Toddler boy playing with foam from cup in toddler science program

Toddler Tuesday

Tuesday, May 6, 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 …
Little girl with magnifying glass at Discovery Garden

Discovery Garden

Wednesday, May 7, 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, May 8, 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…
Sensory friendly child guest with parent at the ray touch pool

Sensory Friendly Morning

Saturday, May 10, 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, May 10, 2025

Monthly | 9:00am-11:00am | North Building. Register by 12:00pm on Tuesday, May 6.  This is a fun and fin-tastic way for families and groups to be outside and working together…
Gloved hands shucking oysters at oyster display on ice.

Hops & Half Shells

Sunday, May 18, 2025

May 18 | 5:00pm-8:00pm | South Building Outdoor Amphitheater.Members $120 | Non-Members $125.  Get ready for a shuckin' good time along Owls Creek, with live music from a loc…
Kayakers in river.

Nature Excursion - Wildlife Kayak & Wine Tour

Thursday, May 22, 2025

May 22 | 9:00am-4:00pm.Members: $200 | Non-Members: $220. Discover the value of the Eastern Shore's local grass beds, which provides habitat to a variety of juvenile fish and…
Aquarium educator showing shell on beach to participant.

Nature Excursion - Back Bay & False Cape Tour

Thursday, May 29, 2025

May 29 | 8:30am-1:30pm.Members $55 | Non-Members $60. Experience a 4-hour guided tram tour through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park to learn about …
Guests take selfies at Teman the komodo dragons exhibit window as he eats treats behind it

Sharks After Dark

Thursday, June 5, 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…
Aquarium employee holding blue crab.

Nature Excursion - Eastern Shore Collection

Saturday, June 7, 2025

June 7 | 9:00am-4:00pm.Members $69.95 | Non-Members $79.95. Explore Kiptopeke State Park's shallow, sandy shoreline, and Cape Charles' valuable grass beds as we look for juve…
Child and adult fishing at Aquarium.

Nature Excursion - Fishing at the Aquarium

Thursday, June 19, 2025

June 19 | 5:00pm-8:00pm. Members $50 | Non-Members $55. This catch-and-release experience will introduce participants to proven fishing techniques, fish identification, and t…