Mark your calendar for these September events in Corpus Christi and the surrounding areas.
September 1
CC7D Screening Day
After a week of filming and producing, the contestants’ final films will be showcased at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. Over 30 qualifying films from the Corpus Christi 7-Day Film Project will be screened for this all-day movie marathon. cc7day.com
September 7
Teen Takeover Expo
The Boys & Girls Club of the Coastal Bend aims to unite community resources to support teenagers (and parents) during this important stage of their lives. The expo will provide parent resources, presentations, teen-focused organizations, sports activities, giveaways and more. bgccb.org
September 19-21
Hummerbird Celebration
Witness the spectacular hummingbird migration through Rockport with the 36th annual Hummerbird Celebration. This festival consists of all things birding in South Texas, with boating tours, bus birding trips, shopping, keynote speakers and more. rockport-fulton.org
September 20-27
Coastal Bend Restaurant Week
Coastal Bend Restaurant Week is back for its 4th annual celebration. This event brings together food lovers to celebrate local cuisine. Enjoy exclusive set menus and multi-course meals while dining in a cozy atmosphere and hearing stories from local chefs. coastalbendrestaurantweek.com
September 21
Conquer the Coast
The annual Conquer the Coast bike ride is hosted by the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, and features three route options. This ride along the Texas coast suits riders of all skill levels. unitedcorpuschristi.org
September 21
Run the Runway
Run the Runway provides the unique opportunity for you to walk or run a 5k or 1k along the runways at Corpus Christi International Airport. The event is presented by Wings of Texas, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the community accessible for everyone. v-f-productions.raceentry.com
September 21
Friends of Padre Fall Fiesta
Head to the Briscoe King Pavilion for a fun-filled day celebrating life on the beach. Enjoy live music, kids’ activities, food, craft beer, plenty of vendors, wildlife education and more—all with the shared goal of showing love to Padre Island National Seashore. friendsofpadre.com
September 28
3rd Annual Tamalada Festival
In anticipation and celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Texas A&M University-Kingsville will host the Tamalada Festival to share food and traditions with the Coastal Bend. Enjoy tamale tastings and preparation, entertainment, educational speakers, arts and crafts and more. calendar.tamuk.edu
