Toddler Tuesday
Tuesday, August 25, 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 …
Featured Events
Discovery Garden
Wednesday, August 26, 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 Trek
Thursday, August 27, 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…
Twilight Cruise
Friday, August 28, 2026
August 28, 7PM-8:30PM. September 26, 6PM – 7:30PM. Public $49 | Members $44. Spend your evening boating on the Virginia Aquarium's Atlantic Explorer near the iconic Virginia …
Sharks After Dark
Thursday, September 3, 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 nig…
Sensory Friendly Morning
Saturday, September 12, 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…
E-Cycling Event
Saturday, September 12, 2026
September 12 | 9:00am-Noon | East Parking Lot of the Virginia Aquarium. Dispose of old electronics responsibly at the Virginia Aquarium’s E-Cycling event. Rain or shine, part…
Music on the Creek with Beach Floyd
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Saturday, September 12 | 5PM-7:30PM | South Building Outdoor Amphitheater. $20 tickets | Infants free. Take in golden hour surrounded by good tunes and a beautiful creek vie…
Creek Cleanup
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Monthly | 8AM-10AM | North Building. Register by noon the Tuesday before the event. September's event will support the International Coastal Cleanup! This is a fun and fin-ta…
Teacher Open House
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
September 23 | 5:30PM to 7:30PM | North Building. Join us for an inspiring evening where education meets exploration. Learn how the Virginia Aquarium can bring science to li…
Ocean Commotion
Saturday, October 3, 2026
October 3 | 6PM-10PM. For Ages 21+. Step back into 1986 for an unforgettable fundraising event that celebrates 40 years of the Aquarium. The evening will offer the ultimate a…