Join us at the Bay Education Center for some fun, educational programs all about marine science and celebrating nature! All programs are on a first-come, first-serve basis, with 12 spots available on days involving a craft. Each program starts at 2:00 PM, is free to the public, and open to children of all ages. We'll […]
Join us on the beach at Marker 35 as we celebrate the successful rescue, rehabilitation, and release of several green sea turtles. After receiving care and treatment, these turtles are ready to return to the Gulf, and the community is invited to help send them off on the next stage of their journey. This free […]
Join us at the Bay Education Center for some fun, educational programs all about marine science and celebrating nature! All programs are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each program starts at 2:00 PM, is free to the public, and open to children of all ages. We'll have an in-person look at a live horseshoe crab […]
Looking to hook your first fish? Our volunteers are excited to guide you through the basics of fishing! All supplies are provided. This is a come and go event as fishing rods are limited. The address for the marina is 750 Channel View Dr., Port Aransas, TX. Organizer Venue
Join us at the Bay Education Center for some fun, educational programs all about marine science and celebrating nature! All programs are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each program starts at 2:00 PM, is free to the public, and open to children of all ages. Pat Cruz will take us on a journey through all […]
Join us for a closer look at our marine invertebrate collection! Touch hermit crabs, urchins, and more with our educators to learn about these awesome creatures. Organizer Venue
Join us at the Bay Education Center for some fun, educational programs all about marine science and celebrating nature! All programs are on a first-come, first-serve basis, with 12 spots available on days involving a craft. Each program starts at 2:00 PM, is free to the public, and open to children of all ages. We'll […]
aqueous, an ongoing site-adaptive dance performance with the intention of cultivating the attention of audience members to the sources and locations of water around us, including its seasonal, geologic, and geographic abundance and scarcity. This event will be held at the Wetlands Education Center, located behind the Patton Center. Organizer Venue
Celebrate our coast and connect with your community at Earth Day–Bay Day 2026, hosted by the Coastal Bend Bays Foundation! Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM for a full day of FREE, family-friendly fun focused on conservation, education, and protecting our coastal ecosystems. This long-standing community festival features […]
The Bay Education Center will be closed on Saturday, April 11. Regular operating hours will resume Tuesday, April 14, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We look forward to welcoming you then. Organizer Venue
The Patton Center will close one hour early, at 3:00 PM, on Friday, April 17, for a private event. The Center will open as usual at 10:00 AM that day. Regular operating hours will resume on Saturday, April 18, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We look forward to welcoming you then. Organizer Venue
The Patton Center will be closed April 21–23, 2026, for the Texas Bays and Estuaries Meeting and will resume normal operating hours on April 24. Organizer Venue
The Texas Bays and Estuaries Meeting has brought together scientists, students, coastal managers, elected officials, and the interested public to share research relevant to the bay, estuary and nearshore environments of the Gulf of Mexico since the early 2000s. Registration fees: Non-Student$100Student$80Virtual$10 Organizer Venue