Stay as a paying guest at the South Padre KOA on Friday, May 10th, and get Saturday, May 11th for only $20! This $20 will go to KOA Care Camps to help children fighting cancer go to camp.

Value Kard Rewards members stay as a paying guest on Friday, Sept. 14, and get Saturday, Sept. 15 for FREE at the South Padre Island KOA!

Camp with us on Thanksgiving and enjoy our festive feast full of fun and fellowship! KOA supplies the turkey, ham, potatoes, gravy, and our camping friends bring a dish to share (salad, side, or dessert). It is always a yummy event not to be missed. Free to our KOA guests. Starts at 1:30 PM.

Camp with us on Christmas and enjoy our festive feast full of fun and fellowship! KOA supplies the turkey, ham, potatoes, gravy, and our camping friends bring a dish to share (salad, side, or dessert). It is always a yummy event not to be missed. Free to our KOA guests. Starts at 1:30 PM.

Nesting season usually begins in April and can extend into August. If you see a sea turtle on the beach, please call (956) 761-4511.

Our Internationally renowned “La Jaiba Downs” crab races take place on the Quarterdeck Lounge Raceway on Wednesday nights where the host gives away “GRAND” dollars good for food and refreshments on the property. Family Friendly environment from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

SPI Art Space hosts all levels painting the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month.  We provide the coffee, canvas and paints.  You provide the talent.  Come by to paint and enjoy conversation with others that like to do the same!  Kids always welcome with an accompanying adult. $25 per person.  Book online at www.spiartspace.com.

Don't miss all the EGG-CITING events we have planned: egg coloring, raffles, a coloring contest, Easter egg hunt, s'mores, an Ice Cream Sundae Party, outdoor movies on our gigantic playground screen, and more! Also, Semana Santa is an important holiday in Mexico and we are happy to celebrate. It begins on the Sunday before Easter (Palm Sunday or Domingo de Ramos) and continues through Easter Sunday. Make your reservations today!

5K and 10K night run with a post race bash at the end. On the beach behind Clayton's Beach Bar & Grill. Kid's 1 mile run starts at 8 PM. Sand Crab Run starts at 8:30 PM.

Look to the skies over the bay for a great fireworks presentation every Thursday & Friday from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend at 9:15 PM!

Hundreds of runners and walkers join for a view from the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway.

Ladies, come fish and join in the fun at this annual tournament.

Sponsored by the Texas General Land Office, this fall cleanup is dedicated to keeping Texas beaches clean and safe. This is your chance to help protect and preserve our beaches.

Enjoy the Annual Sandcastle Days at Clayton's Beach Bar & Grill. See master sand artists from all over the world.

The SPI Walk for Women Breast Cancer Awareness Walk helps raise funds for local area women fighting breast cancer.  Women fighting this disease should not have to make the choice between paying bills or paying for the treatments they need.  Event now includes a Casino Night, a Chili Cook-off, a Golf Tournament, a Fishing Tournament, as well as the Walk.

Zombie Charge 5K is an obstacle race and unique experience where your sole purpose is to survive! As a runner you will deal with a variety of challenges and try to make it to the finish line with your flags. Or you can be the zombie charging runners and capturing their flags (lives). At the after party, music and vendors will highlight the theme of survival by promoting being fit and ready for disasters. Sign up early and survive with your coworkers, family and friends in this “apocalyptic” race and see if you can survive!

Yummy food and excellent activities highlight this World's Championship Shrimp Cookoff held in Port Isabel.

Padre Boulevard comes alive to celebrate the season. Bring the whole family, pack a thermos of hot chocolate, and enjoy the floats and wave to Santa as he rides past. Begins at 6 PM.

You'll want to head bayside to see the lights and the festive sights along the bay.

Visit with Santa and enjoy a pancake breakfast.  Children 11 and under free; $3 for children 12 and over.  Schlitterbahn Beach Resort and Waterpark.  9 AM to 11 AM.

Take a dip in the Gulf of Mexico! 10 AM registration at Clayton's Beach Bar & Grill. Dip starts promptly at noon!

Hundreds of runners and walkers join for a view from the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway.

The annual WinterFest at Schlitterbahn Beach Resort makes its return on Wednesday, January 30th and promises to be bigger and better than ever! Great bands, all-day dancing, happy hour, raffles and more. Admission includes show ticket, and lunch provided by the Shrimp Haus.