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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
Rockport-Fulton Visitor Center
The Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center is now open on Saturdays from 9 AM to 2 PM!
Stop by and see me for all your visitor info, business resources, and community updates. Whether you're a local or just visiting, we've got everything you need to make the most of your time in Rockport-Fulton!
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm, Saturdays 9:00am - 2:00pm. 319 Boardway, Rockport, Tx. For information, volunteer and other activities: call 361-729-6445
Home for the Holidays
November 5th, 2025 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Fulton Convention Center
Get in the Holiday spirit and support Rockport-Fulton's vendors and businesses! Fine one-of-a-kind gifts for the whole family. Enjoying refreshments, Cocoa Bar, Snacks Bar, Desserts and Photos with Santa. A donation to Good Samaritan is requested at entry, canned goods, dry goods, snacks, pet food, seasonal needs (must be new)
Little Bay Sea Queens
November 12, 6pm - Blingo & Bubbles - Dress to Impress! At the Saltwater Pavilion, proceeds to support Fulton Volunteer Fire Department. FMI: Facebook page - Little Bay Sea Queens
Warbirds Over South Texas - Fly In
November 14 - 16, 2025. Join us for an unforgettable weekend as historic WWII aircraft return to the skies over the Texas Coastal Bend! Aransas County Airport, 421 John D Wendall Road Rockport. Free admission and parking.
Music Around Town
https://rockporteventscalendar.com
Fulton's Irish Pub / 301 N Fulton Beach Road
November 1 - Bryan Matlock
November 6 - Bryan Matlock
November 7 - Gary Prukop
November 8 - Jerry Ward
November 13 - CC & George
November 14 - Gary Prukop
November 15 - Bryan Matlock
November 20 - Bryan Matlock
November 21 - Gary Prukop
November 22 - Lucky Dogz
November 27 - Closed
November 28 - Bryan Matlock
November 29 - Jerry Ward
Sugar Shack /106 N Fulton Beach Road
Every Tuesday Night Karaoke
Every Wednesday Night - Carson Miller
Every Sunday Night - James Little & Friends
November 26 - Brittany's Birthday Bash
Headliners Bar / 3720 Tx 35
Every Thursday Night Karaoke
November 1 - Southern Wild County Band
November 10 - Purses & Bubbles - event
Lulu's Landing / 115 South Fulton Beach Road
Karaoke - Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday
Every Thursday Country Music Review
Rockport Railroad Depot
November 8th - 10am - 4pm, 2nd Saturday, Live music on the Railroad Depot Museum deck
Rockport Songwriter Association/Harbor Tent
rockportsongwriterfestival.com - Festival
November 5th - 8th, 4th Annual Rockport Songwriter Festival at the Harbor Tent next to Charlotte Plummer's.
November 5 - Annual Fundraiser Show - Larry Joe Taylor, Presley Haile
November 6 - Rodney Crowell
November 7 - George Ensle, Beat Root Revival, Jay Boy Adams, Jimmie Dale Gilmore & Butch Handcock
November 8 - Johnny Nicholas and The Resentments, Ray Wylie Hubbard
November 9 - The Rifters, Shake Russell, Keith Sykes, Richard Leigh, Shawn Camp, Verlon Thompson
Local Events and Attractions
Texas A&M AgriLIFE Extension Service
November 18, noon -1pm: Master Gardeners host free Brown Lecture, "A Year in Your Garden, A Year in Our Garden". Master Gardeners will share successes and challenges in their gardens illustrated in photos through all four seasons of the year. A POPUP Plant Sale will follow the lecture 1pm - 2pm.
Texas A&M AgriLIFE Extension Service, when Texas you come to the Brown Bag Luncheon on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, Gallon plants at the pop-up sale will be $8.00. Vegetables are cheaper. Only cash or checks accepted.
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: An Eclectic Holiday
November 21, 10am - Soft opening, It's the most wonderfully eclectic time of the year! Join us for AN Eclectic Holiday, where classic holiday cheer meets a merry mix of vintage finds, quirky decorations and festive surprises. You never know what you'll spot - but it's sure make you smile!
December 6th - 7th - Grand Opening
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:
October 4 - November 30 - Artist-in-Residence Group Show - In Residence: A Retrospective
October 11 - November 23 - Louis Vega Trevino - Tesselate
October 21 - December 7 - Millicent Alvarado - A Drink from the Wishing Well
Music at the Rocc
November 14 - 7pm, Ian Moore Band
Cooking Class
November 6 - Russian Piping Tips Floral Cake with Jennifer Bartos
November 12 - Cookie Baking with Jennifer Bartos
Classes and Workshops
November 8 - Raku Firing Experience with Vivian Rood
November 13 - Zen Line Drawing with Elaine Riley
November 14 - Delft Blue Tiles Workshop with Liane Goessens
November 15 - Handcrafted Holidays: Watercolor Collage Card - Making Workshop with Brandy Fagan
November 22 - Thermoplastic Molding with Greg Reuter
Free Family Saturdays
Returns September 13th!
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 Historic Site
November 1, Dinner at the Mansion - Sold Out
November 1, History on the Go Craft - Free - Pick up a free craft to - go while supplies last in November.
November 14, 2pm - Finding Your Roots - Genealogy Presentation
Every Sunday: Dominos and Coffee: Bring your friends
Daily admission Seniors $6.00, Adults $7.00
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
November - Every Tuesday, 1pm - 4pm - Mah Jong at the Maritime, Limited to the first 40 players each week. Free for members, $5 per week for Non-Members. FMI: TexasMaritimeMuseum.org/events or call 361-729-1271
November 15, 11am - 2pm - Family Craft Day - Handprint Turkey Potholder
Tiny Tots Wednesday
Tiny Tots will listen to a story, have fun with a craft, gain Social Skills while learning and occasionally enjoy a Special Guest. A Free Program Every Wednesday 10am - 11am. Ages 2-7.
Music at the Museum
November 10th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm - The Steelwater Band, BYO Chair & Blankets. Food Truck on Site
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
327 S Commercial St, Aransas Pass, 361-215-2591
rialtotheater.org
Rockport Cultural Arts District
RCAD's nine 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 hosting 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
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 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
Rockport Yacht Club Happy Hour every Friday, 5pm - 8pm. Our happy hour is open to members and visitors who want to learn more about the yacht club. Cash bar available. Members are asked to bring an appetizer to share.
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
November 11, 5:30pm - Bay View RV Park- Loteria Bingo
November 20, 5:30pm - Lagoon's RV Resort - Loteria Bingo
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
November 1 - Private Event
November 5 - Home for the Holidays Event
November 8 - ABC Learning Center Annual Fundraisers Event
November 11 - Veterans Day
November 15 - Private Event
November 27 - Thanksgiving Day, closed
November 28 - Closed
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