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Celebrate Halloween With Creepy Sea Creatures At Clearwater Aquarium
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium will transform into a Halloween Spooktacular from Oct. 27 to Oct. 31.

CLEARWATER, FL — Celebrate Halloween with a variety of marine creatures as the Clearwater Marine Aquarium transforms into a Halloween Spooktacular Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 3 to 7 p.m.
Come to the aquarium on Halloween, Oct. 31 from 3 to 7 p.m. for an evening of eerie excitement featuring a live DJ, costume contest and a dozen trick-or-treat stations for kids.
The adult regular admission price includes one free child admission with every adult ticket purchased. All additional child admissions purchased will be 50 percent off the regular admission price.
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Aquarium members will receive 50 percent off adult regular admission price, and get one free child’s admission with every adult ticket purchased. All additional children’s admissions purchased will be 50 percent off the regular door price.
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In addition, many of these spooky activities will be available the extended weekend of Oct. 27-30 so aquarium guests can enjoy the fun early.
- Spooktastic Aquarium: Clearwater Marine Aquarium will undergo a ghostly transformation as guests tour through the aquarium’s eerie exhibits, and encounter not only marine life but spooky surprises of ghostly grottos, haunted shipwrecks and mysterious creatures.
- Underwater Pumpkin Carving: Witness the Clearwater Marine Aquarium's dive team carving pumpkins under water.
- Indoor Corn Maze: Explore an indoor inflatable corn maze, located in the ballroom.
- Live Entertainment: A DJ will play spooky music and storytelling sessions will give kids a chance to sit on the haystacks and listen to some silly, spooky tales.
- Amazing Animals Presents Trail Of Terror: Enter a room with snakes and rats, where guests will encounter tarantulas, scorpions, and other creatures lurking in the shadows. The trail is then transformed into a graveyard and leads onto a beach where pirates and skeletons come alive, intertwining tales of the sea’s secrets and mysteries.
- Costume Contest: Come dressed in your most creative and creepy costumes for a chance to win prizes. The costume contest is open to all ages, and the final winners will be chosen by a special guest.
- Trick-Or-Treat Trail: Follow the candy-filled path through the aquarium with treat stations along the way, encounter friendly costumed characters and collect Halloween goodies. Don’t forget to bring a trick-or-treat bag. Treat stations will be sponsored by LaDee-Da Kids Spa, Celebration Station, Yacht StarShip, Dippin’ Dots, Empower and Berkshire Hathaway and more.
- Animal Presentations: Learn about marine mammals with special presentations by aquarium experts, including presentations with our resident dolphins and animal care specialists.
- Ghoulish Games and Activities: Enjoy a variety of Halloween and fall-themed games and activities for all ages, from ghoulish dance routines to marine-themed crafts.
- Family Friendly Movies Throughout: Enjoy family-friendly fall-themed and Halloween movies throughout the aquarium.
- 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.
In addition, a group discount will be given for groups of five or more adults Call the Reservations Team at 727-441-1790, ext. 0, or click here.
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