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…
Featured Events
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…
Toddler Tuesday
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Every Tuesday through September 30 | First Session at 9:15am, Second Session at 10:15am | South Building. Build early literacy skills through this guided program that makes l…
Discovery Garden
Wednesday, September 16, 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, September 17, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Homeschool Day
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
October 6 | 10AM-2PM | North Building. 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…
Nature Excursion - Life on a Piling
Saturday, October 10, 2026
October 10 | 9:30AM-10:15AM. General $30 | Members $25. Member tickets on sale September 22 | General tickets on sale September 24. Uncover the hidden creatures beneath the s…
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…