Holiday Lights at Whitecap 2026

North Padre Island hosts its third annual Holiday Lights at Whitecap, a family evening with a Christmas tree lighting. Kids can get photos with Santa, decorate ornaments and have their faces painted while carolers and live entertainment set the mood. Food trucks will sell sweet treats and hot cocoa, and there is a Toys for Tots giving drive for families who want to help. When: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026, 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Whitecap area of North Padre Island, Corpus Christi. The exact street address and ZIP code were not posted; 78418 is our best match for the island. Cost: Not stated. Bring an unwrapped toy if you want to give to Toys for Tots. More info: https://www.visitcorpuschristi.com/merrydays/ Organizer: Listed by Visit Corpus Christi as part of Merry Days by the Bay; the host group was not named on that page.