ODDtober

October 1-31, 2024

Things get wonderfully weird around the Tennessee Aquarium during ODDtober – a month-long celebration of strange creatures from around the world and in our own backyard. Learn odd facts about Aquarium animals and look for fun fall touches inside our exhibits. See pumpkins flicker with an eerie glow, flashing along with the pulses of an Electric Eel. Find out why some “scary” species are not-so-creepy after all. At the end of your tour, grab a free sticker in the gift shop when you mention “ODDtober” (while supplies last).

PLUS – 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. Want to try your hand at carving an Aquarium animal on a pumpkin? Check out these printable templates!

Download our Clementine the Tangerine Darter template!

Underwater Pumpkin Carving Schedule:

October 5 (TN River)
October 12 (River Giants)
October 19 (TN River)
October 26 (River Giants)

Volunteer SCUBA divers Todd Arrants, left, and Barry Bullard carve pumpkins in the Tennessee River exhibit at the Tennessee Aquarium

Aquarium educator displaying a snake for guests at Aquascarium event

A Jack O Lantern in the Kapuas River exhibit.

Community Engagement Educator Tanisha La Guardia presents two tarantula animal ambassadors in Delta Country.

Aquascarium 2024

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.

Tickets coming soon!