Things to do in Corpus Christi for free

Need something to do today, but on a tight budget? Check out this round-up of free or low-cost upcoming and ongoing events in the Corpus Christi area.

Guided bird walks with Audubon Outdoor Club

The Audubon Outdoor Club of Corpus Christi presents free, guided bird walks on Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21, at Blucher Park, 209 S. Tancahua St. For beginning and intermediate birders, these walks begin at 8 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays in April and last between one to two hours. Meet on Carrizo Street at the entrance to the park, across from the Blucher houses. Please bring binoculars. Cost: Free. Information: https://www.audubonoutdoorclub.com/

Collier Pool, Natatorium open for lap and general swim

Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department's Collier Pool, 3801 Harris Drive and Corpus Christi Natatorium, 3202 Cabaniss Pkwy., are open for lap and general swim for the Winter/Spring 2024 swim season. Collier general swim hours are 4-6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Lap swim hours are 6-9 a.m.;11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and 4-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Natatorium general swim hours are 2:30-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Lap swim hours are 6-8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Cost: Free. Information: https://www.cctexas.com/swim-programs-pools.

Safe Fun-Fit at the Bayfront

Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation presents Safe Fun-Fit at the Bayfront from 7-11 a.m. every Saturday (weather permitting) at The Water’s Edge park, 602 S. Shoreline Blvd. Join these free fitness activities including a 5k/10k, HIIT camp, yoga and Zumba. Classes are for ages 8 and older. Register at https://linktr.ee/safefunfit.cctx. Cost: Free. Information: http://www.cctexas.com/safefunfit or https://www.facebook.com/SafeFunFit.CCTX/.

The Best of Murphy Givens on KEDT-FM

KEDT presents “The Best of Murphy Givens” at 7:45 a.m. and 5:44 p.m. Fridays on KEDT-FM 90.3 in Corpus Christi and KVRT-FM 90.7 in Victoria. KEDT will air repeats of favorites of Murphy Givens’ local history radio columns every Friday during NPR’s Morning Edition and NPR’s All Things Considered. Segments will also be available online at https://www.kedt.org/. Information: https://www.kedt.org/murphy-givens.

Southside Farmers’ Market

The Southside Farmers’ Market is from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays at The Market on Everhart shopping center, 5800 Everhart Road. Rain or shine, come shop local produce, honey, eggs, jams and jellies, pickles and preserves, herbs and spices, snacks, baked goods, body products plus arts, jewelry, crafts and more. Information: info@ccssfm.com or https://www.ccssfm.com/.

Downtown Farmers Market at Art Center

The Corpus Christi Downtown Farmers Market is from 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays in the courtyard of the Art Center of Corpus Christi, 100 N. Shoreline Blvd. Vendors will offer fresh produce, locally raised meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, jams and jellies, pickles, fresh-cut flowers, artisan goods and more. Cost: Free. Information: https://www.facebook.com/GrowLocalFarmersMarket/.

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This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Free Things to Do in Corpus Christi: April 2024