Port Aransas Activities

Join us on September 29th and 30th for this year's Wings Over Port A fundraiser for the Amos Rehabilitation Keep (ARK) and VFW Post 8967 Share & Care Program. Secure your full weekend registration for $90 before September 11th or $95 after September 10th (online registrations include a $3/attendee service fee). This year's fundraiser has a fantastic lineup of events, including a Friday Beach Party with shrimp boil, a Saturday Gala with live music by Lost Shaker of Salt Band, a Poker Run at your favorite Port A watering holes, and much more!

Join us between October 1st to December 1st, for Gigging and Hook & Line flounder tournaments! Whether you're an individual angler or part of a boat crew, come down and test your skills. With a $100 entry fee for individuals for Hook & Line and $200 for boats for Gigging, you'll have the chance to experience the thrill of flounder fishing at its best. Read more for more details.

Keep the Beachtober fun going, and eat your way through the Taco and Margarita Trail! Explore the island's best restaurants and savor their culinary combos of Tacos and Margaritas! These delicious deals are available all October long, giving you plenty of time to taste your way through the list. Don't miss out on this mouthwatering adventure!

Make sure to enjoy Beachtober by indulging in our Sweet Traditions Trail! Discover the island's top dessert spots and their scrumptious creations that are available throughout the month. Don't miss out on this sugary adventure!

Join us for a vibrant week of creativity leading up to Port A Days! October 2 - 7, artists are invited to capture the charm of Port Aransas at local landmarks and historic sites, with no reservations needed. On Saturday, October 7, after the  Port A Days Parade, don't miss the Plein Air Paint-Off, where artists compete to create a masterpiece in just two hours! These artworks will be entered into a silent auction, and the People's Choice winner will be announced at 5 p.m. Additionally, artists can sell their creations, whether painted during the week or not, at the Artist Market tent and exhibit area, with a 60/40 split (artist/PAPHA) and half of a 6' table provided for display. Don't miss this creative extravaganza! Read more for more details.

Join us for National Night Out on Tuesday, October 3, at Roberts Point Park, 301 J C Barr Blvd, from 6 to 8 PM at the small pavilion and the Pasty Jones Amphitheater. It's an evening filled with food, fun, music, and celebrating our dedicated first responders.

Join us for free live music by Riptide at Moore Mcdonald V.F.W Post 8967, located at 311 N Alister, on October 4 from 7 - 10 PM.

Calling all Bookworms! Join the Ellis Library Book Club on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 10 AM at the Ellis Library, 700 W Ave A, to connect with fellow readers and have engaging discussions.   Reading List For This Fall/Winter:

• September 6th: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsover
• October 4th: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
• November 1st: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
• December 6th: A Ghost in Maritime America by Richar Lamb

Get ready for some live music by Mark McKinney on October 6 at 7 PM! Join us for a night of free live music at Cinnamon Shores, 170 Social Cir.

Get your groove on at Bron's Backyard, 314 E Avenue G, for free live music by Billy Snipes on October 6 at 7 pm!

Join us on October 6 at 7 PM at The GAFF, 323 Beach St., for a fun-filled free night of live music by Brad Ethridge.

Get ready to rock with the Palacios Bros on October 7 at 7 pm at Bron's Backyard, located at 314 E Avenue G.