Settle your senses and relax your mind in this adults-only tranquil meditation. Taking place in front of the Great Ocean Tank, this calming and meditative journey through sound provides the perfect opportunity to unwind and recenter yourself. Registration is $12 per member adult and $20 per non-member adult.

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Get your heart rate up and your legs pumping as we ride in an outdoor spin class overlooking the Charleston Harbor! Our friends at Hot Girl Cycle Club are bringing stationary spin bikes to our outdoor classroom in front of the Boeing Learning Lab at the Charleston Maritime Center, blending blue mind with the intensity of a studio workout. A limited quantity of spin shoes will be available to rent, but we recommend bringing your own along with a reusable water bottle. This program is for adults 18+; registration is $20 per member adult and $26 per non-member adult. Please note: This is a high-intensity workout that requires physical activity while on a stationary bike.

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Wind down and experience the positive effects of being surrounded by water in this evening yoga session, led by certified instructor Gail Corvette. Surrounded by sea life, hone your favorite yoga poses while in the expansive glow of the Great Ocean Tank. Adults 16+ of all experience levels are welcome; member adult registration is $12 and non-member adult registration is $18.

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You’re only a hop, skip and a jump away from a toad-ally ribbit-ing class on all things amphibians. In this Virtual Event, explore how amphibians use their remarkable adaptations — like the green tree frog’s colorful camouflage — to thrive in their freshwater environments. $15 per screen.

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There are bodies of water in the middle of Francis Marion National Forest? We’re talking about Carolina bays, a unique habitat and geologic feature of unknown origin, which can be found just under an hour from the Aquarium! Led by a certified master naturalist from Nature Adventure Outfitters, adult members will have the opportunity to visit and learn more about these mysterious habitats during a 1.5 mile nature walk. No hiking experience needed and beginners are welcome; off-trail hiking will occur. Registration is $25 per member adult.

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Bring your little artists (ages 7 and older) and create a sea jelly masterpiece along with lasting family memories! Led by Janell of Janellify, each of your painters will use provided supplies to paint their interpretation of a jelly, channeling our animals as inspiration. Then, take all finished paintings home to display! All skill levels are welcome and no experience is necessary. Registration is $12 per member child, $15 per member adult or non-member child and $18 per non-member adult.

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Surrounded by marine life, your little music maker (ages 2–5) will move and groove in this music and rhythm class by Ms. Crystal of The Music School! Registration is $10 per child; member adults attend for free and can enjoy Charleston Coffee Roasters coffee during the program.

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So you want to be a marine scientist — but do you know what skills help you stay afloat in the field? Dr. Aliyah Griffith, PhD — marine scientist and founder of Mahogany Mermaids — dives into the “secret” skills that don’t show up in textbooks. From coral reef resilience work to community leadership, her journey shows how marine science takes creativity, problem-solving and purpose. As the first African American to earn a graduate degree in marine science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Griffith now inspires students of color to see themselves in marine science. Join her to explore what this career really looks like beyond the fins and fieldwork. Student tickets are $5 using online code STUDENT; general admission is $10. Light bites and refreshments are included.

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