Beachtober
Get Ready to Fall for Port A
Fall in Port Aransas means warm water, shorter wait times, and miles of wide open beaches. This season is a tried-and-true visitor favorite time of the year, when generations of Texans take loved ones on quiet morning walks along the coast, cast a line into salty waters, and ride bikes in the cool sea breezes.
October also means a bevy of autumnal events happening every weekend, a time the island likes to call "Beachtober!" These events range from a month-long "Sweet Traditions" dessert trail to the Wooden Boat Festival, a celebration of the historical Farley Boat Works. See the full list of happenings below!
October 6–8
Celebrate Port A with a Festival and Live Music
Port A Days
Come out for a fun filled weekend! The weekend will kick off with a champagne cruise on Friday, followed by a parade, chili cook-off and "Anything That Floats But a Boat" race on Saturday. There will also be a kid zone and ALL DAY FUN...
Port A Live Music Weekend
Put your dancing flip flops on and boogie your way all around the island this Port Aransas Live Music Weekend! Enjoy live performances at spunky venues all across town.
October 20–22
Island History & Shopping Galore
Port Aransas Wooden Boat Festival
The Port Aransas Wooden Boat Festival was created by the staff and volunteers at Farley Boat Works eight years ago to provide a venue for showcasing the fine craft of wooden boat building. The Festival celebrates a heritage that started...
Shoptober
FALL IS HERE! AND WITH IT, ANOTHER CHANCE TO SHOP LOCAL! The Fall Shop Around is the prime weekend to fall for Port A and score deals on all those summer finds you missed out on! Snag that great pair of flip flops or that extra-special...
October 28
Run A Mile in Flynn's Shoes
Flynn's Beach Run
Choose from a 5k, 10k, or 1-mile family fun run that takes place right on the Port Aransas beach!
All Month Long
A Foodie's Autumnal Paradise
Taco and Margarita Trail
It's hard to name a better combination that tacos and margaritas, but here's one—tacos, margaritas, AND Port A! Go to any of the participating restaurants to get a taco/margarita sampler unique to the island.
Sweet Traditions Trail
Welcome to the newest Beachtober addition! Enjoy dessert specials all month long with the "Sweet Traditions" trail.