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Spooktacular Events
Texas Maritime Museum
Pumpkin Decorating Contest - Contest: Maritime theme Only! (Pirates', Ships, Sea Life, Lighthouse, Treasure Map, etc) Decorate, Carve, or Paint your Pumpkin, Be Creative with Materials.
Pumpkin Entries Accepted October 7th - 30th by 4:00pm at the TMM Museum front desk.
October 26th - 11am - 3pm - Harbor Hunts, Crafts, Face painting, hot dogs, treats and more!
Memorial Park
October 19, 5:30pm - 8:30pm - Fall Fest, Pumpkin Patch, Hay Rides, Crafts, Photo Props, Face Paint,
Tie Dye Shirts and Activities. For more information contact 361-727-2158
Fulton Mansion
October 19, 1:00m - 3:00pm - A Victorian Halloween, Join the Fulton Mansion in exploring Victorian Mourning, Death and Halloween! Family Fun! Visitors explore traditions and spooky superstitions of the 19th century! Free activities, House admission included, but available.
Fulton Fall Festival
October 26th, 10am - 2pm - 7th Annual Fulton Fall, Family fun Event! This event will begin at 10am. Kids costume Parade *Parade Registration Begins @ 9:45am* There will be vendors, games, prizes and live music, truck or treat, Fire Dept hose down, so much more. At Fulton Festival Grounds, wwwchildrenscoalitionac.org
Halloween in the Districts
October 26, 10am - 5pm - Trick or Treat with the Downtown District Merchants.
11am - 1pm -, Trunk or Treat @ Church Unlimited
11am - 3pm - Harbor Haunts @ Texas Maritime Museum
4pm, - 10pm - Festival En La Playa Music Fest @ Rockport Festival Grounds
5pm - 9pm - Zombie Walk in the District
7pm - Frankenweenie Movie Night on the Lawn @ Rockport Little Theatre
June Project
October 26, 1pm - 4pm - Fulton's Irish Pub Present the 3rd Annual June Project - helping Homeless & Injured Pets. Doggie Costume Contest, Chinese Auction, Live Auction, and Stein Challenge. Enjoy family fun, food and drink.
Rockport Zombie Walk
October 26, 5pm - 9pm. Starts and Ends at Main Street Coffee - Best costume contest family & pet friendly. Silent Auction, food, drink, games and prizes. Please bring a can of dog/cat food benefit our furry friends at Aransas County Animal Care.
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 Songwriter Association
October 3, 7:30pm - The Harbor Tent at Charlotte Plummer's - Shake Russell with The Rifters
www.rockportsongwriterassociation.com
October 26, 7:30pm - The Harbor Tent at Charlotte Plummer's - Johnny Nicholas
Lamar Volunteer Fire Department
October 25-26, 10am-6pm - Lamar Market Days - the Lamar Fire Department will host Market Days October 25 & 26, 2024 from 10am-6pm each day. Market Days is a fundraiser for the Lamar Fire Depart Event includes a community wide garage sale, corn hole tourney, car show, BBQ, and more.
Harbor Foundation
October 5th - 11am - 2pm, 1st Annual Butterfly Release, at the Fulton Convention. Butterfly release time 1:45pm.
Wings Over Rockport
October 7, 11:30 registration - Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament -
Local Events and Attractions
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
October 15 - Noon - 1pm, Brown Bag Lecture: Bromeliads-"Plants that keep on Giving" - Master Gardener and bromeliad specialist Paton White will present different types of Bromeliads(including Spanish Moss and pineapple) and how to care for them. all Master Gardener events are open to the public and (unless otherwise indicated) Join us for a Pop-up plant sale after the talk.
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
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:
August 8 - October 6, - Jesse Moreno - "Coastal Mementos" in the Jeanie & Bill Gallery
September 13 - October 27 - Rebecca Bridges Rice "Juxtapositions"
October 1 - November 9 - Sadie Sheldon "Unison Fugues" H-E-B Gallery - Reception October 12 (5-7pm)
October 8 - November 17 - Stan Irvin "In The Flow" Jeanie & Bill Wyatt Gallery - Reception October 12,(5-7pm)
Classes and Workshops
October 3rd - Gold Leaf Demonstration and Hands-on with Gabby Vian
October 4th - Painting Hummingbird with Kelly Best Bourgeois
October 11th - Weaving with Doerte Weber
October 17th - Introduction to oil painting with Donna Bland
October 24th - Totem Mosaics with Janet Dinean
October 26th - The Zen of Metal Etching with Cindy Gentry at the Bead Shop
October 28th - Day of the Dead Pillow Sculptures with Shannon Wilson
Culinary Arts / Cooking Class
October 13th - Wine Appreciation Class Tasting, and food pairing with Sommelier Kim Bridges
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
October 19th - 1pm - 3pm - A Victorian Halloween, Join the Fulton Mansion in exploring Victorian Mourning, Death and Halloween! Family fun! Visitors Explore Traditions and Spooky superstition of the 19th Century! Free Activities1
October 18th, 6pm - 7pm, Hal Simon present Into the Silent Land - Memorialization, Grief & The American Way of Death
October 19th, 3pm - 4pm - Memorialization, Grief & The American Way of Death
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
Pumpkin Decorating Contest - Contest: Maritime theme Only! (Pirates', Ships, Sea Life, Lighthouse, Treasure Map, etc) Decorate, Carve, or Paint your Pumpkin, Be Creative with Materials.
Pumpkin Entries Accepted October 7th - October 30th by 4:00pm at the TMM Museum front desk.
October 15 - 7pm - 9pm - Music at the Museum, Featuring Mike Luna Band, We're thrilled to invite you to our inaugural "Music at the Museum" event on Tuesday, October 15th, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, showcasing the incredible Mike Luna Band. This free community event will be held on the museum grounds, offering a perfect opportunity for an evening of fantastic music and community camaraderie. Don't forget to bring along your favorite seating—whether it's a cozy blanket, a comfy towel, or a classic lawn chair. Let's make it an unforgettable night under the stars!
October 26th - 11am - 3pm - Harbor Hunts, Crafts, Face painting, hot dogs, treats and 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
October 5 - 11am - 3pm, Oh my Gourd! No Tricks, Just Treats! - Pumpkin painting is limited to the first 12 people. Crafts are open to everyone until supplies have run out.
October17th, 10am - 11:30am - Let's Plant Seeds - Looking to spend a morning outdoors? Well, you are invited to help BEC Stagg, Master Naturalists and other
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
October 11 - 7pm, October 12 - 2:30pm "Making History Come Alive - Bobby Jackson was a cherished member of community and a dedicated educator at RFISD. $10 per ticket.
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
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
October 19, 10am - 3pm - Aransas National Wildlife Refuge - Refuge Day Celebration, Join us for free family fun! Live animals, conservation carnival games, nature journaling & crafts, archery, BB gun shooting, food for sale - cash only (benefiting the Tivoli Volunteer Fire Department) For more information call 361-349-1181.
October 19th, 8am - Walk for the Wild, The Friends of Aransas National Wildlife Refuge invite you to join the walk for The Wild 5k Challenge. Register today to join us in support of you refuge. Questions? email info@friendsofaransas.org
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
October 1, 5:30pm - 7:30pm - National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring first responders and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Please join Rockport Parks & Recreation and our local first responders to celebrate community and safety at Memorial Park.
for question contact 361-727-2158
October 5th - Doggie Dunk - Bring your furry pals for a splash party at the Rockport Community Pool.
Small Dog Splash Party: 10am - 11:30am, Large Dogs Splash Party 11:30am - 1:00pm. Admission: $5 per dog / $1 per person without dog.
October 11, 12pm - 5pm - or until tress have been distributed, Drive thru Tree Giveaway at Memorial Park.
October 19, 5:30pm - 8:30pm - Fall Fest, Pumpkin Patch, Hay Rides, Crafts, Photo Props, Face Paint,
Tie Dye Shirts and Activities. For more information contact 361-727-2158
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.
Town of Fulton
October 1st, 6pm - National Night Out, Hosted by: Fulton Neighborhood Watch Town of Fulton, Fulton Police, ET FUFD, Decorate golf cart parade from town Hall to Fulton Convention Center. Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Beans, Corn on the Cob, Cookies & Lemonade.
Christmas on the Beach
October 17th , 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
October 1 - Fulton Neighborhood Watch- National Night Out
October 5 - Harbor Foundation 1st annual Butterfly Release
October 12 - Fulton Market Days in the park area
October 16 - 24 - Living Church of God Convention
October 26 - Fall Festival - Park Area
October 26 - Ducks Unlimited -Banquet Center
Looking for more fun? Check out our list of 100 Things to Do!
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