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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 weekend of live music kicking off with a Landsharks concert to the Wooden Boat Festival, a celebration of the historical Farley Boat Works. See the full list of happenings below!

Weekend 1, October 7–9

Rock out in this Texas Music-Friendly Community

A pop-art style woman screams as her sunglasses reflect sharks. Next to her is a yellow caution sign that says "Warning: Sharks. Party at your own risk." Below the yellow sign is text that says "Landsharks: A Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band."

Landsharks Concert

One of Jimmy Buffett's premier opening cover bands is coming to the Texas Gulf! If you're not afraid to have too much fun, then watch out for the Landsharks as they come to Port Aransas. As one of the most well-liked and in-demand...

Photo from behind a musician playing guitar towards a tiki bar

Port A Live Music Weekend

A weekend of live music at spunky venues all over Port Aransas! Port A Live Music Weekend kicks off with a Landsharks concert at Palmilla Beach on Friday and keeps rocking and rolling all weekend long! Click for a full lineup.

Weekend 2, October 14–16

Food, Drinks, & Shopping Galore

Weekend 3, October 21–23

Celebrate the island's rich heritage

Weekend 4, October 28–30

Sand and Sea, but Make it Spooky

BONUS Weekend 5, November 4–6

Fishing and festivals and races, oh my!