Events

Lighted boat in the marina during holiday parade

Lighted Boat Parade

Dec 14 2024 - 6:00pm
Watch the lights glide across the water against the backdrop of the night sky. The holiday-themed boats will put a smile on your face and ignite your holiday spirit.Read more
Holidays
New Year's Eve fireworks

NYE Fireworks

Dec 31 2024 -
7:00pm to 8:00pm
Watch the NYE fireworks at Roberts Point Park for a night sky display of color. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends, and enjoy the show!Read more
Holidays
Christmas hat in the sand

Sand Santa

Dec 1 2024 - 8:00am to Jan 3 2025 - 8:00pm
Join the Port Aransas community for a creative holiday tradition! The Sand Santa sculpture will be up during the holiday season and, yes, he's ready for his close-up!Read more
Holidays
Whooping Crane flying over water

Whooping Crane Festival

Feb 20 2025 - 9:00am to Feb 23 2025 - 5:00pm
Since 1996, the Whooping Crane Festival in Port Aransas, Texas, has joyfully marked the yearly homecoming of the cranes to their winter sanctuary at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. As it returns for its 28th anniversary in 2024, the festival promises an exciting four-day celebration...Read more
Festivals
Texas Sandfest Sandcastle Competition in Port Aransas, Texas

Texas Sandfest

Apr 25 2025 - 10:00am to Apr 27 2025 - 5:00pm
Texas Sandfest in Port Aransas is the largest sand sculpture competition in the US. The sculptors that take part in this annual competition are true artists with sand, creating massive and articulate sand sculptures right here on our local beach. In addition to the master...Read more
Festivals