Island newsFall into winter on South Padre: the dates worth savingThe Shrimp Cook-Off, the Lighted Boat Parade and January's Market Days, with each date checked against the organizer's own page.By Erin Luper22 September 2026
Island newsOctober on the island: Sandcastle Days and Queen Isabella DaysMaster sand sculptors at Clayton's October 2–4, and eight days of Queen Isabella Days across the bay in Port Isabel.By Erin Luper22 September 2026