Halloween Aglow

Event details Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Location: Birch Aquarium - 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92093 Type: Exhibits Campus area: Scripps Institution of Oceanography Audience: Staff and Faculty, Visitors, Students, Alumni, Parents and Family, Postdoctoral Scholars Cost: $59.95 for Adults, $49.95 for Children 3 – 12, Members receive 20% discount About this event Trick-or-treat your way around, boo-gie down to music, watch pumpkins get carved underwater and dive into the science of slime during Halloween Aglow, Birch Aquarium’s annual family-friendly Halloween event! Discover the wonders of the ocean after dark in Adam R. Scripps Living Seas Gallery, including glowing surprises around every corner. Be among the first to explore The Axolotl’s Garden. Experience the science of slime as you embrace your inner scientist in the Boo and Goo Lab. Don’t miss the chance to show off your Halloween costume as you trick-or-treat in the aquarium. Witness Birch Aquarium divers demonstrate their amazing underwater pumpkin carving skills. Plus dive into ocean science and hands-on exploration with pop-up science stations, classic arcade games and more! Official event details: https://calendar.ucsd.edu/event/halloween-aglow