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May Events
More reasons to come to the beach!
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Nesting season is here at Padre Island National Seashore! So far, there are two nests of endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles projected to hatch in May! Check with the park for hatchling release info and schedule – the baby turtles hatch when they are ready – nature will take its course!
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May 4th – 14th
Get your pirate on! Buc Days is Corpus Christi’s longest-running Pirate festival! The Bayfront event features an illuminated parade, live music, food, amusements and rides. Proceeds from Buc Days benefit the Buccaneer Foundation, which awards college scholarships annually to the area youth. |
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May 6th
A fun run with a superhero costume contest? Why not? The 12th Annual CASA Superhero Run at Heritage Park has a 5K run, a 2K walk and a 1K kids’ run with prizes, fun packs and gift cards. Categories for the Superhero Costume Contest are 0-4 years, 5-9 years, 10-15 years and adults. Time to Power Up!! |
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May 12th – August 31st
 The Art Museum of South Texas is the third and final venue to host “Julian Onderdonk and the Texan Landscape”, a visually stunning exhibition of the rich qualities of nature particular to Texas. Often referred to as “the Texas Old Master”, Julian Onderdonk (1882-1922) was known for his sweeping depictions of bluebonnets in the Texas landscape. This exhibition is organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and is a wonderful way to view Texas through the eyes of an artist. |
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May 12th – 14th
 Don’t forget Mom! South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center has a Mother’s Day free weekend! The festive weekend for moms is in conjunction with National Public Gardens Day, May 12, sponsored by the American Public Gardens Association (APGA). Visit stxbot.org, or nationalpublicgardensday.org, to download a South Texas Botanical Gardens coupon to admit Mom for free. Or, any mom can use the secret password, “Moms Love Flowers” at the Visitors Center front desk Friday, Saturday or Sunday! |
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May 19th
Endangered Species Day! Learn about endangered species and how you can protect them in the wild! The Texas State Aquarium will show you what they are doing (and how you can help) to protect endangered sea turtles and the vaquita, a porpoise whose wild population has been reduced to under 30. |
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May 20th
Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve and Nature Center celebrates National Kids to Parks Day with a fun day of outdoor play! This FREE family-friendly event connects children to nature with hands-on activities. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, nature & crafts, story time and more! |
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May 20th
Get ready to rumble! Hurricane Alley Roller Derby, Corpus Christi’s original roller derby team, will face off with the RGV Bandidas for an action-packed evening of rocking and rolling competition at the American Bank Center Exhibit Hall. This is H.A.R.D.’s 12 th season, and they love to skate! |
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Throughout May
 Take us out to the ball game! The Corpus Christi Hooks are members of the Texas League of Minor League Baseball and are the Double-A affiliate of Major League Baseball’s Houston Astros. Everyone will have a great time! Within the gates of Whataburger Field are a swimming pool and hot tub area, regulation basketball court, rock-climbing wall, kids’ playground, historic structures, 22′ video-scoreboard and other amenities. Play ball! |
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Throughout May
Padre Island Surf Camp is for all ages! Groups are based on age and skill level, so whether you are a beginner or looking to improve your skills, there is appropriate instruction with a 4-to-1 student/instructor ratio. Didn’t bring your board? That’s okay – equipment is included! Private lessons available, too.
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Sign up for Summer Camps!
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All Month Long
More reasons to come to the beach!
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Visit the USS Lexington, a World War II vintage aircraft carrier, open seven days a week, in Corpus Christi Bay. There is so much to see and do here, including a display of 20 different aircraft, a flight simulator and the 3D Mega Theater. Choose one or more of five self-guided tours (with volunteers available to answer questions), each with a different focus.
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Family Art Time every Wednesday and Saturday to the Art Center of Corpus Christi is a great event to balance active beach adventures with nurturing your creative side. And it’s FREE!
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Grab some local goodness each Wednesday after Family Art Time at the Art Center’s Farmers Market! Enjoy food that’s just-picked and in season that you can prepare in your fully-equipped Gulfstream kitchen. Live music, food trucks and artists, too!
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