10/01/2026
ππ΄ OCTOBER IS HERE, SOUTH PADRE ISLAND! HEREβS YOUR GUIDE TO THINGS TO DO THIS MONTH! ππ
π° OCT. 2β4 β 38TH ANNUAL SANDCASTLE DAYS
π Claytonβs Beach Bar β 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!
π¨ OCT. 2 β FIRST FRIDAY: SPI ART WALK
π South Padre Island
Explore local art, culture and participating businesses around the Island.
π¨ OCT. 3 β AURA: ENGAGE THE FIVE SENSES
π South Padre Island
Art Business Incubatorβs annual fundraiser celebrating local art and creativity.
π OCT. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 β FALL INTO FUN! CRAFTING ON THE DECK
π South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary β 6801 Padre Blvd.
Enjoy fall and nature-themed family crafts every Saturday. Included with general admission.
π₯ OCT. 4, 11, 18 & 25 β SPI FARMERSβ MARKET
π 8605 Padre Blvd.
β° 11 AMβ1 PM
Shop local produce, specialty foods and locally made goods at the Islandβs weekly Sunday farmersβ market.
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OCT. 7, 14, 21 & 28 β SUNSET ON THE BOARDWALK
π South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary β 6801 Padre Blvd.
β° 5:30β7:30 PM
Enjoy fall migration, beautiful birds and a sunset over the Laguna Madre. Special admission: $7.
πΊπ OCT. 24 β 8TH ANNUAL SPI MUZICIANS RUN
π Beach Waterpark β 33261 State Park Rd. 100
β° 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.
π¦π OCT. 25 β 9TH ANNUAL HALLOWINGS ACROSS SOUTH PADRE ISLAND
π South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary β 6801 Padre Blvd.
β° 11 AMβ5 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!