SeaWorld San Diego's Spooktacular returns with new attractions and returning favorites. The family-friendly event features all-new pirate entertainment, trick-or-treating, a candy quest, waterfront pumpkin patch and more interactive fall fun. Returning fan favorites include O.P Otter’s Spooktacular Surprise, where guests can join O.P. Otter and friends in a Halloween costume party, magical mermaid meet and greets and a festive pumpkin scavenger hunt throughout the park.

Back by popular demand, SeaWorld Spooktacular will also include the celebration of the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos from Nov. 1 - 3. Large, beautifully dressed Catrina statues will welcome guests as they discover ofrendas (offerings) of mementos and flowers honoring loved ones who have passed. There will also be traditional food options available for purchase in the park.

For those seeking the ultimate scare, San Diego’s largest Halloween nighttime event, Howl-O-Scream, is back on Sept. 27, featuring haunts, thrills, shows, coasters, speakeasies, food and more. This year, SeaWorld has elevated every element of Howl-O-Scream to deliver an unmatched experience. The killer event runs on select dates through Nov. 2 and is designed for a mature audience.