Parent and child fishing from Aquarium deck.

Nature Excursion - Fishing at the Aquarium

Thursday, June 18, 2026

June 18 & July 23, 5:30PM-8:00PM. Members $50 | Public $55. Grab your fishing pole and enjoy a fishing outing for beginners and enthusiasts alike. This catch-and-release…
Toddler boy playing with foam from cup in toddler science program

Toddler Tuesday

Tuesday, June 23, 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 …
Child holding mini binoculars in Aquarium garden.

Discovery Garden

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Every Wednesday | 9AM-12PM | North Building.  Early learners can explore their curiosity through a nature-inspired, open play experience filled with hands-on activities, sens…
Toddler girl holds up leaves collected during Toddler Trek on Nature Trail

Toddler Trek

Thursday, June 25, 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…
Child viewing sea turtle through exhibit window.

Member Exclusive Hours

Thursday, June 25, 2026

June 25 | 6PM-9PM | North Building. July 21 | 6PM-9PM | South Building. August 17 | 6PM-9PM | North Building.  Summer nights made for members! Make the most out of your membe…
Guest taking photo of her drink in the Red Sea Tunnel.

Sharks After Dark

Thursday, July 2, 2026

First Thursday of the month | 6:00pm-9:00pm | North Building. Members $19 | Non-Members $38 The perfect monthly event for nocturnal creatures! See the Aquarium’s vibrant nigh…
Silhouettes of guests watching from our boat as fireworks go off over the Virginia Beach coastline for 4th of July.

Fireworks Cruise

Saturday, July 4, 2026

July 4 | 8PM. Public $70 | Members $65. Member Tickets On Sale June 15 | Public Tickets On Sale June 16. View the Virginia Beach Oceanfront’s Fourth of July fireworks display…
Guests in the Coastal River Room during a Sensory Friendly Morning.

Sensory Friendly Morning

Saturday, July 11, 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, July 11, 2026

Monthly | 8:00am-10:00am | 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 t…