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ODDtober

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!

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.

guests interacting with diver in halloween costumes
family in Halloween costumes at Aquarium touch tank
Aquarium canyon decorated for Halloween

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!
Trailer & Info
Trailer & Info
 
 

Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 3D

Blue Whales 3D will be playing all October long!
Trailer & Info
Trailer & Info
 
 

Animal Kingdom 3D

Animal Kingdom 3D will be playing all October long!
Trailer & Info
Trailer & Info
 
 

T. REX 3D

T. REX 3D will be playing all October long!
Trailer & Info
Trailer & Info
 
 
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Chattanooga River Market

Check out local vendors and live music on the Aquarium plaza on Saturdays through October 26 (excluding October 12)!

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Learn More
 
 

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