Reporting by John Oliva, Corpus Christi Caller Times
It’s that time of the year for getting scared at haunted houses in Corpus Christi.
There are a few spooky spots set up in the Coastal Bend for you to yell at clowns, ghosts, monsters and chainsaws.
Get terrified on your own, or grab some friends, and check out these haunted houses that open Oct. 2.
Haunted houses in Corpus Christi
Fright Night Haunted House
Located behind Mesquite Street Pizza in downtown Corpus Christi, Fright Night Haunted House has plenty of surprises around each corner to ensure a scream or two from you. Dates and times sell out quickly in advance, so be sure to secure your tickets early. But be careful — some scares might occur before you even enter.
When: 7 p.m. to midnight Fridays, Saturdays and Oct. 29; 7 to 11 p.m. Sundays; Oct. 2 through Halloween
Where: 617 Mesquite St., behind Mesquite Street Pizza in downtown Corpus Christi
Cost: $19.95 admission, $34.95 Fear Pass (skip the line)
Contact: mesquitestreet.com/fright-night-haunted-house
The Hauntings of Boogeyman Haunted House
The Hauntings of Boogeyman Haunted House on FM 666 provides a terrifying experience for visitors this Halloween season. Brave through the Boogeyman’s closet as you make your way to the main haunt and other bone-chilling attractions. The haunted house is wheelchair accessible; children must be accompanied by an adult and able to walk through the maze on their own.
When: 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 2 through Halloween
Where: 4813 FM 666 in Mathis (near Calallen)
Cost: $30
Contact: 361-288-5006, boogeymanshauntedhouse.com
Haunting on the Blue Ghost
Get scared by the Haunting on the Blue Ghost as you make your way through the USS Lexington Museum. In this ghost ship experience, you will go through more than 80 compartments and down ladders on two decks of the aircraft carrier. The haunted house is recommended for ages 8 and up, and not recommended for guests who experience claustrophobia or panic attacks.
When: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 2 through Halloween
Where: USS Lexington Museum on the Bay at 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Cost: $30 general admission, $45 VIP (skip the line)
Contact: usslexington.com/haunted-house
John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Have a story idea? Contact him at john.oliva@caller.com.
This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times.
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