Experience Halloween in the Gulf Coast Capital with family-friendly events, fall festivals, outdoor adventures, haunted houses, and plenty of seasonal fun. Whether you’re looking for trick-or-treating with the kids, pumpkin-filled activities, or a good scare, find ways to celebrate Halloween in Corpus Christi all season long.
Festivals & Parties
Back to Top of ListRockin K' Farms
September 26 - November 7, 2026
Celebrate fall at Rockin K' Farms with seasonal fun for the whole family. Explore the farm’s attractions, snap festive photos, grab something to eat, and spend the day enjoying one of the Coastal Bend’s annual fall traditions.
Dia de los Muertos Festival
October 24, 2026 | 1:00 PM - Midnight
Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Downtown Corpus Christi with one of the city’s biggest cultural celebrations. Explore live music, ofrendas, arts and crafts, food, vendors, colorful costumes, and family-friendly activities while honoring the traditions and meaning behind Día de los Muertos.
Glow in the Sky at Elevate 402
October 31, 2026 | 7:00 PM - Midnight | 21+
Celebrate Halloween high above Downtown Corpus Christi at Glow in the Sky, hosted at Elevate 402, located atop Homewood Suites by Hilton Corpus Christi Downtown. This 21+ Halloween party features DJ Ceejay, glow effects, cocktails and music, light-up foam sticks, and a costume contest, with VIP experiences also available.
Halloween Block Bash
October 31, 2026 | 7:30 -11:00 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween in Downtown Corpus Christi at Community Grocery's Halloween Block Bash. Enjoy trick-or-treating, shop vintage clothing, retro collectibles, and accessories from local vendors, and sip on themed matcha drinks and spooky lemonades. Community Grocery will also offer Halloween food specials and sweet treats, while purchases from participating vendors enter shoppers for a chance to win a Halloween gift basket.
It's a 2000s Party Halloween Edition
October 31, 2026 | 8:00 p.m. | 18+
Throw it back to the 2000s at Brewster Street Ice House's downtown location for the Halloween Edition of It's a 2000s Party. Dance the night away to hits from Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Usher, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and more. Dress in your Halloween best and get ready for a night of throwback music, dancing, and nostalgia at this 18+ event.
Haunted Houses & Ghost Tours
Back to Top of ListFright Night Haunted House
October 2 - 31, 2026 | Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays | 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Step inside Fright Night Haunted House for an immersive Halloween experience filled with detailed sets, special effects, elaborate makeup, and live actors. The attraction changes each year, giving visitors a new reason to brave the scares every Halloween season.
Haunting on the Blue Ghost
October 2-31, 2026 | Fridays and Saturdays | 7:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience one of South Texas' largest haunted attractions aboard the USS Lexington Museum during Haunting on the Blue Ghost. Presented by the USS Lexington Museum and Castle of Terror Productions, this Halloween experience takes visitors down steep ladders and through more than 80 compartments across two decks of the historic aircraft carrier. With scares around every corner, this ghost ship adventure isn't for the faint of heart.
Enjoy CC Tours
Available every evening
Explore Corpus Christi after dark with Enjoy CC Tours during a two-hour nighttime ghost hunting experience. Visit a historic 1929 building and other reportedly haunted locations while hearing the stories and history behind some of the city’s spookiest sites.
Family Fun
Back to Top of ListBoo! In the Blue at the Aquarium
October 17 - 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Celebrate Halloween under the sea at the Texas State Aquarium's annual Boo! In The Blue. Explore the Aquarium decorated with underwater skeletons, ocean-inspired jack-o'-lanterns, and spooky photo opportunities. Kids ages 3–12 dressed in costume receive 50% off admission with the purchase of a full-priced adult ticket, and families can participate in a virtual costume contest for a chance to win prizes. Halloween activities are included with general admission or membership, with costume admission discounts available onsite only.
Halloween Boo-Tanical Gardens
Celebrate Halloween at the South Texas Botanical Gardens with seasonal activities for different ages throughout October.
Hay Maze | October 17, 2026 - Thanksgiving
Built with 150 bales of hay and decorated for the season, kids can make their way through this festive hay maze in the Children’s Play Area. The maze is included with general admission.
Haunted Trail Walks | October 16, 23 & 30, 2026 | 8:00 - 10:00 PM
Venture onto the Nature Trail after dark for a Halloween experience filled with spooky surprises along the way.
Halloween Price Treat | October 31, 2026
Costumed kids ages 3 to 12 receive half-price admission when accompanied by at least one paying adult.
6th Annual Halloween Party
October 24, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Celebrate Halloween at the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center with an afternoon of family-friendly activities and cultural experiences. Trick-or-treat throughout the museum, enjoy spooky crafts and hands-on activities, browse local food and shopping vendors, and watch live entertainment and cultural performances. Kids dressed in costume receive free admission, while adults in costume receive 50% off admission.
Halloween Fall Fest
October 28, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Celebrate Halloween along the bayfront at the Art Center of Corpus Christi's free Halloween Fall Fest. Bring the family for trick-or-treating with Grow Local Farmers Market vendors, a musical cake walk with sweet prizes, kid-friendly games, and local shopping. Costumes are encouraged for this festive evening of Halloween activities and community fun.
Halloween with the Hooks
October 29, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Head to Whataburger Field for the 13th annual Halloween with the Corpus Christi Hooks, presented by H-E-B. Families can enjoy trick-or-treating around the ballpark, carnival games, a pumpkin patch photo booth, and a Halloween movie on the video board. A costume contest begins at 6:30 p.m., with prizes for the top three costumes. Admission is free for ages 17 and under and $5 for adults, with proceeds benefiting Hooks Help and the Coastal Bend Food Bank. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations.
Halloween Pop-Up at Creatures Coffee
October 31, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Creatures Coffee is getting even sweeter for Halloween with a special Cake n’ Bake pop-up. Stop by for spooky season treats, including mini cakes and pop tarts, while enjoying the horror-inspired atmosphere at this Corpus Christi coffee shop.
Outdoors
Back to Top of ListMonster Mash Cupcake Dash
October 24, 2026 | 7:00 AM
Lace up your running shoes and head to Water’s Edge Park for the annual Monster Mash Cupcake Dash. Choose from a 10K, 5K, or 2-mile event, dress up for the costume contest, and celebrate at the finish line with a cupcake while supporting Family Counseling Service and its work throughout the Coastal Bend.
Water Dog Witches Paddles
October 24 & 31, 2026 | 9:00 AM
Grab your witch hat and take Halloween to the water with Water Dog Yoga, SUP & Barre's annual Witches Paddles. Costumed paddlers take to the bay for a festive stand-up paddleboarding experience that combines time outdoors with a little Halloween magic.
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