April 30 – May 10
Buc Days 2025
Get ready for 11 days of Buc Days fun, featuring Rodeo Corpus Christi, live entertainment, carnival rides and more. From bull riding to parades, there’s something for all ages to enjoy at this beloved Coastal Bend tradition. Visit the website for a full rundown of events and the schedule.
May 1-2, 5-9
Buc Days Concert Series
A main event in the Buc Days lineup, this year’s Concert Series features seven nights of live music and comedy at the Corpus Christi Rodeo. Carly Pearce and Larry the Cable Guy will take the stage during the PBR Velocity Tour Finals, with the Marshall Tucker Band, Switchfoot, David Lee Garza, an Emilio Navaira Tribute, Midland and Shane Smith & The Saints rounding out the Rodeo’s lineup. Individual concert night tickets are available for purchase online.
May 8
Taste of Downtown
Hosted by the Rotary Corpus Christi Evening Club, the 3rd annual Taste of Downtown offers an evening of culinary delights. From 6 to 9 p.m. at BUS, guests can savor curated dinner samplings from local restaurants, all while supporting the nonprofit Special Hearts in the Arts. Single and couple tickets are available for purchase.
May 8 – 10
2026 Spring Kite Festival
Fly It Port A Kite Shop’s Spring Kite Festival is the perfect way to spend Mother’s Day with the whole family at the beach. It’s set up between mile markers 1 and 20 at the Port Aransas Beach, and the community is encouraged to bring their own kites to fly or watch as hundreds of kites fly by. The event is free to enter, but a Beach Parking permit is required.
May 12
Flavors of the Coastal Bend
The Texas Restaurant Association’s Coastal Bend Chapter hosts the 5th annual Flavors of the Coastal Bend from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Port Royal Ocean Resort. The signature event brings together some of the best restaurants in the region to showcase their flavors, talent and creativity. Guests will vote for their favorite three restaurants from the event to be crowned the best.
May 16
Beach to Bay Relay Marathon
Spanning 26.2 miles along the stunning Gulf Coast, Beach to Bay welcomes both relay teams and solo runners. The race begins at 7 a.m. on the sands of North Padre Island, but there is fun to be had for those who aren’t running, too! Join the post-race festivities at Water’s Edge Park with vendors, live music, refreshments and an awards ceremony.
May 26
Coastal Bend Sports Hall of Fame & Awards Show
Visit Corpus Christi invites the community to celebrate the spirit of sports excellence in the region. Honoring amateur and professional athletes, along with individuals who have left a lasting legacy on the local sports scene, the evening will include a plated dinner, the awards presentation and inductions into the hall of fame.
May 28
KSpace Craft Night
On the fourth Thursday of every month, K Space Contemporary hosts a craft night open to all skill levels. Free for members and $5 for non-members, the self- guided crafting event allows guests to either bring a craft they’re already working on or take inspiration from the staff’s creative prompts.
