Upland River Room Closed

The Upland River Room at the North Building is currently closed while we install new doors to the space.

Little girl with magnifying glass at Discovery Garden

Discovery Garden

Wednesday, June 18, 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…
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…
Toddler girl holds up leaves collected during Toddler Trek on Nature Trail

Toddler Trek

Thursday, June 19, 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…
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…
Toddler boy playing with foam from cup in toddler science program

Toddler Tuesday

Tuesday, June 24, 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 …
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. Members $18.98 | Non-Members $37.95. This evening event for adults ages 21+ has special offerings, activities, a…
Creek Cleanup volunteers in high vis vests search for trash

Creek Cleanup

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Monthly | 8:00am-10:00am | North Building. Register by 12:00pm on Tuesday, July 8.  This is a fun and fin-tastic way for families and groups to be outside and working togethe…
Silhouettes of guests watching from our boat as fireworks go off over the Virginia Beach coastline for 4th of July.

Fireworks Cruises (SOLD OUT)

Friday, July 4, 2025

SOLD OUT. Atlantic Explorer: Boarding at 8:00pm, departing at 8:30pm. Atlantic Scout: Boarding at 8:30pm, departing at 8:45pm.  View 4th of July fireworks from a unique vanta…
Sensory friendly child guest with parent at the ray touch pool

Sensory Friendly Morning

Saturday, July 12, 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…