CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — It's finally Friday, and there are plenty of things to do in the Coastal Bend this weekend in celebration of Halloween and Fall!
Here's a look at what's going on around town:
- The Texas State Aquarium is hosting Halloween under the sea with its annual Boo! In the Blue event on Saturday, October 21, and Sunday, October 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This fun event will feature family-friendly activities, including spooky décor throughout the aquarium, fun photo opportunities, a virtual costume contest, diver pumpkin carving, spooky animal enrichment, animal encounters, and of course…candy! All activities are included with admission or membership, and children (ages 3 to 12) in costume will get a 50% admission discount with the purchase of a full-priced adult admission. Underwater skeletons, decorated exhibits, and giant shark jaws covered in cobwebs will all make for some great photo ops. The aquarium will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days with Boo! In the Blue activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to purchase tickets to Boo! In the Blue in advance and skip the line, visit the Texas State Aquarium website.
- It's time again for thePortland Boo Bash Festival! The event is on Saturday, October 21, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Portland Community Center. There will be a trick-or-treat trail bounce house, slides, arts and crafts, a scream contest, food trucks, games, and more. This event is free for all ghouls, ghosts, and goblins of all ages. That is located at 2000 Billy G. Webb Dr.
- Monarch butterflies are fluttering into Kingsville, and you're invited to visit. The city of Kingsville is hosting a Butterfly Blitzevent beginning today, October 20, until October 23. This is the third year for the event, and the festival was designed to celebrate the city's designation as a "Monarch City USA". The Butterfly Blitz festival kicks off Saturday morning with a 5k Monarch Run at Dick Kleberg Park. Entry is $20 and includes t-shirts and award metals. Music and activities will take place at the park starting at 9 a.m. The festival is free to the public, and the event offers a lively opportunity to see and participate in the monarch watch tagging and releasing of farm-raised and wild-caught monarch butterflies.
- Join the Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation for a spooktacular time this Saturday, October 21, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Salinas Park, located at Salinas Park, 1354 Airport Road. Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation staff will hand out treats alongside community partners at the trunk or treat. Festivities will include inflatables, games, prizes, and face painting. Wear your costumes to crank up the fun if you'd like! Admission is free!
- This year’s Monster Mash Cupcake Dash will be a tribute to setting goals and enjoying life’s sweet rewards. Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Water’s Edge Park, the race will include the rewarding complement of a cupcake at the finish line. Funds raised by the Monster Mash Cupcake Dash will be used to increase access to mental health services by providing counseling to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are uninsured.
- The 9th annual Surftoberfest is coming up on Oct. 21 at the Executive Surf Club from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. This year, organizers are closing down Chaparral Street and taking over! They will have polka bands, more beers, more vendors, more games, and more food! This is promised to be the best Surftoberfest yet!
Fall is here, and Halloween is coming! Fall ‘Hay Maze’opens Saturday, Oct 21, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at South Texas Botanical Gardens with spooky Halloween decor. The maze is included with general admission and is co-sponsored by the Ocean Drive Garden Club. The Hay Maze is the perfect Fall fun for little folks!
