By: Jessie Monsivais Photo courtesy of: Art Center of Corpus Christi
brbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbr
For most of us, Labor Day is a final hurrah at thebrend of the summer; school has just started up again and a new season of workbrkicks into high gear. This Labor Day weekend, summer gets the proper send-offbrwith lots of fun events, both indoor and out around the area. From on the waterbrfun and interactive exhibits for the whole family to enjoy, to a freebrSpazmatics concert in Rockport. Read on for a few of The Bend’s top picks for enjoying LaborbrDay weekend in the Coastal Bend.
brbr
-Kicking-off the weekend is the 2ndbrAnnual Little Bay Labor Day Music Festival sponsored by the City of Rockport.brFriday, receive free general admission to the Spazmatics. Gates open at 4 pm andbrthe show begins at 6 pm. Keep the fun going on Saturday for Fiesta en la Playabrwith Siggno and Sunday for Texas Country Day. Tickets for Saturday and Sunday are $16 pre-sale and $50 for VIP. Forbrtickets and more information call 361-205-7727 or visit the Facebook event pagebr@LittleBayMusicFestival
brbr
-Check out Parrot Talk at the South TexasbrBotanical Gardens & Nature Center. This ongoing interactive entertainmentbrfeature begins at 1:30 pm on Friday and will run all weekend long. Complete with educational demos, interactionbrwith the animals, Q&A and photos, this neat event is sure to bring you closerbrto nature. For more information call 361-852-2100.
brbr
-Dance Friday night away at Latin Night with ThebrExchange. Friday night, Hablamos and CC Ballroom by the Bay are offering dancebrlessons to help get you in the right groove. Get in rhythm and stay for the Latin inspiredbrvendors, music, and cuisine, located at 224 N Mesquite St. Corpus Christi, TXbr78401.
brbr
-Fill your weekend with crazy, creative fun onbrthe Corpus Christi Bayfront at Arts Alive! 2019. This event is an annual two-day celebration of allbrthings art: fine art, interactive experiences, demonstrations, and workshops. The weekend will also feature live music, food trucks, and a Beer Garden in the park. Saturday andbrSunday from 12pm – 5pm, you’ll have the chance to see tons of talented art vendors. With 20 live art demos such as Giant Street Steamroller Printmaking and sand sculpting to ceramic art,brfiber working, wood carving, there will be fun for the whole family! Admission is $5 for adults andbr$1 for Children. For more information, visit the Arts Alive! Facebook pagebr@artsalivecc.
brbr
-Step aboard the Texas Tease for Sunday BrunchbrCruise! Enjoy an hour and a half cruise on thebrCorpus Christi Bay with mimosas in hand. Treat yourself to a deliciously curated breakfastbrmenu and full bar on the upper deck. Cost is $35 for adults, $20 for childrenbr11 and under. Discounts available for seniors, military, and students. For morebrinformation, call 361-881-8503 or visit the Facebook page @harrisons.landing.
brbr
-Lastly, join the Animal Rehabilitation Keep onbrLabor Day at 10 am as they release five rehabilitated sea turtles back into thebrwild on Mustang Island at Port Aransas Beach Marker 35.
These are just a few of the awesome local happenings this holiday weekend. No matter how you choose to spend your time off, remember: Keep it local!
brbr
