What To Do in Corpus Christi This Weekend

Looking for things to do in Corpus Christi this weekend? From beach days and fresh Gulf seafood to local markets, live music, museums, and outdoor adventures, the Gulf Coast Capital is packed with ways to spend your time on the coast. Whether you're planning a laid-back getaway, a family trip, or a weekend full of exploring, this guide highlights some of the best things to do in Corpus Christi and across the Coastal Bend.

Discover Outdoor Adventures
Dine on Local Cuisine
Enjoy Family Fun
Explore the City

Discover Outdoor Adventures

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Try yoga on the water at Water Dog Yoga, SUP, and Barre in the Corpus Christi Marina or Padre Island.
Ride a scooter, hop on a Surrey bicycle, or take a stroll down along the Downtown Seawall.
Stop by the newly renovated Bob Hall Pier and cast a line or just take a walk and enjoy the views.
Catch a sunrise or sunset at Padre Island National Seashore. During sea turtle nesting season, visitors may also have the opportunity to attend a sea turtle hatchling release.
Go fishing at Cole Park Pier and let the kids enjoy a splash pad and park.
Take a morning nature walk at Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve and Learning Center.
Go camping at Mustang Island State Park.
Go bird watching at The Hans and Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge.
Take a beginner course in windsurfing or winging at Worldwinds Windsurfing.
Spend a beach day along the Texas coast in Corpus Christi.
View flora and fauna, visit the orchid observatory, stop by the butterfly garden, walk the Mary Hope Brennecke Nature Trail, and more at the South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center.
Jog along the trail at Cole Park and check out their new fishing pier.
Go on a guided kayak adventure with Nature Trails Kayaking.
Book a kayak ride under the night sky with Glow Row or ride a glow-in-the-dark bicycle with Glow Ride.
Add a horseback riding adventure to your beach day with Horses on the Beach.
Stop at Wind & Wave Watersports for the essentials before heading out to the Laguna Madre.

Dine on Local Cuisine

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Enjoy brunch at Elizabeth’s in the Art Museum of South Texas before browsing over 1,900 works of art throughout the museum.
Sip on a craft cocktail while enjoying live music on the water at Doc's Seafood & Steaks.
Grab some coffee and dine on specialty sandwiches from Lucy’s Snackbar.
Stop by the new Bien Mérité location for an even more elevated Parisian experience.
Try a new drink flight, from beer and margaritas to creative specialty options like the Bloody Mary flight at Ridley's or the street corn flight at Streat Corner Kitchen.
Enjoy classic seafood favorites at Snoopy's Pier, then head next door for some handcrafted desserts with Blue Bell ice cream at Scoopy's Veranda. Tip: try the chocolate barnacle.
Enjoy a Fajita Rice Bowl and agua fresca at Frida's Mexican Restaurant.
Check out the Ramen bar at Community Grocery.
Eat at the famous Andy’s Kitchen or the iconic Price's Chef for breakfast.
Grab brunch from Hester’s Cafe in Six Points or Lamar Park. Tip: Lamar Park location is also open on Sunday.
Cool off with an agua fresca at El Camino. If you're visiting on the first Friday of the month, don't miss the Spirits of the West dinners and enjoy a Tex-Mex feast, live music, and more.
Grab a cucumber toast and fro-joe from Island Joe’s.
Grab a Korean corn dog and a mochi donut at Ninja Mochi.
Wake up like a wizard and grab a drink from The Coffee Mugg's new location.

Enjoy Family Fun

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Catch a Corpus Christi Hooks game at Whataburger Field. If you go on a Friday, you'll see a fireworks show to end the day.
Play unlimited arcade & pinball games, dine on great pizza, and check out The White Rabbit club at RETRO Corpus.
Check out the F14 Tomcat from the movie Top Gun, the new Women of the Navy exhibit, and many other interactive exhibits aboard the USS Lexington Museum.
Explore the Ocean Odyssey exhibit at the Texas State Aquarium, an interactive space designed for younger explorers.
Challenge friends to a go-kart grand prix at In The Game Funtrackers. Then, head indoors for a refreshing drink, delicious pizza, and a full indoor arcade.
Tee off your day at Treasure Island Golf and Games and snap a pic with the giant mermaid.
Discover hands-on exhibits, the H-E-B Science Center, and rotating experiences for all ages at the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History.
Spend the afternoon at Brewster Street Icehouse, where families can enjoy live music, casual dining, and kid-friendly playgrounds at the Downtown, Southside, and Padre Island locations.
Relax at The Sandbox Beach Bar, a family-friendly and pet-friendly beachfront hangout on North Padre Island featuring outdoor games, pickleball courts, beach volleyball, local food trucks, and live music just steps from the shore.
Sign up for a Family Fun Cooking Class at Cabana Pantry, where families can cook together, learn kitchen basics, and create themed dishes in a playful, hands-on environment.
Spend the day at Cole Park, where families can enjoy the playground, splash pad, skate park, fishing pier, dog park, amphitheater, and waterfront walking and biking trails.

Explore the City

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Discover the Ultimate Selena Guide to Corpus Christi and explore the most iconic sites in Corpus Christi.
Book a tour with Enjoy Corpus Christi Tours. Choose from historical, cemetery, World War II Trail, ghost, family-fun, or customize your own tour.
Enjoy a boat cruise around the bay on the Texas Tease or the Laguna Madre with Baywatch Tours.
Spend the day on Sunset Island and enjoy waterfront views and a variety of dining options.
View the collection of Japanese Hakata dolls at the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures and take a cooking class.
Shop locally crafted goods at the Southside Farmer’s Market.
Take a tour of downtown murals. During the month of June, you can also enjoy Mural Fest.
See local art at K Space Contemporary.
Go on a shopping adventure on Antique Lane.
If you're visiting on the first Friday of the month, head downtown for ArtWalk and explore local art, live music, pop-up vendors, galleries, and more.
Gear up for a nighttime golf experience at The Firefly at Lozano Golf Course.
Play a game of pickleball at Al Kruse Tennis Center or Dink and Drink.

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