Events

With so much going on all over Padre Island, it’s hard to keep up with what is happening every week! From family fun beach events to exciting nightlife and everything in between, there is something going on that you will love! Our event calendar will make it easy for you to find fun events, live music, tours and more that you can’t miss from North Padre and Port Aransas to South Padre Island.
Guided Nature Walks
6801 Padre Boulevard South Padre Island, TX 78597
Join us at the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center for guided nature walks EVERYDAY!
Monday: 9:00am Bird Walk with Carolyn & 10:30am with Ty & Ida
Tuesday: 9:00am & 11:00am Bird Walk with George and Fran
Wednesday: 9:00am Bird Walk with Dave and Joyce & 10:00am with Rose Ann and Jerry
Thursday: 9:00am Bird Walk with Javier
Friday: 9:00am Bird Walk with Bill & 11:00am with George and Fran
Saturday: 9:00am & 1:00pm Bird Walk with Robert
Sunday: 10:00am with Rose Ann and Jerry & 1:00pm Bird Walk with Robert


Birding on the Boardwalk
Port Aransas Community Park parking lot
Knowledgable guides will take you on a FREE birding and wildlife tour where you will see numerous species of birds, turtles, and sometimes even alligators!
Tours start at the Port Aransas Community Park parking lot at 8:00 am EVERY SATURDAY!
South Padre Island Farmer’s Market
8605 Padre Blvd.
Come shop for the freshest produce available!
Every Sunday 11am – 1pm


Bands On The Beach
6900 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Enjoy Live music at Clayton’s in South Padre every Thursday through Sunday! Don’t miss out!
Thursday: Ruthi’s Rock-N-Country @ 2-5PM
Friday: Jul & Chrome Wheels Band @ 2-5
Saturday: Robert Gracia Band @ 2-5PM
Sunday:Jul & Chrome Wheels Band @ 1-4PM
Whooping Crane Festival
710 W. Avenue A, Port Aransas, Texas 78373
Celebrate with the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce the endangered Whooping Crane. Enjoy birding tours by land and sea, along with a photography workshop, trade show, speakers and more!
Visit website for more details, registration, and tickets!


First Friday Art Reception
323 N Alister St. Port Aransas, TX 78373
After hours of hard work spent in classes and workshops the students will finally show their work at the First Friday Reception. Come and enjoy the works of art and live music! This event is FREE and starts at 5:30pm.
This event presented by Port Aransas Art Center and it will occur the first Friday of each month.


Barefoot Mardi Gras Festival
Padre Balli Park
Come out to the Barefoot Mardi Gras Festival following the parade! The festival is from 11:00am – 5:00pm. Enjoy live music, artists, food, drinks, and more! Admission is $5 – cash only!


Parrot Heads Spring Phling
Robert's Point Park Marina Pavilion
Enjoy live music, raffles, auctions, contests, and more!
Tickets $15-$20


First Friday Art Reception
323 N Alister St. Port Aransas, TX 78373
After hours of hard work spent in classes and workshops the students will finally show their work at the First Friday Reception. Come and enjoy the works of art and live music! This event is FREE and starts at 5:30pm.
This event presented by Port Aransas Art Center and it will occur the first Friday of each month.
Wooden Boat Festival
Municipal Harbor
Enjoy all things wooden boat related at the Wooden Boat Festival!


Texas SandFest
Port Aransas, TX between mile markers 9 and 13
Texas SandFest is the largest master sand sculpting competition in the US!
Amateurs and experienced sculptors will express their creative skill bringing forward the most imaginative and artistic sculptures.
Attendees will also enjoy music, food, crafts and more!
First Friday Art Reception
323 N Alister St. Port Aransas, TX 78373
After hours of hard work spent in classes and workshops the students will finally show their work at the First Friday Reception. Come and enjoy the works of art and live music! This event is FREE and starts at 5:30pm.
This event presented by Port Aransas Art Center and it will occur the first Friday of each month.
