October 1-31, 2024
This October, we’re featuring creatures whose strange adaptations and abilities are worthy of their own blockbuster film poster treatment. From superworms and sea stars to alligator snapping turtles and the mysterious Goonch catfish – and more! – look for special programs inside the Aquarium as well as some not-so-spooky videos on our social channels.
Visit throughout the month to collect one of four limited edition stickers when you mention “ODDtober” in the gift shop (while supplies last)!
Underwater Pumpkin Carving
Underwater pumpkin carving is back for 2024! Watch SCUBA divers slicing up jack-o-lanterns as fish and turtles swim by – Saturdays at 2:00 pm ET in the River Journey building.
Below is the schedule:
October 5 (TN River)
October 12 (River Giants)
October 19 (TN River)
October 26 (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 2024 (SOLD OUT)
Friday, October 25
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.
Fall Fun at IMAX
Add an IMAX adventure to your fall Aquarium visit!
Joker: Folie À Deux
Come see Joker: Folie À Deux in IMAX October 3rd-24th!
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 3D
Blue Whales 3D will be playing all October long!
Animal Kingdom 3D
Animal Kingdom 3D will be playing all October long!
Podcast Episodes in October
Tune in to The Podcast Aquatic this month!
The Podcast Aquatic
Listen to The Podcast Aquatic episodes coming out in October, where we'll be discussing animal ambassadors, all about lemurs, and why you should still care about spooky critters.
Chattanooga River Market
Check out local vendors and live music on the Aquarium plaza on Saturdays through October 26 (excluding October 12)!
ODDtober is sponsored by:
