Calendar of Events
Saturday, June 21st - Cat Adoption Clinic
Looking to adopt a new family member? 🐾
Join us on Saturday, June 21st, as we welcome the Animal Protective Foundation of Schenectady for an adoption clinic at VIA Aquarium! From 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, meet loving animals looking for their furever homes. Be ready to fall in love and possibly find your newest companion! ❤️
General admission tickets are required to enter the adoption clinic.
Tuesday, June 24th - 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, June 28th - Summer Beach Party
You made It to the end of the School Year — Let’s Celebrate!
Kick off summer in style at our Summer Beach Party!
🌺 Grab a lei at admissions as you enter, then dive into the fun:
Paint your own seashells (11:00am, while supplies last!)
Make beachy necklaces (11:00am, while supplies last!)
Enjoy free popcorn (11:00am, while supplies last!)
Get your face painted from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Cool off with Kona Ice from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (sold separately)
All event activities are included with General Admission — except Kona Ice.
Let’s make a splash and start summer off with some aquarium fun! 🐠🌞
Monday, July 14th - ZIP Code Day
Residents from select zip codes can enjoy a discount on admissions at the aquarium every second Monday of the month. Residents of the selected zip code must show their ID at admissions to receive the discount. This month’s zip code will be voted for on social media and posted here soon.
Via Aquarium Ocean Explorers Summer Camp
Dive into the underwater world at Via Aquarium’s Summer Day Camp!
Children in 1st through 5th grade can join us for an immersive day filled with exciting hands-on activities, educational workshops, and captivating exhibits.
From exploring marine life to behind-the-scenes tours, campers will embark on an unforgettable journey of discovery and exploration. Other activities will include scavenger hunts, arts & crafts, experiments, and more!
Tickets are available for full days (10:30am-4:00pm) or half days (10:30am-1:30pm).
Camp Schedule:
Friday, July 11th: Scaly Safari – Get ready to embark on an adventure into the fascinating world of reptiles! Campers will discover the secrets of snakes, lizards, turtles, and more through hands-on activities, up-close animal encounters, and interactive games. This camp is perfect for curious kids who want to learn all about these amazing cold-blooded creatures—how they move, what they eat, where they live, and why they’re so important to our ecosystems.
Friday, July 25th: Jawsome Adventures – Join us for a shark-tastic camp where kids discover the truth about one of the ocean’s most misunderstood creatures! Through hands-on activities and close-up shark encounters, campers will learn how sharks survive, hunt, and help keep the ocean healthy. It’s a fintastic journey packed with science, fun, and conservation!
Friday, August 8th: Ocean Heroes – Be the change beneath the waves! Young ocean lovers can become real-life ocean heroes as we dive into hands-on activities that explore how we can protect our oceans. Your ocean hero will turn trash into treasures for a day of sustainable creativity, meet marine animals up close, and design ways to protect animals and clean up the ocean!
Friday, August 29th: Summer’s Last Splash – Before the school bells ring, let’s send summer off with one last splash! Savor the last moments of summer with ice cream sundaes, movies, arts & crafts, and of course, plenty of time hanging out with the stingrays!
To buy tickets, click here and find the date of the camp on the calendar.