When is Shedd Aquarium Matinee?

It is on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM, the night before Halloween.

Where is Shedd Aquarium Matinee?

It takes place at Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States.

How long is Shedd Aquarium Matinee?

It runs for about 2.5 hours, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM.

Shedd Aquarium Matinee in Chicago, Fri Oct 30

Name: Shedd Aquarium Matinee
Start: 2026-10-30T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-30T13:30:00-05:00
Location: Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium Matinee

Mark Friday, October 30: Shedd Aquarium Matinee is a Halloween event at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, IL, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM. The date lands the night before Halloween. Chicago has 98 other Halloween events within three days of this one.

Date & Time

Friday, October 30 · 11 AM – 1:30 PM

UTC-05:00

Location

Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL

Sones de Mexico Ensemble performs a special daytime show, a surprise-and-delight experience for Shedd Aquarium guests. Immerse yourself in the Shedd's tranquil environment while the ensemble performs a selection of son Mexicano stretching from ancient melodies through the colonial era and beyond.
There will be two hour-long sets:
11:00 AM - noon
12:30 - 1:30 PM
DJ Momami will follow the performance and close things out with a Halloween- and Latin-themed set.
The performances will take place at the Shedd's Grand Hall. Standard daytime admission pricing applies, with the Chicago resident rate at $19.95.
For more information, visit https://www.sheddaquarium.org/