Calendar of Events

Saturday, October 5th - Pirate Day

From 12 until 2, Hill City Ice Queen’s “Going Overboard” Pirates will be leading a Pirate School. Activities include learn pirate phrases, walking the plank, sifting for treasure, and touching ocean wildlife. Any potential Pirates that complete all school activities will be given a prize and become an official pirate!

This is included in your general admission and will continue until 2pm or while supplies last.

Saturday, October 12th - Rhonda's Adoption Clinic

Come visit Rhonda’s Reptiles from 11:00am – 3:00pm for an exotic pet adoption clinic including snakes, lizards, geckos.

Sunday, October 13th - Apple Cider Day

To celebrate fall, we’ll be handing out apple cider and cider donuts from Altamont Orchards starting at 11:00am, available while supplies last. Enjoy the tasty treats while you explore the aquarium!

Thursday, October 17th - Adult Only Paint & Sip

Join us for an adult only (18+) after-hours Paint & Sip led my Maria Simone. The theme will be Pop Art Pet Painting!

When: October 17th, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

Painting will begin promptly at 6:30pm

What’s included: All materials, guided instruction, and drink tickets

How it works: Send in your pet’s photo by 10/13 for sketching, think about what colors you’d like to use, and just show up ready to paint – no experience necessary!!

For those, 21+ we will provide red and white wine, included with the purchase of your Paint & Sip ticket. ID is required at admissions. We will also have soda and water available.

Can’t wait to paint with everyone! Click HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!

Saturday, October 19th - Fins & Frights

Are you ready for Halloween? Enjoy a spook-filled day at the aquarium! We’ll have underwater pumpkin carving contests, trick-or-treating, a shark touch tank, and meet & greets with our mascots! Don’t forget to come dressed up in your costume. See full schedule below:

-Trick-or-treating starting at 11:00am, available while supplies last
-Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contests at 12:00pm & 2:30pm
-Shark Touch Tank at 1:00pm-2:00pm
-Mascot Meet & Greets will occur throughout the day

Friday, October 25th - Murder Mystery Night

Are you ready for a BOMB Murder Mystery Night?

Prepare to rub shoulders with mallrats, valley girls, stoners, and soccer moms during the grand opening of the new mall. However, amidst the shelves of Beanie Babies and Spice Girls music, something is buggin. Will you be able to put down your Tamagotchi long enough to solve this mystery? OR, could someone even as fly as you be accused of…MURDER?!

Whip out your slap bracelets and bling, because you’re gonna need to be all bout it for this immersive 90s experience. This is one event you won’t want to dip on.

The event starts at 6 with a “Food Court Mingling” with the performers during which a Mall Food Court inspired buffet will be served. The night will conclude with the reveal and award presentation around 9pm. It’s going to be a phat night, and if you’re not there; you can talk to the hand!

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Saturday, October 26th - Reptile Day

We’ve invited a couple very special guests to show you that princesses and ice queens love reptiles too! Come by from 11:00am-3:00pm to meet our slithering guests from Hudson Valley Reptile & Rescue. Then join Hill City Ice Queen at 12:00pm for a special reptile encounter!

Tuesday, October 29th - 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