SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
OCTOBER 11—26, 11am—4pm
INCLUDING MONDAY, OCTOBER 13
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
OCTOBER 11—26, 11am—4pm
INCLUDING MONDAY, OCTOBER 13
HALLOWEEN, NEW YORK AQUARIUM STYLE!
Halloween fun awaits your family at the New York Aquarium this fall! Join us for marine-themed magic shows, Halloween crafts, Wildlife Theater shows, games, and more. Plus visit amazing aquatic animals - including piranhas, wolf eels, bat sea stars, spider crabs, and others - and learn why they’re not as “spooky” as you might think.
The Ascarium experience and activities are included with New York Aquarium admission. Come make some spooky seasonal memories with fun activities for all ages in the company of incredible animals.
Spooktacular Seaside Fun
All activities take place on the Plaza.
New This Year
Color Together
Add your personal touches to a huge mural we’re all creating together to celebrate Halloween, the aquarium, and ocean wildlife.
11AM — 4PM
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New This Year
Natural Treasures Dig
Discover shells and spot animals found on New York's beaches in our sand table activity. Learn more about the wildlife that inhabits New York’s waters.
11AM — 4PM
New This Year
“Strange Things” Station
See some “stranger things” from the ocean depths, and hear unique stories from Aquarium staff about amazing encounters and discoveries.
11AM — 4PM
New This Year
Mystery Wall
Reach out and touch mysterious textures and materials, including corals, anemones, fish eggs and more - can you identify different kinds of aquatic life just based on touch?
11AM — 4PM
New This Year
Lawn Games
Enjoy lawn games, including corn hole, Four to Score, and more!
11AM — 4PM
Aquatheater
In our interactive celebration, the bonds our sea lions have with their trainers take center stage.
11AM, 1:30PM, 4PM
Face Painting
Transform into a spooky or sweet creature with free face-painting for children ages 3+!
11AM — 4PM
Storytelling
Join our skilled storyteller for not-so-scary stories from the underwater world of sea creatures and more.
11:30AM, 12:30PM, 2PM, and 3PM in the Discovery Room, inside Playquarium
Costume Parade
Delight in amazing costumed entertainment by our costumed performers and aquatic puppets. Join in the fun and make sure you’re showing off your Halloween best!
1PM, 2PM, 3:30PM
Halloween Crafts
Decorate your own marine life puppet and bring it to the Costume Parade!
11AM — 4PM
Magic Shows
Enjoy aquatic-inspired magic, sure to entertain the entire family.
10:30AM, 12:30PM, 2:30PM
Spooky Scavenger Hunt
Learn more about why some creatures aren’t as “spooky” as you might think. Visit piranhas, wolf eels, bat sea stars, spider crabs, and more throughout the aquarium to join this self-guided scavenger hunt!
Augusta Sea Lion’s Carnival of Aquatic Anomalies
Challenge your misconceptions about misunderstood and mysterious aquatic creatures with a carnival of aquatic oddities!
12PM and 3PM
Carnival Games
Learn and play to win a prize.
11AM — 4PM
Get ready for a day full of festive celebrations, magic, amazing marine life, and seasonal family adventures.
Get TicketsMember Reservations
4:00pm close time for activities and final performances. Some activities are weather permitting. For up-to-date program schedule, go to NYAquarium.com/today
Check our Know Before You Go Page for the latest information on our current entry policies and procedures.
