Events in Corpus Christi today

Children ages 0 to 5 can practice their motor skills through music, movement, instruments, dancing, and songs. Playtime with large blocks follows.

Celebrate Veterans Day with a storytime and craft alongside the Nueces County Veteran Services Department. The program honors veterans who have served our country and is suited for children ages 3 and up.

Enjoy a meal at Bubba’s 33 while supporting the Moody football program. When dining in or ordering to-go, mention Moody Football, and 15% of the total food purchase will be donated back to the program. Every meal helps support the Moody Trojans and their players.

Connect with business and industry professionals from across the Coastal Bend at this free networking mixer. Featured speaker Travis Patterson, Chief Executive Officer of Halo Flight, will discuss the organization’s mission, its impact in the region, and its work in the community and beyond.

Food will be distributed to the community. Everyone is welcome. Se distribuirá comida para la comunidad. Todos son bienvenidos.

A monthly networking mixer for young professionals in the Coastal Bend to mingle and connect. A speaker will be announced soon.

This welcoming, upbeat beginning adult ballet class is inspired by and honors Nancy Sulik. Explore ballet foundations, rhythm, and body awareness at an easy pace, whether you are returning to dance or trying it for the first time. No experience or perfection is needed, just a readiness to move. Your first class is free. Joan Adams-Wolfe leads the class. She grew up dancing with Nancy Sulik at the Corpus Christi Ballet Academy, holds a BA in Dance Education from UC Boulder, and spent 25 years as Director of Creative Dance at Ballet Austin Academy. She has also taught adaptive dance for children and young adults and currently leads Balance & Alignment classes at All Saints’ Episcopal Church.

Planning is beginning for the 2027 American Cancer Society Cattle Baron’s Ball. The first committee meeting offers an opportunity to learn about the event, meet fellow committee members, and explore roles that match your interests and talents. The committee will work together to support the fight against cancer and help make the ball a success.

Settle into deep relaxation with a 75-minute Yin-style yoga session, followed by soothing crystal bowl sound healing to restore balance and calm the nervous system.

Experience a unique blend of classical Pilates mat sequences and restorative Yin Yoga. The class builds core strength and flexibility, then concludes with 15 minutes of relaxation to help reset your body and mind.

This one-hour class blends Mat Pilates, yoga, and core work into a sunrise practice designed to take your body on a journey.

GO Car Wash’s Community Heroes initiative recognizes active-duty military members and veterans with a complimentary car wash. To redeem the offer, show a Military ID or DD214 at a participating GO Car Wash location.

The USS Lexington Museum’s annual ceremony honors veterans, with the Veterans Band performing patriotic music aboard the museum. Admission is free and open to the public.

Browse locally made and grown goods, including fresh-baked bread, small-batch spices, seasonal vegetables, and sweet treats. Food options include brisket tacos, quesadillas, jalapeño poppers, pizza, refreshing drinks, coffee, and paninis. Josiah M. Morgan will provide live music, and families can take part in weekly art activities prepared by The Art Center. The market accepts SNAP/EBT and offers SNAP coupons for eligible foods and food-producing plants. Double Up Food Bucks Texas provides a dollar-for-dollar match, up to $30 per day, in green vouchers for locally grown fruits and vegetables, mushrooms, herbs, and food-producing plants and seeds.

This weekly class combines Hatha Yoga and breath work to build strength, improve mobility, and create balance, followed by a calming sound experience intended to release tension, regulate the nervous system, and support deep rest. The class welcomes all levels and offers space to strengthen the body and unwind. Mats are available, and advance online booking is required because spots are limited.

Enjoy a cozy painting session creating a snow-covered evergreen beneath a turquoise winter sky. No experience is needed, and step-by-step guidance and all painting supplies are included. Food and drinks are available for purchase from The Pelican. The cost is $25 per painter.

Wednesday practices feature SCA fighting. Spectators are welcome, and participation is free. Adults who would like to try it can use loaner equipment, provided they are 18 or older and sign a waiver. Youth combat is available for ages 6 through 17 with foam-padded weapons. Youth participants must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who must also sign a waiver. Practices are weather permitting, and arrangements may change. A small blue and yellow Seawinds seashell banner marks the practice location.

Mesquite Street Pizza and Pasta Co. offers a lively midweek outing with fresh, made-from-scratch pizza cooked in a classic New York-style oven, ice-cold drinks, music, and frozen margaritas. The $1 pizza slices make it an affordable option for dinner, meeting friends, or enjoying the downtown atmosphere.

Connect with fellow LEGO Star Wars builders and fans for themed building challenges, a search for a hidden Grogu minifigure, and special event-only deals on select sets and minifigures. Each entry includes a raffle ticket for a LEGO Star Wars prize.

Explore AKC’s FETCH sport across three trials, with Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Retriever levels being tested. The event also includes a Customer Appreciation dock diving event, evaluations for CGC, CGCA, and Trick Dogs, and an opportunity to get started with Shed Hunting.

Take a two-hour cruise through the working coast’s deep-water channels, used by commercial ships, tugboats, and port operations linking the Texas coast with the Gulf of America and global trade routes. After the tour, a meal of your choice will be ready at FINS Grill & Icehouse.

Everyone is welcome to this monthly luncheon featuring Todd Hunter. A set-menu lunch is available for $18 per person, plus tax and gratuity, payable on-site. Special thanks to sponsor State Representative Todd Hunter.

Create a personalized junk journal in a beginner friendly workshop led by mixed media artist and U.S. Army veteran Cindy Mata. This hands on session is open to ages 12 and up. Participants will craft a one of a kind journal using recycled papers, scrapbook accents, and meaningful keepsakes from home. Learn techniques such as collage, layering, mixed media approaches, page composition, and inventive ways to incorporate found objects and ephemera. Whether the focus is memory keeping, writing, or making art for enjoyment, each journal will reflect its maker. All materials are provided, and attendees may bring a journal or any favorite items to include. No prior experience is required. Since 2020, Cindy has explored gel printing, collage, junk journal making, and creating her own hand dyed and gel printed papers, and she enjoys helping people grow more confident in their creativity. Policies: class exchanges are not available, and refunds are issued only if the Art Center cancels the class.

Teen Night offers teens ages 12 and up an evening of games or crafts. In October, participants can decorate their own cupcake. Snacks will be provided while supplies last.

Enjoy a relaxed, self-guided crafting evening at K Space Contemporary. Bring a project you’re already working on or try something new, with monthly creative prompts and free craft kits available for inspiration. Tables, chairs, and basic tools are provided, and you can put together a collage or craft kit using supplies from the Fill-A-Bag art supply shelf. The gathering is free, and all ages and skill levels are welcome.

A community-focused run club meetup offers a 2-mile out-and-back route or a 3-mile loop, with all paces welcome. The gathering is intended for people who want to train, stay active, meet others, or enjoy drinks afterward. Water and signs for run points will be available at check-in. T-shirts are available to order, and can also be earned by completing eight runs through the winstamp app or by working the check-in station.

Her Dark Blessing is an immersive theatrical horror production inspired by the darker side of Corpus Christi’s coastal history. Written by Katherine Orozco-Verderber, it combines local history, haunting folklore, suspense, and supernatural elements in a story that unfolds around the audience inside the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures and Education Center. The Dark Tour experience features theatrical storytelling, atmospheric surprises, and immersive encounters. It is a play, not a guided tour of the museum. General admission and a no-touch experience are offered, with tickets available at the door.

Designed for all experience levels, this clinic helps participants build strength and confidence while developing a deeper understanding of alignment in challenging inversions. Learn how to safely enter and exit different poses, explore modifications for varying skill levels, and establish a strong foundation for a personal inversion practice. The session blends yoga, balance, and dynamic movement, with opportunities to focus and find stillness.

Enjoy a morning coffee and conversation with fellow Young Professionals. Share ideas, build your network, and learn from other professionals while discussing the journey from community member to community leader. The gathering is open to current YPCB members and anyone interested in becoming a member, and attendees can come and go as their schedules allow.

Explore watercolor painting with artist Marley Hirsch in a step-by-step class open to all skill levels, from beginners to advanced artists. Students will learn to use a variety of watercolor paints and tools, drawing inspiration from landscape and plant references. You are also encouraged to bring a simple object or nostalgic photo for your project. Individual guidance will help you build foundational skills and complete a painting. The class welcomes ages 8 and up, and minors must be accompanied by an adult. Supplies are not provided. Bring cold-pressed 140-pound watercolor paper, a watercolor palette, a set of watercolor brushes, and a sketching pencil and eraser, preferably 2H. White gouache is optional.

Browse local vendors set up inside and outside June’s Boutique, enjoy complimentary adult beverages and snacks provided by the boutique, and get started on your holiday shopping.

A grand opening party is planned, with vendors and food trucks currently being sought. Businesses interested in participating can contact the organizers directly.

Designed for children ages 1 to 5, Family Storytime features stories, rhymes, songs, and movement to support early literacy and motor skills. Some sessions are presented in both English and Spanish.

Enjoy a movie at the library with popcorn available while supplies last. You are welcome to bring your own snacks. Call to find out which movie will be showing. This activity is for all ages.

This adult tennis tournament is open to players from Level 2.5 through Open. Competition includes singles, doubles, mixed doubles, Mom-Daughter, Dad-Son, and Husband-Wife events. As a Level 5 tournament, it offers more points toward NTRP rankings. Register by October 19 to guarantee a player gift. Payment is due only after players are selected once registration closes.

Celebrate Friday the 13th with special $13 and $31 offers on tattoos, limited to arms and legs and black ink only, along with beauty and wellness services. Offerings include waxing, hair services, vitamin B12 injections, micro lipo, and more. Sweet treats, beverages, pizza, and giveaways will be available, and everyone who gets a tattoo will be entered for a chance to win a free tattoo.

Enjoy a free family movie night featuring Free Birds, a Thanksgiving film about two turkeys who travel back to the first Thanksgiving in an attempt to change their fate. Movie snacks and drinks are provided.

Celebrate Fifth & Elm’s first anniversary with a birthday bash featuring Kevin Fowler and Texas country music. With a career spanning more than two decades and nine albums in addition to his breakout release, Beer, Bait & Ammo, Fowler is known for his distinctive sound and feel-good country anthems. The performance features Texas country favorites and fan-favorite hits. Tickets are required, with general admission and VIP table options available.

Enjoy a lively night at Rockit's Whiskey Bar and Saloon, featuring live music across two stages, three full bars, and a kitchen serving food.

Browse a wide variety of rummage sale finds, including vintage items, tools, furniture, home decor, appliances, books, toys, clothes, shoes, and more. Look for great deals and unexpected treasures.

Spend a fun-filled morning with local high schools, family, and friends.

On the second Saturday of each month, the art museum offers free admission. Visitors can explore the galleries with guided tours led by docents, watch artist demonstrations, and take part in hands-on art activities in the galleries presented with support from the Art Bridges Foundation. Tours and activities run throughout the day, offering an easy way to engage with art.

Enjoy a fall festival featuring vendors, a food truck, a bounce house, and more.

High school seniors can earn two service hours for each tall kitchen trash bag or medium-sized box of donations. Annual donation milestones offer recognition: 25 bags earns a Silver Medallion, 50 bags earns a Gold Medallion Honor Cord, and 100 or more bags earns a graduation stole. The student with the most donations receives a $50 Raising Cane’s gift card.

Explore Tai Chi and Qigong in a two-hour workshop at The Studio Port A. Gentle, flowing movements paired with mindful breathing and relaxation help build a deeper connection between mind, body, and spirit. The practice supports balance, flexibility, strength, and overall wellness. Suitable for all levels, with no prior experience needed. The session is held in a non-heated room.

Browse a rock-and-roll flea and thrift market featuring local vendors from around the Coastal Bend. Shoppers can explore records, CDs, cassettes, band T-shirts, posters, artwork, memorabilia, and more. The free event is open to families and people of all ages, with lunch available from the House of Rock kitchen and drinks from the bar.

Enjoy a brunch featuring champagne, mimosas, and Bloody Marys, along with bingo and the chance to win goodies. The gathering supports local schools and Seashore Charter Schools. More details about tickets, tables, brunch, prizes, and sponsorship opportunities will be announced.

Pawfest brings together adoptable pets, Wiener Dog Races, stunt dog shows, live music, food trucks, local vendors, and a Kids Zone for a pet-filled festival. Proceeds support Gulf Coast Humane Society’s lifesaving work and the thousands of animals it cares for each year. The festival is presented by Wienerschnitzel.

Relax and unwind at the library with a variety of coloring pictures to choose from. Coloring pages are provided, and all ages are welcome.

Celebrate Marlin spirit at the second annual HoCo Fest, featuring games, inflatables, music, and festive food. The gathering is free and open to everyone, and marks the start of Homecoming Week.

Create personalized gratitude rock art in a beginner-friendly workshop with all supplies included. Participants will paint and customize one large, two medium, and one small rock, which can be used to hold down napkins, decorate, or give as gifts. The ticket includes hot tea and freshly baked pie. Fall mini photo sessions will also be available with Visions of Forever in the crafting studio.

A festive Christmas market at Cotton Branch Farms unfolds beneath sparkling lights and a starry Texas sky. Browse local vendors for handmade gifts, unique crafts, and farm-fresh goods. Enjoy live music, with performers to be announced, and a warm, family-friendly setting. The focus is on supporting small businesses and seasonal shopping in a charming farm atmosphere, with plenty of chances to discover special treasures as you explore.

Car enthusiasts gather for a friendly hangout featuring hot rods, classic cars, race cars, speedy trucks, and motorcycles. Families and friends are welcome to enjoy the experience together.

A lively evening of coffee, laughter, and chisme, featuring 10 participants sharing stories at the microphone. Come enjoy cafecito, good company, and plenty of entertaining conversation.

Dreams: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac performs beloved classics and fan favorites, including “Dreams,” “Go Your Own Way,” “The Chain,” and “Landslide.” The live show is part of the second night of Fifth & Elm’s first-anniversary celebration and features a high-energy performance. Admission is free, with premium reserved seating and VIP experiences available.

Travel back to the 80s with a night of New Wave hits, retro vibes, and classic music from the decade. Get ready to dance to familiar favorites.

Kick off the Christmas season at a curated market featuring carefully selected vendors and a new Christmas photo backdrop. Shop from small businesses, take festive pictures, and enjoy a welcoming market that continues to grow. Small businesses interested in vending are welcome to inquire.

Savor a favorite drink at Stingers Coffee Southside while browsing a craft and vendor pop-up that spotlights local makers and small businesses. Enjoy fresh coffee, friendly faces, and plenty of handmade, one-of-a-kind finds that make thoughtful gifts or a fun treat for yourself. Vendors rotate monthly, so there is always something new to discover. Sip, shop, and support the community.

Celebrate the Christmas season with holiday shopping, food, entertainment, activities, and family fun at Artesian Park in Downtown Corpus Christi. Browse local vendors, handmade creations, unique gifts, sweets, snacks, and holiday treats while enjoying music and festive activities. Each Sunday features different vendors and entertainment, offering fresh holiday fun throughout the season.

Sunday practices offer opportunities to watch or try SCA fighting. Spectators are welcome, and participation is free. Adults interested in trying it can use loaner equipment, provided they are 18 or older and sign a waiver. Youth combat is also available for children ages 6–17, with foam-padded weapons and loaner gear. Youth participants must remain with a parent or legal guardian, who must also sign a waiver. Practices are weather permitting, and their locations and arrangements may change. Participants are encouraged to take COVID precautions. Food and drinks other than bottled water are not provided, though individuals may bring their own and share at their own risk.