Event Calendar

Begin your day with your favorite Aquarium animals, and join us in front of the Great Ocean Tank to stretch, tumble and exercise! This class, led by The Little Gym of Mount Pleasant, is designed for children ages two to five and is a great way to “shake the sillies out!” $5 per child; chaperones attend for free and can enjoy Charleston Coffee Roasters coffee during the class.

Reservations required; to reserve your spot, click here.

Calling artists of all ages and skill levels! Join the South Carolina Aquarium’s graphic designer, Katie Earley, for an illustration instruction on animals, plants and shells. Develop skills to bring a personal nature journal to life and master the art of drawing a moving animal. Tablets welcome for digital sketching. Nature journal and other tools provided. $20 per member.

Reservations required; to reserve your spot, click here.

A member favorite! Assist Aquarium educators to search the sand and water for aquatic creatures in the marsh. We’ll drag a seine through the surf to find fish, crabs and other critters. Experts will give you a glimpse into the fascinating lives of fish, mollusks and other beach dwellers as you walk along. Space is limited. $15 per member.

Reservations required; to reserve your spot, click here.

Beat the heat, and join us for a special evening Yoga on the Harbor program. Timed perfectly with this month’s full moon or “Buck Moon,” we’ll have a beautiful backdrop to gaze at. This class is open to adults 18+, and all experience levels are welcome. $8 per member, $10 per non-member.

Reservations required; to reserve your spot, click here.

Kids can dance, spin, leap and stretch surrounded by their favorite Aquarium animals! This monthly class, led by Dance Moves of Charleston, is designed for children ages two to five. Kids will be introduced to basic ballet techniques, jumps, turns and stretches. $5 per child; chaperones attend for free and can enjoy Charleston Coffee Roasters coffee during the class.

Reservations required; to reserve your spot, click here.

Looking for a jawesome end to your weekend? Head out with us as we team up with RedFin Charters for a shark fishing trip. Identify and learn more about local species like the bonnet head, Atlantic sharpnose and black tip shark before releasing them back into the harbor. This trip departs from the Maritime Center at 10 Wharfside St, Charleston, SC 29401 (to your right when facing the Aquarium entrance). On each trip, there will be three boats with six participants on each. Capacity is very limited, so reserve your spot soon!

Reservations required; to reserve your spot for the 2–3:30 p.m. trip, click HERE.

Reservations required; to reserve your spot for the 3:45–5:15 p.m. trip, click HERE.

JAW ready for this? It’s time to see how many fin-tastic facts you can remember with Shark Week trivia at the Aquarium! Attendees will enjoy local pizza, beer and sink their teeth into some shark trivia to win fun prizes! This event is 21+. Food and beverages are included in the price. $29 per member, $39 per non-member.

Reservations required; to reserve your spot, click HERE.

Teens, grab your smart phones and head to the Aquarium this weekend. Kate Silvia of Kate Silvia Photography will help you hone your photography skills. From lighting to composition to new apps, you’ll take your abilities to the next level. Snacks will be provided. $35 per teen.

Reservations required; to reserve your spot, click here.

What better way to wade into shark week than with a screening of The Meg?! We know how important and misunderstood these apex predators are, but we also know how to have a good time! Bring your own snacks and inner tube to sit in. Beer and wine included in ticket price. Three screening locations will be available inside to allow guests to spread out while viewing. $15 per member, $20 per non-member. Screening license provided by Swank Motion Pictures.

Reservations required; to reserve your spot, click HERE.

A member favorite! Assist Aquarium educators to search the sand and water for aquatic creatures in the marsh. We’ll drag a seine through the surf to find fish, crabs and other critters. Experts will give you a glimpse into the fascinating lives of fish, mollusks and other beach dwellers as you walk along. Space is limited. $15 per member.

Reservations required; to reserve your spot, click here.

Enjoy an all-inclusive evening at the inaugural JuLionfish Festival! This 21+ event includes live entertainment, lionfish tastings, small bites from local restaurants, beer and wine and a silent auction. Learn more about the elusive lionfish, connect with other like-minded folks and celebrate the efforts of divers who participated in the month-long JuLionfish Derby, a competition to remove as many invasive lionfish from South Carolina waters as possible. Tickets are $65, and member tickets are $60.

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Proceeds benefit Reef Research, a South Carolina Aquarium program focused on offshore research and fieldwork for scientific discovery and sustaining a balanced ocean.

Have additional questions about the event? Visit scaquarium.org/julionfish-faq