Whether you’re looking for a date night surrounded by sea life, learning and networking opportunities or delicious fare featuring sustainable seafood, the South Carolina Aquarium has tailored programs and events for adults of all ages!
Lifelong Learning
Broaden your mind and expand your horizons with South Carolina Aquarium Lifelong Learning. These thought-provoking events are designed to share knowledge, shift perspectives and start conversations among adults wanting to learn in unique social settings.
Good Catch Experiences
South Carolina Aquarium Good Catch Experiences connect you directly with our local seafood industry through immersive and educational multi-course dinners, experiential outings and educational gatherings. Attending Good Catch Experiences brings conservation-minded folks together over a common purpose: delicious, local and sustainably sourced seafood.
Aquarium Aglow
Aquarium Aglow is back and brighter than ever! You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy the holiday magic, so grab your friends or a date and join us for an unforgettable immersive experience! You’ll enjoy larger-than-life installations, festive photo ops and even a selection of adult beverages available for purchase.
Sea Life by Starlight
Dust off your sequins, lace up your platform shoes and brush up on your best moves… Sea Life by Starlight is back with a Deep Sea Disco! Make your aquatic disco dreams a reality at this all-inclusive, 21+ night benefiting the Sea Turtle Care Center™ and featuring nifty drinks, stellar light bites, groovy entertainment and an Aquarium Aglow experience that’s far out. Looking to take your night to the max? Snag a VIP ticket to enjoy early entry, an exciting cocktail competition and the chance to see our sea turtle patients up close before it’s bedtime in their pad.
After Hours
Spend your evening with us for all-inclusive experiences surrounded by water, wildlife and wild places at South Carolina Aquarium After Hours events. Enjoy local light bites plus beer, wine and entertainment as you stroll through the galleries, or just relax and enjoy the views of the Charleston Harbor in great company. Events are 21+.
JuLionfish Festival
Connect with other like-minded individuals and learn about conservation efforts and sustainable seafood practices along our coast at the JuLionfish Festival. This all-inclusive, 21+ evening at the Aquarium includes a lionfish filleting demo, dishes from local culinary partners, beer and wine, entertainment and more.