Trick-or-Treat Under the Deep Boo Sea: Guppyween Returns to The Florida Aquarium
October 21, 2026
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Presented by BayCare Kids, this Halloween family-friendly event also features festive food, animal encounters, and underwater pumpkin carving
Tampa, FL (October 21, 2026) – Little ghosts, goblins, pirates and princesses are invited to celebrate Halloween at The Florida Aquarium’s annual Guppyween, returning Oct. 24–31 with trick-or-treating, animal encounters, costumed divers and a new scavenger hunt.
Presented by BayCare Kids, Guppyween gives families a chance to dress up, explore the Aquarium and enjoy some Halloween fun together. As an added treat, children in costume receive free admission with a paid parent or guardian. This offer is available at the Aquarium’s ticket window only. Families can also enjoy limited-time Halloween-themed food and beverage specials, including spooky sweets, festive drinks and a monster-sized hot dog combo.
🎃 Trick-or-treating Oct. 24, 25 and 31
🐾 Animal encounters featuring creepy critters
🐧 Appearances by Aquarium characters Rocky, Tango and Xochi
🤿 Costumed divers and underwater pumpkin carving
📋 A new scavenger hunt throughout the Aquarium
Guppyween runs daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 24–31.
Courtesy: The Florida Aquarium
The Aquarium will host a sensory-friendly Guppyween on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 8 a.m., before opening to the public. Designed for individuals with sensory differences and their families, the event features adjusted lighting and sounds, along with trick-or-treating, animal encounters and other Guppyween activities.
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