Enjoy a fun-filled weekend in the Coastal Bend! Family-friendly events, festive activities, local vendors, and memories waiting for all ages to share.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Sponsored by Visit Corpus Christi. Find more fun in the Coastal Bend with the Visit Corpus Christi’s event calendar: https://www.visitcorpuschristi.com/events/
Friday, Oct. 23
Nate’s Boo Bash Scavenger Hunt at La Palmera
5-7 p.m. at La Palmera 5488 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi
Nate’s Boo Bash Scavenger Hunt at La Palmera will feature trick-or-treating, a costume contest, games and prizes for the whole family. The event is free, with donations welcome.
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6 a.m. – 9 p.m. at Rachel & Rylie 926 S Staples St, Corpus Christi
Rachel & Rylie in Corpus Christi will host a Halloween cocktail class where guests can learn to make three spooky-themed drinks with Ole’ Swayback Mobile Bartending. Tickets are $70 and include cocktails, light bites and all materials, with guests required to be 21 or older.
5-8 p.m. at West Guth Park 9725 Up River Rd, Corpus Christi
West Guth Park will host a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring outdoor screenings of “Hocus Pocus” and “Casper,” music, glow necklace giveaways and food trucks. Costumes are encouraged, and leashed pets are welcome.
41st Annual St. Pius X Halloween Carnival
5-9 p.m. at St. Pius X Catholic School 737 St Pius Dr, Corpus Christi
St. Pius X Catholic School will host its annual Halloween Carnival featuring games, food, music, prizes, raffles and costume fun for the whole family. The event brings students, families and the community together for a night of Halloween festivities.
6-9 p.m. at Rialto Theater 327 S Commercial St, Aransas Pass
The Rialto Theater in Aransas Pass will transform into a free haunted attraction featuring a spooky maze, cemetery and live music. Admission is free, but guests are encouraged to bring a toy donation for the Cops for Tots Toy Drive.
Día de los Muertos 5K & 1K Fun Run – K Space Contemporary
6-10 p.m. at K Space Contemporary 623 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi,
The Día de los Muertos 5K and 1K Fun Run at Water’s Edge Park invites participants to run or walk along the Corpus Christi bayfront. The event will feature music, vendors and awards for different age groups, with registration details coming soon.
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Saturday, Oct. 24
7-9:30 a.m. at Water’s Edge Park 602 S Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi
The Monster Mash Cupcake Dash at Water’s Edge Park will feature 5K and 10K runs, a two-mile walk, costume contests and cupcakes at the finish line. Registration is $40 in advance or $45 on race day, with proceeds supporting Family Counseling Service’s mental health programs.
Villain Invasion Halloween Fest 2026
9 a.m. – 9 p.m. at Holiday Inn Corpus Christi Downtown Marina 707 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi
Villain Invasion Halloween Fest returns to the Holiday Inn Downtown Marina with horror celebrities, cosplay contests, gaming and collectibles. Children 12 and under get in free with parental supervision, and guests can save $5 on tickets with promo code VILLAIN.
7-9:30 a.m. at 7501 S Staples St, Corpus Christi
Asbury Methodist Church will host a family-friendly pumpkin painting event where children and adults can decorate pumpkins and enjoy fall activities together. Families are invited to get creative and make colorful Halloween memories.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 5214 Blanche Moore Dr, Corpus Christi
The National Pet Adoption Parking Lot Party will bring together adoptable dogs and cats looking for forever homes, along with local firefighters. The event will also feature food trucks and vendors for families to enjoy.
Hocus Pocus Corpus: A Fair Housing Focus
12-3 p.m. at Hilliard Center 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi
The Fair Housing Council of South Texas will host a free community resource fair at the Hilliard Center, offering information on renters’ rights, eviction laws and housing assistance. Families can also enjoy Halloween candy, raffle prizes and giveaways, with no registration required.
12-5 p.m. at Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center 1809 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi
The Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures will host its sixth annual Halloween Party featuring trick-or-treating, crafts, cultural performances and family-friendly activities. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children, with free entry for children in costume and half-price admission for adults in costume.
Corpus Christi Dia de los Muertos Festival
1 p.m. – 12 a.m. at 623 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi
Downtown Corpus Christi will celebrate Día de los Muertos with music, dancing, art, food and traditional ofrendas honoring loved ones who have died. The community celebration will also feature live performers, local vendors and family-friendly activities.
Dia De Los Muertos at Fright Night Haunted House
7-11:45 p.m. at Fright Night Haunted House 615 N Mesquite St, Corpus Christi
Fright Night Haunted House in downtown Corpus Christi will celebrate Día de los Muertos with spooky decorations, Catrinas, monsters and haunted house scares. Tickets are available for purchase, with prices not listed.
Coastal Bend Farmer’s and Artisan Market
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Asbury Church at 7501 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX
Shop local at the Coastal Bend Farmers & Artisan Market at Asbury Church in Corpus Christi, featuring fresh goods, handmade items, unique finds and delicious treats. Families can also enjoy trick-or-treating while supporting local vendors.
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church at 2727 Airline Rd, Corpus Christi, TX
Bring the whole family to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Corpus Christi for a free fall festival featuring hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce house and games. Families can also enjoy trunk-or-treating, arts and crafts, a bake sale and more.
Harvest and Handmade Craft Fair
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Moravian Hall at 5601 Kostoryz Rd, Corpus Christi, TX
Shop handmade treasures at the Harvest & Handmade Craft Fair at Moravian Hall on Kostoryz Road in Corpus Christi. This free event features local vendors selling jewelry, candles, holiday decorations, baked goods, plants and unique gifts.
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Sunday, Oct. 25
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
6-11:45 p.m. at Caller & Critic at Omni Corpus Christi Hotel 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi
The Omni Corpus Christi Hotel will host a candlelit Halloween concert featuring the Listeso String Quartet performing spooky classics from “The Addams Family,” “Beetlejuice” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Tickets are available for purchase, and guests must be at least 8 years old to attend.
13th Annual Boo Bash Triathlon
8 a.m. at 2002 Billy G. Webb Dr., Portland
The 13th Annual Boo Bash Triathlon at the Portland Aquatic Center will feature beginner-friendly races, a sprint triathlon and a team relay. The event is organized by Portland Parks and Recreation and community partners, with registration fees not listed.
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Asbury Methodist Church 7501 S Staples St, Corpus Christi
Asbury Methodist Church is welcoming families to its pumpkin patch, where visitors can pick out pumpkins and take festive fall photos. The seasonal attraction offers a chance to enjoy autumn activities and make family memories.
Boos, Besties, & Bias Wreckers: A K-Pop Halloween Spooktacular
3-9 p.m. at The Bus, located at 702 N. Chaparral St., Corpus Christi
Get ready for a free K-pop Halloween celebration featuring live dance performances, costume contests, pumpkin decorating, vendors and more at The Bus in Corpus Christi. The family-friendly event will also feature a charity auction and raffle supporting Coastal NICU Care Boxes.
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