Planning your schedule for this weekend?
From Oct. 15 through Oct. 18, this stretch features Water Street Market's annual Surftoberfest, the 65th annual Texas Jazz Festival, House of Rock's Zombie Prom
and more.
Is there an upcoming event you think the community should know about? Email john.oliva@caller.com with information to be included in future stories.
Here is your guide to the local lineup for these dates.
Oct. 15
- 3rdThursday at Art Museum: Join the Art Museum of South Texas for its monthly 3rdThursday event showcasing local vendors, live music and more. Time: 5:30 p.m. Cost: Free to attend. Information: artmuseumofsouthtexas.org.
- Taste of the Coastal Bend: The Portland Texas Chamber Foundation will host its 3rd annual Taste of the Coastal Bend, a community celebration showcasing Coastal Bend restaurants and talents at Northshore Country Club at 801 Broadway Blvd. in Portland. The event will feature food tastings from participating restaurants, live entertainment, a silent auction and more. Time: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $15 to $25. Information: portlandtx.org/taste-of-the-coastal-bend.
- 70th Anniversary of Ingleside Garden Club: Head back to the 1950s as you celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Ingleside Garden Club at the Hildegard Schmidt Garden Center at 2749 Mustang Drive in Ingleside. Don your 50s-era attire while enjoying food, live music, a historical exhibition, a silent auction, raffles, prizes, a costume contest, a commemorative tree planting and more. Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: 361-790-6192.
- Honky Tonk Night: Brewster Street Ice House will host Honky Tonk Night, an evening of two-stepping and line dancing, at 9 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
Oct. 16
- Sinn Fest: House of Rock will host Sinn Fest, an evening of metal music, at 5 p.m. Cost: $19.65 to $24.65. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
- Texas Jazz Festival: Celebrate all things jazz at the 65th annual Texas Jazz Festival Heritage Park at 1581 N. Chaparral St. The first day of the three-day event will feature 12 jazz performers, food, drinks, local vendors and more. Time: 5 p.m. to midnight. Cost: Free to attend. Information: texasjazz-festival.org.
- Shrimporee: Get stuffed with shrimp at the 78th annual Shrimporee at 200 E. Johnson Ave. in Aransas Pass. The first of the three-day festival will feature live music, food, drinks, a carnival and more. Time: 6 p.m. to midnight. Cost: $8 to $20. Information: aransaspass.org/shrimporee.
- "The Addams Family": Join Harbor Playhouse for its production of "The Addams Family." In this musical about everyone's favorite spooky family, Wednesday Addams falls in love with a "normal" guy. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: harborplayhouse.com.
- Glo & Go 5K Nite Fun Run: The YWCA of Corpus Christi will host its 15th annual Glo & Go 5K Nite Fun Run/2-Mile Walk at the Cole Park Amphitheater at 1526 Ocean Drive. The opening ceremony will start at 7:30 p.m. and the run/walk will start 30 minutes later. There will be awards given out, and runners are encouraged to dress up in glow sticks. Cost: $15 for children, $30 for adults. Information: ywcacc.org.
- "The Rocky Horror Show": Join Aurora Arts Theatre for its annual production of Richard O’Brien’s "The Rocky Horror Show." The show is recommended for ages 15 and older. Time: 7:30 p.m. The run is sold out. To be put on a waitlist, call 361-851-9700. Information: auroraartstheatre.com.
- Haunted Trail Walk: Head to the South Texas Botanical Gardens for its annual Haunted Trail Walk at 8545 S. Staples St. Be led down a dark treelined path as ghosts, ghouls, witches and more await unsuspecting visitors down the quarter-mile trail. Time: 8 to 10 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: stxbot.org.
- William Beckmann: Brewster Street Ice House will host country artist William Beckmann at 8 p.m. Cost: $27.30. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
Oct. 17
- Halloween Hay-Maze: The South Texas Botanical Gardens will host their annual Halloween Hay-Maze at 8545 S. Staples St. Built with 150 bales of hay, youngsters will be able to navigate through twists and turns during the fall season. Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: The maze is included with general admission. Information: stxbot.org.
- Holiday Craft Fair: First Baptist Recreation Center will host its Holiday Craft Fair at 3115 Ocean Drive, featuring a variety of seasonal crafts. Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: Free to attend. Information: 361-883-2421.
- KEDT Kids Festival: KEDT will host its annual Kids Festival at its studio at 3205 S. Staples St. Attendees can expect educational activities, photo ops with Carl the Collector and Daniel Tiger, free giveaways, local organizations and more. Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: kedt.org.
- Critter Camp: Horse House Corpus Christi and CCTX Animal Adventures will host Critter Camp, a hands-on ranch and animal adventure children ages 6 through 13 at 1325 Yorktown Blvd. Campers will rotate through five fall-themed activities including an introduction to horse safety, an educational experience on reptiles, interacting with farm animals, ranch games and making a fall-inspired craft. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Cost: $45. Information: corpuschristihorse.com.
- Rep2 Protect: House of Rock will host Rep2 Protect, an afternoon of friendly competition including breakdance battles and DJ battles with cash prizes, at noon. Cost: Free. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
- Shrimporee: Get stuffed with shrimp at the 78th annual Shrimporee at 200 E. Johnson Ave. in Aransas Pass. The second of the three-day festival will feature a parade, live music, food, drinks, a carnival and more. Time: Noon to midnight. Cost: $8 to $20. Information: aransaspass.org/shrimporee.
- Surftoberfest: Get ready for the 11th anual Surftoberfest when it takes over Water Street Market in downtown Corpus Christi with live music, local beer, German food, dancing, surf culture and more. Time: Noon to 11:30 p.m. Cost: Free to attend. Information: facebook.com/surftoberfest.
- Texas Jazz Festival: Celebrate all things jazz at the 65th annual Texas Jazz Festival Heritage Park at 1581 N. Chaparral St. The second day of the three-day event will feature 24 jazz performers, food, drinks, local vendors and more. Time: Noon to midnight. Cost: Free to attend. Information: texasjazz-festival.org.
- Bingo Loco: Brewster Street Ice House will host Bingo Loco, an evening of dance-offs and lip-sync battles, at 5:30 p.m. This event is for adults aged 21 and older only. Cost: $43.46. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
- Hudson Westbrook: Concrete Street will host country artist Hudson Westbrook at 7 p.m. Cost: $48.58 to $527.80. Information: concretestreet.net.
- "The Addams Family": Join Harbor Playhouse for its production of "The Addams Family." In this musical about everyone's favorite spooky family, Wednesday Addams falls in love with a "normal" guy. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: harborplayhouse.com.
- "The Rocky Horror Show": Join Aurora Arts Theatre for its annual production of Richard O’Brien’s "The Rocky Horror Show." The show is recommended for ages 15 and older. Time: 7:30 p.m. The run is sold out. To be put on a waitlist, call 361-851-9700. Information: auroraartstheatre.com.
- Zombie Prom: House of Rock will host Zombie Prom at 8:30 p.m. The family-friendly event will include live entertainment, finger foods, zombie-inspired cocktails, dancing, costume contests and more. Cost: $11.15 to $29.65. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
Oct. 18
- Shrimporee: Get stuffed with shrimp at the 78th annual Shrimporee at 200 E. Johnson Ave. in Aransas Pass. The last day of the three-day festival will feature live music, food, drinks, a carnival and more. Time: Noon to 6 p.m.. Cost: $8 to $20. Information: aransaspass.org/shrimporee.
- Texas Jazz Festival: Celebrate all things jazz at the 65th annual Texas Jazz Festival Heritage Park at 1581 N. Chaparral St. The last day of the three-day event will feature 15 jazz performers, food, drinks, local vendors and more. Time: Noon to 6 p.m. Cost: Free to attend. Information: texasjazz-festival.org.
- "The Addams Family": Join Harbor Playhouse for its production of "The Addams Family." In this musical about everyone's favorite spooky family, Wednesday Addams falls in love with a "normal" guy. Time: 2:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: harborplayhouse.com.
- Eyehategod: House of Rock will host metal band Eyehategod at 6 p.m. Cost: $40.15 to $45.15. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Have a story idea? Contact him at john.oliva@caller.com.
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This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Don't miss Surftoberfest, Texas Jazz Fest, more from Oct. 16 through Oct. 18
