Events

Welcome to South Padre Island!

Our little paradise island has so much more to offer than just miles of white sand and crystal blue water. From the young to the young at heart, whether you are here for the summer, winter, spring break, romantic getaway, family vacation, or that perfect beach wedding; we have an assortment of events for all ages on, and around, South Padre Island!

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 Farmers Market poster

South Padre Island Market Days

Visit the SPI Farmer’s Market, every Sunday from 11 am to 1 pm, for your organic produce selection. Find anything from farm fresh eggs, organic fruits and vegetables, corn fed beef, specialty foods, and other organic products. Located at 8605 Padre Blvd North of Seabreeze Beach Resort.

New Events Coming Soon

Check back here for exciting new events coming in 2022!

Past Events

2019 Ocelot Run

Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Gladys Porter Zoo. Early registration starts Jan 13 2019

For more information click here

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Walk For Women Spice Chili Cook-off

Come rain or shine, it’s going to be chili on the Island this Feb 9th! Admission is $5 and the fun starts at 11am through to 3 pm at Louie’s Backyard 2305 Laguna Blvd.  For more information about the cause please click here and to enter the cook-off please email Rees Langston @ reeslangspi@gmail.com or call (956) 495-9884

35th Causeway Run & Fitness Walk

Saturday, January 12 2019

Run starts in Port Isabel – 10k run starts at 8:00 am – 5k fitness walk starts at 8:15 am.

Click here for ticket information 

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Brett Marshall & The Disclaimers

Kick off this winter with an array of early jazz and blues from the 60’s & 70’s.

Location is Port Isabel Event & Cultural Center 309 Railroad Ave. From 7:00 – 9:00 pm.

Click here for ticket information

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You’ve played the game now watch the musical!

January 9 – 11th at South Padre Island Convention Center.  Tickets can be purchased from Paragraphs Bookstore or purchased online (click here for online purchase)

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For more information Click Here

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21st Annual Polar Bear Dip

Start your 2019 Year off with a refreshing dip in the Gulf of Mexico

The 21st Annual Polar Bear Dip will take place at Clayton’s Beach Bar & Grill. FREE Registration opens at 10:00 am and the Dip starts promptly at Noon! Commemorative t-shirts will be available for purchase on site, while they last!

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holiday sand castle

Holiday Sand Castle Village

Come visit our Holiday Sand Castle Village filled with unique Holiday Sand Sculptures built by incredibly talented sand artists. From a Sand Snowman to Sand-ta, and much more, this new, outdoor exhibit will include a lighted musical performance starting at dusk. The Holiday Sand Castle Village will be open to the public at the South Padre Island Convention Centre.

LIGHT SHOW:
Sunday through Thursday – 6 to 9pm
Friday & Saturday – 6 to 11pm

View our full Lights Over South Padre Island schedule of events: Click Here

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Oct 4-7 31st Annual SPI SandCastle Days!

The 30th annual South Padre Island SandCastle Days Sand Sculpture Demonstration and Competition –  Master sand sculptors from all over the world meet on Clayton’s beach to show us their best work. Live music, kiddy games, vendors and lots of fun for the whole family!

Check out their Facebook page Here >>> Click Here

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Christmas lighted boat Parade 2017PORT ISABEL SPI CHRISTMAS LIGHTED BOAT PARADE

SUNDAY DECEMBER 1 st 6 – 9 PM

Celebrate Christmas Coastal Style! Viewing areas will be on the shores of the Laguna Madre Bay. The boats will start off from Southpoint Marina and end at Louie’s Backyard with an award ceremony.

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2016 Run The Jailbreak

Saturday May 7th 2016

The Jailbreak Beach Escape is an Island tradition unlike any other! The Jailbreak Beach Escape is a challenging 5k run over 20+ sandy, wet, crazy obstacles on the sunny beaches of South Padre Island, followed by a Texas sized beach party at Clayton’s Beach Bar & Grill. Each May thousands of adventurous and active thrill seekers converge on South Padre Island to see if they have what it takes to Break Free! Space is limited, secure your Escape Today!

Click here to purchase your ticket

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South Padre Island Sand Crab 5K/10K, Kid’s Mile Nighttime Beach Run

April 30, 2016, 8:30 pm,  Kid’s 1 Mile Beach Run starts at 8PM.

This event is benefitting:

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28th Annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade

Got a paddle board, kayak, jetski, fishing boat, canoe, anything that floats? Decorate it for the 28th Annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade on 12/5!  Or just come and enjoy the fun along the shores of the Laguna Madre. Call the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce at 956/943-2262 for more information on how to enter!

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THE GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS TRAILER PARK MUSICAL!

November 17th & 18th

This musical brings enough holiday cheer to brighten the Scroogiest of hearts!

South Padre Island Convention Center – 7355 Padre Blvd South Padre Island, TX 78597

Seating is limited and there are only two performances so don’t wait until the last minute to get your tickets. Each evening performance begins at 6:30 p.m., with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, catered with a trailer park theme by PadreRitaGrill. Curtain goes up on the musical at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the performances are $30 per person/$25 for El Paseo Arts members. Tickets are available for purchase at Paragraphs on Padre Bookstore on the Island, the Art Gallery in Lighthouse Square in Port Isabel, and online Click here for online purchase

For additional information about the show, you may contact El Paseo Arts at (956) 943-4700.

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22nd Annual World Championship Shrimp Cook Off!

Sunday November 1st 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Sutherlands Port Isabel

1725 W Hwy 100, Port Isabel, Texas 78578

Dozens of contestants preparing nearly a ton of Fresh Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp using a variety of recipes! Vendors, live music by The AGENCY, games & rides, arts & crafts, info booths! Hosted by the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce. Call 956/943-2262 or email director@portisabel.org for more information.

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12th Annual SPI Walk For Women

October 9 – 11th

Oct. 9th

“Bet on HOPE and Let it Ride” Casino Night @ Louie’s Backyard

Registration for Bay Fishing Tournament from 6-8pm.

Oct. 10th

Walk for Women Bay Fishing Tournament

Anglers start at 7 am, weigh in is from 11:30am to 1:00pm.

Oct. 11th

Walk for Women A day of Breast Cancer Awareness at the SPI Convention Centre

Registration at the SPI Convention Centre starting at 8:30 am. Walk starts at 10:00 am and ends at Louie’s Backyard.

For more information click here

For online tickets click here

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Sebastian Zodiac Sculpture Exhibition.

When visiting us at Seabreeze Beach Resort why not take in the free outdoor sculpture exhibit by Mexican sculpture, Sebastian Zodiac. Located at the SPI Convention Centre and  South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center. The exhibit runs from November 5th, 2014 through until September 30th, 2015

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Sand Castle Days!

October 2-4 th at Claytons Beach Bar & Grill

Starting: 9:00 am Admission: FREE
Masters of Sand build their dreams in sand!
A dozen international artists compete for cash!
Amateur competition happens on Saturday with live music, arts & craft vendors and a special children’s area!
3 days of fun for the whole family.

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Saturday October 3rd 5 pm – 11 pm

Washington Park, Port Isabel

Experience the culinary culture of the Laguna Madre area with a wide variety of food vendors! Rides for the kids, Live Music, Dance Contest, Dance Performances, Jalapeno Eating Contest, Grito Contest & more! No Admission Charge! Family Fun!

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Spazmatics

Return of the Spazmatics

Make your Labor Day Weekend plans today!

All of your favorite bands from the 80’s packed into one great group. The Spazmatics will be performing at Louie’s Backyard on September 6th @ 11:00pm.

Click here for Online Tickets

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Sea turtle release

Sea Turtle Release!

April 8th from 5:30 – 8 pm

See flyer for details

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beach-n-biker fest

12th Annual Beach-N-Biker Fest!

April 17 – 19th 2015 on South Padre Island!

Where Music & Bikers Come Together & Acquaintances Become Friends!

Friday April 17, 2015 9:00 am to Midnight

Saturday April 18, 2015 9:00 am to 1:00 am

Sunday April 19, 2015 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

@ The South Padre Island Convention Center located at 7355 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX.

What it’s all about.

The members of the Magic Valley Riders Motorcycle Club Inc., host

this annual charity fundraiser each spring on beautiful South Padre Island Texas.

The annual motorcycle rally includes Concerts and music all weekend, a Parade, a Poker Run, Biker Games, a Ride in Bike Show, food and clothing vendors and much more.

During the weekend of the event, the entire Island transforms to cater to our biker friends every need.

 Join us!

The beautiful beaches, great restaurants, and Seabreeze Beach Resort’s great rates, are all within minutes of the event site.

So come on down to enjoy three days of biker fun in the sun, by the best South Texas beaches.

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south padre island crab run

South Padre Island Sand Crab 5K/10K, Kid’s Mile Nighttime Beach Run

April 25, 2015, 8:30 pm,  Kid’s 1 Mile Beach Run starts at 8PM.

This event is benefiting:

This Event is Benefitingsea turtle inc. logoThe whole event is run on the beach.

Runners are required to run with a head lamp or flashlight in order to see.

The post race bash will be held at Clayton’s Resort Beach Bar and Grill.

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JAILBREAK!

Come and join us May 2nd for some sandy fun for the 2nd annual South Padre Island Beach Escape!

This 5K is open to anyone over the age of 14 the first wave will start at 9:30 am. After party jailbreak will be held at Claytons Beach Bar & Grill, the largest beach bar in Texas!

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Pedal to Padre event

MAY 3RD BIKE RIDE

25 mile bicycle tour from Brownsville to South Padre Island finishing at Schlitterbahn water park.

For more information on this event and to register click here

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Cyclovia pedal

Cyclovia So Padre

May 9 2015  8am – 1 pm

The First Annual Cyclovia So Padre will turn Padre Boulevard into a car-free and care-free environment for families to bike, run and play together.

Cyclovia is an event that closes off selected major streets to automobile traffic and opens them up exclusively to cyclists and pedestrians. Originating as Ciclovía in Bogotá Columbia in the mid- 1970s, this type of event has seen a near-exponential growth in popularity.

for more information click here

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Fiesta padre

FLIP FLOP TO SANDSTOCK

MAY 21 – 28 A family friendly event that will delight and amaze!

The Most Amazing Beach EXPO comes to South Padre! WE ARE GOING TO BUILD THE ALAMO!

For more information on this event and to purchase your tickets, please click here

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NuRythmZ beach party

NuRythmZ 5th Annual Fitness Beach Party For ALS

Saturday May 23rd. Doors open at 9:00 am @ Clayton’s Beach Bar & Grill

Click here to register for this event.

Pre-sale $20  at the door $25. Shirt included!

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longest causeway run

June 6, 2015

The 2015 Summer Longest Causeway Run & Fitness Walk

begins at 8 am on South

Padre Island and ends in Port Isabel at the Port Isabel Event & Cultural

Center!

For cost and to purchase tickets click here

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El Paseo Arts Foundation

Presents

‘Boeing Boeing’

An evening of comedy.

  April 1st 2015. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the performance should last until around 10:00 pm. Tickets for this event can

be purchase online at www.elpaseoarts.org  or Paragraphs Bookstore.

South Padre Island Convention
7355 Padre Boulevard
South Padre Island, TX 78597

    Truck and car show               Snoop Dog

During Spring Break the Island becomes a buzz for events. While staying with us a Seabreeze Beach Resort why not enjoy some of what the Island has to offer!

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Winter Texan appreciation party

 Winter Texan Appreciation Party

February 27 @ 3 pm

We are going to miss our Winter Texans!

Join in the fun at Harpoon’s!

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broadway rhythm

Valley Voices Chorale

Presents

Broadway Rhythm

Port Isabel Event & Cultural Center

309 E. Railroad Ave.

Doors Open at 6:30 pm for a 7:00pm start

Tickets can be purchased for $10 in advance or $15 at the door. For additional info and tickets please call Paul Cardile (210) 592-3500

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Shrimp boil and expo

SHRIMP BOIL & EXPO EVENT

Thursday February 26th

Join us at Port Isabel Event & Cultural Center  from 4 – 7 pm for live music! Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased online or at the Museums of Port Isabel

Click here to purchase online

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Foam Glow event

FOAM N’ GLOW 3.14.2015

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND “WORLD’S LARGEST FOAM PARTY”

Foam N’ Glow “World’s Largest Foam Party”  Fuses High-Energy Music, Ultraviolet Dancers, Contortionists, Stilt Walkers, Fire Performers, Soaring Ariel Acts, CO2 Shows & the ever so famous FOAM N’ GLOW BLAST, Into One Mind Blowing Combination.

Tickets can be purchase online at Foam N’ Glow

For more information, visit Clayton’s Beach Bar & Grill

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Tres Cabezas Colosales

TRES CABEZAS COLOSALES  

“Three Colossal Heads”

Placed on-site just off the Causeway in the Queen Isabella Memorial Park through May 2015.

Queen Isabella Memorial Park is located in the median near the crossover at the foot of the Queen Isabella Causeway.

World renowned artist Javier Marin’s  exhibits can be found in numerous public collections including the Museum of Modern Art in Mexico City, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, the Blake-Purnell Collection, and the Malba-Fundación Constantini Buenos Aires (Argentina), amongst others.

Enjoy this traveling exhibit during your visit to South Padre Island……