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Events

Nature Preserve Yoga

Event Date: Weekly on Tuesdays Port Aransas Parks and Recreation presents Nature Preserve Yoga for Everyone! Every Tuesday from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm, unwind and enjoy an hour of yoga with Selena Esensee of Inspirational Yoga Warriors. Yogis will meet at the Pavilion of the Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture at the end of Port St. Find movement, zen, and relaxation during your Port Aransas vacation with Sandpiper Port Aransas.

Nature Preserve Yoga

Date: Every Tuesday Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Location: Pavilion at Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture Learn More
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Family Beach Walk

Take a guided beach walk tour with Texas Master Naturalist Julie Findley and learn fun beachcombing facts. You'll stroll along the shoreline from the pier to the jetty and learn about things that wash up on Port Aransas Beach. The event is free, registration is recommended. Meet up is at Horace Caldwell Pier at the end of Beach St.

Family Beach Walk Details

Date: Every First Friday of the Month Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am Location: Horace Caldwell Pier Learn More
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Guided Wetland Walks

Join the Wetlands Education Center at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute every Tuesday and Thursday for guided wetland walks. This FREE guided walk takes you along wetland trails where you'll learn about the coastal wetland habitats and their inhabitants, including plant and animal life. Self-guided walks are also open to the public.

Guided Wetland Walks Details

Date: July 2025 - Beyond Time: 9:00 AM (Guided walks last about 45 minutes) Location: 855 East Cotter Avenue, Port Aransas, TX 78373 (Meet at the 855 East Cotter Avenue, Port Aransas, TX 78373) Learn More  
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Birding on the Boardwalk

Birders Meet Up! Join our experts at the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center every Wednesday to experience birding from the new boardwalk. This walk will be short along our boardwalk but offers great vistas for watching all our wonderful birds. Guides Ray Dillahunty and Leslie Hoesktra will lead the group in discovering all the Center has to offer. All experience levels are welcome, and binoculars are available for loan. The program is free. Meet at the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center at 9:00 am.
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Port Aransas Chocolate Crawl

Event Date: February 12, 2026 Get a head start on your Valentine's celebrations and take part in the Port Aransas Chocolate Crawl! On February 12th, select boutiques and shops in Port Aransas will offer beverages and an assortment of chocolate goodies from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Find the perfect outfit for Saturday night or the perfect gift for your loved one. A few of the shops that will participate include Saltwater Gypsies, Fire It! Ceramics, Spanky's Liquor, and Fly It! Port A. Visit here for full list of shops participating in the Port Aransas Chocolate Crawl.

Port Aransas Chocolate Crawl

Date: February 12, 2026 Time: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Various Shops in Port Aransas Learn More
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Fly It Port A’s Winter Kite Festival

Event Date: February 14, 2026 Love is in the air! Start your Valentine's Day morning at the Fly It Port A's Winter Kite Festival. At 10:00 AM, between markers 1 and 20, kites will line the sky and dance in the wind. Bring your own kite and join in on the fun! The event is free, and everyone is welcome to join.

Fly It Port A's Winter Kite Festival

Date: February 14, 2026 Time: 10:00 am Location: Port Aransas Beach Markers 1-20 Learn More
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Scarlet Lady Valentine’s Day Cruise

Event Date: February 14, 2026 Celebrate Valentine’s Day on the water with a relaxed sunset cruise aboard the Scarlet Lady. Departing at 5:00 PM this scenic evening cruise takes place in or around the Lydia Ann Channel and includes sweet treats, flowers, and a complimentary glass of prosecco. At $65 per person, it’s a beautiful way to enjoy the sunset and make Valentine’s memories with someone special.

Valentine's Day Cruise

Date: February 14, 2026 Time: 5:00 pm Location: Dolphin Adventures-Scarlet Lady, 440 W. Cotter Ave., Slip B Learn More
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Whooping Crane Festival

Event Date: February 19-February 22, 2026 Experience the magic of Port Aransas' Whooping Crane Festival this February! The festival, first started in 1996, celebrates the annual return of the cranes to the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. This area is the only place where you can see the world's last naturally occurring population of Whooping Cranes. Festival Events Include:
  • Birding Bus Tours
  • Exploring Local Waterways
  • Sunset Wine & Dolphin Cruises
  • Whooping Crane Boat Tours
  • Photography Workshops
  • Public Speakers
  • And More...
 

Whooping Crane Festival

Date: February 19-22, 2026 Time: Times vary by event Learn More
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