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Upcoming Events in South Padre Island
South Padre Island
Dolphin Watch Tours
Sept. 1-Dec. 31, 2025
Isla Tours, 33256 State Park Road 100
All aboard the Murphy’s Law for a 1.5-hour dolphin watch and eco tour. Cruise along the lower Laguna Madre on the 67-foot, double-decker boat, which is specially designed to allow guests to have an optimum viewing experience while on the water.
Port of Brownsville Tours
Oct. 1-March 31, 2025
Isla Tours, 33256 State Park Road 100
Take a 4-hour narrated tour along the Brownsville Ship Channel. See local and migratory birds, dolphins in the bay, the SpaceX launch site and Starbase city, the USS Kitty Hawk, and oil rigs from all over the world. On the way back, the tour cruises through the Port Isabel Shrimp Basin. Fresh-caught Gulf shrimp tastings are also available.
Sunrise Serenade Birding Tour
Oct. 1-March 31
Isla Tours, 33256 State Park Road 100
An hour and a half in duration, this excursion aboard the Murphy’s Law offers a brief tour of the Laguna Madre and provides a glimpse of the bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat. At the end of the tour, enjoy a breathtaking south Texas sunset.
Spring Break Jam
Feb. 28-March 2
South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd.
Enjoy a car, truck, and motorcycle show with a tattoo expo featuring some of the finest tattoo artists in Texas.
SPI Sprint Triathlon
March 29
The Green at Jim’s Pier, 211 W. Whiting St.
Seasoned veterans and first timers can both experience the SPI Sprint Triathlon, which includes Olympic and sprint distance courses.
SPI Fool’s Run 5K/10K
April 4-5
Margaritaville, 310 Padre Blvd.
Dress up in your most foolish costume as you tackle a 5K or 10K run.
Crawfish Festival
April 11-12
South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd.
Get ready to spice things up at the second annual Crawfish Festival. Enjoy a day filled with fresh crawfish, live music, and family-friendly fun, all by the beautiful shores of the Gulf.
Easter Day Fireworks
April 20
South Padre Island Entertainment District, 211 W. Whiting St.
Enjoy Easter by the bay and watch the night light up with a fireworks display.
Shallow Sport Fishing Tournament
May 8-11
South Padre Island Convention Center , 7355 Padre Blvd.
Anglers compete to nab the largest red drum, trout, and flounder at one of the biggest and best boat owner’s fishing tournaments on the Gulf Coast.
Run the Jailbreak
May 8-11
Clayton’s Beach Bar and Grill, 6900 Padre Blvd.
Conquer the 5K course covering challenging obstacles on the sun-drenched beaches of South Padre Island. Afterwards, there’s a Texas-sized beach party at Clayton’s Beach Bar.
Memorial Day Fireworks
May 25
South Padre Island Entertainment District, 211 W. Whiting St.
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend on South Padre Island with a fireworks display over the bay. For the best viewing spots, check out the restaurants and bars in the Entertainment District.