Featured Events

Children look through Red Sea Tunnel window at Mena the zebra shark resting.

Membership Month

Friday, March 13, 2026

March Into Membership March 1-31. One month of specials, one year of benefits. Join our mission-driven community in March for the best membership deal all year! Buy or renew …
Guests in the Coastal River Room during a Sensory Friendly Morning.

Sensory Friendly Morning

Saturday, March 14, 2026

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-…
Creek Cleanup volunteers in high vis vests search for trash

Creek Cleanup

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Monthly | 9:00am-11:00am | 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…
Toddler boy playing with foam from cup in toddler science program

Toddler Tuesday

Tuesday, March 17, 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 …
Aquarium staff member showing blue-tongued skink to parent and child.

Toddler Meet & Move

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Every Wednesday | First Session at 9:15am, Second Session at 10:15am | South Building. Join us for a fun animal-based toddler program to learn a letter or number and then …
Toddler girl holds up leaves collected during Toddler Trek on Nature Trail

Toddler Trek

Thursday, March 19, 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, March 19, 2026

March 19 | 6:00pm-8:30pm | North Building. Members FREE | One Guest Free. Additional Adult Guests $27 | Youth Guests (5-17) $22 | Child Guests (0-4) Free.Make the most out of…
Youth event participants at a table with an activity.

Youth Ocean Conservation Summit

Saturday, March 28, 2026

March 28 | 8:00am-3:30pm. Youth 11-19 and Adult Chaperones 20+ | $15. The Youth Ocean Conservation Summit (YOCS) is an all-day event to inspire, empower, and enable local Ham…
Guest posing with mermaid on dry land.

Sharks After Dark

Thursday, April 2, 2026

First Thursday of the month | 6:00pm-9:00pm | North Building. Members $19 | Non-Members $38. This evening event for adults ages 21+ has special offerings, activities, and a n…
Children painting wooden mermaid ornaments.

Mermaid Paint Party

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

April 8 | 1:00pm-3:00pm | The Promenade at North Building. Members $25 | Public $30. Let's create art with mermaid magic! Join us for a colorful and crafty afternoon for gues…
Mermaid greets child through Red Sea Tunnel exhibit window.

Mermaids

Thursday, April 9, 2026

April 9, 10, 11 | 6:00pm-8:30pm. Members $35 | Non-Members $43. Dive into a mer-magical night at the Virginia Aquarium! Meet mermaids and come face-to-face with a mermaid or …