Terry J. Schade, State Farm Insurance

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.

Take a meaningful stroll through The University Galleries at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, which accommodates both the Weil Gallery and the Islander Art Gallery. Here you will be impressed by the traditional gallery spaces used for screenings, symposia, and exhibitions of work by TAMU-CC graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, and visiting artists from the local, national, and international contexts.

Raise everybody’s adrenalin levels and spirits with Jumping World Corpus Christi, the best place for high-octane attractions that include a challenging ninja course, slam dunk basketball, advanced dodgeball, turbo trampolines, great food, and several family-friendly activities. Besides all the fast-paced features, they offer a variety of activities that are perfect for the younger crowd or the young at heart, including a plushy foam pit, a toddler court, a jungle gym, an authentic mechanical bull, and a redemption arcade.

If you're looking for a delicious meal and good vibes, stop by Hopdoddy for a meal you won't forget. They have amazing burgers and a great selection of drinks, including frozen margaritas and local draft beers. If you're in the mood for a snack, try their new pretzels and beer cheese. And don't forget about their happy hour specials. With their ethical sourcing and quality ingredients, their burgers are one-of-a-kind. Whether you stick with a classic burger or try something new like their ahi tuna or bison burgers, you are sure to enjoy every last bite.