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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
Home for the Holidays
November 6th, 2024 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Fulton Convention Center
Get in the Holiday spirit and support Rockport-Fulton's local vendors and businesses! Fine one-of-kind gifts for the whole family. Enjoying refreshments, Cocoa Bar, Snake Bar, Desserts and Phot with Santa.
A donation to Good Samaritan is requested at entry, boxed goods, canned goods, blankets, etc..
Live Oak Learning Center's 3rd Annual
November 7th, 5pm - 7pm - Live Oak Learning Center, Fall Family Night - Games, Food, Corn Hole, Bounce House, Pumpkin Decorating, admission is Free!
Texas Oysters Symposium
November 14th, 2024 - 1:00pm - 5:00pm, Celebrating Texas Oysters - A dozen expert speakers celebrating oysters as animals, habitat and agriculture. Optional tasting of farms-raised oyster from 4Texas Bays.
Local Events and Attractions
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
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:
"Decking the Halls" A Historic Holiday Celebration" - Step into a world where history and holiday cheer blend, and experience the magic of how decking the halls has changed over time.
November 23rd, 2024 - January 5, 2025, 11am - 2pm - "Vintage Holidays" will show scenes from days-gone-by. Enjoy Santa's, ornaments, and nutcrackers.
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 1 - November 9 - Sadie Sheldon "Unison Fugues"
October 8 - November 17 - Stan Irvin "In The Flow"
November 1, 2024 - Merit Artist Show
November 22, 2024 - January 24, 2025 -Annual All Members Exhibition, "The Big Wave!"
Classes and Workshops:
November 8 -9, Stan Irvin - In the Studio
Events:
October 31st at 6pm, The 2024 Rockport Film Festival Red Carpet Party - The Great Gatsby Themed!
November 1st - 3rd, The 2024 Rockport Film at The ROCC
November 16th at 6pm, The Silver Meltdown - Saturday Night Fever Themed!
Music:
November 15th, The Malpass Brothers with Opening act, Emma James
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
Second Saturdays Every Month at the Fulton Mansion - Games, Arts & Crafts. Fun for all ages!
Tuesday through Saturday 10am - 4pm; Sunday 1pm - 4pm. Adult admission $7.00, Seniors $6.00, 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 8th, 10am - 12pm, Arbor Day - Crafts & Activities, fun giveaways items.
November 12th, 6pm - Music at the Museum - The Steelwater Band
November 16, 11am - 2pm - November Family Craft Day, Fall Teepees
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
November 2, 10:30am - 11:00am, Rockport Arbor Day Festival 2024. Pollinator Puddler (K-12 grade and adults) Looking for a new way to attract more pollinators to your garden? this craft is for you. Come create your own "pollinator puddler".
November 6th, 10:30am - 11:00am- To be a Tree Activity (Pk - 4th grade) Students will learn the structure and function of a tree.
Free! First come, first served for the first 12 people.
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
November 8-24, 2024, The Wizard of OZ - Friday - Saturday @ 7pm, Sunday @ 3pm
Acoustic 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
Music Monday's - 6pm-9pm, every Monday's
Open Mic every Tuesday 6:30pm - 10pm
Fridays: Karaoke - 7pm-10pm
Every Sunday - Open Blues Jam and Steve & Lulu's food truck will be serving fried catfish, fries, hush puppies and crepes.
September 7, 12pm-10pm - Aransas Pass Music Festival
September 14th, 7:30pm-10am - Michael Anthony Perez featuring Alley Catz
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 Pathway
November 9, 2024, 8am - 1pm - Come Walk With Us, It will begin and end by 1pm at Connie Hagar Cottage Sanctuary, 1401 - 1499 South church Street. Registration 8am - 10:30am.
November 10, 2024, 8am - 1pm - Come Walk with Us, It will begin and end by 1pm at Fairfield Inn & Suites. Water & Snacks provide throughout the walks.
Discover your Pathway! Explore the wonders of wildlife and nature through Aransas Pathways, perfect for hiking, biking, birdwatching, kayaking, and uncovering the rick history of Aransas County. For more information call 361-556-5308 or visit www.aransaspathways.com
Fulton Schoolhouse Museum
Open every Saturday 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 - 11 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
November 9, 2024, 8:30 am - 1:00pm, 2nd Annual Rockport Casting Competition. Come show off your casting skills in spinning, casting or fly categories. Each category will have a distance competition and an obstacle course. No Hooks! There will be for casting a weight only, up to 1 ounce max, and for casting lures with no hooks. Over 10 YOA $5 per person, per category. You must pre-register by calling 361-727-9989.
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
November , 6pm - 8pm - Loteria Bingo at Lagoons RV Park, 600 Enterprise. Cards go on sale at 5:30pm. BYOB and the snack is open. Great prizes and family friendly.
$10.00 each.
Lighted Night Kayaking
Trips leave at 8 pm and 10 pm. More info can be obtained by contacting the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce at 361-729-6445.
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 2nd - Private Event
November 6th - Spears & Co Holiday Shopping Event
November 9th - Fulton Market Days
November 16th - ABC School Annual Fundraisers
November 22- 23 - Private Event
November 27 - closed@ 12pm
November 28 - Happy Thanksgiving - closed
November 29 - closed
Looking for more fun? Check out our list of 100 Things to Do!
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