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Join us for a family-friendly Halloween Spookquarium, featuring a haunted trail at Clearwater Marine Aquarium Oct. 19-31!
Halloween Family Fun!
Dive into a family-friendly Halloween Spookquarium at Clearwater Marine Aquarium with spooky activities.
Daily Halloween Activities Oct. 21-31
Haunted Trail
Haunted Trail: Nocturnal Encounters
- Dates
- 10/31
- Times
- 10am-9:30pm
- Location
- Level 4
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.
Creepy Sea Cavern
Explore the mysterious world of deep-sea creatures with family-friendly games and crafts.
- Date
- 10/31
- Time
- 10am-8pm
- Location
- Level 2 – Education Floor
Venture into the Abyss: Step into the dark and discover animals that light up the abyss! Interactive games and sensory experiences await you in this area.
Move Your Bones Zone: Full of fun, interactive learning activities that will get you moving! Learn about the giant squid, jellyfish, and more in this area.
Creepy Crafts Room: Wind down with some Halloween and deep-sea-inspired crafts. Perfect for a relaxing, creative break!
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 3:30pm-4:30pm.
Trick-or-treat stations will also be available during the evening with Aqua Lanterns admission from 7:00pm-8:00pm.
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. Trick-or-treat stations available with admission from 3:30pm-4:30pm and 7:00pm-8:00pm 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 6:30pm-9:30pm on Oct. 31, 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. Times: 4:45pm and 8:15pm.
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.
Ghoulish Games and Activities: Enjoy a variety of Halloween and fall-themed games, activities and crafts for all ages,
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.
Schedule and activities subject to change.