Venture out and have fun at the annual Texas Jazz Festival, the longest free-running festival in the world. This three-day festival has taken place for more than 50 years, bringing the city jazz music for every age. The Texas Jazz Festival is a free event welcome to all ages and features three stages of live jazz music, incredible food, and market vendors.
Skydive South Texas offers views and brings the thrill of skydiving, sightseeing, aerial photography, flight instruction, aircraft rental and charter, pilot and aircrew services, and support to Corpus Christi, Padre Island, Mustang Island, and Port Aransas. Take a Discovery Flight with a certified flight instructor in their World War II Stearman Biplane and cruise the beach in vintage style. Bring your camera so you can take selfies with the coast from the beautiful and patriotic airplane. Over 9000 visitors have already tried out the adventures of Skydive South Texas, and zero depart wearing a frown.
Corpus Christi Ballet is a highly esteemed dance company that takes pride in representing the city throughout the Southwest. Their participation in the Southwest Regional Ballet Festival each year is a testament to their dedication to the art of dance. Additionally, the Ballet Works for Kids program is a fantastic way for the company to contribute to the education of young dancers in the city. The lecture demonstrations and Children's Spotlight on Ballet performances at Selena Auditorium are excellent opportunities for children to experience the beauty and excitement of ballet firsthand.