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.
Fall Fun at IMAX
Add an IMAX adventure to your fall Aquarium visit!
Elephants: Giants of the Desert 3D
Elephants: Giants of the Desert 3D will be playing all October long!
Call of the Dolphins 3D
Call of the Dolphins 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!
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:
