Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts at the Corpus Christi Trade Center, open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday -Sunday. Courtesy photo

Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts at the Corpus Christi Trade Center, open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday -Sunday. Courtesy photo

Spend the day shopping for one-of-a-kind items at Corpus Christi Trade Center. With more than 100,000 square feet of shopping, you'll find unique gifts for the entire family and a fun way to spend the day together.
From casual clothes to diva wear, there’s a big selection of fashion here. Choose from men's, women's, and children's clothing along with specialty items such as Quinceañera dresses, handmade boots, cowboy hats, and sports clothing from college and NFL teams.
If you're looking for a gift for that special someone, shops offer a wide variety of ceramics, decorative and jewelry crosses, tools and electronics, children's toys, and even off-road vehicles.
Other vendors are stocked up to outfit your home, whether you're looking for one special item to set off a room or everything needed to redecorate your entire house.
Shopping can make you hungry, so Corpus Christi Trade Center has added an indoor market offering snacks and meals. You’ll find Mexican specialties, beer, candy, Italian ice, and donuts plus hearty local treats like Frito pie, beef brisket, pulled pork, and loaded baked potatoes. And, of course, everyone loves the pizza!
Treat the kids to a special pet or give your current furry family member a wardrobe upgrade. Look for pet dealers for a wide variety of reptiles and fish along with birdcages and homes for other small animals.
Spending the day at Corpus Christi Trade Center doesn't have to be about shopping bargains. It can include looking good, too. The center’s vendors also include full-service beauty salons along with a portrait studio for those glamour shots when you're looking especially good. A framed family portrait is another good gift idea for family and friends.
Corpus Christi Trade Center is located at 2833 South Padre Island Drive in Corpus Christi. Call the main office at (361) 854-4943. The center is open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday -Sunday. Visit corpuschristitradecenter.com.