{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1","title":"Coastal Bend Events Calendar","home_page_url":"https://events.npclocal.com","feed_url":"https://events.npclocal.com/feed.json","description":"Hyperlocal events in the Coastal Bend (Corpus Christi area). Festivals, sports, parades, concerts. Approved + auto-published events only.","language":"en-US","icon":"https://events.npclocal.com/icon.png","items":[{"id":"https://events.npclocal.com/event/cmp4zmldh0000pakjijw8g9jm","url":"https://events.npclocal.com/event/cmp4zmldh0000pakjijw8g9jm","title":"Memorial Day Weekend at the Beach","content_text":"The unofficial start of summer in the Coastal Bend. Padre Island and Mustang Island fill up with families, surfers, and weekend cookouts. Expect ferry waits to Port Aransas, packed parking on Padre, and big crowds at Bob Hall Pier and JP Luby Beach.","summary":"The unofficial start of summer in the Coastal Bend. Padre Island and Mustang Island fill up with families, surfers, and weekend cookouts. Expect ferry waits to Port Aransas, packed parking on Padre, a","date_published":"2026-05-14T04:27:53.909Z","date_modified":"2026-05-14T04:54:03.402Z","tags":["holiday","beach","family"],"_coastalBend":{"startAt":"2026-05-23T05:00:00.000Z","endAt":"2026-05-26T04:59:59.000Z","venueName":"Padre Island, Mustang Island, Bob Hall Pier","venueAddress":"Padre Island, Corpus Christi, TX","city":"Corpus Christi","leadNetworkTags":["auto-mech","tow","outdoor","pool","lawn"],"source":"MANUAL_SEED"}},{"id":"https://events.npclocal.com/event/cmp4zmlds0001pakj5k8o20ko","url":"https://events.npclocal.com/event/cmp4zmlds0001pakj5k8o20ko","title":"Juneteenth Celebrations","content_text":"Coastal Bend communities mark Juneteenth with city-wide events, music, and gatherings. Heritage Park and Cole Park typically host the largest celebrations in Corpus Christi, with parades, food vendors, and family programming.","summary":"Coastal Bend communities mark Juneteenth with city-wide events, music, and gatherings. Heritage Park and Cole Park typically host the largest celebrations in Corpus Christi, with parades, food vendors","date_published":"2026-05-14T04:27:53.920Z","date_modified":"2026-05-14T04:54:03.427Z","tags":["holiday","civic","family"],"_coastalBend":{"startAt":"2026-06-19T05:00:00.000Z","endAt":null,"venueName":"Heritage Park & Cole Park","venueAddress":"1581 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401","city":"Corpus Christi","leadNetworkTags":["outdoor"],"source":"MANUAL_SEED"}},{"id":"https://events.npclocal.com/event/cmp4zmldw0002pakjs31whpb9","url":"https://events.npclocal.com/event/cmp4zmldw0002pakjs31whpb9","title":"Independence Day Fireworks on the Bayfront","content_text":"The Bayfront fireworks display lights up the harbor at dusk, visible from Shoreline Boulevard, North Beach, and the marina. Whataburger Field hosts a Hooks game with a post-game show. Plan for heavy bayside traffic and arrive early for parking.","summary":"The Bayfront fireworks display lights up the harbor at dusk, visible from Shoreline Boulevard, North Beach, and the marina. Whataburger Field hosts a Hooks game with a post-game show. Plan for heavy b","date_published":"2026-05-14T04:27:53.924Z","date_modified":"2026-05-14T04:54:03.436Z","tags":["holiday","fireworks","family"],"_coastalBend":{"startAt":"2026-07-05T00:00:00.000Z","endAt":"2026-07-05T04:00:00.000Z","venueName":"Bayfront, Whataburger Field, North Beach","venueAddress":"Bayfront, Corpus Christi, TX","city":"Corpus Christi","leadNetworkTags":["auto-mech","tow","outdoor","hvac","pool"],"source":"MANUAL_SEED"}},{"id":"https://events.npclocal.com/event/cmp4zmle10003pakj8lhquoh9","url":"https://events.npclocal.com/event/cmp4zmle10003pakj8lhquoh9","title":"Labor Day Weekend at the Beach","content_text":"The last beach weekend of summer. Padre Island, Mustang Island, and the Bob Hall Pier area pack out with families closing the season. Port A ferry waits stretch through Friday afternoon.","summary":"The last beach weekend of summer. Padre Island, Mustang Island, and the Bob Hall Pier area pack out with families closing the season. Port A ferry waits stretch through Friday afternoon.","date_published":"2026-05-14T04:27:53.929Z","date_modified":"2026-05-14T04:54:03.445Z","tags":["holiday","beach","family"],"_coastalBend":{"startAt":"2026-09-05T05:00:00.000Z","endAt":"2026-09-08T04:59:59.000Z","venueName":"Padre Island & Mustang Island beaches","venueAddress":null,"city":"Corpus Christi","leadNetworkTags":["auto-mech","tow","outdoor","pool"],"source":"MANUAL_SEED"}},{"id":"https://events.npclocal.com/event/cmp4zmle40004pakjoelyg568","url":"https://events.npclocal.com/event/cmp4zmle40004pakjoelyg568","title":"Bayfest 2026","content_text":"Three days of music, food, and waterfront activities at Heritage Park and the Bayfront. National acts on the main stage, Texas BBQ + Tex-Mex food vendors, kids' zone, and fireworks Saturday night. One of the longest-running festivals on the Texas coast.","summary":"Three days of music, food, and waterfront activities at Heritage Park and the Bayfront. National acts on the main stage, Texas BBQ + Tex-Mex food vendors, kids' zone, and fireworks Saturday night. One","date_published":"2026-05-14T04:27:53.932Z","date_modified":"2026-05-14T04:54:03.454Z","tags":["festival","music","food","family"],"_coastalBend":{"startAt":"2026-09-25T22:00:00.000Z","endAt":"2026-09-28T04:00:00.000Z","venueName":"Bayfront & Heritage Park","venueAddress":"Bayfront, Corpus Christi, TX","city":"Corpus Christi","leadNetworkTags":["auto-mech","tow","outdoor","haul"],"source":"MANUAL_SEED"}},{"id":"https://events.npclocal.com/event/cmp4zmle70005pakjzsdtvrxk","url":"https://events.npclocal.com/event/cmp4zmle70005pakjzsdtvrxk","title":"Bayfront Halloween & Trail of Lights","content_text":"Family-friendly Halloween events along the Bayfront. Selena Auditorium typically hosts a costume night, Cole Park lights up for evening trick-or-treating, and the Texas State Aquarium runs its annual SeaScare program for kids.","summary":"Family-friendly Halloween events along the Bayfront. Selena Auditorium typically hosts a costume night, Cole Park lights up for evening trick-or-treating, and the Texas State Aquarium runs its annual ","date_published":"2026-05-14T04:27:53.935Z","date_modified":"2026-05-14T04:54:03.467Z","tags":["holiday","family"],"_coastalBend":{"startAt":"2026-10-30T22:00:00.000Z","endAt":"2026-11-01T03:00:00.000Z","venueName":"Selena Auditorium, Cole Park, Bayfront","venueAddress":null,"city":"Corpus Christi","leadNetworkTags":["outdoor"],"source":"MANUAL_SEED"}},{"id":"https://events.npclocal.com/event/cmp4zmlev000bpakjyyv9iwai","url":"https://events.npclocal.com/event/cmp4zmlev000bpakjyyv9iwai","title":"Thanksgiving Travel Week","content_text":"Holiday travel surge across the Coastal Bend. I-37, the Crosstown, and US-77 all see heavy traffic from Wednesday through Sunday. Local restaurants and retail run holiday hours; many family-owned shops close Thursday and Friday.","summary":"Holiday travel surge across the Coastal Bend. I-37, the Crosstown, and US-77 all see heavy traffic from Wednesday through Sunday. Local restaurants and retail run holiday hours; many family-owned shop","date_published":"2026-05-14T04:27:53.959Z","date_modified":"2026-05-14T04:54:03.532Z","tags":["holiday","travel","family"],"_coastalBend":{"startAt":"2026-11-22T06:00:00.000Z","endAt":"2026-11-30T05:59:59.000Z","venueName":"Coastal Bend region","venueAddress":null,"city":"Corpus Christi","leadNetworkTags":["auto-mech","tow","diesel-truck-repair"],"source":"MANUAL_SEED"}},{"id":"https://events.npclocal.com/event/cmp4zmlea0006pakjowglyfkg","url":"https://events.npclocal.com/event/cmp4zmlea0006pakjowglyfkg","title":"La Posada Lighted Boat Parade","content_text":"Corpus Christi's signature winter event. Decorated boats parade through the marina with thousands of lights, followed by the Christmas Tree lighting at Water's Edge Park and the H-E-B holiday market downtown. The parade route runs along the Bayfront — best viewing from Cole Park, the seawall, and Peoples Street T-Head.","summary":"Corpus Christi's signature winter event. Decorated boats parade through the marina with thousands of lights, followed by the Christmas Tree lighting at Water's Edge Park and the H-E-B holiday market d","date_published":"2026-05-14T04:27:53.938Z","date_modified":"2026-05-14T04:54:03.482Z","tags":["festival","holiday","boat","family"],"_coastalBend":{"startAt":"2026-12-06T00:00:00.000Z","endAt":"2026-12-07T04:00:00.000Z","venueName":"Corpus Christi Marina","venueAddress":"400 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401","city":"Corpus Christi","leadNetworkTags":["outdoor","hvac","plumbing"],"source":"MANUAL_SEED"}},{"id":"https://events.npclocal.com/event/cmp4zmles000apakjer3qq2be","url":"https://events.npclocal.com/event/cmp4zmles000apakjer3qq2be","title":"Texas Spring Break","content_text":"Texas school spring break peak. Padre Island and Port Aransas pack with families, college students, and out-of-state visitors. Short-term rentals at full occupancy, restaurants on wait, and the Padre Island National Seashore beach drives are at their busiest of the year.","summary":"Texas school spring break peak. Padre Island and Port Aransas pack with families, college students, and out-of-state visitors. Short-term rentals at full occupancy, restaurants on wait, and the Padre ","date_published":"2026-05-14T04:27:53.956Z","date_modified":"2026-05-14T04:54:03.523Z","tags":["holiday","beach","school","family"],"_coastalBend":{"startAt":"2027-03-13T05:00:00.000Z","endAt":"2027-03-22T04:59:59.000Z","venueName":"Port Aransas, Padre Island, Mustang Island","venueAddress":null,"city":"Corpus Christi","leadNetworkTags":["auto-mech","tow","outdoor","vacation-rental-management"],"source":"MANUAL_SEED"}},{"id":"https://events.npclocal.com/event/cmp4zmleo0009pakjffyijs4n","url":"https://events.npclocal.com/event/cmp4zmleo0009pakjffyijs4n","title":"Texas SandFest at Port Aransas","content_text":"The largest sand sculpture competition in the United States. Master carvers from around the world build elaborate sculptures right on the beach over three days. Live music, kids' sand zone, food trucks, and the public beach stays open. Free to attend.","summary":"The largest sand sculpture competition in the United States. Master carvers from around the world build elaborate sculptures right on the beach over three days. Live music, kids' sand zone, food truck","date_published":"2026-05-14T04:27:53.952Z","date_modified":"2026-05-14T04:54:03.513Z","tags":["festival","art","family","beach"],"_coastalBend":{"startAt":"2027-04-23T15:00:00.000Z","endAt":"2027-04-25T23:00:00.000Z","venueName":"Port Aransas Beach","venueAddress":"Port Aransas, TX 78373","city":"Corpus Christi","leadNetworkTags":["auto-mech","tow","outdoor"],"source":"MANUAL_SEED"}},{"id":"https://events.npclocal.com/event/cmp4zmlek0008pakju1cpp5s5","url":"https://events.npclocal.com/event/cmp4zmlek0008pakju1cpp5s5","title":"Fiesta de la Flor 2027","content_text":"Annual celebration of Selena Quintanilla, with concerts, dancing, vendors, and a tribute exhibit. Held at the American Bank Center and surrounding Bayfront venues. Draws tens of thousands of fans from across Texas and beyond.","summary":"Annual celebration of Selena Quintanilla, with concerts, dancing, vendors, and a tribute exhibit. Held at the American Bank Center and surrounding Bayfront venues. Draws tens of thousands of fans from","date_published":"2026-05-14T04:27:53.948Z","date_modified":"2026-05-14T04:54:03.501Z","tags":["festival","music","family"],"_coastalBend":{"startAt":"2027-04-23T22:00:00.000Z","endAt":"2027-04-25T04:00:00.000Z","venueName":"American Bank Center & Bayfront","venueAddress":"1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401","city":"Corpus Christi","leadNetworkTags":["outdoor","haul"],"source":"MANUAL_SEED"}},{"id":"https://events.npclocal.com/event/cmp4zmleg0007pakjjjl61hon","url":"https://events.npclocal.com/event/cmp4zmleg0007pakjjjl61hon","title":"Buc Days 2027","content_text":"Eleven days of carnival rides, BBQ Challenge, professional rodeo, and the famous illuminated night parade. Concerts at the American Bank Center, fireworks over the Bayfront, and the carnival midway at Wilson Plaza. The Coastal Bend's biggest annual celebration.","summary":"Eleven days of carnival rides, BBQ Challenge, professional rodeo, and the famous illuminated night parade. Concerts at the American Bank Center, fireworks over the Bayfront, and the carnival midway at","date_published":"2026-05-14T04:27:53.944Z","date_modified":"2026-05-14T04:54:03.488Z","tags":["festival","music","carnival","parade","family"],"_coastalBend":{"startAt":"2027-04-29T21:00:00.000Z","endAt":"2027-05-10T04:59:59.000Z","venueName":"American Bank Center, Bayfront, Shoreline Blvd","venueAddress":"1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401","city":"Corpus Christi","leadNetworkTags":["auto-mech","tow","outdoor","haul"],"source":"MANUAL_SEED"}}]}