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Fin-tastic Fall Festival at Vancouver Aquarium 2026
At the Fin-tastic Fall Festival, autumn takes a delightfully unexpected turn. Jack-o-lanterns are carved underwater, corn mazes are made of kelp, bats get spa days, and pumpkins are square. Vancouver Aquarium's family festival features underwater pumpkin carving shows, seasonal animal programs, and an all-new Spookley the Square Pumpkin 4D movie and meet-and-greet experience.
- When: September 26 – October 31, 2026 | Happening daily, with some activities weekends only until October 17 (see below)
- Where: Vancouver Aquarium, Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
- Cost: See the Vancouver Aquarium website for admission details
- Hosted by: Vancouver Aquarium
- Website: Fin-tastic Fall Festival at Vancouver Aquarium
Things to Sea & Do This Fall
Underwater Pumpkin Carving
Divers carve glowing pumpkins beneath the waves in a show that makes a fun Halloween memory for the whole family. Shows run on weekends starting September 26, then daily from October 17.
Spookley's 4D Jamboree
Can Spookley make it back in time for the Pumpkin Jamboree? Sing and dance along as everyone's favourite square pumpkin races to the big show in this limited-time 4D experience, available only during Fin-tastic Fall.
Meet Spookley the Square Pumpkin
After seeing him on the big screen, stop by for a photo opportunity and say hello to this one-of-a-kind pumpkin. Meet-and-greets run on weekends starting September 26, then daily from October 17.
Bat Grooming Sessions
Who says spa days are just for humans? Visit the Amazon Gallery to watch the Animal Care team groom the Aquarium's mature fruit bats, a new animal program that runs only during Fin-tastic Fall.
Explore Our Kelp Maze
Wind your way through a kelp forest maze in Underwater Steller's Bay, a good fit for little explorers looking for a big adventure. The maze opens October 3.
Soak Up Fall Flavours
Seasonal treats include the Maple Reef Clownfish Cone and Bat's Brew Hot Chocolate. From pumpkin spice to everything in between, there's a treat for every explorer.
