Local Markets and More...
Rockport Downtown Farmers Market, October 8th. 9am -5pm, A great place to buy locally grown produce as well as jams, jellies, & pickled produce. There will often be fresh-baked bread, local honey, eggs, and locally raised beef. Located in the parking lot at 105 S. Austin St., Rockport, Texas every 2nd Saturday of the month. The contact email for anyone interested in being a vendor is rockportdowntownfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Rockport Downtown Makers Market, October 8th, 9 am - 5 pm, A local outdoor market featuring locally made items such as art, pottery, photography, handcrafted items, and more! Located in the Daily Grind Courtyard at 302 S. Austin St., Rockport, Texas. If you are interested in selling at this event please contact, Michell Mock-McMahon by emailing her at rockportdailygrind@yahoo.com. FMI:https://fb.me/e/1HfICaMp5
Rockport-Fulton Market Days, October 14th-16th, 9 am - 4 pm, COME JOIN THE FUN at Rockport-Fulton Market Days, the best market in SOUTH TEXAS! We offer over 150 amazing Vendors, awesome food trucks & alcohol, a 1600 square foot tent with LIVE MUSIC, seating, pet friendly environment & free face painting for the kids! Located on the Festival Grounds at Rockport Harbor, 100 Seabreeze, Rockport, Texas! Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 9 am - 4 pm, no fee - open to the public! Every third weekend of the month! FMI, go to ACMTexas.com & follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rockportmarket | 361-463-0125.
Find Yourself on the Rockport-Fulton Foodie Trail
Click on the link, view the videos and make your way to experience unique coastal cuisine in the Rockport-Fulton area.
Spooktacular Events
October 29, 2022
Texas Maritime Museum & Education Center
October 29th, 11am - 3pm - Harbor Hunts - Games Treats and more
Trick-or-Treat in the District
October 29th, 10am - 5pm walk down Austin street to all the local shops
Fulton Mansion State Historic Site
October 29th - 7pm - 9pm Spooky Movie Night
Fulton Fall Festival
October 29th - 4th Annual Fulton Fall Festival, Family Fun Event! The event will begin at 10am - 2pm. Kids Costume Contest with prizes for the Spookiest & Most Creative and
Costume Parade *Parade Registration Begins @9:45am* There will be Vendors, Food Trucks, Games, Prizes and Live Music and Trunk or Treat, so much more.
Camp Aranzazu
October 29th, at 1pm-4pm. Aranza-Boo event at Aranzazu Camp. Bring the family to Camp! Grab your costume and enjoy an afternoon full of crafts, yummy treats, self-guided walking tours of Camp Aranzazu and More! 5420 Loop 1781, Rockport. FMI email us at
events@camparanzazu.org
Rockport Little Theatre
October 29th, at 5pm - Rockport Zombie Walk
Local Events and Attractions
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
October, - Fall Fruit Tree Sale Extended until October 18th, Two ways to get great deals!
- Buy online at aspmgstore.org with credit card and pick on October 18th from 1pm -2pm
- Shop COASTAL OAKS GARDENS, 892 Airport Road on October for fruit trees and perennials at 1pm, cash or checks only.
October 18th, - Aransas/San Patricio Master Gardeners - Brown Bag Lecture "RAINWATER CONSERVATION" at 12pm, bring your lunch and learn.
October 22nd - 10am - 12pm. The Gift of Succulents. Fee $25.00
Succulents are east to grow, care for, and propagate - but the best thing about succulents are the beautiful things you can make with this versatile, low-maintenance plant. We will demonstrate a variety of techniques, and you will make your own succulent arrangements to take home, as well as the techniques and ideas to make gifts for you family and friends.
Register at aspmgstore.org Click in Workshop or call 361-790-0103
Brown Bags are held monthly, the 3rd Tuesday of each month(except December)
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
October 9th, 1 pm - 4 pm, Join archeologists to learn the early people of Aransas County. Activities begin at 1:00pm with centers that relate the skills of early people. Create a pinch pot, select a stone for tool making and learn how archeologist record information. At 3:00pm David Kroskie will speak about local archeological investigations. "Archeology in Regional State Parks" will include surveys of Goose Island, Goliad, and Powderhorn.
The current exhibit, "Weathering the Storm - 1919 and 2017: Historic Places of Refuge"
Hours of operation for the History Center: Monday and Friday 10 am - 2 pm; Saturday and Sunday 1 pm 801 E. Cedar St. Rockport, TX. | A Pathways Venue | For membership, volunteer information, and other activities: call 361-727-9214 or visit http://www.hcfriends.net/
Rockport Center for the Arts
October 3-24 (Mondays) 9:30am - 11:30am - Photography with Maria Nesbit
October 4-6 - Critique with Bob Lockhart
October 4-25 (Tuesdays) 9:30am - 12:30pm - Pastels with Debbie Luce Minns
October 5-November 9 (Wednesday) Watercolor with Al Kline
October 22, - 9:30am - 4pm - Your Authentic Voice with Sharon Chatterton and Karen Rester
October 28, - 9:30am - 4pm - Community Quilting with Marley Foster-Penny Redmon Visiting Lecturer
October 29 - 30, - 10am - 4pm - Intermediate to advanced Still Life in Oil with Andrew Trosmans
Saturdays in October Free Family Saturday.
Contact : Brooke Bruni at 361-450-8022 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 29th, 6pm - Howl-Oween, Night is for the whole Family, especially your pets! Join us for a Spooky Movie on the lawn with pets treats, activities and a costume contest for your pet. Movie starts at 7pm - features "Frankenweenie" In partnership with Humane Society of Rockport-Fulton. Free
Hours of operation for Fulton Mansion: Tuesday through Saturday 10 am - 4 pm; Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm. 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
October 29th - 11am - 3pm, Harbor Haunts - Games 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 27th, - 10:30am - 11:30am "Weather" Homeschool Programs PK - 12th,
(Limited to the first 12 kids) Contact us to register - sarah.melendez@austin.utexas.edu. For more info call (361)774-1785
The Estuary Exhibit Hall is now open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm with “Science on a Sphere” presentations every day at 2 pm. 361-774-1785, 121 Seabreeze Drive, Rockport, TX 78382
https://www.facebook.com/BayEducationCenter/
Rockport Little Theatre
October 29th, at 5pm - Zombie Walk is an event where lots of people come dressed as Zombie and parade down the street like you were walking into Romero film. Family Friendly! Costume Contest, start at the Rockport Little Theatre, Zombies will haunt the area zoned out for them, returning to the Theater for snacks and spooky vendors! *Bring a can of pet food benefit our furry friends at the Aransas animal control*
October 6, 13, 20, 27 - Acoustic Open Mic Night at 7 pm to 10 pm, Plug and Play, no Amp needed.
For tickets, show dates, or more information please call 361-230-2660. 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
October 29, 10am - 5pm Trick or Treat in the District at the local shops.
RCAD's four murals are an Instagrammer’s dream, celebrating the community’s wildlife and heritage as an Art Colony since 1948. Come enjoy the newly renovated Rockport Railroad Depot museum, open every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm. One of 51 Cultural Districts in Texas, the Rockport District 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 presentations, and Symposium. Discover more about the galleries, shops, restaurants, food trucks, and cultural institutions in the District at https://rockportculturalartsdistrict.com/
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 fun and educational way to check out our community. https://passport2thepast.com/aransas-county-passport/
Aransas Pathways
Aransas Pathways invites you to help restore our natural gardens
October 8th, at 8am - 10am - Connie Hagar Cottage Sanctuary - 1401 - 1499 South Church Street.
October 14th, at 7:30am, at Ivy Lane - 499 Ivy Lane
Come help and receive a coffee coupon and breakfast burrito! Thank you Quirky Birds Coffee & Rosita's Taco shop!
FMI - Contact Jennifer Heard, Aransas County Project Coordinator, jheard@aransascounty.org, 361-790-9496
Discover your Pathway! Hiking-Biking-Kayaking-History and Birding. Attractions and Nature trails throughout Aransas County. Are you looking to get out in nature while lending a helping hand? Aransas Pathways has volunteer opportunities! If you want to give back to a good cause, call 210-639-2340 to sign up! FMI on Aransas Pathways, visit www.aransaspathways.com | 361-729-6445
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.
Town of Fulton
October 4, at 6pm, " National Night Out" Hosted by: Fulton Neighborhood Watch, Town of Fulton, Fulton Police Dept. and Fulton Volunteer Fire Department. Decorated Golf Cart Parade from Fulton Town Hall to the Fulton Convention Center.(all marchers welcome too) Come meet your neighbors and join the fun! Free Hotdogs, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Beans, Corn on the Cob, Cookie and Lemonade. Fulton Convention Center / 402 N Fulton Beach Road.
Fulton Music in the Park
Every weekend Friday or Saturday at 7 pm - 10 pm (weather permitting) at The Pavilion at Fulton Harbor Park. Free and open to the public to enjoy!
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 15th, at 9am - 3pm Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Celebration Day. Join us for FREE Family FUN at the Picnic Area/Fishing Pier. All kinds of activities going on Archery, Fishing, Junior Firefighter games, Kayaking, Face Painting, Live Animals and much more! For sale Hamburgers, chips, and drink (benefiting Tivoli VFD) We are located at 1 Wildlife Circle, Austell, Texas, FMI call 361-349
Open daily from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. The Visitor Center is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. 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 8 AM-10 PM. 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 - Frist -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
October 8th, at 10am - "Doggie Dunk" Bring your furry pals for a splash party at the Rockport-Fulton Community Pool. The pool will be open 10am - 11:30am for the Small Dog Splash Party and from 11:30am - 1pm for the Large Dog Splash Party. Admission is $5 per dog and $1 per person without a dog.
Pool Hours: 8am to 5:30 pm - Tuesday thru Saturday, 12 pm to 5:30 pm- Sunday
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
Memorial Park
October 22, 11am-2pm Fall Festival, Join us for family fun, Pumpkin Patch, Hay Rides, Photo Props along crafts/games. Free Event at Memorial Park - 1601 FM 2165 (Pearl Street)
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.
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 Dolphin 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: 361-758-7770400 E Johnson Ave, Aransas Pass TX.
