Events

The Christmas season is officially arriving in Runaway Bay! Join us for our Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and an evening of holiday fun for the whole family. 📅 Date: Wednesday, December 3 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: 1 Stop Enjoy a festive night featuring: 🎶 Caroling by Just Jesus Church 🔥 A cozy fire pit ☕ Hot chocolate to keep everyone warm 🎅 Santa arriving by fire truck Bring your family, friends, and neighbors as we light the Christmas tree together and kick off the

The holiday season is in full swing, and our community has a wonderful lineup of festive events for families, friends, and neighbors. Join us throughout the week as we celebrate the traditions, lights, and magic of Christmas in Runaway Bay! 🎄 Wednesday, Dec. 3rd - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at 1Stop Join us at 6:00 PM for one of Runaway Bay’s most heartwarming traditions - the Christmas Tree Lighting at 1Stop. This year’s celebration will feature: ✨ Caroling by Just Jesu

SAVE THE DATE! Get your lights ready - the Christmas Lighted Golf Cart Parade is coming up! No pre-registration required. Just meet us in the parking lot of the Norma Coble Civic Center and join in the fun. If you’d rather cheer from the sidelines, you can still be part of the excitement as the parade makes its way through town, led by our Runaway Bay Police Department and Runaway Bay Fire Department. And don’t forget... there will be candy for the kids along the route! 📅 F

Get involved. Stay informed. Help shape your city. Runaway Bay is built on community involvement, and our monthly board meetings are one of the best ways to stay connected to what’s happening across the city. Residents are always welcome and encouraged to attend. Monthly Meeting Schedule (all at 6 pm, Norma Coble Civic Center): • 1st Tuesday – Planning & Zoning • 2nd Tuesday – Economic Development Corporation • 3rd Tuesday – City Council • 3rd Thursday – Cemetery Board • 4th

Runaway Bay’s biggest fall event of the year is heating up! The 2nd Annual Smoke on the Water Festival is right around the corner, and sign-ups are officially open for several fun community contests. Whether you’ve got a creative streak, a four-legged best friend, or a little one with a big smile, there’s something for everyone to join in on the fun. 🐾 Dog Costume Contest Get your furry friend ready to strut their stuff! Dress up your fur baby and show off their best look at

The City of Runaway Bay is kicking off the fall season with a community favorite: the Smoke on the Water Turkey Trot 5K. This fun and family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, November 15th at 513 Port O’ Call, Runaway Bay, Texas. The 5K run begins at 10:00 a.m., and registration is $35 per participant. Those who pre-register at RaceRoster.com will receive a free event T-shirt, guaranteed with registration. Shirts will also be available for purchase at the event. Su

Runaway Bay residents - mark your calendars! The Greater Runaway Bay Alliance is hosting a community clean-up along Highway 380 on Saturday, November 1 at 9:00 AM. Volunteers will meet in the parking lot of the Norma Coble Civic Center before heading out to tackle roadside litter and keep our community looking its best. All necessary supplies - safety vests, grabbers, and trash bags - will be provided. Community service hours are available for students who need them, and high

Runaway Bay is full of fall spirit this season, and our local churches are hosting two fantastic events you won’t want to miss! These family-friendly gatherings are open to everyone and are a wonderful way to connect with neighbors and celebrate the season together. 🎃 The Bay Church Annual Fall Fest Sunday, October 26, 2025 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM The Bay Church | 20 Runaway Bay Drive The Bay Church is keeping tradition alive with their Annual Fall Fest! Bring the whole family

Benefitting the Runaway Bay Volunteer Fire Department It’s that time of year again, Runaway Bay! One of our community’s favorite fall tradition is back! The 9th Annual First Responders Fish Fry supporting the Runaway Bay Volunteer Fire Department. Saturday, November 15 5:30 PM Runaway Bay Event Center 513 Port O’ Call, Runaway Bay, TX 76426 This long-standing event brings neighbors, friends, and local heroes together for an evening of great food and even greater fellowship.

November 14 - 15, 2025 Mark your calendars for Friday and Saturday, November 14–15, as the second annual Smoke on the Water returns to the Runaway Bay Event Center (513 Port O’ Call, Runaway Bay, TX)! This fun-filled weekend brings together neighbors, visitors, and BBQ lovers for one of the most anticipated community gatherings of the year. Hosted by the Outlaw BBQ Association and supported by the Runaway Bay Economic Development Corporation, the event features incredible foo