Spend an evening with Santa and the animals during this second annual exclusive after-hours event. Children will participate in festive reindeer games and seasonal crafts with Aquarium Elves, decorate sweets with Mrs. Claus, and share their holiday wishes with Santa. Guests may even catch a glimpse of Santa scuba diving with the sharks and the fishes in our Graveyard of the Atlantic exhibit! Families will be sure to get in the holiday spirit with this memorable event with a unique fishy flare.

Our Great White Fishmas event runs on December 13th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. We encourage visitors to participate in the entire time of the event, in order to savor the true experience and allow time to meet Santa. Open to all ages.

Open to all ages.
$15 for ages 3 & up
$6 for ages 2 & under
$13.50 for NC Aquarium Members
Early Elf Registration: $13 for ages 3 & up,applies through December 7th at Midnight.

All children must be accompanied by paying adult.

LIMITED number of tickets are available for this event and advance registration is strongly recommended.  [RESERVE NOW!]