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.
Blue Shore Pedal Lounge is a pedal-powered, eco-friendly pedal lounge crawling bar bike for up to 16 people at a time. The bicycle pub is powered by you and your fellow pedalers, with an electric assist motor to keep things easy to explore the beautiful Sparkling City by the Sea while creating new and fun experiences with unforgettable memories. Grab your friends and family and take on the Public or Private Tour, where you can enjoy the adventure of the downtown area while enjoying some of your favorite beverages as the knowledgeable captains guide you down various points of interest while pointing out beautiful history along the way.
Ballet Folklorico Viva Mexico de Corpus Christi is a group dedicated to preserving and enhancing the beauty of authentic Mexican Folklorico dance. They share this beautiful art form with the general public and are passionate about their mission. They regularly participates in Buc Days activities, Diez y Seis de Septiembre, Dia de Los Muertos, Instituto Cultural Hispanico events, and Cinco de Mayo celebrations. The group often performs at other civic and charitable events and at the end of each dance season, they offer an evening performance of traditional dance and music. If you're planning a special occasion, they are available to provide entertainment at weddings, quinceaneras, anniversaries, and more.