October along the Texas Gulf Coast brings more than just cooler temperatures; it ushers in a wave of spooky, sandy fun as Port Aransas and Corpus Christi transform for Halloween. From family-friendly trick-or-treating to festive bar crawls in your best costume, the area offers both chilling and charming events to celebrate the season. Trade in your carved pumpkins for sand sculptures and your spooky stories for pirate tales, because we’re diving into the best ways to celebrate Halloween in Port Aransas and Corpus Christi.
👻 Port Aransas & Corpus Christi Halloween Events
Port Aransas Halloween Events
🎃 Young Frankenstein at Port Aransas Theater: October 9 – 26, 2025
The Port Aransas Theater presents “Young Frankenstein,” a musical comedy adapted from Mel Brooks’s 1974 film, which spoofs the classic horror story. The story follows Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, who inherits his infamous grandfather’s estate in Transylvania and reluctantly embraces his family’s legacy. Performances Thursday through Saturday will begin at 7:30 pm, and Sunday performances will start at 3:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased online.
🎃 Sand Pumpkin Patch Night Glow: October 24, 2025
Expert sand sculptor Mark Landrum (of Sandrum.com) will create a centerpiece sand sculpture near Ave. G & the beach on the day before the patch opens (Oct. 25). The centerpiece will be lit at dusk and all night for photo opportunities. The event is free to attend, and the sculpture will be lit from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am.
🎃 Sand Pumpkin Patch: October 25, 2025
Carve a pumpkin the Port Aransas way. The Sand Pumpkin Patch will be a fun day filled with carving pumpkins, but with sand! Let your creativity and imagination run wild. The Port Aransas Parks & Recreation volunteers will be on site to assist. The event is free, and registration for the event is recommended at porta.recdesk.com.
*While it’s not mandatory, we encourage each attendee to donate one non-perishable food item as a gesture of support for those in need. Your generosity will greatly contribute to our community effort.
🎃 Halloween Party @ Bernie’s Beach House: October 25, 2025
This one is for the adults! Bernie’s Beach House will be hosting its annual Halloween Party & Costume Contest on October 25th. There will be drink specials on beer and mixed drinks. The costume contest will begin at 12:00 am, and first and second-place winners will receive a cash prize.
🎃 Port A Haunted Hayrides for Kids: October 27 – 29, 2025
Enjoy a light-hearted night filled with ghosts, ghouls, and goblins! This kid-friendly haunted hayride will take you around Port Aransas while you jam along to Halloween’s greatest hits! Kids’ haunted hayrides are at 6:00 pm, and registration is required. Youth under 8 need to be accompanied by an adult or older sibling over 10. Each person attending must be registered separately. There is no group reservations.
🎃 Port A Haunted Hayrides: October 27 – 29, 2025
If you enjoy macabre stories, this Port Aransas Halloween event is for you. A lighted hay wagon will take you through the city, while you’ll hear stories of murders, mysteries, and more. Haunted Hayrides will be offered at 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm, with 9:00 pm as an option if demand calls for it. Each person attending must be registered separately. Registration can be completed online.
*While it’s not mandatory, we encourage each attendee to donate one non-perishable food item as a gesture of support for those in need. Your generosity will greatly contribute to our community effort.
🎃 Trunk or Treat @ Robert Points Park: October 29, 2025
Get ready for another fun year of Port Aransas’ Trunk or Treat! Held at Robert Points Park, trunk-or-treaters will collect candy from various local organizations and enjoy a boo-tiful night of fun. There will be a costume contest, carnival games, bounce houses, and more!
🎃 Halloween Pet Pics at Pet Island Company: October 31, 2025
Drop in for a photo opp at Pet Island Company this Halloween! Put on your pets’ best costumes and pose for the camera. Photos will be taken from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and all natural pumpkin pup cups will be available. All pets are welcome to join in on the fun!
Corpus Christi Halloween Events
If you’re vacationing in Port Aransas, plan a day trip out to Corpus Christi and hit up one of these Corpus Christi Halloween events while you’re here!
🔮 Boo! In the Blue: October 18 & 19, 2025
The Texas State Aquarium will be hosting its annual Boo! In the Blue event in mid-October. Wander through spooktacular seascapes and haunted habitats from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm and look out for underwater skeletons, shark jaws covered in cob webs, and more for Halloween photo opportunities! There will be activities and more on-site to keep the kids entertained.
All activities are included with admission or membership. Children ages 3 to 12 in costume will receive one 50% off admission per paid adult ticket. All other children in costume at the party will be charged the general admission Child rate. Membership admission is not applicable for child discounts.
🔮 Monster Mash Cupcake Dash: October 25, 2025
Run, Walk, or Creep – A Spooktacular Day for the Whole Family! Registration is now open for this year’s Monster Mash Cupcake Dash. Choose from a 2-mile walk, 5K, or 10K. And at the end of the finish line, you can treat yourself to a tasty cupcake. Festivities will include face painting, pumpkin painting, and community organizations such as the Gulf Coast Humane Society and the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History.
🔮 5th Annual Halloween Party by Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures: October 25, 2025
Join us for our 5th Annual Halloween Party, taking place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This family-friendly event invites guests of all ages to celebrate Halloween with a unique cultural twist. The celebration blends traditional Halloween fun with engaging activities and experiences inspired by Asian cultures, offering families an afternoon full of entertainment, learning, and festive spirit.
Free admission for children in costumes, and half-off admission for adults in costumes. There will be trick-or-treat candy giveaways throughout the museum, hands-on crafts and activities for children, local food, drink, and shop vendors, as well as live entertainment and cultural performances.
Creep It Cozy: Halloween in One of Our Port Aransas Rentals
Keep it cozy and enjoy Halloween festivities from the comfort of one of our oceanfront Port Aransas vacation rentals. Stop by one of Port Aransas’ many pumpkin patches and bring home a pumpkin or two to carve while admiring the sun setting on your balcony. Or, grab the popcorn and sweet treats and host a horror movie marathon with the family. October comes alive in Port Aransas, and we think it’s one of the best times to visit!
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