Events at this location

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.

This program is SOLD OUT.

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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We’re going beyond the glass and into the world of sharks with our little aquarists (ages 5 and younger)! In this JAWesome program, your little shark lover will learn how we care for the sharks within our walls. Afterwards, they’ll complete a craft to take home with them. This program is $8 per member child; chaperones are free. Please note: Registration for this event does not include a member timed entry into the Aquarium.

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Channel your inner artist in this adults-only watercolor class at the Aquarium! Led by our very own graphic designer, Sierra Wheeler, this class will teach participants the foundations of watercolor art and basic techniques while drawing inspiration from the aquatic world around them. All skill levels are welcome; sketchbook, paints and pencils included. Registration is $25 per member and $35 per non-member.

Register HERE.