Little girl with magnifying glass at Discovery Garden

Discovery Garden

Wednesday, January 15, 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…
Toddler girl holds up leaves collected during Toddler Trek on Nature Trail

Toddler Trek

Thursday, January 16, 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…
Toddler boy playing with foam from cup in toddler science program

Toddler Tuesday

Tuesday, January 21, 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 …
Volunteer feeding rays in Ray Touch Pool

Virtual Volunteer Open Houses

Thursday, January 23, 2025

January 23: Sessions at 4:30pm and 6:15pm. February 13: Session at 4:45pm. Want to find a meaningful way to support the environment and local conservation? Explore engaging v…
Children in classroom touching blue-tongued skink held by Aquarium educator.

Homeschool Day

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

January 28 | 9:00am-5:00pm. All Children's Tickets $17 | All Chaperone Tickets $18. Dive into a fun and educational Homeschool Day at the Virginia Aquarium! This immersive e…
Guests take selfies at Teman the komodo dragons exhibit window as he eats treats behind it

Sharks After Dark

Thursday, February 6, 2025

First Thursday of the month | 6:00pm-9:00pm | North Building. Join us for a special evening scheduled just for adults 21 and older. Whether you bring a friend or choose to co…
Sensory friendly child guest with parent at the ray touch pool

Sensory Friendly Morning

Saturday, February 8, 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…
Creek Cleanup volunteers in high vis vests search for trash

Creek Cleanup

Saturday, February 8, 2025

Monthly | 9:00am-11:00am | North Building. Register by 12:00pm on Tuesday, February 4.  This is a fun and fin-tastic way for families and groups to be outside and working tog…
A blood donor holds a squeeze ball in hand as her blood is drawn through a tube on her arm.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, February 17, 2025

9:00am-3:00pm | North Building Classroom. Help save lives by giving blood at our next blood drive! For the safety of everyone, participation is by appointment only. You can e…
E-Cycling volunteers in high-vis vests carrying old electronics.

E-Cycling Event

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Rescheduled to February 22 | 9:00am-noon | East Parking Lot of the Virginia Aquarium. Dispose of old electronics responsibly at the Virginia Aquarium’s E-Cycling event, prese…
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