SeaWorld San Diego's Halloween Spooktacular
Families can embark on a pirate-themed adventure featuring Captain Sweet Tooth's Candy Trail, a pumpkin patch with bay views, and dance parties with Spookley the Square Pumpkin. Entertainment includes character meet-and-greets with Pinkfong, friendly Halloween mermaids, and an exclusive live Baby Shark Halloween Show. Visitors can also view Día de los Muertos ofrendas and large Catrina statues honoring loved ones.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Halloween Spooktacular activities are included with park admission. Limited-time offer: kids go free with a paid adult SeaWorld ticket through October, including Halloween Spooktacular weekends. A reusable candy bag is required for the Candy Trail; bring your own or buy one for $4.99. Pass Members receive a discount on the bags.
Hours
Captain Sweet Tooth's Candy Trail: Fridays 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Mission Bay
Food & Drink
Food is available at the Waterfront Pumpkin Patch.
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Location
Tips & Advice
- Bring your own reusable candy bag or purchase one at the park, as a reusable bag is required to participate in the Candy Trail.
- Costumes are welcome, but guests aged 13 and older may not wear costume masks or hoods.
- Outside face painting is not permitted; face painting is only allowed if done by park artists.
Special Events & Promotions
- Día de los Muertos is featured October 31–November 1.
- Kids go free with a paid adult SeaWorld ticket through October, including Spooktacular weekends.
- Candy Trail bags are discounted for Pass Members.
- New this year: the all-new Baby Shark Halloween Show and Coral Candy Club.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is required to trick-or-treat on the Candy Trail?
A reusable candy bag is required to participate; guests can bring their own or purchase a SeaWorld reusable candy bag at any retail location.
What is the Spooktacular Pumpkin Hunt?
It is an interactive scavenger hunt where families purchase a map, track down SeaWorld-inspired painted pumpkins throughout the park, and earn a special prize for completing it.
What costume guidelines must guests follow?
All guests may dress in costumes following standard park dress code, but visitors aged 13 and older cannot wear costume masks or hoods, and face painting is only permitted if done by park artists.
What characters can guests meet during the event?
Guests can meet Baby Shark, Pinkfong, Spookley the Square Pumpkin, Jack Scarecrow, Tabitha Taffy, and friendly Halloween mermaids.
What is featured at the Waterfront Pumpkin Patch?
The pumpkin patch features views of Mission Bay, seasonal decorations, photo opportunities, food, and roaming live music.
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