With its mix of oceanfront fun and urban amenities like luxury hotels and restaurants, Corpus Christi lets you do it all—in flip flops.
Upcoming Events
Moonlight in the Gardens
Oct. 7
South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St.
Spend a casual, relaxing evening with cocktails, food stations, and music as you stroll through floral exhibits under moonlight. The evening benefits South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center's educational programming.
Bonsai Basics
Oct. 22
South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St.
Learn how to create your own tiny tree from Corpus Christi Bonsai Club’s Betty Whitt and Linda May. Discover techniques to create these living works of art providing years of solace and relaxation, as well as a conversation piece for your patio.
Wine Festival
Nov. 19
Heritage Park, 1581 N Chaparral St
The fifth annual Corpus Christi Food and Wine Festival at Heritage Park features food, live music, art, festive activities, and, of course, plenty of wine.
Holly-Days at the Gardens
Nov. 25-6, Dec. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17
South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St.
Celebrate the joys of the season featuring environmental artist Shelia Rogers' latest recycling exhibit, "Eco Christmas Tree," an 18-foot-tiered, lit-from-within, holiday masterpiece created from recycled green plastic bottles collected by the community. The traditional Holly-Days 20-foot lighted fir tree once again adorns the Rose Garden, with smaller-themed trees and lighted displays throughout the Gardens. The event also offers hayrides, cocoa, cider, s'mores over fire pits, Santa, and other festivities.
One in the Chamber Clays Tournament
Dec. 9
Corpus Christi Gun Club, 2832 FM 763
Do you enjoy the great outdoors? Particularly when combined with a little fun and competition? If so, make plans to seize the day at the Portland Chamber of Commerce's One in the Chamber Clays Tournament. Participants compete against one another to see who can shoot the most clay targets with a shotgun.
Christmas on the Diamond
Dec. 10
The Miracle League of Corpus Christi, 1354 Airport Road
The inaugural Christmas on the Diamond includes fun holiday displays, lights, music, and food trucks. All sales from this event benefit the residents of the Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center.
Home for the Holidays Concert
Dec. 10
Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi Performing Arts Center, 6300 Ocean Drive #5723
As one of the best holiday events in Corpus Christi, the Home for the Holidays Concert includes your favorite Christmas carols, fresh new arrangements, three local choirs, a visitor from the North Pole, a singalong, and the talented Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra.
Winter Lecture Series
Jan. 18-Feb. 22
South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St.
Winter visitors and South Texans learn valuable and often unique lessons on South Texas horticulture and the environment from experts, while meeting new friends over a cup of coffee.
An Interplanetary Experience Concert
Feb. 4
Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi Performing Arts Center, 6300 Ocean Drive #5723
Mars, Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn, and more: This iconic suite by British composer Gustav Holst is enhanced by a multimedia presentation, which includes spectacular photos and images from the different planets of our solar system shown on the massive screen at the Performing Arts Center. In addition, the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra celebrates Black History Month with the music of one America's greatest jazz composers, Duke Ellington.
