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.
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!
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.
Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup by the Surfrider Foundation
Padre Balli Park
The TXCBC Surfrider Foundation will be volunteering for the Adopt-A-Beach cleanup. If you, or anyone you know would like to volunteer for this event please message the TXCBC Surfrider Foundation Facebook page for more information.
Cleanup begins at 8:30AM
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.
Port A Market Days
Roberts Point Park
Market Days is hosted by the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce, City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation, and Lone Star Taste. The goal is to have small businesses come together within the community on certain days of the year to sell their products. A non-profit organization will be associated with each Market Day and 50% of the proceeds will go towards the non-profit. 100% pet and family friendly!
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.
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.
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.
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!
45TH ANNUAL BEACH TO BAY RELAY MARATHON
Bob Hall Pier
This is a six-leg running event, both in relay and full marathon format for those who prefer to take on a challenge solo, that totals approximately 26.2 miles of the Gulf Coast beach, pavement (including the JFK Causeway!), a little sweat, an occasional tear, and a bunch of smiles.