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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Mon |
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Tue |
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Wed |
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Thu |
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Fri |
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Sat |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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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.
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center showcases colorful and unusual plants, including cacti, hibiscus, roses, plumeria, and orchids. Explore the Arid Garden, Water Garden, Sensory Garden, Butterfly Garden, Hummingbird Garden, and the shaded Bird & Butterfly Trail. Take the opportunity to mingle with fluttering butterflies, who will often stop and rest on an available arm or shoulder. Be adventurous and hike the nature trail through 30 acres of native brush to see native plants, deer, javelina, and coyotes.
Grab your sails and suit up for the Portland Windfest, a family festival with endless fun, where you can enjoy three on three Basketball Tournaments, a BoardHouse Skateboard Show, Racing Pigs, Swimming Pigs, and a Tug-of-War Challenge, which is sure to keep you sitting on the edge of your seat. Portland Windfest will blow you away with fun over classic favorites like Noahs Way Exotic Petting Zoo, Antique Tractor Show, Mechanical Bull Ride, Pony Rides, Youth Golf Tournament, Horseshoe Tournaments, Chili, Rib, Brisket, and Kid’s Pizza Cook-off, the All Dog Costume Parade, Arts and Crafts, Food Booths, Parade and Carnival.
Take a trip through Asia and learn about ancient customs while gazing at the artistry of Japanese kimonos, porcelains, and even a rickshaw. Admire the beauty of artifacts from India, Sri Lanka, Japan, Thailand, The Philippines, Korea, Taiwan, and Laos. The treasures, stories, and richness of each country’s people await you at the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center. Beautiful Asian artifacts and a collection of intricately-carved pieces are sure to be among the high points of your visit. The Museum also offers many educational classes for students and the general public each year and is open to gatherings and special events with an Asian flair.