
EVENTS
Browse our events calendar below to see what’s happening at Sunflower Beach & Port Aransas.
Learn more about our fitness classes here!
August 2025
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1
9:30-10:30 AM: WaterFit
Cool off as you workout! This low impact class will get your heart pumping and muscles working. Don’t underestimate the power of water. Class open for everyone and all ages as long as you can take direction. Swimsuits Required.
2:00-3:00 PM: Bingo
Meet us at the poolside pavilion for everyone’s favorite game of chance. At the end, all winners will play the ultimate game of rock, paper, scissors for the Grand Prize– Free Nachos! (salsa, guac and queso only)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2
9:30-10:30 AM: Strength Training
This class has a capacity of 5, pre-registration IS required by emailing activities@sunflowerbeach.com.
This circuit based class is a full body workout including warm up and cool down.
2:00-3:00 PM: Science Day
Come check out all the fun experiment demos. Most of these you can do at home with adult supervision. We will make a “cool” surprise at the end!!
3:30-5:30 PM: Sandcastle Lessons
Do you want to compete in Sandfest 2026? Join Mark at mile marker 28, right off our boardwalk, as he shows you some secrets to building prize sandcastles..well at least ones that won’t fall when you take the mold off!
4:00 -6:00 PM: Happy Hour at Turtle’s Poolside Grill
Featuring live music by Billy Snipes
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7
9:30-10:30 AM: Strength Training
This class has a capacity of 5, pre-registration IS required by emailing activities@sunflowerbeach.com.
This circuit based class is a full body workout including warm up and cool down.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8
9:30-10:30 AM: CardiYoga
A blend of flow, holds, reps and pulses. This class is a full body workout that will test your strength and endurance. Class is for everyone and all ages as long as you can take direction!!
2:00-3:00 PM: Trivia
How well do you know your family or friends? Join us at the poolside pavilion for a fun game of trivia that is played in pairs. Winning team receives a voucher for free PIZZA from Turtle’s Poolside Grill.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9
9:30-10:30 AM: WaterFit
Cool off as you workout! This low impact class will get your heart pumping and muscles working. Don’t underestimate the power of water. Class open for everyone and all ages as long as you can take direction. Swimsuits Required.
2:00-3:00 PM: Paperchain Flowers/Tree
Make loops out of paper strips and glue them together to make a fun flower or tree.
3:30-5:30 PM: Sandcastle Lessons
Do you want to compete in Sandfest 2026? Join Mark at mile marker 28, right off our boardwalk, as he shows you some secrets to building prize sandcastles..well at least ones that won’t fall when you take the mold off!
4:00-6:00 PM: Happy Hour at Turtle’s Poolside Grill
Featuring live music by Billy Snipes
8:00-9:30 PM: BonFire
Join us at mile marker 28, just off our boardwalk, for a relaxing evening by the fire and enjoy everyone’s favorite messy treat-S’MORES (supplies limited)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14
9:30-10:30 AM: WaterFit
Cool off as you workout! This low impact class will get your heart pumping and muscles working. Don’t underestimate the power of water. Class open for everyone and all ages as long as you can take direction. Swimsuits Required.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM: DinoHunt
Follow the clues left around the resort by the dinosaurs for a prize at the end. Must collect all 5 coins to redeem! Your first clue is at the poolside pavilion.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
9:30-10:30 AM: CardiYoga
A blend of flow, holds, reps and pulses. This class is a full body workout that will test your strength and endurance. Class is for everyone and all ages as long as you can take direction!!
2:00-3:00 PM: Glass Bead Suncatcher
Place your glass beads in the mold, pour in some clear glue, let it dry and voila!
3:30-5:30 PM: Sandcastle Lessons
Do you want to compete in Sandfest 2026? Join Mark at mile marker 28, right off our boardwalk, as he shows you some secrets to building prize sandcastles..well at least ones that won’t fall when you take the mold off!
4:00-6:00 PM: Happy Hour at Turtle’s Poolside Grill
Featuring live music by Billy Snipes
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21
9:30-10:30 AM: CardiYoga
A blend of flow, holds, reps and pulses. This class is a full body workout that will test your strength and endurance. Class is for everyone and all ages as long as you can take direction!!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22
9:30-10:30 AM: WaterFit
Cool off as you workout! This low impact class will get your heart pumping and muscles working. Don’t underestimate the power of water. Class open for everyone and all ages as long as you can take direction. Swimsuits Required.
2:00-3:00 PM: Picture Scavenger Hunt
Starting at Turtle's Poolside Pavilion, you will get your first picture clue. Locate where the picture was taken to find your next clue. There will be golden eggs at the last clue with a prize inside! **one per person
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23
9:30-10:30 AM: Strength Training
This class has a capacity of 5, pre-registration IS required by emailing activities@sunflowerbeach.com.
This circuit based class is a full body workout including warm up and cool down.
2:00-3:00 PM: Sand Globes
Take home a little piece of Port A with this fun and attractive craft. Collect shells and sand, put it in the jar and enjoy!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28
9:30-10:30 AM: Strength Training
This class has a capacity of 5, pre-registration IS required by emailing activities@sunflowerbeach.com.
This circuit based class is a full body workout including warm up and cool down.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29
9:00-4:00 PM: Beach Games
Join us at mile marker 28, just off our boardwalk for leisurely games of volleyball and corn hole.
9:30-10:30 AM: CardiYoga
A blend of flow, holds, reps and pulses. This class is a full body workout that will test your strength and endurance. Class is for everyone and all ages as long as you can take direction!!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30
9:30-10:30 AM: WaterFit
Cool off as you workout! This low impact class will get your heart pumping and muscles working. Don’t underestimate the power of water. Class open for everyone and all ages as long as you can take direction. Swimsuits Required.
11:00-1:00 PM Family Game Day
Meet us on the Great Lawn, located across from the pool, for some fun competition. Some games require a partner. If you don’t have one, one can be provided for you. You can pre-register at activities@sunflowerveach.com or in person. Registration starts at 10:30am and the first game starts about 11:20am.
Egg Race
Egg Toss
Fastest Stacker
3-Legged Race
Tug-o-War
Sack Race
Hole in One ( one corn hole board)
Winners Ceremony
3:30-5:30 PM: Sandcastle Lessons
Do you want to compete in Sandfest 2026? Join Mark at mile marker 28, right off our boardwalk, as he shows you some secrets to building prize sandcastles..well at least ones that won’t fall when you take the mold off!
4:00-6:00 PM: Happy Hour at Turtle’s Poolside Grill
Featuring live music by Billy Snipes
8:00-9:30 PM: BonFire
Join us at mile marker 28, just off our boardwalk, for a relaxing evening by the fire and enjoy everyone’s favorite messy treat-S’MORES (supplies limited)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31
9:30-10:30 AM: WaterFit
Cool off as you workout! This low impact class will get your heart pumping and muscles working. Don’t underestimate the power of water. Class open for everyone and all ages as long as you can take direction. Swimsuits Required.
12:00-12:15 PM: Fill the Cup
In this partner game, one person soaks the ball, tosses it to their partner who squeezes out as much water into the cup as possible then tosses it back and repeat. First team to reach the top wins a FREE popsicle.
12:30-12:45 PM: Water Ball Toss
In this partner game, one person soaks the ball and tosses it to their partner who will toss it back. With every round the ball is soaked and partners move further away from each other. Team that gets the furthest away without dropping the ball, wins a FREE popsicle.
1:00-1:30 PM: Fish for Goldfish
There's a lot of fish in the Gulf of Sunflower Beach but can you catch the PINK fish? If so, there’s a bag of goldfish crackers waiting for you (one per person)
HAPPENING IN PORT A
With year-round festivals and events taking place, there’s never a dull moment in Port Aransas!
Visit portaransas.org/events to see the full calendar of events.
Sip & Shuck Sundays
First Sunday of Every Month
Dolphin Adventures - Scarlet Lady
Texas Women Anglers Tournament
August 22 -24
The Sip Yard
Beachtober
October 1-31
A bevy of autumnal events happening every weekend!
EXPERIENCES
Port Aransas and the surrounding area are full of exciting activities for you and your family to enjoy. Below are some ideas for your visit!
Surfing & Kite Surfing Lessons
Spa Getaway
Parasailing
Bay & Offshore Fishing
Dolphin Watch Tours
Nature Trails
Fine Dining & Nightlife
Horseback Riding
Texas State Aquarium