Upcoming Events (24)
Bioluminescence and the Deep Sea
Birds - From Penguins to Puffins
An engaging Aquarium of the Pacific program guiding guests through the lives of penguins and puffins, exploring seabird biology, habitats, and conservation in a vivid, accessible lecture for families and bird lovers.
Cool as a Crustacean
Dive into the crustacean world at the Aquarium of the Pacific with 'Cool as a Crustacean'—a family-friendly session that blends close-up looks at shells and claws with kid-friendly demos and quick marine-biology explanations.
Coral Reefs
Explore the colorful world of coral reefs at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. This immersive exhibit highlights reef ecosystems, biodiversity, and conservation through vibrant displays and hands-on interpretive experiences.
Shark Lagoon Twilight Tuesdays
Experience Shark Lagoon by twilight at the Aquarium of the Pacific on Tuesday evenings, with extended viewing hours, engaging shark-habitat talks, and family-friendly activities after hours in a dramatic, marine-lit setting.
Watching for Whales
An educational talk at the Aquarium of the Pacific exploring whale behavior, migration, and conservation. Learn from marine scientists, see whale displays, and discover how ocean health affects whales in this family-friendly session.
Who Lives in a Shell?
Explore the secret world of shells at the Aquarium of the Pacific, a family-friendly educational program for kids and families that uncovers mollusks, shell shapes, and the sea life that lives inside them.
Los Cerritos Wetlands Habitat Restoration
Join volunteers at the Aquarium of the Pacific for a Los Cerritos wetlands habitat restoration day—learn about coastal ecosystems and help restore local habitat alongside conservation experts in an outdoor, hands-on activity.
Night Dive
Night Dive at the Aquarium of the Pacific offers a nocturnal look at marine life with illuminated exhibits and behind-the-scenes glimpses, inviting families to explore nocturnal species after hours in an immersive setting.
Ocean Investigators
Explore the science of the sea with Ocean Investigators at the Aquarium of the Pacific. This family-friendly program invites curious minds to meet marine experts, engage in hands-on activities, and discover how ocean life is studied.
Ask a Scientist: Marine Mammals
Join scientists at the Aquarium of the Pacific for an engaging science talk about marine mammals, with insights into behavior, conservation, and adaptations, plus Q&A in a family-friendly, intellectually stimulating session.
Autism Families Night
Autism Families Night at the Aquarium of the Pacific provides a sensory-friendly, educational evening for autistic children and their families, with accessible exhibits and guided activities in a welcoming, inclusive marine setting.
Draw with Us
Join a hands-on drawing workshop at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Los Angeles, where visiting artists guide you through sketching marine life, shading techniques, and playful prompts amid sparkling tanks.
Fintastic Fish
Explore Fintastic Fish at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, a family-friendly, educational exhibit that dives into colorful reef life, habitats, and conservation through engaging displays and hands-on activities.
First Wednesdays: Lecture, Cocktail Hour, and Music
Join First Wednesdays at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Los Angeles for a science-focused lecture, cocktail hour, and live music in an intimate evening setting. Sold out, with virtual access available, blending learning, drinks, and relaxed socializing.
Habitats
Discover the Habitats exhibit at Aquarium of the Pacific in Los Angeles, exploring diverse marine ecosystems through immersive displays, hands-on activities, and engaging storytelling that brings ocean habitats to life.
I Spy
I Spy is a kid-friendly family program at the Aquarium of the Pacific where young explorers follow clues through exhibits, spotting marine life and learning about the ocean in a playful, educational scavenger-hunt style.
Marine Meadows: Exploring Seagrass Habitats
Join a family-friendly, science-focused tour at Aquarium of the Pacific to explore seagrass meadows, their ecological role, and how these underwater habitats sustain marine life along California's coast.
Moving and Grooving
Moving and Grooving at the Aquarium of the Pacific offers a playful, family-friendly dance-and-movement session beside the marine exhibits. An interactive experience for kids and parents, blending rhythm with ocean-themed discovery in a bright indoor setting.
Noche de Estrellas
An evening of stargazing and science at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Los Angeles, offering Spanish-language insights into the night sky, interactive celestial displays, and family-friendly activities within a marine-themed venue.
Big Fish, Little Fish
Explore the underwater world with Big Fish, Little Fish at the Aquarium of the Pacific. A kid-friendly, interactive program featuring close-up sea-life views, simple activities, and storytelling for curious families visiting Los Angeles.
Protecting Our Ocean Backyard
A science lecture at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Los Angeles exploring efforts to protect the local ocean backyard, featuring experts and practical conservation insights.
ABCs Under the Sea
Dive into ABCs Under the Sea at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Los Angeles. This family-friendly, educational program uses sea-life themed activities to teach letters and oceans, perfect for kids and curious grownups.
Tidepool Habitats
Discover tidepool habitats at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Los Angeles with hands-on activities, guided tours, and live demonstrations that reveal how tide pools support diverse marine life, from sea stars to tiny crustaceans, in an engaging, family-friendly science program.