October 1-31, 2025
Celebrate the weird and wonderful side of nature this October at the Tennessee Aquarium! Look for “eerie” animal programs inside the Aquarium as well as some not-so-spooky fun on our social channels. Don’t miss underwater pumpkin carving on Saturdays at 2:00 pm in the River Journey building.
Visit throughout the month and mention “ODDtober” in the gift shop to receive a free sticker (while supplies last)!
Underwater Pumpkin Carving
Every Saturday at 2 p.m., don’t miss our fan-favorite Underwater Pumpkin Carving show! Watch in awe as SCUBA divers turn ordinary pumpkins into aquatic jack-o’-lanterns — all while fish swirl curiously around them.
Below is the schedule:
October 4 (TN River)
October 11 (River Giants)
October 18 (TN River)
October 25 (River Giants)
Printable Pumpkin Carving Templates
Want to try your hand at carving an Aquarium animal on a pumpkin? Check out these printable templates!
Aquascarium 2025
Friday, October 24
Dress in your best Halloween costume and join in on a family-friendly celebration of all things scaly, spooky, and fun at Aquascarium, the Tennessee Aquarium’s trick-or-treating event. Ticket holders can enjoy themed decorations, costumed divers, music, candy, and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Aquascarium 2025 is sponsored by:
Tickets on sale now!
Fall Fun at IMAX
Add an IMAX adventure to your fall Aquarium visit!
Shark Kingdom 3D
Elephants: Giants of the Desert 3D
Hollywood Films at IMAX
See Rock City
The Tennessee Aquarium has partnered with Rock City to help guests visit both places in one day – two iconic attractions, one ticket.
Chattanooga River Market
Check out local vendors and live music on the Aquarium plaza on Saturdays in October!
ODDtober is sponsored by:
