Creek Cleanup volunteers in high vis vests search for trash

Creek Cleanup - Clean the Bay Day

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Monthly | 9:00am-11:00am | North Building. We're celebrating Clean the Bay Day in June! Register by 12:00pm on Tuesday, June 3.  This is a fun and fin-tastic way for families…
Aquarium employee holding blue crab.

Nature Excursion - Eastern Shore Collection

Saturday, June 7, 2025

June 7 | 9:00am-4:00pm. Members $69.95 | Non-Members $79.95. Explore Kiptopeke State Park's shallow, sandy shoreline, and Cape Charles' valuable grass beds as we look for juv…
Toddler boy playing with foam from cup in toddler science program

Toddler Tuesday

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

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 …
Little girl with magnifying glass at Discovery Garden

Discovery Garden

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Every Wednesday | 9:00am-12:00pm | South Building. Join us for playtime fun focusing on hands-on activities geared towards early learners. Turn nature and science into art in…
Toddler girl holds up leaves collected during Toddler Trek on Nature Trail

Toddler Trek

Thursday, June 12, 2025

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…
Sensory friendly child guest with parent at the ray touch pool

Sensory Friendly Morning

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Second Saturday of the month | 7:30am-9:00am | North Building. On Saturday, June 14, event photography will be taken during Sensory Friendly Morning. If you don't want to be …
Sea turtle patient swimming in rehab pool at Stranding Response headquarters.

Cocktails with a Cause at Town Point Club

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

June 18 | 6:00pm-7:30pm. Town Point Club, Norfolk, VA.  Join us for Cocktails with a Cause at Town Point Club in Norfolk on June 18 at 6:00pm to support the Virginia Aquarium…
Child and adult fishing at Aquarium.

Nature Excursion - Fishing at the Aquarium

Thursday, June 19, 2025

June 19 | 5:00pm-8:00pm. Members $50 | Non-Members $55. This catch-and-release experience will introduce participants to proven fishing techniques, fish identification, and t…
Adult guests in pajamas watch shark swim by.

Zzz's Under the Sea 21+

Saturday, June 21, 2025

June 21, 6:30pm - June 22, 8:30am. Non-Members $130 | Members $120.  Snooze under the sea stars during our adult-only overnight event, Zzz's Under the Sea 21+! Calling all ni…
Aquarium mascots Sandy the sea turtle and Speckles the spotted eagle ray doing yoga.

Marsh Mindfulness

Monday, June 30, 2025

June 30 | 5:30pm-7:00pm. Members $20 | Non-Members $25. Join us for a serene evening of yoga at the Virginia Aquarium, where the calming sights and sounds of marine life will…
Guests take selfies at Teman the komodo dragons exhibit window as he eats treats behind it

Sharks After Dark

Thursday, July 3, 2025

First Thursday of the month | 6:00pm-9:00pm | North Building. Join us for a special evening scheduled just for adults 21 and older. Whether you bring a friend or choose to…