Things to do in Port Aransas Texas

02/28/2026

02/14/2026

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02/14/2026

While you’re counting down the days to Texas SandFest, enjoy another Port A favorite—Fly It Port A’s Winter Kite Festival! 🌈✨ 🪁

Taking place on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14, the winter kite fly brings the beach to life with colorful kites dancing on the breeze between beach markers 1 and 20. Whether you’re flying your own kite, strolling the sand, or watching night kites shimmer under the stars, it’s a perfect way to celebrate love, family, and island vibes before SandFest arrives.

02/14/2026

Sat 12-7 Port A Beer Hut go check out Kevin Fuhs a well-known singer / songwriter!

02/14/2026

Belt Sander Races at The Gaff in Valentine's Day! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AZqXHUGs3/

02/13/2026

Use protection this Valentine's Day. We don't need any accidental Scorpios. 😂

02/13/2026

This weekend's menu features Frito Taco Salad, returning due to its popularity.😎

02/08/2026

Things to do on Valentine's Day Weekend "Old Town" Port Aransas style.

1. Call ahead and make a reservation at Venetian Hot Plate.
2. Get your name on the LaPlaya seating list for dinner (be there at 4 and put your name on the list)
2A. Pop into Blue water Mercantile and buy your honey some authentic Native American jewelry! (Or clothes)
3. Want casual? Head to MacDaddys for lunch or dinner! The BBQ and fried chicken are ... "Chef's Kiss!"
4. Want comfort food? Walk to Coaches. Great food, people and prices! Breakfast all day!
5. Day drink at Shorty's on V Day, make a donation and have gumbo for lunch!
5. Walk over to Salty dog after gumbo and booze and get your Karaoke and two steppin in!
7. Go back to Shorty's for a nightcap and jukebox tours.
8. Saunter on down to your Allister Square Inn stay where Scorpios are made.

Note: there's also Stingrays, The Gaff, Lelos, Crazy Cajun, Blue water Cowboy and so much more all within walking distance!

02/08/2026

Gumbo Cookoff at Shorty's on Valentine's Day! Don't miss it!

02/04/2026

🌴🧀 PORT A FOOD HUT IS BACK, Y’ALL! 🧀🌴

We’ve been hibernating like beach turtles, but the wait is OVER 😎
After a month away, Port A Food Hut is OPEN again this Friday & Saturday!

⚠️ Limited menu (aka comfort food legends only):

🧀 Grilled cheese on sourdough (melty. glorious.)
🍅 Roasted tomato basil soup (its soulmate)
🍔 Hamburger basket w/ chips
🧀🍔 Cheeseburger basket w/ chips
🌶️ Chili cheese nachos
🧀 Plain cheese nachos

🕚 11 AM – 7 PM
📅 Friday & Saturday

Come eat, laugh, and remind us how to do this again—we’ve missed y’all more than queso misses chips 💛😂