Calendar of Events
Saturday, April 4th - Spring Flower Pot Day
It’s been a long, grey winter—bring some color to the aquarium on April 4th! Stop by to decorate your own flower pot. Starting at 11:00 AM and running while supplies last, participants can get creative with a mini terracotta pot and acrylic paint pens. After customizing your pot, guests will receive a bag of soil and a seed paper containing seeds for pollinator-attracting flowers.
Help tiny pollinators thrive and have fun doing it!
This event is included with General Admission tickets to the aquarium.
Sunday, April 5th - Easter Egg Hunt
Hop into Easter at Via Aquarium!
This year’s egg hunt is a little different! Instead of grabbing eggs to take home, pick up an Easter Scavenger Hunt at admissions and search for hidden “shark eggs” throughout the aquarium. Find them all to win a prize in the gift shop!
Event activities are included with General Admission tickets.
Friday, April 10th - Spring Day Camp
Looking for a fun and educational way to keep your child engaged over school break?
Our Day Camp is the perfect place for kids to learn, explore, and have fun! It’s the ideal blend of creativity and adventure—all in one unforgettable day at the Aquarium.
Upcoming Itinerary: Friday, April 10th: Swimming into Spring
Spring has sprung at the aquarium, and campers can explore the wonders of the season! Campers will learn about the important role pollinators play in helping flowers grow, uncover how animals use camouflage to blend into their environments, meet some of our reptile ambassadors up close, and create spring-themed crafts to take home.
Saturday, April 11th - Underwater Unicorns
Step into a world of magic and marine wonders as we welcome a Unicorn Princess to Via Aquarium!
Meet our royal guest and learn about the real-life “unicorns” of the sea—the majestic unicorn tang, narwhal, swordfish, and sawfish!
- Meet the Unicorn Princess: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Color your own unicorn horn: Starting at 11:00 AM, while supplies last
- Unicorn scavenger hunt: Complete the hunt to collect a prize from the gift shop, while supplies last
All activities are included with General Admission tickets.
Monday, April 13th - Zip Code Monday
On the second Monday of every month, we celebrate our neighbors with a special admission discount — and this month’s lucky ZIP is 12053!
If you live in 12053, show your ID at admissions on Monday, April 13, to use your discount.
Friday, April 17th - Adult Only Reptile Night
Welcome to our FIRST Reptiles After Dark event!
Tonight, get up close and personal with a few of our reptile Animal Ambassadors—our education turtles, lizards, and snakes—at three interactive stations where you can touch, learn, and explore. Each station features a light snack inspired by what our animals eat, paired with a themed mocktail to enjoy as you learn.
Experience our exhibits in a whole new way after hours. Whether you’re coming solo, on a date, or with friends, this evening promises to be a memorable adventure.
Please note that this event is for guests 18 and older only. The event runs from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with last admission at 7:30 PM.
This is our monthly adult-only night, so come back for future themed evenings—all the fun, none of the kids!
Click here for your Date Night Tickets!
Saturday, April 18th - Wriggly Reptile Day
Join us for Wriggly Reptile Day at the aquarium!
Hudson Valley Reptile & Rescue will be visiting from 11 AM – 3 PM with an assortment of amazing reptiles. Learn about where they come from, their conservation, and other fascinating facts about their scaly friends! AND you might even get the chance to touch some of the incredible animals!
All event activities are included with General Admission tickets.
Saturday, April 25th - Earth Day Celebration
Float by the Aquarium on April 25th to Celebrate Earth Day! 
While Earth Day is officially celebrated on April 22nd, we’re continuing the celebration on April 25th with a fun and educational experience for all ages!
Get ready for our Jellyfish Touch Tank—yes, you read that right… you can touch a real, live jellyfish! Learn all about these fascinating creatures and why they play such an important role in our oceans.
Afterward, visit our composting partners, VERMILUV, to learn how composting supports a healthier planet—and how you can get involved at home.
Finally, build your own mini terrarium and watch it grow into a tiny ecosystem!
Event Activities:
- Jellyfish Craft: Starting at 11:00 AM (while supplies last)
- Jellyfish Touch Tank: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Meet VERMILUV (Composting Demo): 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Mini Terrarium Building: Starting at 11:00 AM (while supplies last)
All event activities are included with General Admission tickets.
Sunday, April 26th - Bingo & Bites
Come hungry and ready for fun! From March through October, join us for our monthly Bingo & Bites! Enjoy delicious bites from local food trucks, then dive into a self-guided game of Aquarium Bingo.
Pick up your bingo sheet at Admissions, explore the exhibits, and cross off your squares as you discover the wonders of the aquarium. Complete a winning line? Claim a prize at the Gift Shop while supplies last!
Food truck purchases are separate, but Aquarium Bingo is included with General Admission tickets. Bring your curiosity and sense of adventure—it’s a fun way to uncover something new around every corner.
Mark your calendar: Sunday, April 26th, is our second Bingo & Bites of this year! The event runs monthly through October, and from November through February, enjoy Aquarium Bingo on the 4th Sunday of each month.
Tuesday, April 28th - Sensory Friendly Day
Join us for our monthly Sensory-Friendly Day at the aquarium!
Every day, we strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all guests. Our lights are always kept dim, music is played at a low volume, and our interactive exhibits are designed with sensory-friendly features in mind.
On the last Tuesday of each month, we take extra steps to make the experience even more comfortable for those who prefer a quieter, slower-paced visit. Attendance is intentionally kept low, including a reduction in field trip groups, to help provide a calm and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone.
Wednesday, May 27th - Fit4Mom Stroller Fitness Class
Join Fit4Mom for a mini Stroller Strides class for you and your kids at Via Aquarium! Be ready to do a fun, 30-minute workout while you sing, work out, and meet other moms and their kids. Kids will stay in their stroller or wagon while you work out and entertain them with your sweet moves and singing (trust us, they LOVE watching their moms jump around and run!). After class, the group will explore the aquarium! We can’t wait to start our day with you and your family!
Advanced registration through Via Aquarium is required. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before class to allow time for parking and attendance. Thank you for your consideration—we look forward to helping you make special memories with your family!
Limited tickets available, click here to reserve yours!
Saturday, June 13th - Murder Mystery Night
Are you ready for a BOMB Murder Mystery Night?
Rub shoulders with mallrats, valley girls, stoners, and soccer moms during the grand opening of the new mall. Amidst shelves of Beanie Babies and Spice Girls tunes, something is buggin’—will you be able to put down your Tamagotchi long enough to solve the mystery? Or could someone as fly as you be accused of… MURDER?!
Whip out your slap bracelets and bling—you’ll need all your skills for this immersive 90s experience. This is one event you won’t want to dip on!
Event Details:
6:00 PM: Food Court Mingling with performers and a Mall Food Court-inspired buffet
7:00 PM: Crime begins
9:00 PM: Mystery reveal and award presentation
Dress to impress in true 90s style! It’s going to be a phat night, and if you’re not there… talk to the hand.
Please note: This event is for guests 18 and older only. Limited tickets available, click here to reserve yours!