Let it glow! Let it glow! Let it glow! Bioluminescence is more than beautiful, it also helps creatures survive. Get hands on with glowing activities, meet scientists who study illuminating creatures, celebrate the season with living light! All ages welcome.

October means fall has settled in, Halloween is almost here, and kids are free at the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park! During Kids Free presented by Mission Fed, children age 11 years and younger can experience the wonders of wildlife with no admission charge from October 1st through the 31st.

And each weekend in October, there’ll be even more kid-focused fun. On Saturdays and Sundays, kids and their families can enjoy special animal presentations, special activities, enrichment at many of the animal exhibits, and more.

Enjoy a culturally inspired kickoff to Halloween at the region’s largest free Halloween carnival. Over two dozen participating museums and cultural attractions present free crafts for kids, costume parades and contests, and tons of spooky surprises, from 11am to 4pm. Participating museums offer free admission to children 12 and under with paying adult.

Henry Herz is the author of Little Red Cuttlefish, a children's book featuring a cunning young cephalopod who must use her cuttlefish defenses to save the day.His books are great educational reads with gorgeous illustrations. Herz will present an interactive storytime featuring Little Red Cuttlefish and his upcoming release, How The Squid Got Two Long Arms. His books will also be available for purchase at the Birch Aquarium Gift Shop. 

*There will be two separate readings and signings at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. 

*This event is part of Cephalopod Celebration!

* Included with admission