2026

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dive into the Fun at the Downtown Aquarium! Stay in the loop with all the exciting events happening this year! From seasonal celebrations to interactive family activities and one-of-a-kind dining experiences, there’s always something exciting going on. Be sure to check back regularly for updates on our latest happenings and make plans to join us for unforgettable moments under the sea.

DIVE INTO

ADVENTURE

Denver, CO 

700 Water St. 

Denver, CO 80211 

(303) 561-4450 

Nashville, TN 

516 Opry Mills Dr. 

Nashville, TN 37214 

(615) 514-3474 

Houston, TX 

410 Bagby St. 

Houston, TX 77002 

(713) 223-3474 

Kemah, TX 

215 Kipp Ave, Boardwalk #11 

Kemah, TX 77565 

(281) 334-9010 

JANUARY

Friday Family Nights: $2.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase of an adult entrée and $6 Exhibit Passes after 6pm on Friday!

Mystic Mermaid, Under the Sea Exhibit, Friday Nights Show:  Join us Friday nights in our Under the Sea Aquarium Exhibit for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 6:30pm (only 10 minutes long).  Meet & Greet our mermaids before and after the show in the Stingray Reef, 5:15 – 5:45pm and 7:15-7:45pm.  Starting Jan 2^nd

Mystic Mermaid, Aquarium Restaurant, Friday Night Shows:  Join us Friday nights in the Aquarium Restaurant for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 5:30pm or 7:30pm. Make your reservations for dining today. Starting Jan 2^nd

$0.99 Kids’ Meals: Join us Wednesdays and enjoy this amazing offer! Coupon online – must show by phone or print out. .99C kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. Not valid with other promotions or offers. Starts 1/5 – 2/26 (not valid on Valentine’s Day)

2 Marine Biologist for a Day (5^th – 8^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

2 Zoologist for a Day (1^st – 4^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

9 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

10 Marine Biologist for a Day (1^st – 4^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

10 Zoologist for a Day (5^th – 8^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

13 Homeschool Day: Homeschooled students and their families are invited for an educational day at the Aquarium! This is a special day for home schooled children to learn more about our animals and explore the wonders of the aquatic world. (Advanced registration is required) Register here to reserve your spot.

17 Marine Biologist for a Day (5^th – 8^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

17 Zoologist for a Day (1^st – 4^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

18 Low Sensory Morning: For people with sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us in the morning as we open early and turn down the ambient sounds to create a calmer and quieter setting. Click here to reserve your spot.

23 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

24 Marine Biologist for a Day (9^th – 12^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

30 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

houston

Bottom of the Sea Birthday Party Package (AGES 2-14)

Party Includes:

• Guided Tour of the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit
• Reserved Dining Area in the Aquarium Restaurant for 1 Hour
• Ocean-Themed Birthday Cake with Custom Message
• One Complimentary Adult All Day Adventure Pass per Child
• One General Parking Validation

Each Child Receives:

• Kid’s Meal with Beverage
• Plush Party Favor
• All Day Adventure Pass – Grants Unlimited Access to Aquarium Adventure Exhibit, Stingray Reef, and Amusement Rides

Things to Remember:

• Birthday party packages are available on Saturday and Sunday mornings beginning at either 10:00am or 10:30am.
• Party reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance and are booked on a first-come, first served basis.
• Reservations require a $200.00 deposit.
• Minimum of 10 children or 10 purchased packages and maximum of 20 children. With complimentary adults, party size cannot exceed 40 total guests.
• A guide will be provided for the exhibit tour only; not for the amusement park.
• Additional food and beverages can be pre-ordered for adult guests prior to party or purchased on the day-of. Since parties are limited to one hour in the restaurant, we suggest pre-ordering a few of our delicious shareable appetizers such as the Castaway Combo!
• Outside food, beverages, and entertainment (face painters, characters, magicians, etc.) are not permitted.

$36.00 per Child (Plus Tax & Gratuity)

Ultimate Tiger Sleepover Birthday Party (AGES 6-12)

Celebrate your special occasion with a dinner reservation in the Aquarium Restaurant, unlimited access to the Amusement Park, and then spending the night here at the Downtown Aquarium! Explore the rainforests of the world and learn about conservation through the eyes of a tiger. Get ready to stay up late, learn all about tigers, do crafts, go on a scavenger hunt, and sleep within inches of these amazing animals. Perfect for scout groups and birthday parties! Scout program options available on the booking page.

• Includes: A guided tour through Aquarium Adventure Exhibit, reserved dining area in the Aquarium Restaurant for 1.5 hours, ocean-themed birthday cake with custom message, evening crafts, scavenger hunt, snacks, hot breakfast, a live bird encounter & keeper chat, and free parking for Guests spending the night.
• Each child receives: A kids meal & drink, plush party favor, All Day Adventure Pass (grants unlimited access to the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit, Stingray Reef and Amusement Rides), three midway games tickets, and a souvenir sleepover t-shirt.
• Available on Friday and Saturday evenings, excluding major holidays, beginning at 5:00pm and ending at 9:00am the following morning.
• Program dates must be reserved online at least two weeks in advance and are booked on a first-come, first served basis.
• Requires a $425 deposit, which is due at the time of booking.

$95 per Child (Plus Tax & Service Fee)

*Minimum of 10 children required. Group size is limited to 25 total participants including children and adults. If your total number is less than 10, you will still be charged for 10 children. You will receive one free adult per five children. Additional adults will be charged the Wild Dreams Overnight fee of $70 (plus tax). Additional food and drinks for adults will cost extra.

Kemah

Skipper's Birthday Package

• Tickets to Stingray Reef and Exhibit
• Aquarium Kid's Meal with beverage
• Birthday Cake
• Grab Bag or an Aquarium plush item
• Decorations
• Party Host
• Party Zone Room reserved for 1 hour

$19.99 per child 

Captain Birthday Package

• Tickets to Stingray Reef and Exhibit
• Aquarium Kid's Meal with beverage
• Birthday Cake
• Grab Bag or an Aquarium plush item
• Decorations
• Party Host
• Party Zone Room reserved for 1 hour
• PLUS, Sharkey Mascot Visits

$24.99 per child 

Admiral's Birthday Package

• Tickets to Stingray Reef and Exhibit
• Aquarium Kid's Meal with beverage
• Birthday Cake
• Grab Bag or an Aquarium plush item
• Decorations
• Party Host
• Party Zone Room reserved for 1 hour
• PLUS, Sharkey Mascot Visits
• EXCLUSIVE Aquarium Exhibit Tour

$29.99 per child 

All Party Zone packages require a minimum of 10 children (ages 12 and under) and one adult chaperone. Upgrade any package with a Kemah Boardwalk All Day – All Rides Pass for each child.

NASHVILLE

Party Package

• Package offered for children 12 or younger
• Choice of Aquarium Kid's Meal (Choice of chicken tenders or cheese pizza for group)
• Balloon bouquet for birthday child
• Includes Cherry Icee beverages in Sharkey character souvenir cup for each child
• Make your own sundae
• Reserved dining area for 1½ hours
• Animal Plush Party Favor for each child
• Appearance by our mascot, Sharkey upon request
• (Mascot request should be at least 1 week prior to reservation date. Available upon availability)

$25.00 per child*

*Price subject to change based on age. Adults accompanying children for add on Tours must pay respective rate listed above. Prices do not include tax or service charge. We require a minimum purchase of $25.00 per adult Sunday – Thursday ($40 on Friday and Saturday), non-inclusive.

February

Friday Family Nights: $2.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase of an adult entrée and $6 Exhibit Passes after 6pm on Friday!

Mystic Mermaid, Under the Sea Exhibit, Friday Nights Show:  Join us Friday nights in our Under the Sea Aquarium Exhibit for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 6:30pm (only 10 minutes long).  Meet & Greet our mermaids before and after the show in the Stingray Reef, 5:15 – 5:45pm and 7:15-7:45pm. 

Mystic Mermaid, Aquarium Restaurant, Friday Night Shows:  Join us Friday nights in the Aquarium Restaurant for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 5:30pm or 7:30pm. Make your reservations for dining today. 

$0.99 Kids’ Meals: Join us Wednesdays and enjoy this amazing offer! Coupon online – must show by phone or print out. .99C kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. Not valid with other promotions or offers. 1/5 – 2/26

Mardi Gras Special Features: All month celebrate Mardi Gras with some Cajun & Creole to make your February sizzle!   2/1 – 2/17

Lent Features: This season, dine at the Aquarium and enjoy one of our featured seafood dishes like our Stuffed Catfish & Shrimp or our Fried Seafood Platter. 2/18 – 4/2

6 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

7 Marine Biologist for a Day (1^st – 4^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

7 Zoologist for a Day (5^th – 8^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

13 Sloth Sip N Paint: Guests will be able to paint a portrait of the guest of honor, Aspen the two-toed sloth! (Reservations Required)

7 Sharkey Sweetheart Breakfast: Join our fun-loving mascot, Sharkey, and celebrate Valentine’s Day with your family! (Reservations Required)

13, 14 Romance Under the Sea: Bring your sweetheart for a romantic dinner under the sea for two in our Aquarium Restaurant. (Reservations Required)

15 Low Sensory Morning: For people with sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us in the morning as we open early and turn down the ambient sounds to create a calmer and quieter setting. Click here to reserve your spot.

18 Homeschool Day: Homeschooled students and their families are invited for an educational day at the Aquarium! This is a special day for home schooled children to learn more about our animals and explore the wonders of the aquatic world. (Advanced registration is required) Register here to reserve your spot.

21 Marine Biologist for a Day (5^th – 8^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

21 Zoologist for a Day (1^st – 4^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

27 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

28 Zoologist for a Day (9^th – 12^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

march

Friday Family Nights: $2.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase of an adult entrée and $6 Exhibit Passes after 6pm on Friday!

Mystic Mermaid, Under the Sea Exhibit, Friday Nights Show:  Join us Friday nights in our Under the Sea Aquarium Exhibit for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 6:30pm (only 10 minutes long).  Meet & Greet our mermaids before and after the show in the Stingray Reef, 5:15 – 5:45pm and 7:15-7:45pm. 

Mystic Mermaid, Aquarium Restaurant, Friday Night Shows:  Join us Friday nights in the Aquarium Restaurant for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 5:30pm or 7:30pm. Make your reservations for dining today. 

Lent Features: This season, dine at the Aquarium and enjoy one of our featured seafood dishes like our Stuffed Catfish & Shrimp or our Fried Seafood Platter. 2/18 – 4/2

5 Homeschool Day: Homeschooled students and their families are invited for an educational day at the Aquarium! This is a special day for home schooled children to learn more about our animals and explore the wonders of the aquatic world. (Advanced registration is required) Register here to reserve your spot.

6 – 15 Denver Restaurant Week: Join us for a delicious prix fix menu as we celebrate Denver’s annual Restaurant Week.

6 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

7 Mystic Mermaid Breakfast: Mermaid fans, tall and small, will be enchanted by our very own Mystic Mermaids with captivating music, dancing and of course, Mermaids during our Under the Sea Breakfast! (Reservations Required)

13 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

14 Marine Biologist for a Day (1^st – 4^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

14 Zoologist for a Day (5^th – 8^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

15 Low Sensory Morning: For people with sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us in the morning as we open early and turn down the ambient sounds to create a calmer and quieter setting. Click here to reserve your spot.

20 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

21 Marine Biologist for a Day (5^th – 8^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

21 Zoologist for a Day (1^st – 4^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

27 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

28 Marine Biologist for a Day (9^th – 12^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

april

Friday Family Nights: $2.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase of an adult entrée and $6 Exhibit Passes after 6pm on Friday!

Mystic Mermaid, Under the Sea Exhibit, Friday Nights Show:  Join us Friday nights in our Under the Sea Aquarium Exhibit for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 6:30pm (only 10 minutes long).  Meet & Greet our mermaids before and after the show in the Stingray Reef, 5:15 – 5:45pm and 7:15-7:45pm. 

Mystic Mermaid, Aquarium Restaurant, Friday Night Shows:  Join us Friday nights in the Aquarium Restaurant for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 5:30pm or 7:30pm. Make your reservations for dining today. 

Lent Features: This season, dine at the Aquarium and enjoy one of our featured seafood dishes like our Stuffed Catfish & Shrimp or our Fried Seafood Platter. Ends 4/2

3 World Aquatic Animal Day: Today we are raising global awareness for all aquatic animals and the critical roles they play in our ecosystem from large whales to the smaller crustaceans, sea stars, and corals. Learn about how you can help protect aquatic species from harms including overfishing and habitat destruction.

4 Breakfast with Easter Bunny: Dine on more than just carrots with Peter Cottontail! Enjoy a delicious breakfast and take pictures with him. (Reservations Required)

5 Easter Sunday Brunch: Celebrate Easter with an egg hunt, photos with the Easter bunny and a delicious buffet with over 40 items to choose from! (Reservations Required)

10 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

11 Marine Biologist for a Day (1^st – 4^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

11 Zoologist for a Day (5^th – 8^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

17 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

18 Marine Biologist for a Day (5^th – 8^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

18 Zoologist for a Day (1^st – 4^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

19 Low Sensory Morning: For people with sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us in the morning as we open early and turn down the ambient sounds to create a calmer and quieter setting. Click here to reserve your spot.

24 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

25 Party for the Planet: Join us for our Earth Day Celebration! Learn how you can take care of the environment.

may

Friday Family Nights: $2.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase of an adult entrée and $6 Exhibit Passes after 6pm on Friday!

Mystic Mermaid, Under the Sea Exhibit, Friday Nights Show:  Join us Friday nights in our Under the Sea Aquarium Exhibit for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 6:30pm (only 10 minutes long).  Meet & Greet our mermaids before and after the show in the Stingray Reef, 5:15 – 5:45pm and 7:15-7:45pm. 

Mystic Mermaid, Aquarium Restaurant, Friday Night Shows:  Join us Friday nights in the Aquarium Restaurant for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 5:30pm or 7:30pm. Make your reservations for dining today. 

1 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

2 Marine Biologist for a Day (1^st – 4^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

2 Zoologist for a Day (5^th – 8^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

8 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

9 Binturong “BearCat” Day: Learn all about this peculiar and unique animal and meet our very own Binturong, Yuni!

9 Zoologist for a Day (1^st – 4^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

9 Marine Biologist for a Day (5^th – 8^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

10 Mother's Day Brunch: Show Mom you care and take her on an underwater dining adventure with the family! (Reservations Required)

14 Wines Under the Sea: Join us for a one-of-a-kind Sip & Stroll in our Aquarium Exhibit with small bites, free wine glass, live animal interactions and more! Tickets Required. For tickets and more details visit www.aqwine.com 

15 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

15 - 16 Endangered Species Day: People of all ages are encouraged to learn about the importance of protecting endangered wildlife and how you can help!

17 Low Sensory Morning: For people with sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us in the morning as we open early and turn down the ambient sounds to create a calmer and quieter setting. Click here to reserve your spot.

22 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

22 – 25 Memorial Day Weekend: Celebrate the long weekend with our Red White & Blue Margarita special!

23 World Turtle Day 

29 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

30 – 31 Otter Weekend: It’ll be ‘otterly’ adorable! Learn about our playful North American River Otters and participate in fun-themed activities.

 31 World Parrot Day

june

Summer Family Nights: Families can enjoy summer deals Monday - Thursday after 3PM, including discounted exhibit tickets with a valid restaurant receipt, discounts on kid’s meals, 4D theater tickets and much more. June 8 – July 16

Mystic Mermaid, Under the Sea Exhibit, Friday Nights Show:  Join us Friday nights in our Under the Sea Aquarium Exhibit for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 6:30pm (only 10 minutes long).  Meet & Greet our mermaids before and after the show in the Stingray Reef, 5:15 – 5:45pm and 7:15-7:45pm. 

Mystic Mermaid, Aquarium Restaurant, Friday Night Shows:  Join us Friday nights in the Aquarium Restaurant for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 5:30pm or 7:30pm. Make your reservations for dining today. 

1 World Coral Reef Awareness Day: Coral reefs play a crucial role in sustaining marine life and coastal communities; ¼ of all marine species live in coral reefs and these ecosystems support more than 1 billion people worldwide. Today you can inspire people to help safeguard coral reefs for future generations.

6 Mystic Mermaid Breakfast: Mermaid fans tall and small will be enchanted by our very own Mystic Mermaids with captivating music, dancing and of course, Mermaids during our Under the Sea Breakfast! (Reservations Required)

6 World Ocean Day Celebration: The Ocean is the heart of our planet, celebrate the importance of it in our lives and how we can protect it.

8 – 12 Sea Safari Summer Camp: Session A: 1^st – 3^rd grade: Register here to reserve your spot.

8 – 12 Sea Safari Summer Camp: Session A: 4^th – 6^th grade: Register here to reserve your spot.

12 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

15 – 19 Sea Safari Summer Camp: Session B: 1^st – 3^rd grade: Register here to reserve your spot.

15 – 19 Sea Safari Summer Camp: Session B: 4^th – 6^th grade: Register here to reserve your spot.

16 World Sea Turtle Day: Let’s celebrate these beautiful reptiles! Learn how you can help them thrive and survive.

19 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

21 Father’s Day: Bring dad to a special dinner under the sea!

21 Low Sensory Morning: For people with sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us in the morning as we open early and turn down the ambient sounds to create a calmer and quieter setting. Click here to reserve your spot.

22 – 26 Sea Safari Summer Camp: Session C: 1^st – 3^rd grade: Register here to reserve your spot.

22 – 26 Marine Science STEAM Camp: 7^th - 9^th grade. Register here to reserve your spot.

26 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

30 Marine Biologist for a Day (9^th – 12^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

july

Summer Family Nights: Families can enjoy summer deals Monday - Thursday after 3PM, including discounted exhibit tickets with a valid restaurant receipt, discounts on kid’s meals, 4D theater tickets and much more. Ends  July 16

Mystic Mermaid, Under the Sea Exhibit, Friday Nights Show:  Join us Friday nights in our Under the Sea Aquarium Exhibit for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 6:30pm (only 10 minutes long).  Meet & Greet our mermaids before and after the show in the Stingray Reef, 5:15 – 5:45pm and 7:15-7:45pm. 

Mystic Mermaid, Aquarium Restaurant, Friday Night Shows:  Join us Friday nights in the Aquarium Restaurant for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 5:30pm or 7:30pm. Make your reservations for dining today. 

1 Marine Biologist for a Day (1^st – 4^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

1 Zoologist for a Day (5^th – 8^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

2 Porcupine Day: Learn all about one of our ambassador animals, Zuri!

2 Marine Biologist for a Day (5^th – 8^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

2 Zoologist for a Day (1^st – 4^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

Fourth of July Weekend: Celebrate the long weekend with our Red White & Blue Margarita special!

6 – 10 Sea Safari Summer Camp: Session D: 1^st – 3^rd grade: Register here to reserve your spot.

6 – 10 Sea Safari Summer Camp: Session D: 4^th – 6^th grade: Register here to reserve your spot.

10 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

11 Mystic Mermaid Breakfast: Mermaid fans will be enchanted by our very own Mystic Mermaids with captivating music, dancing and of course, Mermaids during our Under the Sea Breakfast! (Reservations Required)

11 – 12 Shark Awareness Weekend: Celebrate one of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures, SHARKS. We will have education booths, arts & crafts and other fun activities.

13 – 17 Sea Safari Summer Camp: Session E: 1^st – 3^rd grade: Register here to reserve your spot.

13 – 17 Sea Safari Summer Camp: Session E: 4^th – 6^th grade: Register here to reserve your spot.

17 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

19 Low Sensory Morning: For people with sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us in the morning as we open early and turn down the ambient sounds to create a calmer and quieter setting. Click here to reserve your spot.

20 – 24 Sea Safari Summer Camp: Session F: 1^st – 3^rd grade: Register here to reserve your spot.

20 – 24 Marine Science STEAM Camp: 7^th - 9^th grade. Register here to reserve your spot.

24 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

25 – 26 Tiger Weekend: Join us for a special weekend to learn about the critically endangered Sumatran tigers and how you can help to conserve them.

27 – 31 Sea Safari Summer Camp: Session G: 1^st – 3^rd grade: Register here to reserve your spot.

27 – 31 Sea Safari Summer Camp: Session G: 4^th – 6^th grade: Register here to reserve your spot.

 31 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

august

Friday Family Nights: $2.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase of an adult entrée and $6 Exhibit Passes after 6pm on Friday!  

1 Mystic Mermaid Breakfast: Mermaid fans tall and small will be enchanted by our very own Mystic Mermaids with captivating music, dancing and of course, Mermaids during our Under the Sea Breakfast! (Reservations Required)

4 Marine Biologist for a Day (1^st – 4^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

4 Zoologist for a Day (5^th – 8^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

5 Marine Biologist for a Day (5^th – 8^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

5 Zoologist for a Day (1^st – 4^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

6 Marine Biologist for a Day (9^th – 12^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

8 Wine Fest: It’s wine time! Join us for our 14th annual wine fest, enjoy wine & food tastings, live entertainment and more! For tickets and more details visit www.aqwine.com.

9 Armadillo Day: Help us roll into Armadillo Day here at the Downtown Denver Aquarium! Here we are home to three, 3-banded armadillos! 3-banded armadillos are the only species of armadillos that can roll into a perfect ball! Spend the day learning about this unique species through keeper talks, interactions, and training demonstrations!

14 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

15 National Stingray Day: Today we are RAYS-ing awareness this National Stingray Day! Stingrays are one of the most majestic animals in the sea and are closely related to cartilaginous sharks. They play an important role in keeping ocean ecosystems healthy by feeding on clams, shrimp, and other invertebrates on the seafloor. There are over 220 stingray species on our planet that inhabit all types of bodies of water including oceans, bays, freshwater lakes and rivers. Visit us to touch and feed our stingrays and learn more about them.

16 Low Sensory Morning: For people with sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us in the morning as we open early and turn down the ambient sounds to create a calmer and quieter setting. Click here to reserve your spot.

21 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

28 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

september

Friday Family Nights: $2.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase of an adult entrée and $6 Exhibit Passes after 6pm on Friday!

Super Saturdays! Buy One Exhibit Pass, Get One ½ Off! Coupon available online. 5, 12, 19, 26

Mystic Mermaid, Under the Sea Exhibit, Friday Nights Show:  Join us Friday nights in our Under the Sea Aquarium Exhibit for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 6:30pm (only 10 minutes long).  Meet & Greet our mermaids before and after the show in the Stingray Reef, 5:15 – 5:45pm and 7:15-7:45pm. 

Mystic Mermaid, Aquarium Restaurant, Friday Night Shows:  Join us Friday nights in the Aquarium Restaurant for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 5:30pm or 7:30pm. Make your reservations for dining today. 

$0.99 Kids’ Meals: Join us Monday - Thursday and enjoy this amazing offer! Coupon online – must show by phone or print out. .99C kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. Not valid with other promotion or offer. Starts 9/1 through 9/30  (Excludes Monday 9/7)

4 – 7 Labor Day Weekend: Celebrate the long weekend with our Red White & Blue Margarita special!

4 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

5 Marine Biologist for a Day (1^st – 4^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

5 Zoologist for a Day (5^th – 8^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

10 Rainforest Dinner: Dive into your wild side with Aspen, our sloth, and his rainforest friends! Enjoy a delicious buffet, exhibit discounts and more! (Reservations Required)

11 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

12 Marine Biologist for a Day (5^th – 8^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

12 Zoologist for a Day (1^st – 4^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

15 Homeschool Day: Homeschooled students and their families are invited for an educational day at the Aquarium! This is a special day for home schooled children to learn more about our animals and explore the wonders of the aquatic world. (Advanced registration is required) Register here to reserve your spot.

18 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

20 Low Sensory Morning: For people with sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us in the morning as we open early and turn down the ambient sounds to create a calmer and quieter setting. Click here to reserve your spot.

24 Teacher Appreciation Night: Calling all educators! We’re celebrating teachers and all the hard work you do! (Advanced registration is required) Register here to reserve your spot. 

25 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

october

Friday Family Nights: $2.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase of an adult entrée and $6 Exhibit Passes after 6pm on Friday!

Mystic Mermaid, Under the Sea Exhibit, Friday Nights Show:  Join us Friday nights in our Under the Sea Aquarium Exhibit for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 6:30pm (only 10 minutes long).  Meet & Greet our mermaids before and after the show in the Stingray Reef, 5:15 – 5:45pm and 7:15-7:45pm. 

Mystic Mermaid, Aquarium Restaurant, Friday Night Shows:  Join us Friday nights in the Aquarium Restaurant for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 5:30pm or 7:30pm. Make your reservations for dining today. 

Landry’s Select Club Saturdays: LSC Members enjoy Buy One, Get One Free All-Day Adventure Passes to the Aquarium Exhibit and Rides! Valid Saturdays 3, 10, 17, 24 and must show Membership ID for discount.

National Dessert Month: Indulge by ordering one of Aquarium's delicious desserts after your meal.

National Seafood Month: Enjoy the flavors of the sea at the Aquarium with one of our delicious dishes.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Join us in the fight and together we can save lives. Enjoy a specialty item and a portion of your purchase will benefit National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.

2 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

3 Zoologist for a Day (9^th – 12^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

9 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

10 – 11 Sloth Weekend: Hang out with us as we celebrate all things sloth! We will have activities, meet & greets and views of Aspen our sloth.

10 Marine Biologist for a Day (5^th – 8^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

10 Zoologist for a Day (1^st – 4^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

16 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

17 International Sawfish Day: Dive into a day full of all things Sawfish! Learn all about these saw-esome creatures and conservation efforts.

17 Marine Biologist for a Day (1^st – 4^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

17 Zoologist for a Day (5^th – 8^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

18 Low Sensory Morning: For people with sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us in the morning as we open early and turn down the ambient sounds to create a calmer and quieter setting. Click here to reserve your spot.

21 Homeschool Day: Homeschooled students and their families are invited for an educational day at the Aquarium! This is a special day for home schooled children to learn more about our animals and explore the wonders of the aquatic world. (Advanced registration is required) Register here to reserve your spot.

23 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

24 Witches Tea: All the witches and warlocks gather for high tea at the Downtown Aquarium. A traditional high tea will be served with Halloween themed treats, smoking tea and punch, with special spooky animal appearances and exhibit admission. Costumes encouraged.

24 – 25, 31 Halloween Kids Fest: Have a spook-tacular time! Join our mascot, Sharkey, and his friends for not-so-haunted train rides, pumpkin painting, monster mural coloring, science experiments, shows and so much more! Kids in costume ½ price exhibit entry with adult purchase!

30 Spirits Under the Sea Sip & Stroll: Spooky things happen under the sea when Spirits are involved! Join us for our newest sip and stroll event, tickets online! 

 31 Mystic Mermaid Breakfast: Mermaid fans tall and small will be enchanted by our very own Mystic Mermaids with captivating music, dancing and of course, Mermaids during our Under the Sea Breakfast! (Reservations Required)

november

Friday Family Nights: $2.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase of an adult entrée and $6 Exhibit Passes after 6pm on Friday!

Mystic Mermaid, Under the Sea Exhibit, Friday Nights Show:  Join us Friday nights in our Under the Sea Aquarium Exhibit for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 6:30pm (only 10 minutes long).  Meet & Greet our mermaids before and after the show in the Stingray Reef, 5:15 – 5:45pm and 7:15-7:45pm. 

Mystic Mermaid, Aquarium Restaurant, Friday Night Shows:  Join us Friday nights in the Aquarium Restaurant for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 5:30pm or 7:30pm. Make your reservations for dining today. 

Black Friday Membership Discounts! Holiday shopping discounts all November! Black Friday starts early – buy something adventurous for your family and friends with our membership specials.

3 World Jellyfish Day: Celebrating these brainless animals that have inhabited and floated throughout the oceans for millions of years. Jellyfish have been around 500-700 million years and are the oldest multi-organ animal. There are more than 2,000 known species of jellyfish worldwide. While there are at least 70 species of jellies that can cause harmful venomous stings to humans, the majority of species are actually harmless. You can see for yourself at our jelly touch exhibit.

6 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

7 Mystic Mermaid Breakfast: Mermaid fans tall and small will be enchanted by our very own Mystic Mermaids with captivating music, dancing and of course, Mermaids during our Under the Sea Breakfast! (Reservations Required)

11 Veterans Day Discount: Thank you for your service! Must show valid ID to receive offer. (Discount date to be announced)

12 Homeschool Day: Homeschooled students and their families are invited for an educational day at the Aquarium! This is a special day for home schooled children to learn more about our animals and explore the wonders of the aquatic world. (Advanced registration is required) Register here to reserve your spot.

13 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

15 Low Sensory Morning: For people with sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us in the morning as we open early and turn down the ambient sounds to create a calmer and quieter setting. Click here to reserve your spot.

20 Wild Dreams Overnight: Register here to reserve your spot.

26 Thanksgiving Buffet: Get out of the kitchen and enjoy traditional favorites, a kid’s buffet and exhibit discounts at the Aquarium! (Reservations Required)

27 Marine Biologist for a Day (1^st – 4^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

27 Zoologist for a Day (5^th – 8^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

28 Marine Biologist for a Day (5^th – 8^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

28 Zoologist for a Day (1^st – 4^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

december

Friday Family Nights: $2.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase of an adult entrée and $6 Exhibit Passes after 6pm on Friday!

Mystic Mermaid, Under the Sea Exhibit, Friday Nights Show:  Join us Friday nights in our Under the Sea Aquarium Exhibit for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 6:30pm (only 10 minutes long).  Meet & Greet our mermaids before and after the show in the Stingray Reef, 5:15 – 5:45pm and 7:15-7:45pm. 

Mystic Mermaid, Aquarium Restaurant, Friday Night Shows:  Join us Friday nights in the Aquarium Restaurant for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 5:30pm or 7:30pm. Make your reservations for dining today. 

Holiday Sweetness! Join us all month long for our amazing holiday dessert promotion!

5, 6, 12, 13, 19-24 Breakfast with Santa: Santa is stopping by the Aquarium this holiday season! Dine with him and our mascot, Sharkey, and enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, exhibit discounts and more! (Reservations Required)

24 Christmas Eve: Open for family fun. Join us for an incredible 4-course dinner menu! 

25 Christmas Day: Open for family fun. Join us for an incredible 4-course dinner menu!

29 Marine Biologist for a Day (1^st – 4^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

29 Zoologist for a Day (5^th – 8^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

30 Marine Biologist for a Day (5^th – 8^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

30 Zoologist for a Day (1^st – 4^th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

31 New Year's Eve Family Celebration: Ring in the New Year with our mascot, Sharkey! Celebrate with a delicious buffet, balloon drop, contests & giveaways for the kids! (Reservations Required)