September 19, 2025
NEWPORT, KY (September 19, 2025) – Newport Aquarium is transforming into an underwater wonderland this fall as Underwater Pumpkin GLOW returns for a season of glowing pumpkins and family fun.
Guests can explore dozens of glowing pumpkins throughout the aquarium, watch as Jack-O’-Lanterns are repurposed into underwater habitats for the animals, and enjoy seasonal enrichment activities as the aquarium’s residents interact with festive pumpkin displays. Families will experience fall like never before, with vibrant undersea scenes perfect for photos and memories.
“Underwater Pumpkin GLOW is one of our favorite ways to celebrate the season,” said Sheena Minix, the General Sales Manager at Newport Aquarium. “Visitors of all ages can enjoy the unique combination of seasonal fun and animal enrichment, making it a memorable experience for the whole family.”
Underwater Pumpkin GLOW runs daily from Friday, September 19 through Sunday, November 2, 2025, and is included with general admission or free for Newport Aquarium members.
For more information or to purchase tickets, click here
About Newport Aquarium
Newport Aquarium, founded in 1999, is located across the Ohio River from downtown Cincinnati at Newport on the Levee. It is home to a vast collection of aquatic species and unparalleled interactive experiences like a shark bridge, touch exhibits, and up-close animal encounters. As a proud fully accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) for more than 22 years, Newport Aquarium is held to the highest standards in animal care and exhibition.
Newport Aquarium is part of Herschend’s collection of wholesome family brands. Herschend, the world’s largest family-owned themed attractions company, has been Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating® for 75 years. Its 14,000+ passionate employees (hosts) collectively entertain 15 million families every year across North America, including at iconic award-winning destinations such as Dollywood® Parks & Resorts, Silver Dollar City Parks & Resorts®, Adventure Aquarium®, Callaway Resort & Gardens®, Kentucky Kingdom Theme & Water Park®, Newport Aquarium®, The Vancouver Aquarium® and Wild Adventures Theme Park®. In addition to its premier themed attractions, Herschend is proud to steward the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters® legacy and provide immersive content and experiences through our Herschend Entertainment Studios® and Pink Adventure Tours® brands.
For more information or to plan a visit, go to www.newportaquairum.com
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