August Events in the Coastal Bend - The Bend Magazine

August Events in the Coastal Bend

This month has a lot to offer from a waterpark movie night to a reptile show, and comedy tours to food trucks.

Food truck Fatty's Third Coast Corpus Christi

Fatty's Third Coast at Shoreline Food Truck Festival | Photo Matthew Meza

Every Sunday 

Water Street Farmers Market

Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Water Street’s weekly farmers market in downtown Corpus Christi is a great way to support locals. With a variety of vendors, there is always something for everyone. 309 N. Water St.

 

First Friday ArtWalk in Corpus Christi
First Friday ArtWalk | Photo provided by Downtown Management District, taken by Matthew Meza

August 2

First Friday ArtWalk

On the first Friday of every month, join in on community fun for an evening with events, musicians, artists, block parties and more. Bring friends and family to enjoy live music, food trucks and new art exhibitions across several blocks of downtown. 921 N. Chaparral St.

August 3

The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour

Anyone who has ever been in a classroom can relate to Bored Teachers, the #1 ranked teacher-comedy podcast. You will be laughing all night long at this comedy show held in the American Bank Center Selena Auditorium. 

 

Dive-In Movie Nightat Hurricane Alley
Dive-In Movie Night at Hurricane Alley Waterpark | Photo provided by Hurricane Alley

August 6

Dive-In Movie Night

Head to Hurricane Alley Waterpark to watch Bring It On starting at dusk. A fun event for the whole family, you can’t miss the last movie night of the summer season. 

August 10

5th Annual Summer Sun Fun Run

The Summer Sun Fun Run returns to Lazy Beach Brewing at 7:30 a.m., featuring a 5K race with trophies for the top finishers, a fun kids run and a post-race party. The proceeds benefit the Gulf Coast Humane Society. 

August 10-11

HERPS Exotic Reptile and Pet Show

The Coastal Bend’s largest exotic reptile and pet expo is back at the RMB Fairgrounds this month for two whole days. Opening at 10 a.m. on both days, the event features over 100 vendors with reptiles, amphibians, insects, feeders, small mammals and pet supplies. Tickets can be purchased at the door and children 4 years old and under get in free. 1213 Terry Shamsie Blvd.

August 17 

3rd Annual Laguna Palooza Fishing Tournament

Bring your team and gear to Mile Marker 37 at 6 a.m. for a day of fishing. In the afternoon, be ready for an auction and prizes. Whether you are an avid fisher or just want a day on the water, this tournament is for everyone. 

August 20

Barry Manilow

Don’t miss Barry Manilow’s last concert at the American Bank Center Arena this month. The highly successful singer-songwriter has been singing for over seven decades, and this will be a once-in-a-lifetime event. 

August 22

Youth Odyssey’s 2024 Summer Fiesta

Support Youth Odyssey at its summer fundraiser where you’ll find a live auction and testimonies from the program’s youth. Each ticket includes entry, a seat and dinner and the proceeds provide opportunities for youth to attend summer camps and programs. 

 

Food truck Fatty's Third Coast Corpus Christi
Fatty’s Third Coast Food Truck | Photo by Matthew Meza

August 31

Shoreline Food Truck Festival

Over 20 local food vendors gather at the parking lot of First United Methodist Church on the last Saturday of the month. Bring your kids and your dogs, and come hungry, as there is something to suit everyone’s taste buds. 900 S. Shoreline Blvd.