Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Virginia Beach, VA – Jingle all the way to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s holiday event, “Holi-Rays” on December 12 and 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. The Aquarium is decking the halls and exhibits; for a family-friendly, cheerful holiday event with holiday lights, fun festivities, animal encounters, and a scuba-diving Santa.
Guests are encouraged to join the fun dressed in their holiday sweaters or festive attire. Along with the usual Aquarium residents, including sharks and sea turtles, guests can also meet and take a photo with Santa Claus.
Tickets are $37.95 for adults and $32.95 for youth plus tax. Guests four years old and younger receive free admission but require a ticket reservation. Aquarium members receive 50% off Holi-Rays tickets and can buy early-access tickets on November 10 before they go on sale to the public on November 12.
Admission proceeds go to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation to support education programs, conservation initiatives, research, animal care, and the Aquarium’s Stranding Response Program.
Guests can purchase Holi-Rays tickets online by visiting VirginiaAquarium.com .
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s mission is to connect people to the marine environment, inspiring a more sustainable future. The Aquarium aspires to be a driver in conservation, education, tourism, and sustainability; leading the charge to save wildlife and their ecosystems. Owned by the City of Virginia Beach, the Aquarium operates as a city department in partnership with the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation. The Aquarium is proud to be an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports the work of the Virginia Aquarium. The Foundation procures and maintains the Aquarium's exhibits, including the animals and habitats. It is also responsible for annual and capital fundraising, administration and funding for the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program, conservation and scientific research efforts, and the Aquarium's mission-related education programs. You can be a part of our mission by making a tax-deductible donation to support our programming.
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