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Join us for a family-friendly Halloween Spookquarium, featuring a haunted trail at Clearwater Marine Aquarium Oct. 19-31!
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Halloween Family Fun!
Dive into a family-friendly Halloween Spookquarium at Clearwater Marine Aquarium with spooky activities October 19 through October 31.
Halloween Night
Join us on October 31 for an evening of eerie excitement, featuring trick-or-treat stations for kids, a costume contest and the Haunted Trail: Nocturnal Encounters! Don’t miss Aqua Lanterns after hours!
Trick-or-treat stations included with Clearwater Marine Aquarium general admission from 3pm-5pm.
Trick-or-treat stations will also be available during the evening with Aqua Lanterns admission from 5:30pm-7:00pm.
Interested in participating and sponsoring a trick-or-treat table on October 31? Learn how to become a Halloween Spookquarium sponsor!
Halloween Spookquarium Evening Activities Oct. 31
Trick-or-Treat Stations: Trick-or-treat through the aquarium and collect Halloween goodies along the way! Don’t forget to bring a trick-or-treat bag. Treat stations provided by our Spookquarium sponsors! Trick-or-treat stations available with admission from 3pm-5pm and 5:30pm-7pm during evening hours for Aqua Lanterns.
Aqua Lanterns: Explore the aquarium after hours and discover the illuminated beauty and wonder of Aqua Lanterns glowing throughout the aquarium. Aqua Lanterns is open 5:30pm-9:30pm and tickets are available for purchase separately.
Costume Contest: Dress up in your most creative, spooky or cute costumes for a chance to win prizes. The costume contest is open to all ages.
Haunted Trail: Nocturnal Encounters Oct. 19-31: Go on a haunted adventure as you encounter tarantulas, snakes, scorpions, and other creatures lurking in the shadows. Encounter live, nocturnal animals in their element, bringing you face-to-face with the fascinating, often misunderstood creatures of the night. This eerie journey will take you on a path full of creepy critters that will leave you both amazed and spooked.
Food and Refreshments: The Shark Bites Cafe and Snack Shack locations will be open and offer their full menus, in addition to event-themed treats.
Daily Spooky Activities Oct 19-31
- Haunted Trail: Nocturnal Encounters: Venture into the Haunted Trail and encounter snakes, tarantulas, scorpions and other creepy creatures, presented by Amazing Animals.
- Ghoulish Games and Activities: Enjoy a variety of Halloween and fall-themed games, activities and crafts for all ages,
Schedule and activities subject to change.
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Halloween Brunch
Join us for a festive Halloween Spookquarium Brunch on October 19 and October 27 from 10am -1pm where delicious delights and spookalicious treats await you! Enjoy family-friendly entertainment, costume contests, crafts and activities for kids. During the brunch, guests will have exclusive access to the Haunted Trail and meet & greet opportunities with slithering snakes, tarantulas, and other eerie critters.
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Thank you to our Spooktacular Halloween sponsors!
Interested in sponsoring this event?