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Local Markets and More...
Rockport Downtown Farmers Market
Every 2nd Saturday of the month 9am – 5pm. Exhibits include locally grown produce, jams, jellies, and pickled items. There is often fresh baked bread, local honey, Hen fruit (fresh eggs), and freshly made goat soap. Buy fresh produce, cottage canned goods, and more at 105 S. Austin Street. For more information call
361-230-0414, or e-mail smiller467@gmail.com.
Rockport Downtown Makers Market
Every 2nd Saturday of the month 9 am – 5 pm. Showcases a local outdoor market featuring handmade items from local artists and fun and unique home décor. Located at 302 S. Austin. If you are interested in selling homemade items at this event please contact rockportdailygrind@yahoo.com.
Rockport-Fulton Market Days
Rockport-Fulton Market Days – Every 3rd Friday-Sunday of the month 9 am – 4 pm. Live music is played throughout the weekend. Peruse over 100 vendors, over a dozen food trucks/food vendors, seating under the shade for 48 people and you can bring your pets! Come join the fun every third Saturday and Sunday of the month at the Festival grounds at Rockport Harbor, located at 100 Sea Breeze Drive. For more information, follow Rockport Fulton Market Days on Facebook or call 361-314-2226.
Austin Street Art Walk
Every second Saturday of each month, from 10 am – 7pm. Austin Street Art Walk is presented by Rockport Center for the Arts, in partnership with local galleries, restaurants, and businesses located along Austin St. (over 30 participating businesses) Art Walk is a free, alfresco, walkable experience featuring an ever-changing mix of participants representing various art mediums such as paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography, textiles, as well as live music, artist demonstrations, food and more. For more information follow us at
www.facebook.com/austinstreetartwalk.
Second Saturday in the District
The Rockport District hosts Second Saturday every month with live music and special themes to enjoy along with Artwalk, Farmers Market, Makers Market. RCAD is an arts and humanities organization that sponsors historic restoration, museum creation, public artwork, including sculptures and murals, musical and transportation history events. FMI Jennifer Day, email - jdayrose@gmail.com or rockportculturalartsdistricts.com
Local Events and Attractions
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
AgriLife Extension Office, 892 Airport Road, Rockport, TX. Master Gardeners is a non-profit program of TX A&M Agrilife Extension Service. FMI https://txmg.org/aransas/, or call (361) 790-0103
The History Center for Aransas County
March 3 - 2pm, What can we learn in a cemetery? (Rockport cemetery guides at Rockport cemetery)
Join history lovers to stroll through the Rockport Cemetery with costumed docents. Narrators will relate stories about some of the notable people buried in the cemetery and complete the scavenger hunt.
Hours of operation for the History Center: Monday and Friday 10 am - 2 pm; Saturday and Sunday
1 pm - 4pm. 801 E. Cedar St. Rockport, TX. | A Pathways Venue | For membership, volunteer information, and other activities: call 361-727-9214 or visit www.theachistorycenter.com
Rockport Center for the Arts
Upcoming Exhibitions:
January 12 - March 10, Ansen Seale - Rising Tide, Shifting Sand: a chronicle of change in Texas
January 12 - March 17, Greg Reuter - Make the Dog Bark
February 16 - March 31, - Rising Eyes of Texas
March 19 - April 28, - Anthony Sonnenberg - The State of My Heart
Classes & Workshops:
March 2, Play with Paper - Collage Art with Kelly Schaub
March 2, Ceramic Birdhouses and Boxes with Ken Reese
March 5, Let's Explore with Pastels with Debbie Minns
March 6, Plein Air Oil Painting with Suzie Baker
March 6, Jewelry Design and Technique with Fred Tate
March 8, Stand Your Ground Watercolor with Sandy Reese
March 13, Landscapes, Plein Air Pastel Studio with Amanda Houston
March 19, Watercolor 101 & Beyond: Beginner with Experience with Kathy Gaither
March 19, What Does Power Look Like? Crowns with Anthony Sonnenberg
March 21, Pet Portraits in Watercolors with al Kline
Music at the ROCC
March 29th, 7:30pm-9:00pm - The Axiom Quartet
Rockport Center for the Arts (RCA) 204 South Austin Street. (361)729-5519
Rockport Conference Center (ROCC) 106 South Austin Street. (361)729-5519
https://www.rockportartcenter.com
Contact: Vanessa Ormsby at 361-729-5519 for more information
Rockport Country Club
Rockport Country Club is poised to offer its members a lifestyle not found anywhere in the Coastal Bend area. Member's offers include golf, dining, fitness, pool, and tennis. Private events are available for non-members. For membership questions, please call Chris DeLoach (361) 450-4393 or visit our website at www.rockportcc.com
Fulton Mansion State History
Second Saturdays Every Month at the Fulton Mansion - Games, Arts & Crafts. Fun for all ages!
Tuesday through Saturday 10am - 4pm; Sunday 1pm - 4pm. Adult admission $7.00, Seniors $6.00, Military Veterans $6.00, children $4.00, children under 5 are free. The Fulton Mansion is located at 317 S. Fulton Beach Rd. Rockport, TX. Call ahead for the most up-to-date information: 361-729-0386 or visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/visitfultonmansion
Texas Maritime Museum & Education Center
Lecture Series - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
March 4th - "Robert Creuzbaur, the Captain Nemo of Texas" - Ed Cotham
March 18th - "Vietnamese Culture" - Father Joseph
March 25th - "Jean Laffite" - Michael Bailley
Education Director -
March 7th - Strong Tower Academy visits
March 11-15 - Maritime Camp
March 30 - The Education director at Fulton Mansion Easter event
Maritime Camp
The Maritime Camp is scheduled for Monday, March 11-Friday, March 15, 2024, from 9 AM-12 PM. Kids enrolled will learn kayaking skills from Kids in Kayaks, enjoy hands-on learning with sea life from the Texas Floating Classroom, and have fun with acrylic painting their anchor. Then, end the week by having fun with a giant obstacle course. This is a free camp. Space are limited.
Texas Maritime Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10am - 4pm,
TMM Administration Office (white bldg., blue roof) - 361-729-1271
The Texas Maritime Museum is located at 1202 Navigation Circle, Rockport, TX 78382. For membership, volunteer information, and other activities: call 361-729-1271 or visit texasmaritimemuseum.org
Bay Education Center
Spring Break Programs - (Grades 3-12) 10:30am - 11:30am
March 12 - Fossils with Geological Society Members
March 13 - Native Plants with an AgriLife Extension Agent
March 14 - Whooping Cranes with an Outreach Biologist
March 15 - Fish & Invertebrate Husbandry with an Aquarist
Aransas Nature Fest
March 16 - Bee Condos - Looking or a way to attract more native pollinators to your garden? This craft is for you. Come create your own "bee condo" to encourage bee residents.
March 23 - Native Seed Ball - Come find out why native plants are important, and create your very own seed balls to take home to plant.
Both classes are free! First come, first serve for the first 12 kids.
Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm with “Science on a Sphere” presentations every day at 2 pm. 361-774-1785, 121 Seabreeze Drive, Rockport, TX 78382
https://www.facebook.com/BayEducationCenter/
Rockport Little Theatre
Acoustic Open Mic Night Thursdays at 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, Plug and Play, no Amp needed.
For tickets, show dates, or more information please call 361-450-1465. Located at 99 N. Austin St. Rockport, TX 78382. To purchase tickets or buy a brick as a fundraiser for the performing arts of Rockport Little Theatre: https://www.rockportlittletheatre.com
Rialto Theater - Aransas Pass
Open Mic every Tuesday 6:30pm - 10pm
Fridays: Karaoke - 7pm-10pm
Every Sunday - Open Blues Jam and Steve & Lulu's food truck will be serving fried catfish, fries, hush puppies and crepes.
Rialto Market Days (indoors) 10am - 3pm, 4th Saturday of every month
rialtotheater.org
Rockport Cultural Arts District
March 9, 12pm - 3pm - RCAD's Maiden Lady Bug Launch! Take home your very own ladybugs to release at dusk or dawn, adding vibrancy to your spring gardens and offering natural pest control.
RCAD's six murals are an Instagrammer’s dream, celebrating the community’s wildlife and heritage as an Art Colony since 1948. One of 52 Cultural Districts in Texas, the Rockport District is host Second Saturday every month through December with live music and special themes to enjoy along with Artwalk. Farmers Market, and Market. RCAD is an arts and humanities organization that sponsors historic restoration, museum creation, public artwork, including sculptures and murals, musical and transportation history events, and literary publications about Regional Texas History, including book-signings, artists. https://rockportculturalartsdistrict.com/
Rockport Railroad Depot Museum
March 9, 12pm - 3pm - Lady Bug Launch - Join Rockport Cultural Arts District for it's First - of - Kind Experience! Maiden Lady Bug Launch! Take home your very own ladybugs to release at dusk or dawn, adding vibrancy to your spring gardens and offering natural pest control. Limited availability, Benefiting: The Rockport Railroad Depot Museum & Cultural Arts District.
The Rockport Cultural Arts District has restored and repurposed the historic Rockport, San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad Depot to a unique Railroad Museum. Come and enjoy the newly renovated Railroad Depot and ride the Passenger Train. The Museum is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1pm - 4pm. The Passenger Train is available every Second Saturday in the District. https://www.facebook.com/RockportRailroadDepot/
Passport to the Past
Rockport Cultural Arts District has a new program called Passport to Aransas County's Rich and Vibrant History. Your adventure begins with 4 exciting venues to explore.
Visit The Fulton Mansion, Texas Maritime Museum, Rockport Railroad Depot, and the History Center for Aransas County. At each venue scan the QR Code and fill out your passport digitally and complete the challenge. Each of the participating venues offers a unique learning and exploring experience. After completing the challenge digitally at all 4 venue, you earn a prize! It is a fun and educational way to check out our community. https://passport2thepast.com/aransas-county-passport/
Aransas Pathway
Birding with Bob
Most Fridays - 8:30am - 11:00am, Join volunteer retired Park Ranger and Bird Guide Bob Showler to look for celebrate the birds of the Aransas Pathways and Rockport Area! Meet at the parking lot before entering Rockport Beach Park. Check the Aransas Pathways Facebook page for specific dates.
Discover your Pathway! Hiking-Biking-Kayaking-History and Birding. Attractions and Nature trails throughout Aransas County. Are you looking to get out in nature while lending a helping hand? Aransas Pathways has volunteer opportunities! If you want to give back to a good cause, call 361-790-9496 to sign up! FMI on Aransas Pathways, visit www.aransaspathways.com
Fulton Schoolhouse Museum
Open every Saturday from 1 pm - 4 pm, with free tours! Come see what a one-room schoolhouse looked like! See a perfect replica of the Fulton Mansion and view interesting items that have been donated by Fulton residents. Located at 305 7th Street, Fulton, TX 78358
Rockport Beach
Texas' first Blue Wave Beach! Located at 210 Seabreeze Drive, Rockport, TX 78382. Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 6 am - 11 pm and Friday-Saturday, 6 am - 11 pm. Beach passes for Rockport Beach are $10/Daily and $40/Yearly. No charge for walk-ins.
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
Morning Bird Tours
Fridays, March 1,8,15,22,29 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Birding with Bob
Saturdays, March 2,9,16,23,30 - 10am - 12pm
Shuttles Tours
Saturdays, March 2,9,16,23,30 - 2pm - 4pm
Landscaping for Pollinators
Fridays, March, 1,8,15,22,29 - 2pm - 3pm
Rooted in Texas: A guide to Native Landscaping and Rewilding
Saturdays, March, 2,9,16,23,30 - 2pm - 3pm
Open daily from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. The Visitor Center is open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Come hike a trail, fish off the pier or from your kayak, or drive the 16-mile auto tour. FMI, call 361-349-1181 or visit www.facebook.com/AransasNWR or www.fws.gov/refuge/aransas/.(Voted the #1 birding spot and # 5 National Wildlife Refuge in the USA for USA TODAY Readers' Choice)
Goose Island State Park
Open 7 days a week from 8AM-10PM. Park Headquarters is staffed 7 days a week from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Tent and RV camping available; reservations recommended. There is a 1,620 ft. fishing pier, Bayfront campsites, boat ramp, birding areas, hiking trail, and picnic area. While at Goose Island, be sure to visit one of the most famous live oaks in the world, the "Big Tree," estimated to be centuries old - In 1969 it was named the State Champion Coast Live Oak. For private events at Goose Island contact sara.rock@tpwd.texas.gov. For more information, visit https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/goose-island, https://www.facebook.com/GooseIslandSP/, or call 361-729-2858.
The Woman's Club of Aransas County
Open Monday and Friday 12:30 pm - 4 pm. No food or drinks. Play canasta, mah-jongg, and party bridge.
Game Night - First -3rd-4th and 5th Wednesday at 6pm - 9pm. 1104 E. Concho, Rockport, (Across from the Chamber of Commerce near the Rockport Harbor) Members $4 | Non-members $5. FMI: 361-557-1150 or visit https://www.wcofaransas.org
Pickleball
Rockport-Fulton High School tennis courts open to the public. No charge. Each court can have 4 players. *courts are available . First come - first serve basis. Just bring your own equipment. For more information contact Molly Jackson McConville 361- 463 -6328 or email: mollyjmcconville@gmail.com
Rockport - Fulton Community Pool
March 30, 8am - 4pm - Underwater Egg Hunt - 3 to 14 years old can participate in our underwater Egg Hunt. Participants will seek colored eggs in the splash pool (ages 3-9) or competition pool (10-14). Each person will have a set amount of time to find Easter Eggs on the bottom of the pool. Random eggs contain various prizes!
Pool Hours: Open Swim - Splash Pool, 8am - 7pm, Tuesday - Saturday.
Open Swim - Competition Pool, 11am - 7pm, Tuesday - Saturday
Classes include Water Aerobics, Water Walking, and Lap Swim. Located at 2001 Stadium Dr. The park houses an 8 lane, 25-yard pool (heated to 86 degrees) and diving area, a bathhouse, towel warmer, and swimsuit dryer. The park also has a playground, picnic area, and a ¼ mile nature trail. FMI: pool2@cityofrockport.com | 361-727-9989 | www.cityofrockport.com
Rockport Yacht Club
Located at Rockport Yacht Club, 722 Navigation Circle, Rockport, Texas 78382. FMI: (361)729-3115 or http://www.rockportyachtclub.org/Home_Page.php
Memorial Park
March 22, 6pm - 8pm - Rockport Parks & Rec Glow Easter Egg Hunt. Touch-a-truck/Easter Bunny Photo/face painting/Hot Dogs/Egg Hunts/Activity Booths & more.*Egg Hunts starts at 8:00 pm. Please note each hunt is in a different ball field at memorial Park. 0-1 with 2 adults max, 2-5 with one adult max,
6-10 and 11 and up. FMI belkins@rockporttx.gov
Check out the Disc golf course intertwining among the oak trees. Memorial Park is located at 1601 FM 2165 (Pearl St.) in Rockport. The park includes a 6000 sq. ft. modular skate park. Consisting of more than 100 acres, the Park includes 1.65 miles of Hike and Bike trails and a 3/4-mile nature trail with interpretive signs, and rest benches. Soccer fields, basketball courts, baseball/softball fields, off-leash dog parks, playscapes and fitness stations, birding sites, and picnic facilities serve a wide variety of interests throughout the year. FMI: parks3@cityofrockport.com or www.cityofrockport.com, 361-727-2158.
Lighted Night Kayaking
Trips leave at 8 pm and 10 pm. More info can be obtained by contacting the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce at 361-729-6445.
Birding and Dolphin Tours/Boat & Kayak Excursions
Group boat tours are available. Information on Dolphins and birding adventures can be obtained by contacting the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce at 361-729-6445.
Aransas Pass Aquatic Center
In neighboring Aransas Pass: 3 pools, 3 slides. Free Parking. Happy Hour every day (except closed day - Tuesday) is only $2 - 4:30 to close. Monday family night 7 pm - 9 pm - $3. FMI: 361-758-777-0400 E Johnson Ave, Aransas Pass TX.
Fulton Convention Center
March 7th - 10th - Oysterfest
March 29th - Closed, Good Friday
Looking for more fun? Check out our list of 100 Things to Do!
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