Discovery Days
Programs for Children Ages 4-6
Registration Information
- Pre-registration is strongly recommended. We cannot guarantee that “walk ups” can be accommodated.
- Programs are subject to cancellation if a minimum number of participants have not enrolled two days prior to the program date.
- For more information or to register, contact Jen Hill, Children's Program Coordinator at 757-385-0278 or programs@VirginiaAquarium.com.
Fee: $7 members, $10 non-members
Time: Selected Thursdays, 2 - 3:15 p.m.
All programs take place in the Marsh Pavilion Discovery Room unless otherwise noted.
January 14 ~ Beach Day
We will bring the beach to the Discovery Room. Come find shells and meet live beach creatures.
February 11 ~ I Love Animals
If you love animals, you will absolutely adore this program. We will have an early Valentine’s Day Celebration as we meet and admire many of the Aquarium’s Animal Ambassadors.
February 25 ~ Fun with Water
Do you think you know everything there is to know about water? Through the use of hands-on demonstration and experiments, we will immerse ourselves in the world of water.
March 11 ~ Defend and Protect
Some animals hide, some stink, and some look scary. Come and explore the many ways animals protect themselves from being a meal.
March 25 ~ Windy Weather
March is known for being a windy time of year. We will examine how wind is created and why it is important to many plants and animals.
Check back for future programs.