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Coastal Bend Weekend: Air Shows, Pirate Parades, Crawfish and Craft Fairs Take Over Mother’s Day Weekend

Every week, Bryan and Michelle Hofmann show you fun activities, events and celebrations happening in your neighborhood each and every weekend!
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — We’re hoping Mother Nature plays favorites this Mother’s Day weekend. While we’re crossing our fingers for a forecast full of sunshine, one thing’s for sure — there’s a 100 percent chance of fun.

Here’s what’s happening around the Coastal Bend:

Wings Over South Texas Air Show

  • Date: Saturday, May 10
  • Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Place: Naval Air Station Corpus Christi

Buckle up — the Wings Over South Texas Air Show is making a high-flying return to NAS Corpus Christi this Saturday.
This year, the sky’s the limit with show-stopping performances by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team, and the U.S. Army’s Golden Knights parachuting into action.

Admission and parking are totally free — consider it a first-class ticket to thrills without the bill.

Coastal Bend Weekend: Air Shows, Pirate Parades, Crawfish and Craft Fairs Take Over Mother’s Day Weekend

Buc Days – Final Weekend Events

Driscoll Children’s Parade

  • Date: Saturday, May 11
  • Time: 10 a.m.
  • Place: Shoreline Boulevard

Yo-ho-ho — it’s your last chance to catch the fun of Buc Days this Coastal Bend weekend. The Driscoll Children’s Parade will set sail down Shoreline Boulevard at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Round up your little pirates for a treasure trove of smiles.

BBQ on the Bay – The Coastal Bend Showcase

  • Date: Saturday, May 10
  • Time: 3 p.m.
  • Place: The Water Gardens

Don’t miss a flavorful new addition to the Buc Days lineup — BBQ on the Bay – The Coastal Bend Showcase. It kicks off at 3 p.m. at the Water Gardens.
Just make sure to savor every moment — because Sunday is the last day to join in all of the festivities.

Brewster Street Icehouse Crawfish Boil & Momosas

16th Annual Crawfish Boil

  • Date: Saturday, May 10
  • Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Place: Brewster Street Icehouse Downtown

Brewster Street Icehouse Downtown has the recipe for a Saturday to remember. Its 16th annual Crawfish Boil runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., serving up mudbugs for a mission — to raise $70,000 for local schools and help students stay connected and supported.

Free Momosas for Mother’s Day

  • Date: Sunday, May 11
  • Time: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Place: Brewster Street Icehouse Downtown & Southside

And because moms deserve to be toasted — literally — Brewster Street Downtown and Southside will be pouring free Momosas on Sunday. Both locations are open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Mother’s Day Craft Fair

  • Date: Saturday, May 10
  • Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Place: Everhart Market Shopping Center

If you’re still shopping for the perfect gift, don’t miss the Mother’s Day Craft Fair at the Everhart Market Shopping Center. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, you’ll find handmade treasures from local artisans.

Corpus Christi FC Sharks Home Opener

  • Date: Saturday, May 11
  • Time: 7pm
  • Place: Cabaniss Stadium

⚽ Ok all you soccer fans — or should we say football?Corpus Christi FC Sharks kick off their home opener this weekend at Cabaniss Stadium! Tickets are available online and at the gate — $15 for adults and $10 for kids.The Sharks are coming off their first division title and a strong run in the USL League Two Playoffs. And there's big news: word is they’ll officially introduce Corpus Christi FC as the next USL League One professional team — making it the first pro soccer team in the Coastal Bend.Let me know if you’d like to include a link to tickets or update with kickoff time!4o
If your head’s in the clouds — you’re right where you need to be. Because your Coastal Bend weekend plans are cleared for takeoff.