• Set sail for a spooky family-friendly event featuring ALL-NEW pirate entertainment, a candy quest, magical mermaids and interactive fall fun from September 6 to November 3

  • From now through October 31, kids will receive free admission to the park with the purchase of an adult ticket


    SAN DIEGO, CA (August 5, 2024) – SeaWorld San Diego is celebrating Halloween with the return of Spooktacular, featuring all-new family-friendly trick-or-treating fun which is included in park admission. Guests will set sail on a pirate-themed adventure filled with interactive activities, a thrilling candy quest and the lively tunes of a Pirate Sea Shanty Band. Enjoy enchanting moments during story time with talking skulls and capture magical memories with friendly Halloween mermaids. With MORE trick-or-treat stations than ever before, and a charming pumpkin patch, there's no shortage of festivities for everyone during this daytime event. SeaWorld Spooktacular runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from September 6 to November 3.

     

    All-New Entertainment and Family-Friendly Fall Activities

    During this year’s Spooktacular, guests of all ages will embark on an all-new pirate Halloween adventure brimming with excitement. From swashbuckling pirate parades to magical candy quests, the event offers a treasure trove of fun that will captivate kids and bring out the swashbuckler in everyone. Highlights include:

     

  • NEW Candy Quest – Join infamous candy pirate, Captain Sweet Tooth, to find the secret word hidden in pirate-themed sets to unlock a sweet treasure. Located at the lawn in the back of the park between Bayside Amphitheatre and Waterfront. Open during trick or treat hours.

  • NEW Pirate Sea Shanty Band – Come sing along and dance with a fun crew of singing pirates, The Scurvy Squad, as they serenade you with sea shanties old and new. Locations vary throughout the day, including Waterfront Pumpkin Patch and at Shipwreck Café.

  • NEW Story Time with the Captain – Experience a thrilling tale from two pirate skeletons, Captain Sweet Tooth and First Mate Peggy, as they relive there most recent plundering adventure. Located near the Candy Quest and Waterfront area.

  • NEW Captain Sweet Tooth’s Pirate-y Cavalcade – Join the infamous Captain Sweet Tooth and his crew for a swashbuckling cavalcade to kick off the Spooktacular festivities. Enjoy themed floats, vibrant pirate costumes and a nostalgic musical nod to Pirates of Pinniped. The cavalcade begins at the Whale Shop.

  • NEW Waterfront Pumpkin Patch – Guests can immerse themselves in a family-friendly pumpkin paradise with stunning views of Mission Bay. Enjoy festive decorations, photo opportunities, delicious food and live music, including performances by the all-new Pirate Sea Shanty Band throughout the day. Located at the Waterfront.

 

About SeaWorld 

SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life themed rides and attractions, special events and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education, and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 41,000 animals to date. The SeaWorld Conservation Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided more than $20 million to nearly 1,400 organizations to advance critical research on every continent. A portion of park proceeds goes toward supporting these longstanding conservation commitments. SeaWorld parks are in Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). SeaWorld is part of the United Parks & Resorts (NYSE: PRKS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at SeaWorld San Diego .