Fun themed family Weekends Starting October 18

 

Mystic, Conn. – An annual tradition continues at Mystic Aquarium with Fall-o-ween weekend celebrations beginning on October 18. Amid festive décor, the Aquarium takes on the look and feel of Fall. The ever-present excitement of hands-on exhibits like Scales & Tails, live shows in the Marine Theater and, of course, the animals, make Fall-o-ween a must-visit for families.

 

Fall-o-ween Weekend Activities include:

• Saturday & Sunday, October 18&19 Pumpkin Fest: The weekend activities are highlighted by renowned pumpkin carver, Sean Fitzpatrick of Fitzy Snowman Sculpting, who will transform a giant pumpkin into a larger-than-life sculpture. Fitzpatrick and his team have been featured on the Today Show, CBS Television’s The Couch and more.  Hands-on activities will include arts and crafts, and pumpkin-themed games.

• Saturday & Sunday, October 25&26 Princess & Pirates Weekend: Guests are invited to don their favorite princess or pirate costume or simply come as they are to participate in the interactive treasure hunt for kids with great prizes.  There are also prizes for the best princess and pirate costumes. Plus, meet the Snow Queen and Captain Jack and enjoy themed arts and crafts.

• Saturday, November 1 Costume Day: Extend the Halloween festivities with the Aquarium’s Costume Day. Children ages 12 and under arriving in costume will receive FREE admission (one per paid Adult admission) and are eligible for the costume contest. Throughout the day, families will enjoy fun games and underwater pumpkin carving.

Each weekend of Fall-o-ween, the Foxwoods Marine Theater will feature a special Sea Lion Show.

All Fall-o-ween activities are free for members and are included with general admission.

 

About Mystic Aquarium

Mystic Aquarium is a division of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, and is counted among the nation’s leading aquariums with more than 300 species and an extensive collection of marine mammals, including New England’s only beluga whales. Mystic Aquarium has been a pioneer in offering guests a variety of up close encounters with a wide range of marine animals. The mission of Sea Research is to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through education, research and exploration. Sea Research receives major support from United Technologies Corporation, The Coca-Cola Company and Foxwoods Resort Casino. Learn more at mysticaquarium.org or searesearch.org