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 <\/p>\n
Friday, Dec. 19 <\/p>\n
5-9 p.m. at 1581 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n
The Holiday Who-bilation returns offering a magical evening of festive fun, whimsical surprises, and holiday characters. Attendees can enjoy Santa photos, meet the Grinch, holiday vendors, food trucks, games, face painting, and live seasonal music for the whole family.<\/p>\n
Holly-Days at the Gardens<\/a> <\/p>\n 5:30-7:30 p.m. at South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center at 8545 S Staples St ,Corpus Christi<\/p>\n The announcement highlights the kickoff of the 8th \u201cHolly-Days,\u201d running the weekend after Thanksgiving and continuing for three additional weekends, featuring Santa visits and festive activities for families, friends, and guests. It also notes free parking, seasonal d\u00e9cor, and a gift shop offering members a 20% discount, with the event sponsored by Valero.\u00a0<\/p>\n Letters to Santa Presented by Kleberg Bank<\/a> <\/p>\n 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at Streat Corner Kitchen at 601 N Water Street, Corpus Christi\u00a0<\/p>\n Bring your kids downtown to write their letters to Santa! Stop by the big mailbox at Streat Corner Kitchen and write your wish list on the provided letter templates to send straight to the North Pole \u2014 no stamp required! Letters to Santa \u2014 happening November 16th through December 23rd.<\/p>\n 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. at 5635 Everhart Rd Suite B, Corpus Christi\u00a0<\/p>\n Aurora Arts Theatre presents ELF THE MUSICAL, directed by Drake Jackson with Mariah Treadwell as assistant director, running November 21\u2013December 27. The show follows Buddy, a human raised as an elf, who journeys to New York City to find his father, reconnect with his family, and spread the true meaning of Christmas.<\/p>\n Garcia Holiday Light Show<\/a> <\/p>\n 6-10 p.m. at 3425 Austin St, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n The Garcia Holiday Light Show in Corpus Christi features over 100,000 dazzling lights, synchronized music, magical snow, lasers, and festive inflatables for a spectacular holiday experience. This biggest and brightest single-home Christmas light show is free for all to enjoy.<\/p>\n
Cars and Coffee Toy Drive\u00a0<\/a> <\/p>\n 8-11 a.m. at 2222 Airline Rd suite a1, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Cars and Coffee at Saigon Cafe will be collecting new, unwrapped toy donations for the Hero Garage toy drive, with curbside drop-off available and additional donations accepted at the Drift Corpus event afterward. Attendees can enjoy Vietnamese coffee and brunch while following event rules\u2014no revving or burnouts, pick up your trash, and park along the Saigon Cafe side\u2014making for a relaxed, extended morning of cars and community.<\/p>\n 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 2914 North Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Celebrate the season with a festive \u201cBreakfast with Santa\u201d aboard the USS Lexington Museum, featuring a pancake breakfast, photos with Santa, and a screening of *How the Grinch Stole Christmas* in the 3D MEGA Theater. Guests can also enjoy a Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt, with children receiving \u201creindeer feed\u201d and families taking home a USS Lexington holiday ornament.<\/p>\n 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at \u00a05302 Leopard St, in Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Get ready for high-octane holiday fun benefiting the Hero Garage Toy Drive. Drivers can join the action on the track while spectators enjoy free admission, with everyone encouraged to bring a toy for Driscoll Children’s Hospital, plus ride-along wristbands and festive festivities throughout the day.<\/p>\n 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at 1213 Terry Shamsie Blvd, Robstown<\/p>\n The SAXET Gun Show returns to the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds on December 20th and 21st, featuring over 20 years of firearms, accessories, ammunition, knives, tactical gear, hunting, and target sports products from reputable vendors across South and Central Texas. Admission is $8 for adults, $2 for children 6\u201311, $5 for active-duty military and police (ID required), with free parking available and tickets sold at the door.<\/p>\n A Gingerbread Christmas: Kids Holiday Event<\/a> <\/p>\n 10-11:45 a.m. at 4725 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n \u201cA Gingerbread Christmas\u201d at Rachel & Rylie offers a hands-on holiday experience for children ages 5 and up, featuring cookie decorating, wooden gingerbread house painting, and stuffing a 16-inch gingerbread plush. Tickets include festive crafts, hot cocoa, holiday treats, and all materials needed for a creative, interactive, and magical family celebration.<\/p>\n 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n H-E-B invites the community to the 37th annual Feast of Sharing Holiday Dinner at Hilliard Center in Corpus Christi, offering a free holiday meal and a chance to celebrate with family, friends, and neighbors. Guests can also enjoy live music, arts and crafts, children\u2019s activities, and entertainment for the entire family, creating cherished memories that last well beyond the season.<\/p>\n 1-3 p.m. at \u00a05930 Brockhampton St, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Celebrate the season at Garcia Library\u2019s K-POP Holiday Bash on Saturday, December 20th, from 1 PM to 3 PM, featuring crafts, trivia, and all the K-POP fun. Attendees can enjoy a festive, music-filled afternoon celebrating their favorite K-POP culture.<\/p>\n 1 p.m. at \u00a05886 Everhart Rd, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n The Grinch is back at Kochino\u2019s Laundry, bringing holiday mischief, photo opportunities, and festive fun for the whole family. Guests can enjoy free hot cocoa, prizes, giggles, and magical moments with everyone\u2019s favorite green holiday trickster.<\/p>\n
Water Street Farmer’s Market<\/a> <\/p>\n 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at 309 N Water St in Corpus Christi\u00a0<\/p>\n This Sunday-only Farmers Market offers locally sourced produce and handmade goods. Visitors can explore the market while supporting local farmers and artisans.<\/p>\n Coastal Christmas: Benefiting Bikes for Kids<\/a> <\/p>\n 11-11:45 a.m. at 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi<\/p>\n Hilliard Center and Oak View Group, in partnership with local vendors and community organizations, present Coastal Christmas, a six-day holiday ice skating experience at Hilliard Center Arena from December 5\u20137 and 21\u201323. The event features themed skate nights, Santa visits, a holiday market, sensory-friendly sessions, and a day benefiting Bikes for Kids, with single and group skate tickets available, free parking, and entertainment including a DJ late-night skate.<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, Dec. 20 <\/p>\n
\nSunday, Dec. 21 <\/p>\n