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Spooktacular Events
Texas Maritime Museum
October 13 - 30, Pumpkin Decorating Contest - Maritime Theme Only! (Pirates, Ships, Sea Life, Lighthouse, Treasure Map, etc.) Carve, or paint your pumpkin, Be creative with materials, Pumpkins entries accepted October 13 -30 by 4pm at the TMM Museum front desk.
October 24, 11am - 3pm - Harbor Haunts, crafts, games, treats, and more!
Memorial Park
October 24, 5pm - 7:30pm, Fall Fest, Activities - Hay Ride, Petting Zoo, Pumpkin Bounce pad, Laser Tag, Face painting, Crafts & More!
Fulton Mansion
October 29 - 31, Fright Night, 7pm - 8pm, Family Hour, 8pm - 10pm, Scare Actors - History Resurrected!
Halloween in the Districts - Rockport Cultural Arts District
October 31, 10am - 4pm - Trick or Treat with the Downtown Merchants
11am - 3pm - Harbor Hunts @ Texas Maritime Museum
10am - 1:30 - Trick or Treat @ Rockport- Fulton Chamber Visitor Center
Local Markets and More...
Rockport Downtown Farmers Market
Every 2nd and 4th 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 Central Market
October 10th & 17th Central Market
Every second Saturday 10am - 4pm, Step into the charm of downtown and discover a maker experience unlike any other. Explore a curated collection of vintages collectors. Then savor the flavors of the city with an eclectic lineup of food trucks serving everything from gourmet street food filled with music, community, and unforgettable finds. Located in the heart of the Rockport Cultural Arts District.
Rockport-Fulton Visitor Center
October 31 - Trick of Treat
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
Lamar Volunteer Fire Department
October 30 - 31, 2026 - 10am - 6pm, Lamar Market Days, fireman's BBQ, Corn Hole Tournament, Raffle, Bake Sale, and vendors. For more information contact Carl, 361-877-7191
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
October 24, 2026 - 11am - 3pm - 6th Annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser, $15 Bavarian Sausage plate, Hayrides, Games, Raffle, Cakewalk, Silent Auction, Bounce House.
Music Around Town
https://rockporteventscalendar.com
Local Events and Attractions
Texas A&M AgriLIFE Extension Service
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
MOMENTS THAT MADE US - The exhibition looks back across centuries and highlights both challenging and celebratory times from the colonial era to more recent generations. The exhibition explores five themes drawn directly from the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENE: created equal; Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: Free and Independent States; Consent of the Governed; and We Mutually Pledge.
The featured moments from American history inspire curiosity about the events that shaped the nation. They remind us that our story was never inevitable, we shaped it at every turn.
Location: The History Center for Aransas County 801 E Cedar St. Rockport, TX 78382
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:
September 4 - November 22, 2026 - Peter Mangan / Illuminating Nature
September 5 - November 8, 2026 - Ian Manseau / Residue
October 3 - November 22, 2026 - Steve Russell / Beyond the Brush
October 10, 5pm - 7pm - Reception / Steve Russell
Classes and Workshops:
Free Family Saturdays - Starts in August.
October 6 - Fun with Fabric: Zipper Bags with Suzie Black
October 8 - Drawing from Life / Self-Guided Studio with Clothed Model
October 9 - Acrylic Painting Basics and Beyond with Greta Watkins
October 17 - Sugar Skull Cookie Decorating with Jennifer Bartos
Cooking Class:
October 18 - Sourdough Bread - Featuring Megan Stewart
Music at the ROCC
October 16th @ 7pm - Del Castillo Trio
November 20th @ 7pm - Sue Foley - One Guitar Woman
December 4th @ 7pm - Dale Watson
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
October 29 - 30, Fright Night
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
October 13 -30, Pumkin Decoration Contest
October 16, 11ma -2pm - Archeology Day
October 24, Harbor Haunts
Starting August 4, every Tuesday - 1pm - 4pm - Mah Jongg
Starting September 2nd, 10am -11pm Tiny Tots at the Texas maritime Museum every Wednesday
September 18 - 11am - 2pm - Pirate Day, have fun with all things pirate, Walk the Plank, Pirate crafts, and much more.
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/
Christmas on the Beach.
October 15, 5;30pm - Loteria - RJourney - 1401 Smokehouse Road
November 19, 5:30pm - Loteria - Bay View RV Resort - 5451 Hwy 35N
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
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/
Rockport Songwriter Associations
Rockportsongwriterassociation.com
October 3, 6pm - Taj Mahal, with special guests - Johnny Nicholas, Michael O'Connor - The Harbor Tent at Charlotte Plummer's
October 4, 7:30pm - Kimmie Rhodes with Gabriel Rhodes - Texas Heritage Songwriter Hall of Fame
2027 Inductee- The Harbor Room, Fulton.
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
October 17, 9am - 4pm - Rockport-Fulton Heritage Stroll: Time & Tide
October 18, 9am - 4pm - Fulton Harbor Nature & Heritage Walk
October 24, 8am - 12pm - Pumpkin Paddle at Little Bay
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 - Friday 12:30 pm - 4 pm. No food, drinks or alcohol. Monday, Wednesday, Friday - Canasta and Bridge.
Tuesday and Thursday - Duplicate Bridge
Every 1st, 3rd, & 4th Wednesday - Mah Jongg
Monday's potluck at noon 1104 E. Concho, Rockport, (Across from the Chamber of Commerce near the Rockport Harbor) Members $5 | non-members $7, 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
October 10 - Doggie Dunk - Bring your furry pals for a splash party at the Rockport community Pool.
Small dogs-
10am - 11:30am, Large dogs - 11:30 - 1pm. Admission $5 per dog, $1 per person without dog.
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
October 24 - Fall Fest, 5pm - 7:30pm, Free event
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.
Rockport Parks & Recreation
October 10 - Doggie Dunk - See Rockport Community Pool
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.
Fulton Convention Center
October 3 - Harbor Hospice Butterfly Release
October 10 - Private Event
October 12 - Close - Columbus Day
October 24 - Ducks Unlimited Banquet
October 30 - Strong Tower Academy funraiser
Looking for more fun? Check out our list of 100 Things to Do
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