Local Events
Festivals, holiday celebrations, live music and markets around Rockport-Fulton, plus highlights in Corpus Christi. Tap any event for full details from the organizer.
Friday, Oct 23 – Sunday, Oct 25, 2026
Rockport-Fulton 4 events
Maritime Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Oct 13 – 30 · Entries due Oct 30 by 4 PM
Texas Maritime Museum
1202 Navigation Circle, Rockport, TX 78382
Families can enter a pumpkin decorated with a nautical theme for a shot at prizes. Entries are due at the museum by 4 PM on Friday, Oct 30.
Event details →Harbor Haunts
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Texas Maritime Museum
1202 Navigation Circle, Rockport, TX 78382
A free, family-friendly Halloween afternoon at the museum, with spooky decorations plus candy and games from local organizations.
Event details →Fall Fest
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Memorial Park
1601 FM 2165, Rockport, TX 78382
Rockport Parks & Recreation hosts a free evening of fall fun for the whole family at Memorial Park.
Event details →Texas Culinary Arts Show
Oct 24 – 25 · Sat 3 – 8 PM · Sun brunch 11 AM
Rockport Conference Center (The ROCC)
106 S. Austin St., Rockport, TX 78382
The first-ever Texas Culinary Arts Show brings chef demos, tastings, live music and a live cook-off to downtown Rockport, with a Sunday brunch to close. Proceeds help Meals on Wheels and RFISD culinary students.
Event details →Corpus Christi 2 events
Lysistrata: The Studio Project
Oct 23 – 24 · 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Center for the Arts, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78412
TAMU-CC theatre students put on an intimate, modern take on the classic Greek comedy.
Event details →Monster Mash Cupcake Dash
Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Water's Edge Park
602 S. Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 78401
A Halloween-themed 10K, 5K and 2-mile walk on the bayfront, with a cupcake at the finish. It benefits Family Counseling Service.
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Oct 21, 2026 – Jan 25, 2027
October 2026
Rockport-Fulton 6 events
Maritime Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Oct 13 – 30 · Entries due Oct 30 by 4 PM
Texas Maritime Museum
1202 Navigation Circle, Rockport, TX 78382
Families can enter a pumpkin decorated with a nautical theme for a shot at prizes. Entries are due at the museum by 4 PM on Friday, Oct 30.
Event details →Harbor Haunts
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Texas Maritime Museum
1202 Navigation Circle, Rockport, TX 78382
A free, family-friendly Halloween afternoon at the museum, with spooky decorations plus candy and games from local organizations.
Event details →Fall Fest
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Memorial Park
1601 FM 2165, Rockport, TX 78382
Rockport Parks & Recreation hosts a free evening of fall fun for the whole family at Memorial Park.
Event details →Texas Culinary Arts Show
Oct 24 – 25 · Sat 3 – 8 PM · Sun brunch 11 AM
Rockport Conference Center (The ROCC)
106 S. Austin St., Rockport, TX 78382
The first-ever Texas Culinary Arts Show brings chef demos, tastings, live music and a live cook-off to downtown Rockport, with a Sunday brunch to close. Proceeds help Meals on Wheels and RFISD culinary students.
Event details →Fright Night at Fulton Mansion
Oct 29 – 31 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Fulton Mansion State Historic Site
317 S. Fulton Beach Rd., Fulton, TX 78358
Three free nights of Halloween games, crafts and a haunted basement at the historic Fulton Mansion. The first hour each night is family-friendly.
Event details →Halloween in the District
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Rockport Cultural Arts District
Austin St., downtown Rockport, TX 78382
Trick-or-treat at downtown merchants all day, with stops at the Texas Maritime Museum, Rockport Center for the Arts and more.
Event details →Corpus Christi 2 events
Lysistrata: The Studio Project
Oct 23 – 24 · 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Center for the Arts, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78412
TAMU-CC theatre students put on an intimate, modern take on the classic Greek comedy.
Event details →Monster Mash Cupcake Dash
Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Water's Edge Park
602 S. Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 78401
A Halloween-themed 10K, 5K and 2-mile walk on the bayfront, with a cupcake at the finish. It benefits Family Counseling Service.
Event details →November 2026
Rockport-Fulton 5 events
5th Annual Rockport Songwriter Festival
Nov 5 – 8 · Shows daily · times vary
The Harbor Tent at Charlotte Plummer's
202 N. Fulton Beach Rd., Fulton, TX 78358
Four days of Texas songwriters on the waterfront, including Radney Foster, Bruce Robison and Shawn Camp. Main weekend passes are sold out, but a few dinner-show and boat-cruise tickets remain.
Event details →Stop, Drop & Run 5K / 10K / Half Marathon
Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 AM
Rockport Beach
Seabreeze Dr., Rockport, TX 78382
Run or walk a 5K, 10K or half marathon along the bay to support the Rockport Volunteer Fire Department. Awards and vendors follow at the Festival Grounds.
Event details →Second Saturday in the District
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Rockport Cultural Arts District
Austin St., downtown Rockport, TX 78382
Stroll downtown for the Austin Street Art Walk, galleries, museums, live music and the farmers and makers markets.
Event details →Rockport Central Market
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Rockport Central Market
97 N. Austin St., Rockport, TX 78382
An open-air market downtown with vintage and country finds, local art, crafts and food trucks.
Event details →Music at The ROCC: Sue Foley
Fri, Nov 20 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The ROCC – Rockport Center for the Arts
106 S. Austin St., Rockport, TX 78382
Award-winning blues guitarist Sue Foley plays her “One Guitar Woman” show as part of the Performing Arts Series. Doors open at 6:15 PM.
Event details →Corpus Christi 5 events
Pawfest at Gulf Coast Humane Society
Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Gulf Coast Humane Society
3118 Cabaniss Pkwy., Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Corpus Christi's biggest pet festival, with adoptable pets, wiener dog races, a stunt-dog show, live music, a kids zone and food trucks.
Event details →Keeping Diabetes at Bay 5K Walk/Run
Sat, Nov 14 · 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Water's Edge Park
602 S. Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 78401
A bayfront 5K walk or run that raises diabetes awareness. Check-in starts at 7 AM.
Event details →TAMU-CC Symphonic Winds: “Unfamiliar Territory”
Mon, Nov 16 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Performing Arts Center, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78412
A free fall concert by the university's wind ensemble, open to the public.
Event details →TAMU-CC Concert Orchestra: “Images and Impressions”
Tue, Nov 17 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Performing Arts Center, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78412
The university orchestra performs a free evening concert on the Island campus.
Event details →Islander Percussion Ensemble Concert
Mon, Nov 30 · 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Performing Arts Center, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78412
An hour of drums, mallets and rhythm from TAMU-CC's percussion ensemble. Free.
Event details →December 2026
Rockport-Fulton 8 events
Christmas in the Plaza
Tue, Dec 1 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Celebration Plaza
212 N. Live Oak St., Rockport, TX 78382
Kick off the holidays downtown with Rockport Parks & Recreation at a free community celebration.
Event details →Music at The ROCC: Dale Watson
Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The ROCC – Rockport Center for the Arts
106 S. Austin St., Rockport, TX 78382
Texas honky-tonk favorite Dale Watson takes the stage for the Performing Arts Series.
Event details →Tropical Christmas Festival & Illuminated Night Parade
Sat, Dec 5 · 10 AM – 6 PM · Parade & fireworks 7 PM
Rockport Festival Grounds & Rockport Beach
Seabreeze Dr., Rockport, TX 78382
A free day of vendors, live entertainment and visits with Santa by the harbor (10 AM–6 PM). At 7 PM, the lighted parade, LED kites and fireworks over the harbor light up Rockport Beach.
Event details →Christmas on the Beach Light Display
Opens Sun, Dec 6 · Nightly 6 – 9 PM (Fri–Sat to 10 PM)
Rockport Beach
Seabreeze Dr., Rockport, TX 78382
A free drive-thru light display on Rockport Beach, with displays created by local nonprofits. Grand opening is Dec 6 from 6 to 8 PM at the Palapa.
Event details →Music at The ROCC: Pulkingham Layne
Fri, Dec 11 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The ROCC – Rockport Center for the Arts
106 S. Austin St., Rockport, TX 78382
The Performing Arts Series wraps up its fall season with Texas duo Pulkingham Layne.
Event details →Christmas in the Park at Goose Island
Sat, Dec 12 · 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Goose Island State Park
202 S. Palmetto St., Rockport, TX 78382
Walk or drive through decorated campsites, then warm up at the Rec Hall with holiday crafts, cocoa and stargazing.
Event details →Rockport-Fulton Market Days
Dec 18 – 20 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Rockport Festival Grounds
Rockport Harbor, Rockport, TX 78382
Shop handmade gifts from local artisans and crafters at this free three-day market by the harbor.
Event details →“The Jungle Show” with Billy Gibbons & Jimmie Vaughan
Tue, Dec 29 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Harbor Tent at Charlotte Plummer's
202 N. Fulton Beach Rd., Fulton, TX 78358
Billy Gibbons, Jimmie Vaughan, Chris Layton and Mike Flanigin bring a night of Texas blues and rock to the Fulton waterfront.
Event details →Corpus Christi 0 events
No Corpus Christi events listed this month yet. Check back soon.
January 2027
Rockport-Fulton 2 events
Rockport Gospel Music Festival
Jan 7 – 9, 2027 · Thu 7 PM · Fri 6 PM · Sat 1 PM
First Baptist Church of Rockport
1515 N. Live Oak St., Rockport, TX 78382
The 30th annual festival brings three free nights of Southern gospel, with the Crimson River Quartet, The Kinsmen, The McNeills and more. A love offering is welcome.
Event details →Rockport-Fulton Market Days
Jan 15 – 17, 2027 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Rockport Festival Grounds
Rockport Harbor, Rockport, TX 78382
More than 100 vendors, food trucks and live music all weekend at this free, pet-friendly market by the harbor.
Event details →Corpus Christi 0 events
No Corpus Christi events listed this month yet. Check back soon.
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