WEEKEND BEST BET: Mote's Night of Fish, Fun & Fright

Buoys and ghouls, prepare to be frightened.

Children of all ages are invited to explore the ocean in costume tonight at Mote’s Night of Fish Fun & Fright.

Explore Dr. Frankin Fish’s Icky-ology Lab (recommended for children 8 and older) and unearth shark teeth at Coffin Creek, enjoy deep-sea delights in the “Diner of the Dead” and participate in an education program geared toward ages 2 to 5.

Don’t miss the underwater pumpkin carving that will take place in the spooktacular shark tank.

The event takes place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. tonight, at Mote Marine Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway.

Tickets are $8 for members and $10 for guests at the door; and free for children age 3 and younger. For information, call 388-4441.

Contact Robin Hartill at [email protected].