PORT ARANSAS EVENTS CALENDAR
October
20— PORT ARANSAS: San Jose Island Trip Shells and beach ecology. Reservations required. Email: kathryn@gulfmex.org or call 361-882-3939
20— PORT ARANSAS: Sand & Surf Run 5K and 10K runs on the beach. Contact Charlie Zahn at 361-749-4450.
20— PORT ARANSAS: PA Art About Self guided tour promoting art and culture starting in Old Town and ending at Hwy 361. 12 different venues all free and open to the public. Begins at 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Inquiries www.portaransasartcenter.org or call 361-749-7334.
21-23— CORPUS CHRISTI: Texas Jazz Festival Virtuosos like Al Hirt, Arnett Cobb, Zoot Sims, Mary Lou Williams and Al Jarreau have graced the stages of this free event and have established the Texas Jazz Festival as a true gem among jazz aficionados. Heritage Park. www.texasjazz-fest.org 361-688-1296 or 361-808-9515
22— CORPUS CHRISTI: Aunt Flora’s Nature Fest & Fall Plant Sale Includes plants, plant society and yard art vendors, nature seminars, children’s activities and more. Begins at 10 a.m. Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens. www.ccbotanicalgardens.org 361-852-2100
25-28— PORT ARANSAS: 21st Annual Harvest Moon Regatta Escorted by Elissa In celebration of her 130th birthday, Elissa, the official "Tall Ship of Texas" will sail with an expected fleet of over 250 boats racing from Galveston to Port Aransas. The Elissa will be docked to receive visitors for tours in Port Aransas. Info: www.harvestmoonregatta.com
28— PORT ARANSAS: Run With The Wind 10K and 20K runs. Contact Jay Kenigsberg at 361-749-5666
29— PORT ARANSAS: FallBack Festival Great fun!! Live music, food samples from many Port A reastruants, wine tasting and the 'arts' from the shops around Pelican's Landing. Contact Pelican's Landing Restaurant at 361-749-6405 for more information.
29-30— CORPUS CHRISTI: Seashore Marketplace Includes marketplace and live music. Balli Park Pavilion on North Padre Island. www.seashoremarketplace.com 361-332-9978
30— CORPUS CHRISTI: Run with the Wind Contact Jay Kenigsberg at 361-749-5666 for more information on this 10/20mi. event
November
1-4— PORT ARANSAS: Port Aransas Community Theatre PACT presents "Night Watch", a suspenseful comedy. Purchase tickets at Chamber of Commerce, 403 W. Cotter (Mon-Wed); PACT office (Thurs-Sat). Visit: www.portaransascommunitytheater.com for more information.
2— PORT ARANSAS: Art for the Island First Friday Reception 5-8pm "Bounty" All Member Show. For more information call 361-749-7334 or visit: www.home.centurytel.net
3— PORT ARANSAS: Fallback Festival A celebration of the end of Daylight Savings Time! Call Pelican's Landing at 361-749-5919 or visit: www.pelicanslanding.com
4-6— CORPUS CHRISTI: The Peddler Show AmericanBank Center . www.peddlershow.com 800/775-2774
8-10— PORT ARANSAS: Port Aransas Community Theatre PACT presents "Night Watch", a suspenseful comedy. Purchase tickets at Chamber of Commerce, 403 W. Cotter (Mon-Wed); PACT office (Thurs-Sat). Visit: www.portaransascommunitytheater.com for more information.
8— CORPUS CHRISTI: Sensational Seafood Taste mouth-watering Gulf of Mexico delicacies prepared by local chefs. Aquarium lobby. www.texasstateaquarium.org 361-881-1341
12—ARANSAS PASS: May Be Hot Maybe Not Bike Ride Includes a barbecue and live entertainment afterwards. Starts at the Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce. www.aransaspass.org 361-758-2750
15-18— PORT ARANSAS: Port Aransas Community Theatre PACT presents "Night Watch", a suspenseful comedy. Purchase tickets at Chamber of Commerce, 403 W. Cotter (Mon-Wed); PACT office (Thurs-Sat). Visit: www.portaransascommunitytheater.com for more information.
26-27— CORPUS CHRISTI: Seashore Marketplace Includes marketplace and live music. Balli Park Pavilion on North Padre Island. www.seashoremarketplace.com 361-332-9978
30— ROCKPORT: Rockport "Tropical" Christmas Festival Lighting of Children's Tree, Rockport Harbor, and boats. Rockport Beach Park, Saltwater Pavilion. For more information call: 361-729-2213 ext.121.
December
2— PORT ARANSAS: Art Center for the Islands 2nd Sunday Show 2-4pm Middle and High School Student Art Show & Awards from Port Aransas, Aransas Pass, Flour Bluff, and more. For more information call: 361-749-7334 or visit www.home.centurytel.net
8— PORT ARANSAS: Caroler's Afloat & Boat Lighting Parade Decorate your own boat or jump on a decorated commercial boat and sing carols while you cruise the marina. Call 800-45-COAST for more information.
17-21— PORT ARANSAS: Enchanted Holiday Forest Christmas trees decorated by school kids, organizations, and families. Vote your favorite, sit on Santa's lap, and receive and early Christmas present. Call 361-749-4111 for more information.
31— ROCKPORT: Oceanwaves New Year's Eve Square Dance Enjoy the grand celebration of New Year's Eve. Paw & Taws Convention Center. For more information call: 361-729-2388.
Information provided by the Texas Department of Transportation and the Port Aransas Texas Chamber of Commerce
