Fiesta de los Niños presented by Flint Hills Resources

Fri, Feb 6, 2026 @ 6:30 pm
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About This Event

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Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall
Friday, February 6th | 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Join us at our largest fundraising event of the year as we celebrate the miracles happening every day at Driscoll Children’s Hospital.

Because of you, children across South Texas receive the lifesaving care they deserve.

6:30 – Cocktails and Auctions Open

7:00 – Dinner Served

8:15 – Live Auction Begins

8:45 – Light Up the Night

9:00 – Musical Entertainer Begins

 

FAQs

Can I pay by check or request an invoice?

Yes! Please call Samantha Garcia at 361-694-6403 to arrange payment and/or receive an invoice.

How will my donation be used?

Great question! Funds raised at Fiesta 2026 will benefit the planned expansion of the Corpus Christi surgical center which will bring state-of-the-art operationg environments to the children of the region. This project will stand as a beacon of pediatric innovation. It reflects our unwavering commitment to providing the highest level of care for our most vulnerable population.

What is the attire?

Think Country Western meets Fiesta, and everything in between! Jeans, dresses, boots, fringe – we love it all. Most importantly, we want you to be comfortable so you can have the best night supporting our mission!

Is there an auction?

YES! We offer a silent auction, a bidboard auction, and a live auction with plenty of opportunities to bid on amazing trips, experiences, home goods, jewelry, and SO much more. Our silent auction is virtual, so you can easily bid from your phone!

For more questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 361-694-6403.

Learn more here.

Venue Policies & Guidelines

Any bags larger than a clutch bag will need to be clear. Bags no larger than 12″x12″x6″ will be permitted inside Hilliard Center. We do allow each member of the party to bring in a large clear ziploc bag, including children, of their belongings.

Guests who have bags larger than this size will be asked to return them to their vehicles. All bags will also be searched for prohibited items at entry before walking through the metal detectors.

Learn more about prohibited items here.

Hilliard Center is a cashless facility. Apple Pay, Google Pay, and all major credit cards are accepted.

*Box office and Parking accepts cash and card.

Smoking is not permitted in the arena, auditorium, or convention center including e-cigarettes, at any time. Smoking must be a minimum of 50ft away from any entrance to the Hilliard Center.

Handicap Accessible Seat Exchange

You cannot exchange your ticket in advance. When you arrive at the venue you may go to the Box Office and request to be relocated to ADA seating. Standard policy is one handicap seat plus one guest. This opportunity depends on availability of the seats. Accessible seats are available on each level of the Hilliard Center.

Handicap Accessible Parking

All parking lots that are owned and operated by the Hilliard Center are ADA-compliant and have designated handicapped parking available. These are available on a first come first serve basis.

ADA Drop-off and Pick-up Locations

For Arena events, patrons with disabilities may be dropped off at the corner of Shoreline Boulevard and Resaca Street and enter through the Main Entrance. For Selena Auditorium and Exhibit Hall events, patrons with disabilities may be dropped off at the end of Shoreline Boulevard at the turnaround.

Environmental Hygiene, Signage & Health Screening

Hilliard Center can provide sign language interpretation for guests that are deaf/hard of hearing. Requests for this service must be received three weeks prior to the event and be approved by the performer. For details, please email us at HilliardCenter@corpuschristitx.gov or call the Hilliard Center at 361-826-4100.

Sound System

Hilliard Center does not control the sound system for events. Each show provides its own equipment and handles the sound level.

For your safety, once a person exits the Hilliard Center, re-entry is strictly prohibited.