Events at this location

Hone your cobra, eagle and fish poses in this peaceful yoga and movement class while tapping into the positive effects of being surrounded by water. Led by 500-hour certified yoga instructor Alex Rogers, this class is open to adults 16+ and all experience levels are welcome. Member adult registration is $10.

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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 $17.

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Surrounded by marine life, your little music maker (ages two to five) 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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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.

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How do leatherback sea turtles serve as the conduit for change between scientists, legislators and societal groups? As part of Lifelong Learning Global Discovery, glide along with Callie Veelenturf — celebrated marine biologist, National Geographic Explorer and founder of the nonprofit The Leatherback Project — to dive deep into how these three groups intersect to save the critically endangered Eastern Pacific leatherback. Discover how bridging common issues and following the lead of field science can offer hope to protect the ocean — and the species we love within it — for future generations.

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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 $17.

Register HERE.   

Kids can dance, spin, leap and stretch surrounded by their favorite Aquarium animals! This class, led by Dance Moves of Charleston, is designed for children ages three 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.

Register HERE.   

Hone your cobra, eagle and fish poses in this peaceful yoga and movement class while tapping into the positive effects of being surrounded by water. Led by 500-hour certified yoga instructor Alex Rogers, this class is open to adults 16+ and all experience levels are welcome. Member adult registration is $10.

Register HERE.   

Surrounded by marine life, your little music maker (ages two to five) 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.

Register HERE.   

In our inaugural, all-inclusive Good Catch Experience, renowned chef Sammy Monsour and mixologist Kassady Wiggins — coauthors of the recently released cookbook, “Salt & Shore: Recipes from the Coastal South” — will supply sustainably sourced small bites and a specialty cocktail as they share their perspective in a culinary conversation surrounded by the aquatic ambiance of the Aquarium. They’ll be joined by industry experts — Dr. Sara McDonald, director of conservation at the South Carolina Aquarium; Tom Bierce, owner from Charleston Oyster Farm; Tia Clark, owner of Casual Crabbing with Tia; and Louden Porter, Good Catch coordinator at the South Carolina Aquarium — to discuss the current state of sustainable seafood and how you can craft your own recipe for conservation action. General admission tickets are $45 and member tickets are $40; a beer and wine bar is included.

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Celebrate Halloween at the A-scary-um during this family friendly and member-exclusive event! Come dressed in disguise for a night of fun activities, candy and a costume contest surrounded by all of your favorite Aquarium animals. For our 21+ goblins, witches and wizards, we’ll even have a beer and wine bar (included with your ticket) where you can grab your own liquid treat! Adult and child tickets are $20 each; toddlers two and under are free. Tickets are limited; to minimize lines and maximize fun, there will be timed entry.

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Aquarium Aglow is back and brighter than ever! Visit the South Carolina Aquarium this November and December for a dazzling light spectacular, complete with larger-than-life installations, festive photo ops and the most unique Santa encounter in Charleston! Grab your friends, the family, a date or treat yourself to an unforgettable holiday celebration this year. Aquarium Aglow is open select evenings November 21–December 30.

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Aquarium Aglow is back and brighter than ever! Visit the South Carolina Aquarium this November and December for a dazzling light spectacular, complete with larger-than-life installations, festive photo ops and the most unique Santa encounter in Charleston! Grab your friends, the family, a date or treat yourself to an unforgettable holiday celebration this year. Aquarium Aglow is open select evenings November 21–December 30.

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Dive into 2025 at the Aquarium! New Year’s Eve at Aquarium Aglow is back and bringing the fun before this year is done with an evening celebration full of festivity, music and a special ball drop… all before bedtime! Join us for a family friendly party illuminated by tens of thousands of lights as we toast to the memories made this year and look forward to the opportunities of the future. Refreshments, including a selection of adult beverages, will be available for purchase.

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