{"id":481180,"date":"2026-10-30T07:16:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T07:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/481180\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T07:16:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T07:16:09","slug":"coastal-bend-weekend-halloween-parties-trick-or-treating-and-fall-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/481180\/","title":{"rendered":"Coastal Bend Weekend: Halloween parties, trick-or-treating and fall fun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx \u2014 Halloween is almost here, and the Coastal Bend is getting into the spooky spirit!<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking to fill up your candy bucket, show off your costume or enjoy some festive activities with the family, there&#8217;s plenty happening across the area.<\/p>\n<p>From trick-or-treating and costume parties to D\u00eda de los Muertos celebrations, here&#8217;s your guide to events happening October 30 through November 1.<\/p>\n<p>    Trick or Treat at Water Street<\/p>\n<p>Families can get a head start on Halloween festivities at WaterStreet Market in downtown Corpus Christi on Saturday, October 31, from 2 to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Six participating businesses will hand out candy, including Water Street Oyster Bar, Wildflowers, Coco Cabana, Water Street Gift Shop, Central Kitchen and Executive Surf Club.<\/p>\n<p>Even four-legged friends can join the fun! Central Kitchen and Executive Surf Club will offer complimentary dog treats.<\/p>\n<p>Families can also stop by the Woodshed Stage outside Water Street Oyster Bar for a festive photo opportunity featuring pumpkins and hay bales.<\/p>\n<p>The event is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n<p>    Padre Island trick-or-treating<\/p>\n<p>Hawksnest and Eagles Nest are two of Padre Island&#8217;s most popular Halloween destinations, drawing large crowds of trick-or-treaters every year.<\/p>\n<p>To help keep the tradition going, Island Tire Automotive organized a community candy drive that has collected more than 500 pounds of candy for the festivities.<\/p>\n<p>The effort helps ensure families visiting the neighborhoods can enjoy a Halloween night filled with treats.<\/p>\n<p>Trick-or-treating typically begins around 5:30 p.m., according to an Eagles Nest resident.<\/p>\n<p>    Spooktacular Halloween 5K &amp; Zombie Walk<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a more active way to celebrate Halloween, head to Aransas Pass for the inaugural Spooktacular Halloween 5K &amp; Zombie Walk on Saturday, October 31.<\/p>\n<p>The race begins at 8 a.m. near the Seaman&#8217;s Memorial at Conn Brown Harbor.<\/p>\n<p>Afterward, families can enjoy a free trunk-or-treat from 10 to 11 a.m., along with a costume drawing, local vendors and community health resources.<\/p>\n<p>Packet pickup will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at Dorado&#8217;s Restaurant, located at 518 Bigelow Street.<\/p>\n<p>    Corpus Christi IceRays Stick or Treat Night<\/p>\n<p>The Corpus Christi IceRays are bringing Halloween excitement to the ice as they take on the Lone Star Brahmas at the Hilliard Center.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday&#8217;s Stick or Treat Night will feature Ghostbusters-inspired specialty jerseys, a costume contest, scavenger hunt, slime activities for children and a free pregame skate.<\/p>\n<p>Doors open at 4 p.m., with puck drop scheduled for 7:05 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The IceRays will also face the Lone Star Brahmas on Friday, October 30, at 7:05 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets and additional information are available at <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goicerays.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">goicerays.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>    Fifth and Elm&#8217;s Monster Mash<\/p>\n<p>The Halloween fun continues in Portland with Fifth and Elm&#8217;s free Monster Mash on Saturday, October 31.<\/p>\n<p>From noon to 3 p.m., visitors can enjoy a Halloween market, a pumpkin derby hosted by the City of Portland and a photo booth.<\/p>\n<p>The celebration continues at 7 p.m. with a Michael Jackson and Prince tribute featuring music from both legendary artists.<\/p>\n<p>Admission is free.<\/p>\n<p>    Halloween Block Bash<\/p>\n<p>Downtown Corpus Christi will come alive Halloween night with the first Halloween Block Bash outside Community Grocery, located at 317 Peoples Street.<\/p>\n<p>The free celebration runs from 7:30 to 11 p.m. and features trick-or-treating, vintage shopping, retro games, accessories, specialty drinks and Halloween-themed treats.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors who shop with participating vendors can also enter a drawing for a Halloween-themed gift basket, with the winner announced November 1.<\/p>\n<p>    Halloween nightlife and costume parties<\/p>\n<p>For adults looking to keep the Halloween celebrations going, several venues across Corpus Christi are hosting themed parties Saturday night.<\/p>\n<p>Elevate 402: Glow in the Sky is a 21-and-up rooftop Halloween party from 7 p.m. to midnight at 402 Lomax Street. The celebration features music, dancing, glowing rooftop lights and a costume contest.Brewster Street Ice House Downtown: It&#8217;s a 2000s Party: Halloween Edition is an 18-and-up throwback celebration beginning at 8 p.m. at 1724 N. Tancahua Street.The Commencement: Corpus Christi&#8217;s Ultimate Halloween Experience begins at 8 p.m. Saturday at 4243 S. Port Avenue.The Exchange: Halloween Party with Triptonite + Splendiferous begins at 9 p.m. at 224 N. Mesquite Street, featuring live music and Halloween festivities.Executive Surf Club: A Halloween costume contest begins at 9 p.m., featuring prizes for the best costumes and live music by Dreaming in Color.<\/p>\n<p>Admission prices and age restrictions may vary by venue.<\/p>\n<p>    D\u00eda de los Muertos in Kingsville<\/p>\n<p>As Halloween festivities wind down, the weekend continues with a meaningful celebration in Kingsville.<\/p>\n<p>The fourth annual D\u00eda de los Muertos Kingsville celebration takes place Sunday, November 1, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Chamberlain Cemetery.<\/p>\n<p>The free community event brings families together to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away while celebrating the lives they lived.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors can enjoy live music, mariachi performances, ballet, loter\u00eda, a cakewalk, children&#8217;s activities, food and a Catrina costume contest.<\/p>\n<p>The celebration will also feature a community ofrenda where families can remember their loved ones.<\/p>\n<p>Organizers say hosting the celebration at Chamberlain Cemetery is especially meaningful because generations of Kingsville families are laid to rest there.<\/p>\n<p>For one afternoon, the cemetery will become a gathering place filled with music, flowers, food, laughter and remembrance.<\/p>\n<p>The event is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n<p>    Asbury Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch<\/p>\n<p>For families hoping to enjoy one last fall activity, Asbury Methodist Church is wrapping up its seasonal pumpkin patch on Saturday, October 31.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors have one final opportunity to browse and purchase pumpkins before the patch closes for the season.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking for a pumpkin to decorate or simply want to enjoy a fall outing, the pumpkin patch offers one last chance to take part in the seasonal tradition.<\/p>\n<p>With activities for children, families and adults, there&#8217;s no shortage of ways to celebrate Halloween weekend across the Coastal Bend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx \u2014 Halloween is almost here, and the Coastal Bend is getting into the spooky spirit!&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":481181,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[1722,155,157,156,1156,162251,162256,162257,162252,162253,162254,162255,10873],"class_list":["post-481180","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-corpus-christi","tag-coastal-bend-weekend","tag-corpus-christi","tag-corpus-christi-headlines","tag-corpus-christi-news","tag-corpus-christi-pumpkin-patches","tag-corpus-christi-trick-or-treating","tag-dia-de-los-muertos-kingsville","tag-family-friendly-halloween-events","tag-halloween-parties-corpus-christi","tag-halloween-weekend-2026","tag-kingsville-dia-de-los-muertos","tag-padre-island-trick-or-treating","tag-stephanie-molina"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/481180","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=481180"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/481180\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/481181"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=481180"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=481180"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=481180"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}