Breakfast with Santa

Start the holiday season with a magical morning at our Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, festive activities, and the chance to meet Santa himself. Kids can share their […]

Step into the holiday spirit at Winter Wonderland on South Padre Island! Taking place alongside the magical Lighted Boat Parade, this festive celebration has something for everyone. Enjoy live music, […]

Lighted Boat Parade

The annual Lighted Boat Parade returns to South Padre Island on Friday, December 11, 2026, starting at 6:00 p.m. Boats of all sizes cruise the route decorated in their holiday […]

Annual Christmas Street Parade

Celebrate the magic of the holidays at the City of South Padre Island’s Annual Christmas Parade! Join the fun along Padre Boulevard as vibrant, beautifully decorated floats and joyful groups […]

South Padre Island Tree Lighting Ceremony

Every year, South Padre Island kicks off the holiday season with its Tree Lighting Ceremony, a community gathering that marks the official start of the Island’s holiday weekend. Friends, family, […]

The Island Life Festival

One unforgettable day celebrating handcrafted cheeseburgers, signature margaritas, live coastal music, and island life on South Padre Island. The festival’s main event is The Island’s Best Burger Cookoff, where restaurants, […]

Spooky Saturday | Sea Turtle, Inc.

Get ready for Spooky Saturday at Sea Turtle, Inc.! Join us October 31 from 10AM-4PM for a day full of fun activity stations, a costume contest, and plenty of turtle […]

Wine for Wishes by the Bay

Raise a glass for a meaningful cause at Wine for Wishes by the Bay, a memorable waterfront celebration benefiting Make-A-Wish Rio Grande Valley on South Padre Island. The weekend begins […]

Paint & Sip Evenings on the Back Deck

Unveil your creativity with a glass in hand! Join us every third Thursday in the fall-winter season for a relaxed paint and sip evening outdoors.* Each date is limited to […]

Tip O’ Texas Comic Con

Tip O’ Texas Comic Con brings a beachfront celebration of geek culture to South Padre Island from October 8 through 12. The Isla Grand Beach Resort takes over for a […]