Dive into fun at CMA with spooky activities, trick-or-treat, costume contest, and underwater divers!
(CLEARWATER, FL – OCT. 21, 2026) – Get ready for a Halloween adventure beneath the surface as Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) invites families to celebrate the spooky season at Halloween Spookquarium on Friday, Oct. 30, from 3 to 7 p.m. This family-friendly event will fill the Aquarium with trick-or-treating, creative costumes, hands-on activities and plenty of Halloween surprises for guests of all ages.
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 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.
For event details, ticket reservations and sponsorship opportunities, visit cmaquarium.org/event/halloween-spookquarium-2026.
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Media Contact: Marsha Strickhouser | mstrickhouser@CMAquarium.org | (727) 242-0770
- About Clearwater Marine Aquarium
- Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working marine rescue center dedicated to inspiring the human spirit through leadership in education, research, rescue, rehabilitation and release. With a mission to preserve the environment and its marine life, CMA is home to rescued bottlenose and rough-toothed dolphins, sea lions, harbor seals, sea turtles, river otters, stingrays and more. In 2024 it opened the Dr. James “Buddy” Powell Manatee Rehabilitation Center, and now treats manatee patients in coordination with the Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP). Through Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute (CMARI), CMA conducts important global research focused on protecting manatees, North Atlantic right whales and sea turtles. The major motion picture Dolphin Tale (2011) and its sequel Dolphin Tale 2 (2014) featured the true stories of rescued resident dolphins Winter and Hope, inspiring millions around the world. The mission and potential to change people’s lives differentiates Clearwater Marine Aquarium from any other aquarium in the world. CMAquarium.org.
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