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Children adorned in Halloween attire delight in playing with slime amidst the festivities of Halloween Aglow.
Seasonal, All Ages, After Hours

Halloween Aglow

Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26 | 6 - 8:30 PM

After the sun goes down, the aquarium lights up! Join us for Halloween Aglow, a family-friendly event at the aquarium on October 25 and 26 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged!

Two kids get up close to Little Blue Penguins swimming around habitat.
Seasonal, All Ages

Kids Free October

October 1 to 31, 2024

Birch Aquarium is proud to be participating in Kids Free October! Tickets must be reserved online in advance for a specific date and time and may not be used with other discounts, for the Halloween event, or other special events or programs.

scripps pier
Outdoor Adventures, Seasonal

Sunset Scripps Pier Walk

Select Saturdays and Sundays through April 2025

Join Birch Aquarium educators on an exclusive sunset walking tour of Scripps Pier. Advanced Reservation Required. Participants must be ages 9+ (Children ages 9 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult).

guests look for animals in tide pools
Outdoor Adventures, Seasonal

Tidepooling Adventure

Select Saturdays and Sundays

Explore a local tide pool with Birch Aquarium educators and get up close to animals that make their homes in this ever-changing environment! Advanced Registration Required.