{"id":281424,"date":"2026-05-06T15:47:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T15:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/281424\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T15:47:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T15:47:16","slug":"fun-things-to-do-in-corpus-christi-area-may-7-through-may-10-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/281424\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun things to do in Corpus Christi area May 7 through May 10"},"content":{"rendered":"

John Oliva, Corpus Christi Caller Times<\/p>\n

Wed, May 6, 2026 at 9:45 AM UTC<\/p>\n

Not sure what to do this weekend?<\/p>\n

There are plenty of fun things to check out in the Coastal Bend area, whether it’s with family, friends, a romantic partner or just yourself.<\/p>\n

Here’s what the Caller-Times thinks you should attend:<\/p>\n

Have fun with mom: Here are 11 things to do with mom for Mother’s Day in Corpus Christi<\/a><\/p>\n

May 7<\/p>\n

Buc Days:\u00a0The annual Buc Days festival will open its carnival and Treasure Island shopping plaza, which will feature rides, vendors and live music. The 7 p.m. Rodeo Corpus Christi concert will feature the David Lee Garza reunion with Jay Perez and the Emilio Navaira tribute with Diego and Emilio Navaira. Buc Days will continue through May 10. Time: 2 p.m. to midnight. Cost: $12 to $42 to enter Buc Days; $36.55 to $103.40 for Rodeo Corpus Christi. Information: bucdays.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Subhumans:\u00a0House of Rock will host rock band Subhumans at 7 p.m. Cost: $26.65. Information: texashouseofrock.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Jayco<\/p>\n

Jayco Roper, of Oktana, Oklahoma, rides Gun Powder during the bareback riding portion of the annual Buc Days Rodeo in Corpus Christi on May 9, 2025.<\/p>\n

May 8<\/p>\n

Buc Days:\u00a0The annual Buc Days festival will open its carnival and Treasure Island shopping plaza, which will feature rides, vendors and live music. The 7 p.m. Rodeo Corpus Christi concert will feature Midland. Buc Days will continue through May 10. Time: 11 a.m. to midnight. Cost: $12 to $42 to enter Buc Days; $36.55 to $103.40 for Rodeo Corpus Christi. Information: bucdays.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Iration:\u00a0Concrete Street will host reggae group Iration at 7 p.m. Cost: $44 to $503.50. Information: concretestreet.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Spazmatics:\u00a0Brewster Street Ice House will host cover band The Spazmatics at 8 p.m. Cost: $20.25 to $30.25. Information: brewsterstreet.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n

House of Heavy:\u00a0House of Rock will host House of Heavy, an evening of songs from your favorite heavy metal bands, at 8:30 p.m. Cost: $24.65. Information: texashouseofrock.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"People<\/p>\n

People slide down the Drag Strip attraction at the annual Buc Days Carnival in downtown Corpus Christi on May 9, 2025.<\/p>\n

May 9<\/p>\n

Corpus Christi Neighborhood Fitness Event: The Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District will host its Corpus Christi Neighborhood Fitness Event at Salinas Park at 1354 Airport Road. A 5K run\/walk will start at 7:30 a.m., Zumba at 8 a.m. and yoga at 9 a.m. Time: 7:30 a.m. Cost: Free. Information: linktr.ee\/ccneighborhoodfitness<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Buc Days:\u00a0The annual Buc Days festival will open its carnival and Treasure Island shopping plaza, which will feature rides, vendors and live music. The 7 p.m. Rodeo Corpus Christi concert will feature Shane Smith & The Saints. Buc Days will continue through May 10. Time: 10 a.m. to midnight. Cost: $12 to $42 to enter Buc Days; $36.55 to $103.40 for Rodeo Corpus Christi. Information: bucdays.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A Royal Tea at the Art Center: The Art Center of Corpus Christi will host its A Royal Tea event at 100 N. Shoreline Blvd. Enjoy snacks, teas, live music, art activities and more. Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Cost: $25 to $75. Information: artcentercc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dustin De La Garza:\u00a0Brewster Street Ice House will host country artist Dustin De La Garza at 8 p.m. Cost: $20.25 to $35.25. Information: brewsterstreet.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Drag Wars: Divas Strike Back:\u00a0House of Rock will host Diva Wars: Diva Strike Back, a drag show featuring a contestant from “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” at 10 p.m. This event is for people aged 18 and older. Cost: $19.65 to $24.65. Information: texashouseofrock.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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May 10<\/p>\n

Buc Days:\u00a0The annual Buc Days festival will open its carnival and Treasure Island shopping plaza, which will feature rides, vendors and live music. Time: 12:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Cost: $12 to $42. Information: bucdays.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Have a story idea? Contact him at john.oliva@caller.com.<\/p>\n

Consider supporting local journalism with a\u00a0subscription to the Caller-Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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