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Local Markets and More...
Rockport Downtown Farmers Market
Every 2nd Saturday of the month 9am – 5pm. Exhibits include locally grown produce, jams, jellies, and pickled items. There is often fresh baked bread, local honey, Hen fruit (fresh eggs), and freshly made goat soap. Buy fresh produce, cottage canned goods, and more at 105 S. Austin Street. For more information call
361-230-0414, or e-mail smiller467@gmail.com.
Rockport Downtown Makers Market
Every 2nd Saturday of the month 9 am – 5 pm. Showcases a local outdoor market featuring handmade items from local artists and fun and unique home décor. Located at 302 S. Austin. If you are interested in selling homemade items at this event please contact rockportdailygrind@yahoo.com.
Rockport-Fulton Market Days
Rockport-Fulton Market Days – Every 3rd Friday-Sunday of the month 9 am – 4 pm. Live music is played throughout the weekend. Peruse over 100 vendors, over a dozen food trucks/food vendors, seating under the shade for 48 people and you can bring your pets! Come join the fun every third Saturday and Sunday of the month at the Festival grounds at Rockport Harbor, located at 100 Sea Breeze Drive. For more information, follow Rockport Fulton Market Days on Facebook or call 361-314-2226.
Austin Street Art Walk
Every second Saturday of each month, from 10 am – 7pm. Austin Street Art Walk is presented by Rockport Center for the Arts, in partnership with local galleries, restaurants, and businesses located along Austin St. (over 30 participating businesses) Art Walk is a free, alfresco, walkable experience featuring an ever-changing mix of participants representing various art mediums such as paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography, textiles, as well as live music, artist demonstrations, food and more. For more information follow us at
www.facebook.com/austinstreetartwalk.
Second Saturday in the District
The Rockport District hosts Second Saturday every month with live music and special themes to enjoy along with Artwalk, Farmers Market, Makers Market. RCAD is an arts and humanities organization that sponsors historic restoration, museum creation, public artwork, including sculptures and murals, musical and transportation history events. FMI Jennifer Day, email - jdayrose@gmail.com or rockportculturalartsdistricts.com
Local Events and Attractions
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
April 15, 2025, noon - 1pm, "Love Your Live Oak Community", free Master Gardener Brown Bag Lecture. Learn how live oaks, red bay, yaupon holly and other plants are vital in Aransas County, speaker is Liz Smith.
April 26, 2025, 9am - noon, Workshop " Make the Most of Water in Your Garden". Learn how to make rain barrel and ollas; make and take home self-watering containers; other water saving gardening methods discussed. Rain barrel fittings kit included. $35.00 per person, limited participants. Sign up at aspMGstone.org
AgriLife Extension Office, 892 Airport Road, Rockport, TX. Master Gardeners is a non-profit program of TX A&M Agrilife Extension Service. FMI https://txmg.org/aransas/, or call (361) 790-0103
The History Center for Aransas County
Exhibit:
April 12, 2025, 10am - Join us a special Artifact Exhibit, where history comes to life n Aransas County! Explore a unique collection of artifacts that tell the stories of our heritage, chronologically from Native Americans to local historical treasures. Come celebrate our town's rich history and connect with the past in a meaningful way. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious, this exhibit is not to be missed!
April 12, 2025, 10am - "Shell Middens" with Debbie Griffith
May 18, 2025, 10am - "Conservation Corp" with Mike Solis
June 22, 2025, 10am - "Windswept Oaks" with Janie White Author
Hours of operation for the History Center: Monday and Friday 10 am - 2 pm; Saturday and Sunday
1 pm - 4pm. 801 E. Cedar St. Rockport, TX. | A Pathways Venue | For membership, volunteer information, and other activities: call 361-727-9214 or visit www.theachistorycenter.com
Rockport Center for the Arts
Upcoming Exhibitions:
February 4 - April 6, Eric DePan Nature of Glass
March 7 - April 20, 2025, Rising Eyes of Texas
April 5 - June 1, 2025, Sarah Hull / Higher Ground
April 8, 2025. Ryoichi Suzuki
Classes and Workshops:
April 2, 2025, Watercolor 101 & Beyond for experienced beginners with Kath Gaither
April 4, 2025, Paint the Town Teal Special Event for ACMSI to Promote Awareness
April 5, 2025, Colored Pencil as a Fine Art with Jesse Lane
April 12, 2025, Paint making and Beyond with Joey Gonzales
April 17, 2025, Easter Panoramic Sugar Eggs with Jennifer Bartos
April 18, 2025, Beginning Oil Paint Along with Donna Bland
April 25, 2025, Cloud Painting with Kelly Best
Literary lectures and Workshop:
April 7, 2025, Suzanna Moroles: An Inside Look at Her Career and the Legacy of Jesus Moroles
Adult Dance Classes:
April 7, 2025, Ballroom Dancing with Michael Cisneros
Music at the ROCC
April 11, 2025 - Luke Bulla
May 9, 2025 - Bruce Robison
Rockport Center for the Arts (RCA) 204 South Austin Street. (361)729-5519
Rockport Conference Center (ROCC) 106 South Austin Street. (361)729-5519
https://www.rockportartcenter.com
Contact: Vanessa Ormsby at 361-729-5519 for more information
Rockport Country Club
Rockport Country Club is poised to offer its members a lifestyle not found anywhere in the Coastal Bend area. Member's offers include golf, dining, fitness, pool, and tennis. Private events are available for non-members. For membership questions, please call Chris DeLoach (361) 450-4393 or visit our website at www.rockportcc.com
Fulton Mansion State History
April 13, 2025, 1pm - 3pm - Picnic at the Mansion
Sunday Games - Every Sunday, 1pm - 4pm, Dominos & Puzzles - Join us, bring a friend, Open to the public. FMI; 361-230-3224
Second Saturdays, 10:30am - 12:30pm, Let your child's imagination soar at our fun-filled kids art workshop!
Military Veterans $6.00, children $4.00, children under 5 are free. The Fulton Mansion is located at 317 S. Fulton Beach Rd. Rockport, TX. Call ahead for the most up-to-date information: 361-729-0386 or visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/visitfultonmansion
Texas Maritime Museum & Education Center
The Texas Maritime Museum is thrilled to invite you, to the final days of our latest exhibit, Gateways to Texas – Coastal Passages. This wonderful exhibit will be closing on Thursday, April 10, at 4:00 PM. We hope that you'll join us to see this captivating exhibit in person before it leaves.
Gateways to Texas – Coastal Passages invites visitors to explore the rich history of Texas’ coastal corridors and the brave souls who passed through them to settle in the Lone Star State.
Throughout the 1800s, people fled religious persecution, political unrest, and economic hardship to start anew along the Texas coast. The exhibit delves into the varied passages used by early settlers, including Copano Landing, Indianola Port, East Coast Transit, and the shores of Aransas Bay. These routes were essential for the immigration of many who helped shape the communities of coastal Texas, including those in Rockport. Visitors will learn about the journeys of families like the de la Garzas, de Leons, Powers, O’Connors, Hynes, McGloins, Brachts, Frandoligs, Welders, Brundretts, Woods, Jacksons, Johnsons, Sorensons, Ballous, Rouquettes, Simpsons, Casterlines, Nguyens, and others who braved the dangers of the sea to build new lives.
Learn more at http://texasmaritimemuseum.org
April 24, 2025, 5pm Exhibit Opening: Texas Maritime Museum is please to invite the public to the grand opening of its newest exhibit, "The Texas Navy: Guardian of the Republic" on Thursday, April 24, at 5pm. This latest exhibit will showcase the crucial role the Texas Navy played in securing dependence for the Republic of Texas and protecting its coastline. Guest will have the opportunity to explore new, informative panels that delve into the story of the Texas Navy, along fascinating artifacts from the Texas Navy Ship, Zavala. The exhibit will also feature artwork by renowned maritime painter Peter Rindlisbacher, illustrating the Navy in action during this pivotal time in history.
Mah-Jongg
April 1, 2025, 1pm - 4pm - Mah-Jongg Maritime Weekly games
April 8, 2025, 1pm -4pm - Mah-Jongg Maritime Weekly games
April 15, 2025, 1pm - 4pm - Mah-Jongg Maritime Weekly games
April 22, 2025, 1pm - 4pm - Mah-Jongg Maritime Weekly games
April 29, 2025, 1pm - 4pm - Mah-Jongg Maritime Weekly games
Cooking Class
April 19, 2025, 5pm - 7pm, Tender Beef in Wine over Buttery Fried Egg Noodles led by Chef Deanna McCoy. Experience the art of demo cooking as a professional chef brings a delightful recipe to life from the MariThyme Cookbook. Sit back, relax, and let your senses embark on a delicious journey!
Texas Maritime Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10am - 4pm,
TMM Administration Office (white bldg., blue roof) - 361-729-1271
The Texas Maritime Museum is located at 1202 Navigation Circle, Rockport, TX 78382. For membership, volunteer information, and other activities: call 361-729-1271 or visit texasmaritimemuseum.org
Bay Education Center
Tuesday through Saturday from 10an - 4pm with "Science on a Sphere" presentations every day at 2pm.
361-774-1785, 121 Seabreeze Drive, Rockport, TX 78382
https://www.facebook.com/BayEducationCenter/
Rockport Little Theatre
Open Mic Night Thursdays at 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, Plug and Play, no Amp needed.
For tickets, show dates, or more information please call 361-450-1465. Located at 99 N. Austin St. Rockport, TX 78382. To purchase tickets or buy a brick as a fundraiser for the performing arts of Rockport Little Theatre: https://www.rockportlittletheatre.com
Rialto Theater - Aransas Pass
Open Mic every Tuesday 6:30pm - 10pm
Latin Dance Classes every Wednesday 7pm - 8pm
Country Dance Classes every Thursday 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Fridays: Karaoke - 7pm-10pm
February 14th, Valentines Dinner Dance
Every 1st and 3rd Sunday, 4pm - 7pm - Catfish Blues Jam
rialtotheater.org
Rockport Cultural Arts District
RCAD's six murals are an Instagrammer’s dream, celebrating the community’s wildlife and heritage as an Art Colony since 1948. One of 52 Cultural Districts in Texas, the Rockport District is host Second Saturday every month through December with live music and special themes to enjoy along with Artwalk. Farmers Market, and Market. RCAD is an arts and humanities organization that sponsors historic restoration, museum creation, public artwork, including sculptures and murals, musical and transportation history events, and literary publications about Regional Texas History, including book-signings, artists. https://rockportculturalartsdistrict.com/
Rockport Railroad Depot Museum
The Rockport Railroad Depot Museum & Cultural Arts District.
The Rockport Cultural Arts District has restored and repurposed the historic Rockport, San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad Depot to a unique Railroad Museum. Come and enjoy the newly renovated Railroad Depot and ride the Passenger Train. The Museum is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1pm - 4pm. The Passenger Train is available every Second Saturday in the District. https://www.facebook.com/RockportRailroadDepot/
Passport to the Past
Rockport Cultural Arts District has a new program called Passport to Aransas County's Rich and Vibrant History. Your adventure begins with 4 exciting venues to explore.
Visit The Fulton Mansion, Texas Maritime Museum, Rockport Railroad Depot, and the History Center for Aransas County. At each venue scan the QR Code and fill out your passport digitally and complete the challenge. Each of the participating venues offers a unique learning and exploring experience. After completing the challenge digitally at all 4 venue, you earn a prize! It is a fun and educational way to check out our community. https://passport2thepast.com/aransas-county-passport/
Aransas Pathways
April 12, 2025, 7:30am - 2:00pm - Bird Day with Pathways - Come Explore the World of Birds with Bird Tours, Bird Banding Demonstrations, Bird Presentations, Children Activities, Food and Beverages.
Discover your Pathway! Explore the wonders of wildlife and nature through Aransas Pathways, perfect for hiking, biking, birdwatching, kayaking, and uncovering the history of Aransas County. For more information call 361-556-5308 or visit www.aransaspathways.com
Fulton Schoolhouse Museum
Open every Saturday and Sunday from 1 pm - 4 pm, with free tours! Come see what a one-room schoolhouse looked like! See a perfect replica of the Fulton Mansion and view interesting items that have been donated by Fulton residents. Located at 305 7th Street, Fulton, TX 78358
Rockport Beach
Texas' first Blue Wave Beach! Located at 210 Seabreeze Drive, Rockport, TX 78382. Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 6 am - 11 pm and Friday-Saturday, 6 am - 12 pm. Beach passes for Rockport Beach are $10/Daily and $40/Yearly. No charge for walk-ins.
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
Open daily from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. The Visitor Center is open daily 9:00 am to 4:00 pm until April 14th, then closed Mon-Tues starting April 15th. Come hike a trail, fish off the pier or from your kayak, or drive the 16-mile auto tour. FMI, call 361-349-1181 or visit www.facebook.com/AransasNWR or www.fws.gov/refuge/aransas/.(Voted the #1 birding spot and # 5 National Wildlife Refuge in the USA for USA TODAY Readers' Choice)
Goose Island State Park
Open 7 days a week from 8AM-10PM. Park Headquarters is staffed 7 days a week from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Tent and RV camping available; reservations recommended. There is a 1,620 ft. fishing pier, Bayfront campsites, boat ramp, birding areas, hiking trail, and picnic area. While at Goose Island, be sure to visit one of the most famous live oaks in the world, the "Big Tree," estimated to be centuries old - In 1969 it was named the State Champion Coast Live Oak. For private events at Goose Island contact sara.rock@tpwd.texas.gov. For more information, visit https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/goose-island, https://www.facebook.com/GooseIslandSP/, or call 361-729-2858.
The Woman's Club of Aransas County
Open Monday and Friday 12:30 pm - 4 pm. No food or drinks. Play canasta, mah-jongg, and party bridge.
Game Night - First -3rd-4th and 5th Wednesday at 6pm - 9pm. 1104 E. Concho, Rockport, (Across from the Chamber of Commerce near the Rockport Harbor) Members $4 | Non-members $5. FMI: 361-557-1150 or visit https://www.wcofaransas.org
Pickleball
Rockport-Fulton High School tennis courts open to the public. No charge. Each court can have 4 players. *courts are available . First come - first serve basis. Just bring your own equipment. For more information contact Molly Jackson McConville 361- 463 -6328 or email: mollyjmcconville@gmail.com
Rockport - Fulton Community Pool
Pool Hours: Open Swim - Splash Pool, 8am - 7pm, Tuesday - Saturday.
Open Swim - Competition Pool, 11am - 7pm, Tuesday - Saturday
Classes include Water Aerobics, Water Walking, and Lap Swim. Located at 2001 Stadium Dr. The park houses an 8 lane, 25-yard pool (heated to 86 degrees) and diving area, a bathhouse, towel warmer, and swimsuit dryer. The park also has a playground, picnic area, and a ¼ mile nature trail. FMI: pool2@cityofrockport.com | 361-727-9989 | www.cityofrockport.com
Rockport Yacht Club
Located at Rockport Yacht Club, 722 Navigation Circle, Rockport, Texas 78382. FMI: (361)729-3115 or http://www.rockportyachtclub.org/Home_Page.php
Memorial Park
Check out the Disc golf course intertwining among the oak trees. Memorial Park is located at 1601 FM 2165 (Pearl St.) in Rockport. The park includes a 6000 sq. ft. modular skate park. Consisting of more than 100 acres, the Park includes 1.65 miles of Hike and Bike trails and a 3/4-mile nature trail with interpretive signs, and rest benches. Soccer fields, basketball courts, baseball/softball fields, off-leash dog parks, playscapes and fitness stations, birding sites, and picnic facilities serve a wide variety of interests throughout the year. FMI: parks3@cityofrockport.com or www.cityofrockport.com, 361-727-2158.
Christmas on the Beach
April 8, 2025, Loteria Bingo - Come join us for a night of prizes and fun at Fulton's Irish Pub & Grill, 301 Fulton Beach Road. Cards goes on sales at 5:30pm and Bingo starts at 6pm.$10 per card.
https://www.facebook.com/christmasonthebeachrockport
Birding and Dolphin Tours/Boat & Kayak Excursions
Group boat tours are available. Information on Dolphins and birding adventures can be obtained by contacting the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce at 361-729-6445.
Aransas Pass Aquatic Center
In neighboring Aransas Pass: 3 pools, 3 slides. Free Parking. Happy Hour every day (except closed day - Tuesday) is only $2 - 4:30 to close. Monday family night 7 pm - 9 pm - $3. FMI: 361-758-777-0400 E Johnson Ave, Aransas Pass TX.
Fulton Convention Center
April 3, 2025 - Rockport Rotary Club Taste of Rockport
April 5, 2025 - CCA Annual Banquet
April 12, 2025 - Private Event
April 15 - 17, 2025 - ACMSI - There For You! SA Awareness Summit
April 18, 2025 - Good Friday
April 24, 2025 - RF Chamber Business Expo
April 25 - 27, 2025, Rockport-Fulton Book Festival
Looking for more fun? Check out our list of 100 Things to Do
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