- November 18, 2024
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Although it’s still a few days away, those at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium Oct. 21 were already feeling the Halloween spirit.
From princesses and superheroes, to policemen and mermaids, there were all sorts of characters at Mote’s annual Night of Fish, Fun and Fright.
The Halloween celebration invites kids and their parents to dress up for a night of fun that includes trick-or-treating, live music, underwater pumpkin carving by staff, face painting and various Mommy and Me sessions.
Gus Owen, 4, who moved to the area in May with his mom, Michelle, said he was most looking forward to the games.
Jamie and Scott Jalwan attended in celebration of their son Connor’s first Halloween. This year, the family of the three was dressed as a chef, steak and lobster.
One thing they’re excited about for future Halloweens:
“Dressing up in coordinated costumes,” Jamie Jalwan said.
The Jalwans weren’t the only ones to coordinate costumes. Between families of ghosts and Ghostbusters and moms and daughters dressed as Elsa and Anna from “Frozen,” it was clear the event was centered around family.
Trinity Lemurian, 6, dressed as a mermaid, while her mom, Lisamichelle, posed as a net that was trying to catch her. This was Trinity’s fifth time attending the event.