open to the public. Click here<\/a> to purchase tickets for the game.\u00a0<\/p>\n 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at \u00a01900 N Chaparral, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n The Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History invites the community to Cultures on the Coast, celebrating the Coastal Bend\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Valentine’s Mini Photo Shoot\u00a0<\/a> <\/p>\n 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at \u00a01325 Yorktown Blvd, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Capture the cutest Valentine\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Valentines Day at Gallery 41<\/a> <\/p>\n 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. at \u00a0100 N. Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Celebrate Valentine\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Have a Paw-some Valentine’s Day- Bring the Fur Babies<\/a> <\/p>\n 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. at \u00a05625 Saratoga Blvd #119, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Rosette Dumplings Cooking Class<\/a> <\/p>\n 10 a.m. at \u00a01809 N Chaparral, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Celebrate Valentine\u2019s 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\u2014no experience or supplies needed!<\/p>\n Fly It Port A’s Winter Kite Festival<\/a> <\/p>\n 10 a.m. at \u00a0Port Aransas Beach, Port Aransas<\/p>\n Love is in the air\u2014and so are the kites! Celebrate Valentine\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Nate’s Next Kid Up Valentines Ice Cream Social<\/a> <\/p>\n 12-3 p.m. at \u00a06202 Dunbarton Oak St, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Nate\u2019s Next Kid Up is partnering with D\u2019Lites Cream to host its 3rd Annual Valentine\u2019s 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).<\/p>\n 2026 Leave a Legacy 5K\/10K Race\u00a0<\/a> <\/p>\n 7 a.m. at \u00a0Texas A&M University, \u00a06300 Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Agape Ranch will host its 5th Annual Leave a Legacy 1K, 5K, and 10K Run\/Walk at Texas A&M University\u2013Corpus 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.<\/p>\n 2026 Cupid’s Chase 5K Corpus Christi<\/a> <\/p>\n 9-11 a.m. at \u00a0Water’s Edge Park, \u00a0602 S Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 11 a.m. at \u00a0Conn Brown Harbor, Aransas Pass<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 3rd Annual Paw-di-Gras Gumbo Cook Off<\/a> <\/p>\n 12-4 p.m. at \u00a0Shorty’s Place, 101 Beach St, Port Aransas<\/p>\n The Third Annual Paw-Di Gras Gumbo Cook-Off at Shorty\u2019s in Port Aransas offers an afternoon of gumbo tasting, live music, and festive Mardi Gras fun. Guests can sample local cooks\u2019 recipes for a donation, enjoy the competition, and support Salty Paws of Port Aransas, with proceeds benefiting animals in need.<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, Feb. 14 <\/p>\n
\nSunday, Feb. 15 <\/p>\n