Calendar of Events
Friday, May 9th - Adult Only MOM-MOSA Night
Celebrate Mother’s Day early at our Adult Only Mom-mosa Night.
Leave the kids at home and treat yourself to a well-deserved night out! Grab a mimosa and enjoy this special adults-only evening at the aquarium designed just for adults who need a little “me time”— or a romantic night out. Explore exhibits in a whole new way, perfect for a memorable night.
Guests 21+ with valid ID will receive a complimentary mimosa. N/A choices (soda, juice, water) will also be available.
Please note that the event runs from 6pm to 8pm, but last admission will be at 7:30pm.
Click here to purchase your tickets!
Saturday, May 10th - Mer-May Day
It’s officially Mer-May, which means our Annual Mer-May Day is back! Celebrate the magic of the sea with us!
Join us for an unforgettable day filled with wonder and creativity:
Mermaid Dive Show – Watch as our mermaid dives and dances through the water. 11:30am in Thailand Exhibit.
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Meet & Greet with a Mermaid Princess – Snap a photo and hear tales from under the sea! 12:00pm-2:00pm.
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Face Painting – Transform into a mermaid or your favorite ocean creature. 11:30am-2:30pm.
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Caricature Artist – Take home a fun, one-of-a-kind souvenir of your underwater adventure. 1:00pm-3:00pm.
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Arts & Crafts – Color your own mermaid tail! 11:00am, while supplies last.
Sunday, May 11th - Mother's Day
We are open 11:00am-6:00pm, last admission at 5:00pm.
Mothers get in for FREE with the purchase of a child’s admission ticket!
Free tickets for mothers can only be redeemed at the admissions desk on Mother’s Day.
Saturday, May 17th - Birds of Prey Day
National Endangered Species Day, the third Friday in May, celebrates and offers an opportunity to learn about the importance of protecting endangered species.
To bring awareness to this day, a local rescue and rehabilitation organization will be bringing their birds of prey from 11:00am-3:00pm on Saturday, May 17th. 30% of the approximately 560 raptors in the world are listed as either near threatened, vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered.
We are welcoming the New York Wildlife Rescue Center to provide an educational and fun experience for all guests to learn about local birds of prey, their importance in the wild, and the vital role rescue organizations play in protecting these animals.
Event activities included with General Admission Tickets.
Saturday, May 24th - SpongeBob Day
Join us for SpongeBob Day at Via Aquarium on May 24th!
We will have a SpongeBob-themed scavenger hunt throughout the aquarium. Make sure to check all our tanks so that you don’t miss anything! There will also be a small giveaway in the giftshop while supplies last for participants. Scavenger Hunts included with General Admission Tickets.
Head over to the arts & craft table for a SpongeBob-themed temporary tattoo, included with General Admission Tickets.
Or sponsor a boat for the boat race for your chance to win a prize! Hopefully, your boat can steer better than SpongeBob! You can pre-purchase your boat sponsorship on our website or at our arts & crafts table until 12:45pm the day of. The race will start promptly at 1:00pm at the Koi Pond (only 150 boats are available for registration).
Event goes from 11:00am to 3:00pm, or while supplies last.
Click here to purchase your boat sponsorship!
Tuesday, May 27th - Sensory Friendly Day
Join us for our monthly sensory-friendly day here at the aquarium. We keep the lights down as well as the music and some interactives off to make things more inviting! **We also offer sensory bags for the duration of your visit that include fidget toys, sunglasses, headphones, and more.
**Sensory Friendly Bags are temporarily on hold
Saturday, May 31st - Mermaid School
Details to be released soon…