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, May 1 <\/p>\n
Buc Days VEX IQ Competition<\/a> <\/p>\n 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at Hilliard Center 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n The Buc Days VEX IQ Competition presented by Valero brings together elementary students to compete in a robotics event focused on STEM skills, teamwork, and problem-solving, with $5,000 in prizes awarded to top teams. Registration is $75 per team, and more information is available at bucdays.com.<\/p>\n 12-9 p.m. at \u00a0Hilliard Center 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n The Stripes Carnival at Buc Days offers rides, food, and family entertainment provided by Wade Shows Inc., with wristbands available for unlimited rides and single-day admission options for guests. General admission includes access to attractions, live entertainment, and museums, with pricing and wristband options varying by purchase time and day of entry.<\/p>\n The Shops at Treasure Island: Buc Days\u00a0<\/a> <\/p>\n 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. at Hilliard Center 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n The Shops at Treasure Island, presented by Mathews CCAC Air Conditioning, returns for its fifth year with indoor vendors, shopping, and family attractions inside the Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall. Admission includes access to the shopping experience along with activities like a petting zoo, pony rides, and racing pigs.<\/p>\n Cinco de Mayo Celebration: 75 Years of Ingleside<\/a> <\/p>\n 11 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. at \u00a0N.O. Simmons Park – Ingleside<\/p>\n The City of Ingleside is celebrating 75 years with a free Cinco de Mayo festival at N.O. Simmons Park featuring live music, folkl\u00f3rico dancers, mariachi, food, and family activities. The event includes performances from artists like Siggno and Bobby Pulido as part of a weekend-long community celebration.<\/p>\n TAMU-CC Opera Presents: Die Fledermaus!<\/a> <\/p>\n 7 – 10 p.m. at \u00a0Performing Arts Center – TAMUCC 6300 Ocean Dr #5723, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n The TAMU-CC Opera presents Johann Strauss II\u2019s Die Fledermaus, a comedic operetta about mistaken identities and champagne-fueled mischief set in Vienna\u2019s Gilded Age, performed in English. Free for students and $5 for non-students, the production is directed by Dr. Jessica Spafford and open to the public at the TAMU-CC Performing Arts Center.<\/p>\n Alcorta’s Compa\u00f1\u00eda de Danza Folkl\u00f3rica<\/a> <\/p>\n 7 – 10 p.m. at \u00a0Performing Arts Center – TAMUCC 6300 Ocean Dr #5723, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Alcorta\u2019s Compa\u00f1\u00eda de Danza Folkl\u00f3rica is celebrating its 29th annual \u201cInolvidable\u201d performance in Corpus Christi, featuring traditional Mexican dance, live music by Mariachi Celestial, and local performers at Del Mar College\u2019s Richardson Performance Hall. Organizers say the family-friendly event will showcase regional dances from across Mexico, with tickets available online and at the door for general admission.<\/p>\n First Friday ArtWalk presented by H-E-B<\/a> <\/p>\n 7 – 10 p.m. at \u00a0Downtown Corpus Christi, 539 Resaca St, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Downtown Corpus Christi is set for a pirate-themed First Friday ArtWalk featuring live music, local art, food trucks, pop-up shops, and family activities across multiple downtown blocks and businesses. Organizers say the free event includes interactive experiences like a pirate treasure hunt, kids\u2019 activities, shuttle service, and performances from local and nationally recognized artists.<\/p>\n Kidswalk Pirate Field Day<\/a> <\/p>\n 4 – 8 p.m. at \u00a0Downtown Corpus Christi, 100 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n KidsWalk Pirate Field Day offers free family activities including crafts, games, and hands-on pirate-themed fun for all ages in Corpus Christi. Organizers say the event features treasure digs, costume stations, water play, and creative activities like map-making and flag design for the community.<\/p>\n For more Friday events from Visit Corpus Christi,\u00a0click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
8 – 9:30 a.m. at \u00a0 Flour Bluff Intermediate School 377 Hustlin Hornet Dr, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n The Star Wars Day 5K in Flour Bluff brings runners and families together for a themed race featuring a 5K, kids\u2019 run, costume contest, and family activities. Participants can register online to take part in the chip-timed event with awards, medals, and Star Wars-inspired fun for all ages.<\/p>\n 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at \u00a0Collier Pool 3801 Harris Dr, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n The Pool Rodeo at Collier Pool is a free Buc Days-themed event featuring fun pool games like \u201cbull riding,\u201d noodle races, and roping pool toys for families and kids. Guests are invited to enjoy a morning of splash-filled activities and community fun.<\/p>\n A Derby Day Affair: Mahjong & Mint Juleps<\/a> <\/p>\n 3 a.m. – 5 p.m. at \u00a0Corpus Christi Country Club 6300 Everhart Rd, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n A Kentucky Derby\u2013inspired Mahjong fundraiser benefiting New Life Refuge Ministries will be held at the Corpus Christi Country Club, featuring themed attire, open play Mahjong, raffles, and light bites with mint juleps for VIP guests. The event invites the community to enjoy games, refreshments, and Derby-style festivities in support of a local cause.<\/p>\n 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at 4501 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Organizers say one of the biggest events of the year will feature major deals, free giveaways, and family-friendly activities, drawing crowds for a day of savings and entertainment.<\/p>\n 5 p.m. at 511 Starr St, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Crush the Coast brings two nights of heavy metal to House of Rock in Corpus Christi, featuring anniversary performances, legendary bands, and rising acts from the extreme music scene. Organizers say the event includes high-energy sets from groups like Cradle of Filth, Suffocation, and All Shall Perish, making it one of the biggest metal weekends on the coast.<\/p>\n For more Saturday events from Visit Corpus Christi, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at \u00a0Fifth & Elm 201 5th St, Portland<\/p>\n Fiesta Sunday brings a free Cinco de Mayo celebration to Fifth & Elm in Corpus Christi featuring live music, food vendors, a salsa competition, and a grito contest. Organizers say the all-day event includes performances, local flavors, and family-friendly activities for the community.<\/p>\n 2 – 4 p.m. at \u00a0440 W Cotter Ave, Port Aransas<\/p>\n Sip & Shuck Tours offer a first-of-its-kind oyster farm boat experience in Texas, combining a cruise aboard The Scarlet Lady with fresh oysters, wine pairings, and a live oyster farming presentation. Organizers say the tour includes a two-hour coastal trip, drinks, and a hands-on look at oyster cultivation.<\/p>\n
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\nSunday, May 3 <\/p>\n