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Scarium of the Pacific: Spooktacular Fun for the Family

Discover Creepy Creatures & Enjoy Magic Shows, Costume Contests, and Face Painting at the Aquarium

October 11, 2019



Dive into the dark depths of the Aquarium, where there’s more fun than fright this Halloween season! Discover the eerie creatures lurking in the depths at the twentieth annual Scarium of the Pacific on Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Kids of all ages can look for creepy-looking animals while enjoying special Halloween activities and learning about the ocean. 

The event will feature various Halloween programs, including the annual children’s costume contest, magic shows, underwater pumpkin carving, spooky storytelling, kooky crafts, the creepy coloring contest, and otherworldly animals in the Great Hall.


WHEN:           Saturday and Sunday, October 26-27, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.


COST:             Included with general admission$34.95 adult (12+), $31.95 senior (62+), $24.95 child (3-11), and free for children under age 3 and Aquarium members


INFO:              (562) 590-3100 or http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/scarium_of_the_pacific


WHERE:         Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802

AQUARIUM:  The nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific is a community gathering place where diverse cultures and the arts are celebrated and where important challenges facing our planet are explored by scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders in search of sustainable solutions. The Aquarium is dedicated to conserving and building nature and nature's services by building the interactions between and among peoples. Home to more than 12,000 animals, Aquarium exhibits include the new Pacific Visions wing, Ocean Science Center, Molina Animal Care Center, and the Tentacles and Ink and FROGS: Dazzling & Disappearing exhibits. Beyond its animal exhibits, the Aquarium offers educational programs for people of all ages, from hands-on activities to lectures by leading scientists. Field trips for schoolchildren are offered at a heavily discounted rate, from $7 to $8.50 per student. The Aquarium offers memberships with unlimited FREE admission for 12 months, VIP Entrance, and other special benefits. Convenient parking is available for $8 with Aquarium validation.