Things to do in Corpus Christi this weekend
Looking for fun things do in Corpus Christi? We have the top events in Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend, updated every week so you can find something to do.
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2023 Windfest in Portland
Portland’s 48th annual Windfest is March 30-April 2, at Daniel P. Moore Community Complex, 1900 Billy G. Webb Drive, Portland. Hours are 5-10 p.m. Thursday (carnival and parade only), 3-11:30 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Family fun featuring carnival rides, live entertainment, petting zoo, car show, Dachshund Dash, delicious food and much more. Cost: $15 weekend pass, Friday or Sunday only, $10 Saturday only. Information: http://www.windfest.org/.
Big Bloom at South Texas Botanical Gardens
The South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center’s Big Bloom Mega Plant Sale and Garden Festival is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at 8545 S. Staples St. This spring fundraiser, presented by Corpus Christi Medical Center, coincides with the $2 Community Day entrance fee. Shop hundreds of plant varieties — orchids, plumeria, natives, Xeriscape, tropicals, butterfly attractors along with specialty vendors, plus see butterfly and ladybug releases, Animal Ambassadors, kids’ zone, food trucks and Nature’s Boutique. Members enter free and may begin shopping at 9 a.m. Bring your plant cart. Free parking. Information: Vendors apply to kathie@stxbot.org, 361-852-2100, https://stxbot.org/.
2023 Corpus Christi Food Truck Festival
The 6th annual Corpus Christi Food Truck Festival is from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at Chaparral and Peoples streets. Fifty of the best food trucks will be on hand serving up the best dishes and food creations for all to enjoy. Not only will there be food, there will live music at the Food Truck Stage, Arts & Crafts Alley, a petting zoo and plenty of kid activities at the Kids Truck Zone. Cost: Free admission. Information: 361-444-9566 or https://www.facebook.com/corpuschristifoodtruckfestival/
Eggtastic Easter Celebration at CC Museum of Science and History
The Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History presents an Eggtastic Easter Celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at 1900 N. Chaparral St. Participate in the Museum’s multiple Easter egg hunts, take a selfie with the Easter bunny, get your face painted, enjoy entertaining stage shows, go back in time with Museum LIVE! Interactive theater, and so much more. Cost: $10.95 adults; $7.95 seniors and military with ID; $8.95 children 3-12; Free for members and ages 2 and under. Information: 361-826-4667 or https://www.ccmuseum.com/events/.
The Hoppening: an Egg-cellent Adventure
La Retama Central Library presents The Hoppening: an Egg-cellent Adventure at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at 805 Comanche St. Bring the family and hunt for eggs, make crafts and have fun. Egg hunts for different age groups will take place at different times during the afternoon. Cost: Free. Information: https://www.facebook.com/librariescc.
Corpus Christi Chamber Music Society presents the Jasper String Quartet
The Corpus Christi Chamber Music Society presents the Jasper String Quartet in concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at Wolfe Recital Hall at the Fine Arts Music Center, Del Mar College Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. Celebrating its 16th anniversary, the Jasper String Quartet is recognized as one of the leading American string quartets on the performance stage today. Cost: $30 general admission. Information: https://www.corpuschristichambermusic.org/jasper-quartet/.
Rockport Little Theatre presents final weekend of ‘Murder on the Orient Express’
The Rockport Little Theatre presents the final weekend of “Murder on the Orient Express” at 7 p.m. Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at 99 N. Austin St., Rockport. A luxury train trapped in a snowdrift, a dining car full of glamorous passengers, a dead body with multiple stab wounds, a suspicious intruder who keeps disappearing, and mysterious links to a far-distant murder case. Hercule Poirot, the world’s greatest detective, must interrupt his holiday to solve this fiendishly intricate and clever plot—before the snow is cleared and the train moves on. Cost: $20 adult reserved seating. Information: 361-450-1465 or https://www.rockportlittletheatre.com/.
Aurora Arts Theatre presents ‘Noises Off’
Aurora Arts Theatre presents “Noises Off” at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays March 31 through May 7, at 5635 Everhart Road. Brimming with slapstick comedy, this delightful farce is complete with slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, falling trousers, and—of course —flying sardines. A hilarious behind-the-scenes peek at an acting troupe rehearsing and performing a flop called “Nothing On.” Despite nerves, flubbed lines, missed cues and technical difficulties, they make it through rehearsal and open the show. Cost: $20 general admission. Information: https://www.auroraartstheatre.com/shows/noisesoff.
Harbor Playhouse presents ‘James and the Giant Peach’
The Harbor Playhouse presents “James and the Giant Peach” at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays March 24 through April 30 (no show Sunday, April 9), at 1802 N. Chaparral St. Roald Dahl’s classic story is now a musical for the whole family to enjoy. When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach ... and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Cost: $20 adults; $15 seniors/military/students (with valid ID). Information: 361-888-7469 or https://www.harborplayhouse.com/.
Cherry Blossom Family Fun at Asian Cultures Museum
The Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures presents Chery Blossom Family Fun at noon Saturday, April 1, at 1809 N. Chaparral St. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: Museum admission $6 adults, $5 seniors/military, $4 students, $3 children 4 to 12 years old. Information: https://www.facebook.com/TexasStateAsianCulturesMuseumandEducationCenter.
Heritage Park Market Days
CaTS Market's presents the April Heritage Park Market Days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at 1581 N. Chaparral St. This market is family and pet friendly, with a little something for everyone. Come spend the day in beautiful Heritage Park and meet some of the friendliest people in South Texas. Cost: Free admission, items available to purchase. Information: https://www.facebook.com/CaT.S.MarketUNA/.
Faculty Chamber Music Recital Hosted by the Del Mar College Music Department
The Del Mar College Music Department presents a chamber music concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 3, at Wolfe Recital Hall at Del Mar Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. Featuring music for clarinet, viola, guitar and voice with Bill Lipman on clarinet, along with colleagues Dinzin Bronola-Rada on piano, Amy Pikler on viola and recorder, Philip Hii on guitar and vocals by soprano Susan Gouthro. The evening program will include works by Mozart, Villa Lobos, Bruch, Schubert and Krahmer. Cost: Free. Information: 361-698-1214 or music@delmar.edu.
Easter Egg Hunt at Bell Whittington Public Library
Bell Whittington Public Library presents its annual Easter Egg Hunt for kids at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, at 2400 Memorial Parkway, Portland. Kids of all ages can start lining up at 9:45 a.m. to hunt for eggs. Bring your own basket! Information: https://www.facebook.com/PortlandTexasPublicLibrary.
The Best of Murphy Givens on KEDT-FM
KEDT presents “The Best of Murphy Givens” at 7:45 a.m. and 5:44 p.m. Fridays on KEDT-FM 90.3 in Corpus Christi and KVRT-FM 90.7 in Victoria. KEDT will air repeats of favorites of Murphy Givens’ local history radio columns every Friday during NPR’s Morning Edition and NPR’s All Things Considered. Segments will also be available online at https://www.kedt.org/. Information: https://www.kedt.org/murphy-givens.
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays at 1900 N. Chaparral St. Visit this 90,000 square-foot facility that is the repository for hundreds of thousands of artifacts and historically significant items while learning about science and history through exhibits and programming to inspire curiosity, understanding and an enduring thirst for knowledge. Masks and social distancing are encouraged for visitors who are unvaccinated. Tickets and information: 361-826-4667 or https://www.ccmuseum.com/.
Art Museum of South Texas
The Art Museum of South Texas is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays at 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd. See multiple exhibitions during your visit, including including "BLOW UP II: Inflatable Contemporary Art" which explores the medium of inflatable art with imagery that is figurative, conceptual, and abstract. These large-scale inflatable sculptures, conceived by nine artists and art collectives from around the world, connote fun and whimsy, are familiar yet strange and challenge the definition of art. Cost: $8 adults, $6 military and seniors, $4 students and free for members, A&M-CC students and children 12 and younger. Information: https://www.artmuseumofsouthtexas.org/.
Texas State Aquarium
The Texas State Aquarium is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays at 2710 N. Shoreline Blvd. Visitors of all ages and can get up close and interact with many different kinds of animals, enjoy educational and entertaining exhibits featuring more than 300 species, learn about conservation and how our actions impact the other inhabitants of both the ocean and land, and thrill at exciting presentations featuring bottlenose dolphins, raptors and other kinds of birds, and an assortment of fascinating mammals. Masks and social distancing are encouraged for visitors who are unvaccinated. Information and tickets: https://www.texasstateaquarium.org/.
USS Lexington Museum on the Bay
The USS Lexington Museum on the Bay is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd. Tour the longest serving Essex Class aircraft carrier of World War II. The 16-deck "Blue Ghost" displays military artifacts and more than 20 aircraft, take one of five tour routes, visit the 3D Mega Theater, flight simulator and more. Masks and social distancing are encouraged for visitors who are unvaccinated. Tickets and information: https://usslexington.com/.
South Texas Botanical Gardens
The South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at 8545 S. Staples St. Tour the 182-acre showcase on Oso Creek or stop by one of the specialty gardens or the screened Butterfly House, Anderson Bromeliad or Samuel Jones Orchid Conservatory. And don't forget to visit the resident reptiles and parrots. Masks are required indoors (including vaccinated individuals). Cost: $9 for adults (13-59 years old); $7 adults 60 and older, active military and college students; $5 children (3-12 years old); and free for members and children under 3 years. Information: 361-852-2100 or http://www.stxbot.org/.
Collier Pool, Natatorium open for lap and general swim
Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department's Collier Pool, 3801 Harris Drive and Corpus Christi Natatorium, 3202 Cabaniss Pkwy., are open for lap and general swim for the Spring 2023 swim season. Collier general swim hours are 4-6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Lap swim hours are 6-9 a.m.;11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and 4-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Natatorium general swim hours are 2:30-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Lap swim hours are 6-8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Cost: Free. Information: https://www.cctexas.com/swim-programs-pools.
Southside Farmers’ Market
The Southside Farmers’ Market is from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays at The Market on Everhart shopping center, 5800 Everhart Road. Rain or shine, come shop local produce, honey, eggs, jams and jellies, pickles and preserves, herbs and spices, snacks, baked goods, body products plus arts, jewelry, crafts and more. COVID-19 precautions such as social distancing are in place and masks and gloves are encouraged. Information: 361-774-4129 or https://www.facebook.com/CCFarmersMarket/.
Downtown Farmers Market at Art Center
The Corpus Christi Downtown Farmers Market is from 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays in the courtyard of the Art Center of Corpus Christi, 100 N. Shoreline Blvd. Vendors will offer fresh produce, locally raised meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, jams and jellies, pickles, fresh-cut flowers, artisan goods and more. COVID-19 precautions will be in place and social distancing and masks are encouraged. Cost: Free. Information: https://www.facebook.com/GrowLocalFarmersMarket/.
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This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Things to do in Corpus Christi this weekend: March/April 2023
