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SF’s Aquarium of the Bay: Underwater Pumpkin Carving w/ Kids Free (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)

SF’s Aquarium of the Bay: Underwater Pumpkin Carving w/ Kids Free (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)

Aquarium of the Bay hosts its Fish or Treat Halloween program at PIER 39 on October 31 and November 1, featuring underwater pumpkin carving from 1-2 PM, otter pumpkin enrichment at 2 PM, and an all-day arts and crafts table. A trick-or-treat candy station is offered on October 31 only. Children ages 12 and under wearing costumes receive free general admission, subject to limitations.

Adult admission is $33.66, but Bay Area adults w/ valid ID get 15% off tickets purchased in person (not valid online) so they’ll pay around $29 and get around $5 off.

Original Event Description:
Something spooky is swimming into the Bay! 🎃🌊

Join us for Fish or Treat, October 31–November 1 at PIER 39!
PIER 39 The Embarcadero &, Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94133

October 31-November 1, 2026

🎃 Underwater Pumpkin Carving | 1–2 PM
🦦 Otter Pumpkin Enrichment | 2 PM
🎨 Arts & Crafts Table | All day

October 31 only:

🍬 Trick or Treat Candy Station

Kids 12 and under wearing a costume receive FREE admission October 31–November 1.*

General Admission for adult is $33.66 – but bay area locals can get 15% off tickets with valid ID – only for purchase in person (locals discount not available for online purchases) – so adults would be approximately $28.61 – about $5 off

Locals Discount
If you live in one of the nine San Francisco Bay Area counties*, you qualify for the locals discount of 15% off!
To receive this special rate, please show your driver’s license or other proof of ID containing your address at our main entrance. Discount will apply to all family members.
PLEASE NOTE: LOCALS DISCOUNTS CANNOT BE USED FOR ONLINE PURCHASES SINCE WE CANNOT VALIDATE RESIDENCE ONLINE
*Included Bay Area Counties
– Alameda
– Contra Costa
– Marin
– Napa
– San Francisco
– San Mateo
– Santa Clara
– Solano
– Sonoma

Come celebrate Halloween beneath the Bay! 👻

*General admission only. Limitations apply.

#AquariumOfTheBay #FishOrTreat #HalloweenInSF #PIER39 #FamilyFunSF

Experience the magic of San Francisco Bay at Aquarium of the Bay, where 20,000 aquatic animals are waiting to greet you. Walk through massive tunnels of sharks, bat rays, and swirling schools of anchovies; get a hands-on experience touching sea stars, anemones, bat rays, and sharks; and delight in the antics of our four playful North American river otters._

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Discover what’s beneath San Francisco Bay 🌊
Marine life • Education • Conservation
📍PIER 39 | Open daily
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Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $29*
*Kids 12 and under wearing a costume receive free general admission October 31-November 1; limitations apply. Bay Area residents in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties receive 15% off with valid ID when purchasing in person. The locals discount is not available online.
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Halloween, In Person, Kids & Families
Venue: PIER 39
Address: PIER 39, The Embarcadero at Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

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