Creek Cleanup
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Monthly | 9:00am-11:00am | North Building. Register by 12:00pm on Tuesday, October 16. This is a fun and fin-tastic way for families and groups to be outside and working toge…
Featured Events
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Monday, September 22, 2025
9:00am-3:00pm | North Building. Help save lives by giving blood at our next blood drive! For the safety of everyone, participation is by appointment only, booked through the …
Toddler Tuesday
Tuesday, September 23, 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 …
Discovery Garden
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Every Wednesday | 9:00am-12:00pm | South Building. This program's season ends September 24. Join us for playtime fun focusing on hands-on activities geared towards early lear…
Toddler Trek
Thursday, September 25, 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…
Teacher Open House
Thursday, September 25, 2025
September 25 | 5:30pm-7:30pm | North Building (717 General Booth Boulevard). Join us for an inspiring evening where education meets exploration, sponsored by Publix Super Mar…
Marsh Mindfulness
Monday, September 29, 2025
Last Monday of the month | 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…
Sharks After Dark
Thursday, October 2, 2025
First Thursday of the month | 6:00pm-9:00pm | North Building. Members $18.98 | Non-Members $37.95. This evening event for adults ages 21+ has special offerings, activities, a…
Sensory Friendly Morning
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Second Saturday of the month | 7:30am-9:00am | North Building. Families that have members with disabilities are invited to visit the Aquarium in a calm, comfortable, sensory…
Nature Excursion - Fly Fishing 101
Saturday, October 4, 2025
October 4 | 9:30am-11:30am. Come to the Aquarium to learn the basics of fly fishing! An industry professional will teach key fly fishing skills like rigging, knot tying, and …
Fins & Frights
Friday, October 17, 2025
October 17 & 18 | 6:00pm-9:00pm | North Building and Nature Trail. Enjoy an evening of howling fun, family-friendly Halloween activities at the Virginia Aquarium & M…
Ocean Commotion
Monday, September 22, 2025
September 22 - October 4. Support the Aquarium's education programs, animal care, conservation initiatives, and Stranding Response team with our annual online auction fundra…