Coastal Shade

Join Aransas Pass Shrimporee's yearly grand festival, where you get to devour some of the best shrimp dishes South Texas has to offer, leaving your tastebuds happy. As you roam the grounds, try out the Shrimp Eating Contest, enjoy the Folklorico Dancers, Mariachis, and Belly Dancers, and take your kiddos to the Kidz Zone, Magic Show, Pony Rides, Arts & Crafts, and check out the Culinary Stage, Games, Carnival, and the Exotic Animal Exhibit. Relax a bit from the recreations and check out the 80-plus vendors, where you can enjoy shopping and a large variety of food from gumbo to funnel cakes and shrimp. Visitors can also expect to enjoy a wide variety of music that will provide continuous entertainment that should appeal to young and old alike.

The Harbor Playhouse is an amazing community resource that has done so much to preserve and enhance the cultural and artistic heritage in Corpus Christi. With 94 years of experience, they have consistently provided top-notch theatrical productions and educational programming at affordable prices. Their passion is admirable for bringing live theater to everyone in the community, regardless of their background or financial situation. Their year-round schedule of classic and contemporary musicals and plays is always impressive, and they also offer a variety of educational opportunities. They prioritize cultural programming to promote an appreciation for theater as an art form and encourage leadership skills in their participants. The Playhouse is committed to cultivating the next generation of passionate citizens and art advocates.