December 2014
Great White Fishmas
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…
Find out more »October 2018
Trick or Treat Under the Sea
Grab your snorkel and your tickets for “Trick or Treat Under the Sea” at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Pirate skeletons, caped superheroes and fairy princesses once again haunt the wild attraction for two nights of ghoulish good times. The annual event creates a safe environment to enjoy Halloween fun. Games and magic shows will have the family shrieking with delight. Live animal encounters and spooky divers swimming among the sharks offer thrills and chills. From 6-8pm both…
Find out more »January 2019
NC Aquarium Winter Carnival
Come in from the cold for the Winter Carnival at the NC Aquarium on January 19th! Learn how animals prepare for the winter weather through fun activities, crafts and games around the Aquarium. Free with regular admission!
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Sea Turtle Egg Hunt
This activity is more than just an egg hunt! Children will take part in an educational sea turtle program, meet a loggerhead turtle, and make a craft to take home. The program will conclude with an egg hunt on the Aquarium grounds as children search for eggs filled with treats! Event will be held rain or shine. Ages 3 to 7. Sessions at 11 am and 1 pm. $15 per child, plus regular admission $13.50 for NC Aquarium members
Find out more »January 2020
Winter Carnival
Join the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island for Winter Carnival on January 19th. Festivities begin at 1 pm until 4 pm. There will be games and winter-themed activities. Included with regular admission.
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