Trick-or-Treat at Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Halloween Spookquarium!
Clearwater Marine Aquarium will transform into a Halloween Spookquarium on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, from 3 p.m.-7 p.m., as it hosts a family-friendly evening of eerie excitement and Halloween fun to create memories with family and friends.
Trick-or-treat bags will be available for the first 100 kids at Guest Services beginning at 2:45 p.m. and available while supplies last.
Kids can explore the mysterious world of deep-sea creatures with games and crafts at the Creepy Sea Cavern at Level 2 on the Education Floor. Step into the dark and discover fascinating deep-sea animals, including creatures that light up the abyss.
Play interactive games, explore sensory experiences, and make your own deep-sea-inspired crafts. The Creepy Sea Cavern will also be open during the Halloween weekend on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 – both days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visitors can enjoy a bounce house, festive fall decorations, free Dippin’ Dots ice cream from 5-6 p.m., ghoulish games and activities, Slime Time at 4 and 5 p.m., and the return of one of CMA’s most anticipated Halloween traditions: underwater pumpkin carving.
Watch CMA’s expert dive team take Halloween creativity to new depths as they carve pumpkins underwater. This unique experience will take place between 4 and 5:30 p.m.
Local businesses and organizations are invited to join the Halloween fun by sponsoring a trick-or-treat station and connecting with families at this community celebration.
With festive decorations, hands-on discovery, and Halloween surprises around every corner, Spookquarium offers families a memorable way to celebrate the season while exploring the wonders of marine life. All activities are included with general Aquarium admission.
The Halloween Spookquarium event includes:
- CMA Trick-or-Treat bags will be available for the first 100 kids at Guest Services beginning at 2:45 p.m. Available while supplies last.
- Trick-or-Treating: Trick-or-treat stations throughout the Aquarium and collect Halloween goodies along the way from 3 to 7 p.m.; don’t forget your candy bag!
- Costume contest: Dress up in your most creative, spooky, or cute costume for a chance to win prizes. The costume contest is open to all ages. Time: 5:30 pm.
- Ghoulish games and activities: Enjoy a variety of Halloween and fall-themed games, activities, and crafts for all ages, including Slime Time from 4-5 pm!
- Underwater Pumpkin Carving: Witness CMA’s dive team’s ability of pumpkin carving UNDERWATER at 4 pm, 5 pm, and 6 pm at Pool 5 at the Stone Dolphin Complex.
- Creepy Sea Cavern: The Education Department will have the spook-tacular experience – a chance to explore the mysterious world of deep-sea creatures, games, and crafts – from 3 pm-7 pm. The Creepy Sea Cavern will also be open on October 31 and November 1 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
For event details, ticket reservations and sponsorship opportunities, visit cmaquarium.org/event/