CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx \u2014 Fall is settling into the Coastal Bend, and with temperatures starting to cool down, it’s a great time to get outside and enjoy what our community has to offer.<\/p>\n
Whether you’re looking to try something new, enjoy live entertainment, or support a good cause, there are plenty of ways to make the most of your weekend.<\/p>\n
Here’s what’s happening for this week’s Coastal Bend Weekend.<\/p>\n
Coastal Bend Weekend: Celebrate fall with Oktoberfest, colorful kites and community fun<\/p>\n
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Nueces Brewing Company<\/a><\/p>\n Who says you have to travel to Germany to get a taste of Oktoberfest?<\/p>\n Nueces Brewing Company is bringing back its annual Oktoberfest celebration Saturday, Oct. 10, starting at 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n The family-friendly celebration will feature several competitions, including keg tossing, stein holding, and a best-dressed contest. If you happen to have some lederhosen, now is your chance to show them off!<\/p>\n Visitors can also enjoy German-inspired food, including Bavarian pretzels served with beer cheese and beer brats, along with Oktoberfest beer brewed for the annual celebration.<\/p>\n There will also be live German polka music, local vendors, and commemorative 2026 steins available.<\/p>\n Watch colorful kites fill the sky in Port Aransas<\/a><\/p>\n The sky over Port Aransas will be filled with colorful kites during Fly It Port A’s Fall Kite Fest on Saturday, Oct. 10.<\/p>\n Kite flyers are expected to begin setting up around 10 a.m. along the beach between markers 1 and 20, with kites of all shapes, sizes, and colors flying throughout the day, weather permitting.<\/p>\n Visitors can bring their own kites and join in or simply relax on the beach and enjoy the show.<\/p>\n Depending on wind conditions and participation, there may even be illuminated kites flying after dark.<\/p>\n The event is free and open to all ages. Organizers say visitors should bring their own beach essentials because there will be no vendors on the beach during the event.<\/p>\n Those planning to park on the beach will need a $12 parking permit, which can be purchased at the Port Aransas Welcome Center or local convenience stores.<\/p>\n Pride Corpus Christi Parade returns after weather postponement<\/a><\/p>\n After last weekend’s weather forced organizers to postpone the celebration, the Pride Corpus Christi Parade is set to return Saturday, Oct. 10.<\/p>\n The parade begins at 4:30 p.m. near Water’s Edge Park, with participants making their way along Shoreline Boulevard in downtown Corpus Christi.<\/p>\n Spectators are encouraged to find a spot along the route to enjoy the colorful celebration and cheer on those taking part.<\/p>\n The parade is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n Brad Paisley<\/a> and John Mulaney<\/a> bring live entertainment to the Hilliard Center<\/p>\n If you’re looking for a night out, two big names are heading to the Hilliard Center this weekend.<\/p>\n Country music star Brad Paisley will take the stage Friday, Oct. 9, at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Known for hits such as “Whiskey Lullaby,” “Mud on the Tires,” and “She’s Everything,” Paisley will bring his country music to Corpus Christi for a Friday night performance.<\/p>\n Then, on Saturday, Oct. 10, comedian John Mulaney will bring his “Mister Whatever” stand-up tour to the Hilliard Center at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n Mulaney is known for his stand-up comedy specials and appearances on “Saturday Night Live.”<\/p>\n Both performances are ticketed events.<\/p>\n