Christmas Tree-Cycling
Saturday, December 28, 2024
December 28-January 9 | East Parking Lot of the Virginia Aquarium. We're collecting and recycling up to 200 live-cut Christmas trees in support of marine-focused conservation…
Renovation Updates
Please note some exhibit spaces in the Aquarium are temporarily closed while we conduct maintenance and renovation work. Learn more on our Renovation Progress page .
Featured Events
Sharks After Dark
Thursday, January 2, 2025
First Thursday of the month | 6:00pm-9:00pm | North Building. This month's theme: New Year's Party! Join us for a special evening scheduled just for adults 21 and older. Whet…
Toddler Tuesday
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Every Tuesday | First Session at 9:15am, Second Session at 10:15am | South Building. Toddler Programs return in January! Build early literacy skills through this guided prog…
Discovery Garden
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Every Wednesday | 9:00am-12:00pm | South Building. Toddler Programs return in January! Join us for playtime fun focusing on hands-on activities geared towards early learners…
Toddler Trek
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Every Thursday | 10:00am-11:00am | South Building. Toddler Programs return in January! Explore the trail in this guided nature walk including fun with counting, shapes, song…
E-Cycling Event
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Saturday, January 11 | 9:00am-noon | East Parking Lot of the Virginia Aquarium. Dispose of old electronics responsibly at the Virginia Aquarium’s E-Cycling event, presented b…
Zzz's Under the Sea 21+
Saturday, January 11, 2025
January 11, 7:00pm - January 12, 8:30am. Snooze under the sea stars during our adult-only overnight event, Zzz's Under the Sea 21+! Calling all nights owls and sleepy seals …
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…
