Underwater Pumpkin GLOW! Will Return September 18 – November 1, 2026!

Join the fun this fall as you explore an underwater world full of giant, gourd-geous, glowing pumpkins in your favorite exhibits when Underwater Pumpkin GLOW returns September 18 – November 1! Some of your animal friends will get pumpkin treats and special seasonal enrichment while Jack-O-Lanterns become artificial reefs for the animals to explore. It’s a fall adventure like you’ve never experienced before, filled with family fun and memories at every turn.

Experience Underwater Pumpkin GLOW at Newport Aquarium FREE with General Admission or Membership!

Pumpkins, Sharks & A New Stingray – Oh My!

New Roughtail Stingray is making an impression just in time for Underwater Pumpkin GLOW! Measuring 5 feet across and over 9 feet long this new stingray is easy to spot among the curious sharks and glowing pumpkins in the Surrounded By Sharks Exhibit.

NEW Pumpkin Decorating

Kids of all ages are welcome to create their own pumpkin masterpiece using non-toxic acrylic paint markers. Try your hand at a unique design or use one of the many stencils provided. Pumpkin decorating is available daily in Stingray Hideaway for an additional cost while supplies last.