Find a fun family event during the 2022 holidays in Corpus Christi
Allison Ehrlich
It's time to start celebrating the holidays here in Corpus Christi, and there are lots of activities around the area to get you in the spirit for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Check out the schedule below for some fun this winter.
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More:Ring in 2023 at these Corpus Christi New Year's Eve events
Ongoing
Aurora Arts Theatre presents ‘A Christmas Story’
What: Based on the movie classic that runs round-the-clock on television every Christmas, “A Christmas Story: The Musical” is set in the 1940s in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, and follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts — an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle.
When: Nov. 18 through Jan. 7; 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays (no shows weekend of Dec. 23-25)
Where: Aurora Arts Theatre, 5635 Everhart Road
Cost: $20 general admission
Contact: 361-851-9700 | https://www.auroraartstheatre.com/
Ice skating at Christmas on the Coast in Portland
What: Enjoy a real ice-skating rink this holiday season in Portland under Joe Burke Pavilion. The daily admission fee includes unlimited ice-skating and ice-skate rental. There will be a wide range of sizes for children and adults
When: 5-10 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, Dec. 3-20; then 5-10 p.m. daily Dec. 21 through Jan. 1
Where: Portland Community Center, 2000 Billy G. Webb Drive
Cost: $10 per day for skating
Contact: http://www.portlandtx.com/659/Christmas-on-the-Coast
2022 Christmas on the Beach at Rockport Beach
What: Enjoy some holiday cheer from your car by visiting this drive-thru light display on Rockport Beach for the third annual Christmas on the Beach. Local nonprofit organizations have been working hard to create displays for drive-by guests to enjoy.
When: Dec. 4 through Jan. 2; 6-9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 6-10 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Where: 212 Seabreeze Drive, Rockport
Cost: Free; donations appreciated
Contact: 361-729-6445 | https://www.facebook.com/christmasonthebeachrockport
EVENTS
Black-Eyed Pea Half-Marathon
What: Get set for the 2022 Black-Eyed Pea Half-Marathon along Corpus Christi Bay on Saturday, Dec. 31. Sponsored by state Rep. Todd Hunter, the city of Corpus Christi and VFit Productions, this race is open to all ages and starts at 7:30 a.m. at Water’s Edge Park.
When: 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31
Where: Water’s Edge Park, 402 S. Shoreline Blvd.
Cost: $20 registration fee per person for half marathon, free for 5K or 10K walk/run
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/SafeFunFit.CCTX/
New Year’s Eve Bash ft. Another Level
What: Join Brewster Street Ice House for a New Year’s Eve 2022 Bash Retro Rager featuring live music from Another Level and DJ sets from Ed Ocanas & DJ Jon O, spinnin’ your retro favorites! Doors open at 7 p.m.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31
Where: Brewster Street Ice House, 1724 N. Tancahua St.
Cost: $20 advance, $25 day of show
Contact: https://brewsterstreet.net/events/new-years-eve-bash-ft-another-level/
New Year’s Eve at Executive Surf Club
What: Cruise Control performs at the Executive Surf Club’s 2022 New Year’s Eve Party.
When: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31
Where: Executive Surf Club, 309 N. Water St.
Cost: TBD
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/events/5922781407785927
Corpus Christi Polar Bear Plunge
What: A New Year's Day polar bear plunge is an annual tradition shared by communities around the country and the world. The Corpus Christi Polar Bear Plunge is our local take on the tradition! Join the warm-up fun run with the Corpus Christi Roadrunners at 11:15 a.m. Take the plunge at noon, then come inside and warm up. The Emerald Beach Hotel will provide a snack buffet, a drink for each participant, and their hot tub and pool.
When: 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1
Where: Outside Emerald Beach Hotel, 1102 S. Shoreline Blvd.
Cost: $35 adults, $20 kids (12 and younger)
Contact:https://www.polarbearplunge.cc/
Boar’s Head & Yule Log Festival at First Christian Church
What: Back after a COVID-19 hiatus! For over three decades, the First Christian Church Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival has become the traditional end to the Christmas season for the Coastal Bend. Christmas continues into Epiphany in January when members of First Christian Church present a gift of pageantry to the communities of South Texas. This tale was first told during a feast at Oxford to celebrate a student’s victory over a wild and raging boar. The present-day festival results from an amalgamation of several ancient celebrations turned into a procession of dances and music, joining traditions of Old England with the Christian joy at the birth of Christ.
When: 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7
Where: First Christian Church, 3401 Santa Fe St.
Cost: Free, donations of canned food items encouraged
Contact: 361-854-3044 | https://fcc-cc.org/boars-head-festival/