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, March 20\n <\/p>\n
Corpus Christi Crawfish Festival & Boat Show<\/a> <\/p>\n 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. at \u00a0Peary Place Park 8401 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n The 1st Annual Corpus Christi Crawfish Fest & Saltwater Angler Boat Show will take over Peary Place Park with food, music, boats, vendors, and a crawfish cook-off. Tickets are required only for the AYCE crawfish and live entertainment tent, while general admission and parking are free.<\/p>\n
Paws on the Pier 5K & 1K Wag Walk<\/a> <\/p>\n 7:30-11 a.m. at \u00a0Cole Park 2600 Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n The Paws on the Pier 5K & 1K Wag Walk at Cole Park Pier supports Dreaming of Furever Animal Rescue with a run, walk, vendors, and a dog treat bar. Sponsors and vendors can showcase their brands to hundreds of pet lovers, and participants are encouraged to bring their dogs and families.<\/p>\n Competencia Folklorica De Tejas\u00a0<\/a> <\/p>\n 8 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. at \u00a0 Hilliard Center 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n The XIV Competencia Folkl\u00f3rica de Tejas brings top ballet folkl\u00f3rico dancers to Corpus Christi for vibrant performances, supported by local and national arts organizations.<\/p>\n London PTO Presents Pirate Fest 2026!<\/a> <\/p>\n 12:30 – 9 p.m. at \u00a0Hilliard Center 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Pirate Fest 2026 in Corpus Christi offers carnival rides, games, food, a silent auction, and a Pirate Loot drawing with prizes\u2014free admission and parking for all.<\/p>\n 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. at \u00a0Performance Arts Center – TAMUCC 6300 Ocean Dr #5723, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Piano Celebration Week at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi brings music, education, and community together with free performances, classes, and workshops for all ages.<\/p>\n Decorate a Springtime Bucket\u00a0<\/a> <\/p>\n 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at \u00a0McCoy’s Building Supply 5909 Holly Rd, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Kids can decorate 1-gallon McCoy\u2019s buckets for Spring at all store locations, free while supplies last, thanks to Hillman\u2019s sponsorship.<\/p>\n 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at \u00a0Kolda Elementary School 3730 Rodd Field Rd, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Kolda Elementary invites families to a free community carnival with rides, games, food trucks, vendors, and a Color Fun Run\u2014wristbands available for unlimited fun.<\/p>\n BeLocal Coastal Bend Market<\/a> <\/p>\n 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at \u00a0Kolda Elementary School 3730 Rodd Field Rd, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n BeLocal Coastal Bend Market at The Sand Box Beach Bar offers local vendors, kids\u2019 activities, food, drinks, live music, and giveaways for a fun family day out.<\/p>\n 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. at \u00a0The Water’s Edge’s Great Lawn 602 S Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n \u201cEgg Hunt by the Bay\u201d at The Water\u2019s Edge invites families and pets to find 20,000+ eggs, enjoy games, food trucks, prizes, and meet the Easter Bunny\u2014no registration needed.<\/p>\n Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live<\/a> <\/p>\n 12:30 – 9 p.m. at \u00a0Hilliard Center 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live comes to Hilliard Center Arena with thrilling stunts, favorite trucks, and family-friendly action across three shows.<\/p>\n Spring Break on The Coast 2026:<\/a> <\/p>\n 12:30 – 9 p.m. at \u00a0Hilliard Center 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Josh Abbott Band and Jackson Wendell perform at Concrete Street Amphitheater with pit and general admission tickets available; presales and public onsale through the CSA newsletter.<\/p>\n 8-11:45 p.m. at \u00a0House of Rock 511 Starr St, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Emo Night Tour comes to House of Rock in Corpus Christi, an 18+ event featuring hits from Taking Back Sunday, Fall Out Boy, Panic! at the Disco, and My Chemical Romance.<\/p>\n 8:30 a.m. at \u00a0Portland Community Center, 2000 Billy G Webb, Portland<\/p>\n Enjoy breakfast and spring crafts with Jellybean at the Easter Egg Hunt, spreading cheer and fun\u2014tickets required for all attendees.<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, March 21 <\/p>\n
\nSunday, March 22 <\/p>\n