Things to Do in Corpus Christi this Weekend: Apr. 25-27

Things to Do in Corpus Christi this Weekend: Apr. 25 – 27

The Birdiest Festival in America, art classes, sports and more—here's what's on this weekend's agenda. 

Don't miss the Birdiest Festival in America this weekend! | Photo by John Najvar

Are you looking for things to do in Corpus Christi this weekend? From festivals to art classes, there are plenty of ways to spend time with the whole family!

people bird watching
Birdwatchers attend the Birdiest Festival of America happening through this wekeend. | Photo provided by South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center

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Birdiest Festival in America

The Birdiest Festival in America is back for its eighth year at the South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, all weekend from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The festival will include birding opportunities, a keynote speaker, evening entertainment, trips, attractions, workshops, dining and more! Get tickets now.

April 26

IzzFest 2025

Check out the IzzFest Concert and Food Truck Festival at Concrete Street Amphitheater, featuring Braxton Keith. General admission is $20 or free for TAMU-CC students, faculty and staff with a valid ID. The doors open at 6 p.m. For more information and tickets, click here.

April 26

KEDT Kids Festival

From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., you can bring your kids to KEDT Studios for a free, fun event! The festival will feature hands-on educational activities, a visit from Daniel Tiger and Donkey Hodie, a bird show and more.

South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center | Photo by Rachel Benavides

April 26

Super Saturday at Botanical Gardens

Visit South Texas Botanical Gardens for $2 “SUPER SATURDAY” Community Day. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., enjoy parts of the Birdiest Festival in America, butterflies, ladybugs, parrots, reptiles and more. You don’t want to miss it!

April 26 and 27

Blucher Park Bird Walks

Visit Blucher Park to watch spring migrant birds travel through Corpus Christi one last weekend from 8-10 a.m. on Saturday or Sunday. This free event is beginner-friendly and bringing binoculars is recommended.

April 26 and 27

2025 Rockport Fulton Book Festival

Calling all readers! Visit the Fulton Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday for all things books at the Rockport Fulton Book Festival. At this free, family-friendly event, you can meet authors and vendors and learn more about the latest books and literary trends.

April 27

All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Party

Go to Brewster Street Icehouse – Downtown every Sunday this crawfish season for all-you-can-eat crawfish from noon to 4 p.m. or until they are sold out. Entry is $34.99 per person, and there will be $3 mimosas and bloody marys, live music by Aaron Jacob, face painting and a playground for the kiddos.

Enjoy free entry at the Art Museum of South Texas. | Photo by Rachel Benavides

April 27

Fourth Sunday at the Art Museum of South Texas

Experience a free day at the Art Museum of South Texas from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Peruse the galleries and enjoy brunch at Elizabeth’s in the Art Museum from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

April 27

Structuring a Comic w/ Elisa Peña

Are you a fan of comics? You can create your own comic this weekend at the Art Center of Corpus Christi from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All supplies are provided and Instructor Elisa Peña will teach the class. For ages 8 to 16, this class costs $45 for members and $50 for the public. A parent or guardian must accompany all children. 

fans cheering on the CC Hooks
You have three chances to watch the Corpus Christi Hooks this weekend. | Photo provided by CC Hooks

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Corpus Christi Hooks Baseball Games

You have three chances to watch the Corpus Christi Hooks this weekend at Whataburger Field. The Hooks play Friday at 7:05 p.m., Saturday at 3:05 p.m., and Sunday at 5:05 p.m. Buy tickets here

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Murder on the Orient Express

Don’t miss your last chance to watch Aurora Arts Theatre’s production of Murder on the Orient Express on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.. Murder on the Orient Express follows detective Hercule Poirot as he investigates a murder after a high-profile Orient Express passenger is stabbed to death. The final show is Apr. 27, and tickets are available here.

sandfest sculpture
Check out the largest beach sand sculpture competition in the USA at Texas SandFest this weekend | Photo provided by Texas SandFest

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2025 Texas SandFest

Check out the largest beach sand sculpture competition in the USA! The event will also include fair food, music, kids activities and more. Entry is free, but VIP tickets are available. Click here for the daily schedule. 

Looking for more things to do in the Corpus Christi area? Visit our community events calendar to see what’s coming up or submit your own event listing!