Happy August Coastal Bend! We are in the last few days of summer for some, and for others, we are already in full Back to School mode! Whether you are trying to take advantage of the last few days of Summer or finding things to do on the weekends we will keep you up to date with ALL of the fun family-friendly events in the Coastal Bend. New events are added weekly as we find them be sure to check back and tag us when you find an event your family loves!
We’d like to give a big shout out to our friends over at the Corpus Christi Hooks for sponsoring this guide – there are still a handful of SUPER FUN home games & theme nights – end your summer right and check out one of the games – you might just see us there!
FEATURED EVENTS:
Back To School Resources:
July 25th BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACK & SCHOOL SUPPLIES GIVEAWAY at 3550 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX Starting at 1:00 pm, While supplies last.
Aug. 4th Annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway and Health Fair at Woodroe Petty Elem. School
Aug. 5th Back to School Backpack Giveaway at KM Premier Real Estate Locations Starting at 4:00 pm until they are all gone.
Aug. 7th Back To School Book Bag Giveaway at Goo Goo Boujee Starting at 1:00 pm while supplies last.
Aug. 7th Back 2 School Supply Drive by Envied Ones MC 9:00 Am- 4:00 PM
Aug. 7th Lead First Back to School Backpack Drive-Thru at Miller High School 9:00 am- 1:00 pm.
Aug. 8th Back 2 School Event at 5801 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX
Aug. 8th Esperanza De Tejas’s 2nd Annual School Supply Giveaway hosted by Perea & Sons Repair Shop
Aug. 14th Drive-Thru School Supply Pick Up at Almouie Pediatrics Callalen Location starting at 3:00 pm, while supplies last.
Sunday, August 1
Chuck E. Cheese’s Sensitive Sundays {For Sensory Sensitive Children}
Family Fun – Neon Sea Turtle at Painting with a Twist
Monday, August 2
Little Red’s Stories (Hybrid Storytime) {Every Monday and Wednesday}
Stroller Strides Class at Portland Municipal Park
Tuesday, August 3
Manga Madness at Harte Library {Ages 13-18}
South Texas La Leche League Meetings
Dive-In Movie: Star Wars – Rise of Skywalker at Hurricane Alley Waterpark
Guided Nature Walks at Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve {Every Tuesday and Saturday}
Miss Victoria’s Laboratory at Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library
Tide Turners Kids Club at La Palmera
Wednesday, August 4
Corpus Christi Downtown Farmer’s Market
Little Red’s Stories (Hybrid Storytime) {Every Monday and Wednesday}
Porch Talks summer series at Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve
Stroller Strides Class at Portland Municipal Park
FREE FAMILY ART TIME at Art Center of Corpus Christi
Thursday, August 5
Get Air Toddler Time Every Thursday
Ozobot Lab- Robotics at Harte Library {Ages 10-21}
Bay Jammin’ Concert Series at Cole Park
Back to School Scavenger Hunt at La Palmera
Tiny Gator Hour! Every Thursday 10-12pm at Izzy Bounce
Stuff The Bus At In The Game Funtrackers! {Aug. 5-15th}
Friday, August 6
Smithy’s Forge at Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library {For Teens}
Saturday, August 7
Portland Farmers Market at 810 Houston Street, Portland Texas
Kid Katch 2021 at Indian Point Pier
Main Street Health Fair & Market at Market Days- South Texas Shopper’s World
Corpus Christi Southside Farmer’s Market
Super sARTudays at the Art Museum {Ages 5-12}
Guided Nature Walks at Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve {Every Tuesday and Saturday}
Storytime with Holly at 5129 Blanche Moore Dr, Corpus Christi, TX
Castle Tour at Lake Corpus Christi State Park – Texas Parks and Wildlife
FREE back 2 skool cuts 4 kids at Meche Beauty & Boutique
Tax-Free Event at 2650 Demory Ln, Aransas Pass, TX
Rock N Roll Flea Market at House of Rock
Fly-in/Car Meet/Pancake Breakfast/Barbecue at 3201 FM-3512, Aransas Pass, TX
Love is a Seed 7 Year Market – Anniversary Celebration & Going Away Party at The Vine Juice Company Meadowbrook
Educator Appreciation Days at 5129 Blanche Moore Dr, Corpus Christi, TX {Every Weekend in August}
Storytime with Holly at 5129 Blanche Moore Dr, Corpus Christi, TX {Every Saturday}
Sunday, August 8
SUP with Your Pup! at Sunset Lake Park
Movie at Hampton Inn & Suites Portland
#ReachTheBeach 2021 at JP Luby Beach
SHOP LOCAL SUNDAY at Bluff’s Landing Marina and Lodge
Sunday Funday Hosted by Radio Station Dale 107.1
Back 2 School Event at 5801 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX
Back to School Jam at Fellowship of Oso Creek
Geocaching 101 at Lake Corpus Christi State Park – Texas Parks and Wildlife
Monday, August 9
Little Red’s Stories (Hybrid Storytime) {Every Monday and Wednesday}
Stroller Strides Class at Portland Municipal Park
Tuesday, August 10
Book Club at Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve
Guided Nature Walks at Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve {Every Tuesday and Saturday}
Miss Victoria’s Laboratory at Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library
Wednesday, August 11
Porch Talks summer series at Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve {August 11th is the last in the series}
Corpus Christi Downtown Farmer’s Market
Little Red’s Stories (Hybrid Storytime) {Every Monday and Wednesday}
Stroller Strides Class at Portland Municipal Park
Thursday, August 12
Tiny Gator Hour! Every Thursday 10-12pm at Izzy Bounce
Get Air Toddler Time Every Thursday
Friday, August 13
Onward – Movie in the Park at N. O. Simmons Park {Ingleside}
Movie in The Park – DKP – Shark Tale at Dick Kleberg Park {Kingsville}
Blippi The Musical at American Bank Center
Friday Yay!!! Playtime at Tots N Socks Event & Play Center
Smithy’s Forge at Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library {For Teens}
Summer Movie Nights 2021- Friday The 13th at American Bank Center
Wonders of the Night at Lake Corpus Christi State Park – Texas Parks and Wildlife
Bay Jammin Cinema Series, Cole Park Anderson Amphitheater
Bread Art at Driftwood Coffee Company
Back to School Bash at 337 W Nelson Ave, Aransas Pass, TX {6th-12th grade}
Amos Rehabilitation Keep tours at 855 East Cotter Ave, Port Aransas, TX
Wine & Yoga At Island Wine at Port Aransas
Saturday, August 14
Back to School Bash at Joe Burke pavilion {Portland}
MercyMe Live in Corpus Christi with Austin French at American Bank Center
Macrame Keychain Workshop at 805 Comanche St, Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus Christi Southside Farmer’s Market
Guided Nature Walks at Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve {Every Tuesday and Saturday}
SAXET Gun Show at Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds
HERPS Corpus Christi Exotic Reptile and Pet Show at Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds
Storytime with Holly at 5129 Blanche Moore Dr, Corpus Christi, TX
Backyard Fishing at Lake Corpus Christi State Park – Texas Parks and Wildlife
Back To School Softball Tournament at the SportsComplexPORTLANDTX {Aug. 14-15th}
BLOOM – An Event for New and Expecting Military Moms an Online Event
Robot Crash Course at Children’s Discovery Museum of the Golden Crescent
Educator Appreciation Days at 5129 Blanche Moore Dr, Corpus Christi, TX {Every Weekend in August}
Storytime with Holly at 5129 Blanche Moore Dr, Corpus Christi, TX {Every Saturday}
The Sinton Bazaar & Market at 111 E Sinton St, Sinton, TX
Saturday Registration Events at Del Mar College
Free Comic Book Day’s 20th Anniversary at Comics Plus
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY EVENT!! at Most Wanted Comics
Free Comic Book Day at American Classic Comics
Fiesta De Selena at Times Market
Special Event for Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired at the Texas State Aquarium
Family Fun – Super Starfish at Painting with a Twist
Macrame Keychain Workshop at 805 Comanche St, Corpus Christi, TX {Ages 13+}
Summer Sun Fun Run 5K & 2 Mile at Lazy Beach Brewing
Silver Screen Under the Stars at Roberts Point Park {Port A}
KACB Monthly Plant and Seed Exchange! at The History Center for Aransas County
Delta Discovery Picnic – Evening Edition with Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program – Nueces Delta Preserve
Victoria Faire at Victoria Community Center
Rockport Farmers Market at 105 S. Austin St. Rockport TX
Goliad Market Days 2021 in Goliad, TX
Sunday, August 15
SAXET Gun Show at Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds
HERPS Corpus Christi Exotic Reptile and Pet Show at Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds
Victoria Faire at Victoria Community Center
Movie at Hampton Inn & Suites Portland
Bowling with a Veteran at 2285 W Wheeler Ave, Aransas Pass, TX {Free for Veterans and their family}
Watercolor Wonders***Reservation Required*** at Lake Corpus Christi State Park – Texas Parks and Wildlife
Cars & Coffee Corpus Christi at 7426 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX
Monday, August 16
Little Red’s Stories (Hybrid Storytime) {Every Monday and Wednesday}
Tuesday, August 17
Guided Nature Walks at Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve {Every Tuesday and Saturday}
Miss Victoria’s Laboratory at Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library
Wednesday, August 18
Faith & Family Night with the Hooks at Whataburger Field
Corpus Christi Downtown Farmer’s Market
Little Red’s Stories (Hybrid Storytime) {Every Monday and Wednesday}
Amos Rehabilitation Keep tours at 855 East Cotter Ave, Port Aransas, TX
FREE FAMILY ART TIME at Art Center of Corpus Christi {Every Wednesday}
Thursday, August 19
Cocktails and Conversations Hosted by the Texas State Aquarium
Aggie Night at the Hooks (Tickets required) at Whataburger Field
Read-Along, Draw Along: The Cool Bean with Pete Oswald on Facebook Live
August Breastfeeding Celebration an Online Event
Tiny Gator Hour! Every Thursday 10-12pm at Izzy Bounce
Get Air Toddler Time Every Thursday
Teen Book Club: The Hobbit at Bell/Whittington Public Library {Portland}
Friday, August 20
Smithy’s Forge at Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library {For Teens}
Robstown Peddler Show at Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds
Real Women Have Curves at Aurora Arts Theatre {Aug. 20- Sept. 18th}
Amos Rehabilitation Keep tours at 855 East Cotter Ave, Port Aransas, TX
Wine & Yoga At Island Wine Port Aransas
Rockport Market Days at 100 Seabreeze Dr, Rockport, TX {20th-22nd}
Lemonade Kid Entrepreneur day at Lazy Beach Brewing
1st Annual Community Fair & Fest at Douglass Youth Center, Inc. {Kingsville}
Saturday, August 21
Corpus Christi Hooks Game with Congressman Cloud at Whataburger Field
Corpus Christi Southside Farmer’s Market
Guided Nature Walks at Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve {Every Tuesday and Saturday}
Robstown Peddler Show at Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds
Farmers’ Market at Aransas Pass Chamber & Visitor Center
Snake craft and Storytime at Children’s Discovery Museum of the Golden Crescent
Educator Appreciation Days at 5129 Blanche Moore Dr, Corpus Christi, TX {Every Weekend in August}
Storytime with Holly at 5129 Blanche Moore Dr, Corpus Christi, TX {Every Saturday}
Corpus Christi Family Singalong at Corpus Christi Church Fremont
Mommy & Me – Watermelon Unicorns at Painting with a Twist
Fall Kids Fest 2021! at Bowlero
H.O.S.T Back to School Bash! at 7501 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX
PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE CEREAL PARTY at Alamo Drafthouse Corpus Christi
Water’s Edge Safari at Lake Corpus Christi State Park – Texas Parks and Wildlife
Sunday, August 22
Robstown Peddler Show at Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds
Goose Island State Park: A Landmark in Aransas County at The History Center for Aransas County
Alice Texas Car Show & Bass Comp at 1050 Cecilia St, Alice, TX
Monday, August 23
Little Red’s Stories (Hybrid Storytime) {Every Monday and Wednesday}
Salt N Light COOP Homeschool Group Informational Meeting at Rock City Church
Tuesday, August 24
Harry Potter Trivia (Corpus Christi) at Nueces Brewing Company
Guided Nature Walks at Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve {Every Tuesday and Saturday}
Miss Victoria’s Laboratory at Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library
Wednesday, August 25
Corpus Christi Downtown Farmer’s Market
Little Red’s Stories (Hybrid Storytime) {Every Monday and Wednesday}
Amos Rehabilitation Keep tours at 855 East Cotter Ave, Port Aransas, TX
FREE FAMILY ART TIME at Art Center of Corpus Christi {Every Wednesday}
Thursday, August 26
State Of Energy luncheon in Corpus Christi at Omni Corpus Christi Hotel
Tiny Gator Hour! Every Thursday 10-12pm at Izzy Bounce
Get Air Toddler Time Every Thursday
Friday, August 27
YCA’s Annual Rummage Sale! at 5025 Yorktown Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX
Grease – Movie in the Park at N. O. Simmons Park {Ingleside}
Smithy’s Forge at Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library {For Teens}
Summer Movie Nights 2021- Jurassic Park at American Bank Center
Jurassic Quest Migrates to American Bank Center | Corpus Christi, TX Aug 27th-29th
Wonders of the Night at Lake Corpus Christi State Park – Texas Parks and Wildlife
Amos Rehabilitation Keep tours at 855 East Cotter Ave, Port Aransas, TX
Wine & Yoga At Island Wine Port Aransas
Saturday, August 28
Kingsville Main Street Wine Walk at Kingsville Main Street
Corpus Christi Southside Farmer’s Market
Guided Nature Walks at Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve {Every Tuesday and Saturday}
Storytime with Holly at 5129 Blanche Moore Dr, Corpus Christi, TX
Become a Junior Ranger! at Lake Corpus Christi State Park – Texas Parks and Wildlife
Rocket Science at Children’s Discovery Museum of the Golden Crescent
Science of the Force at Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
Educator Appreciation Days at 5129 Blanche Moore Dr, Corpus Christi, TX {Every Weekend in August}
Storytime with Holly at 5129 Blanche Moore Dr, Corpus Christi, TX {Every Saturday}
Mommy (or Daddy) & Me Sea Turtles at Painting with a Twist
Sunday, August 29
Harlem Globetrotters at American Bank Center
Monday, August 30
Little Red’s Stories (Hybrid Storytime) {Every Monday and Wednesday}
Tuesday, August 31
Miss Victoria’s Laboratory at Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library
Don’t forget to check out our Guide to Coastal Bend Parks and Playgrounds
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