10/06/2026
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🍂🌴 OCTOBER IS HERE, SOUTH PADRE ISLAND! HERE’S YOUR GUIDE TO THINGS TO DO THIS MONTH! 🌊🎃
🏰 OCT. 2–4 — 38TH ANNUAL SANDCASTLE DAYS
📍 Clayton’s Beach Bar — 6900 Padre Blvd.
See incredible sand sculptures created by master sculptors, plus live music, local art, food vendors, Sand Camp, beach activities and more! Fireworks Friday night and a drone show Saturday night. FREE!
🎨 OCT. 2 — FIRST FRIDAY: SPI ART WALK
📍 South Padre Island
Explore local art, culture and participating businesses around the Island.
🎨 OCT. 3 — AURA: ENGAGE THE FIVE SENSES
📍 South Padre Island
Art Business Incubator’s annual fundraiser celebrating local art and creativity.
🍂 OCT. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 — FALL INTO FUN! CRAFTING ON THE DECK
📍 South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary — 6801 Padre Blvd.
Enjoy fall and nature-themed family crafts every Saturday. Included with general admission.
🥕 OCT. 4, 11, 18 & 25 — SPI FARMERS’ MARKET
📍 8605 Padre Blvd.
⏰ 11 AM–1 PM
Shop local produce, specialty foods and locally made goods at the Island’s weekly Sunday farmers’ market.
🌅 OCT. 7, 14, 21 & 28 — SUNSET ON THE BOARDWALK
📍 South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary — 6801 Padre Blvd.
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
Enjoy fall migration, beautiful birds and a sunset over the Laguna Madre. Special admission: $7.
🎺🏃 OCT. 24 — 8TH ANNUAL SPI MUZICIANS RUN
📍 Beach Waterpark — 33261 State Park Rd. 100
⏰ Race starts at 5 PM
Run or walk a 1-mile, 5K or 10K course with live mariachis and musicians along the way, followed by tacos, drinks and a Mariachi After Party! Registration required.
🦋🎃 OCT. 25 — 9TH ANNUAL HALLOWINGS ACROSS SOUTH PADRE ISLAND
📍 South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary — 6801 Padre Blvd.
⏰ 11 AM–5 PM
Celebrate monarch migration with a native plant sale, live music, local vendors, face painting, sandcastle lessons, butterfly activities and more. Costumes encouraged. FREE ADMISSION!
