Featured Events

Aquarium staff member showing blue-tongued skink to parent and child.

Toddler Meet & Move

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Every Wednesday, October Through Spring | First Session at 9:15AM, Second Session at 10:15AM | South Building. Join us for a fun animal-based toddler program to learn a let…
Toddler girl holds up leaves collected during Toddler Trek on Nature Trail

Toddler Trek

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Every Thursday | 10:00am-11:00am | South Building. Explore the trail in this guided nature walk including fun with counting, shapes, songs and themed activities. Weather-appr…
Parent and child fishing from Aquarium deck.

Nature Excursion - Fishing at the Aquarium

Thursday, October 8, 2026

October 8 | 4:30PM-6:30PM. Members $50 | Public $55. Grab your fishing pole and enjoy a fishing outing for beginners and enthusiasts alike. This catch-and-release experience …
Guests in the Coastal River Room during a Sensory Friendly Morning.

Sensory Friendly Morning

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Second Saturday of the month | 7:30am-9:00am | North Building. Experience the Aquarium in a calm, comfortable, and sensory-friendly environment. These mornings provide guest…
Creek Cleanup volunteers in high vis vests search for trash

Creek Cleanup

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Monthly | 9AM-11AM | North Building. Register by noon the Tuesday before the event. This is a fun and fin-tastic way for families and groups to be outside and working togethe…
Aquarium educator pulling up crab pot onto pier.

Nature Excursion - Life on a Piling

Saturday, October 10, 2026

October 10 | 9:30AM-10:15AM. General $30 | Members $25. Uncover the hidden creatures beneath the surface of Owl Creek. An Aquarium naturalist will lead participants on an exp…
Toddler boy playing with foam from cup in toddler science program

Toddler Tuesday

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Every Tuesday | First Session at 9:15am, Second Session at 10:15am | South Building. Build early literacy skills through this guided program that makes learning the alphabet …
Kids in Halloween costumes at Chesapeake Bay touch pool.

Halloween Nights

Friday, October 16, 2026

October 16-17, 6PM-8PM. Adult $38 | Youth $33. Members: Adult $19 | Youth $17. Wicked fun under the sea! Dress up in costume and enjoy the spirit of Halloween with costumed S…
Guest taking photo of her drink in the Red Sea Tunnel.

Sharks After Dark

Thursday, November 5, 2026

First Thursday of the month | 6:00pm-9:00pm | North Building. General $38 | Members $19. The perfect monthly event for nocturnal creatures! See the Aquarium’s vibrant nightli…
Parent and child at Aquarium overnight.

Zzz's Under the Sea Family

Saturday, November 14, 2026

November 14-15 | 6PM–8:30AM | North Building. Members $85 | Non-Members $100.  Snooze under the sea stars during our overnight event for families and friends! Night owls and …