Halloween Aglow To Light Up Birch Aquarium

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is launching Halloween Aglow, a new Halloween event that will take place October 27 to 28. Modeled after Oceans at Night, the aquarium’s popular adults-only event, Halloween Aglow celebrates the wonders and mysteries of the ocean after dark in a fun family-friendly atmosphere.

Halloween Aglow at Birch Aquarium

Halloween Aglow: Where Ocean Wonders and Spooky Delights Collide

After the sun goes down, the aquarium will transform into a glowing nightscape featuring live music, a costume contest and trick-or-treat stations.

Halloween Aglow at Birch Aquarium

There will also be interactive experiences that highlight ocean phenomena that occur at night including bioluminescence. Don’t miss skeleton divers in the Giant Kelp Forest or the opportunity to learn about some weird and wonderful research being done at Scripps Oceanography.

skeleton divers

Tickets for are $27 for members and $30 for the general public. Advanced reservations are required as the event is expected to sell out.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the aquarium website here.

See you there, San Diego!

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Event Details
  • Start Date
    October 27, 2023 6:00 pm
  • End Date
    October 28, 2023 8:30 pm
  • Status
    All done
  • Location
  • Venue
    • Birch Aquarium
  • Address
    2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037
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  • Start Date
    October 27, 2023 6:00 pm
  • End Date
    October 28, 2023 8:30 pm
  • Status
    All done
  • Location
  • Venue
    • Birch Aquarium
  • Address
    2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Tickets
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