By: Jessie Monsivais Photo by: Kateri Bugos-Reyes
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The last weekend of the holiday season is upon us! If you’re looking for fun ways to engage in the localbrscene, we’ve rounded up a list of things happening in the Coastal Bend. Looking to entertain out-of-town guests? No problem. Looking for ways to spend the winter break with your kids? Sure thing. Here are a few weekend happenings you should know about.
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Get your uglybrChristmas sweater ready for the Drunk Until You’re Pretty Ugly SweaterbrChristmas Party at Lorelei Brewing Company. On Friday, December 20, 2019, frombr3 – 10 pm, the taproom is hosting a holiday celebration, offering a free beerbrtoken for those who come dressed in theme. A perfect opportunity to grab yourbrfriends and cheers to the holiday spirit! 520 NAS Dr.
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The classic CorpusbrChristi Ballet production of “The Nutcracker” debuts their Gala Weekendbrfeaturing music by the Corpus Christi Orchestra on Saturday, Dec. Dec. 21 andbrSunday, Dec. 22 at the American Bank Center. Tickets start at $12. For morebrinformation, call 361-882-4588 or visit www.corpuschristiballet.com. 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd.
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Ice-skating always feels like a holiday fantasy us South Texans might not be familiar with. But, starting this weekend and runningbruntil December 30, the American Bank Center presents Coastal Christmas and ice-skatingbrfrom 9-11 pm, making all of our icy winter dreams come true. The festival features a grand display of holiday lights, décor,brand entertainment and is free to attend. There is a $10brice-skating fee that includes skate rentals or $5 if you bring your own! Forbrmore information call, 361-826-4700 or visit www.americanbankcenter.com. 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd.
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The Gulf CoastbrHumane Society transforms their dog park into a winter wonderland for Christmas, in the Dog Park from 6-9 pm on Friday, Dec. 20 through Tuesday, Dec. 24. Takebryour furry friends for a walk while enjoying hot cocoa and holiday music. The costbrper family group is $5. For more information call, 361-225-0845. 3118 CabanissbrRoad
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If you’re stillbrexperiencing post-Halloween blues, get spooked during the holiday season at thebrHauntings of Boogeyman Scary Christmas from 7 pm to midnight Friday, Dec. 20,brand Saturday, Dec. 21. Dash through a transformed haunted house of holidaybrhorror. General admission is $10 general admission, $20 for VIP, and $15 forbrthe escape room for more information, call 361-288-5006. 4813 Farm-to-MarketbrRoad 666.
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Aurora Arts Theatre bringsbrmore holiday fun with “A Christmas Story” at 7:30 pm Fridays andbrSaturdays, 2:30 pm running through Dec. 29. It is inspired by the Christmasbrclassic movie set in the 1940s, that follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and hisbrquest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts. General admission is $17. For morebrinformation, call 361-851-9700. Call ahead for tickets, as they may be sold out. 5635 Everhart Road.