Toddler boy playing with foam from cup in toddler science program

Toddler Tuesday

Tuesday, September 8, 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, September 9, 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, September 10, 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…
Guests in the Coastal River Room during a Sensory Friendly Morning.

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…
Volunteers in high-vis vests carrying a flat-screen TV.

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…
Candid shot of Beach Floyd band at Aquarium Amphitheater.

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 volunteers in high vis vests search for trash

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…
Adult guest leans into ray touch pool to touch cownose ray.

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…
Silhouettes of guests on boat watching the sunset.

Twilight Cruise

Saturday, September 26, 2026

September 26, 6PM – 7:30PM. General $49 | Members $44. Spend your evening boating on the Virginia Aquarium's Atlantic Explorer near the iconic Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Guid…
Guest taking photo of her drink in the Red Sea Tunnel.

Sharks After Dark

Thursday, October 1, 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…
Group of guests celebrating at Ocean Commotion event.

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…
Child digging in earth near Nature Trail.

Homeschool Day

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

October 6 | 10AM-2PM. Youth $20 | Adults $25. Member Youth (4-17) $7 | Member Adults Free. Branch out and grow together for a day packed with hands-on nature exploration, sci…
Kids in Halloween costumes at Chesapeake Bay touch pool.

Halloween Nights

Friday, October 16, 2026

October 16-17, 6PM-8PM. Adult $38 | Youth $33. Members: Adult $19 | Youth $17. Member tickets on sale September 14 | General tickets on sale September 15. Wicked fun under th…