Calendar of Events

December 1st - December 17th - Toys for Tots

We are an official TOYS FOR TOTS Donation site! We are accepting donations anytime we are open from December 1st to December 17th.

Make a donation during the weekend of December 7th and 8th and receive $2 off your general admission!

Help make Christmas a little more Jolly for local children this season.

Friday, December 13th - Fit4Mom Class

Join Fit4Mom for a mini fitness HOLIDAY THEMED class for you and your kids at Via Aquarium! Be ready to do a fun, 30-minute workout while we sing, workout, and meet other moms and their kids. Kids will stay in their stroller or wagon while we workout and entertain them with our sweet moves and singing (trust us, they LOVE watching their moms jump around and run!). After class, we’ll explore the aquarium with our kids BEFORE it opens to the public! We can’t wait to start our day with you and your family! Click here to purchase tickets.

Saturday, December 14th - Ugly Sweater Day

Be sure to wear your most “festive” Seasonal Sweater on Saturday, December 14th. All guests who wear an ugly sweater will receive a $2 discount on admission.

Show off your holiday spirit and enjoy all the beauty that the aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, December 14th - Adult Only Ugly Sweater Date Night

On Saturday, December 14th, we are hosting our next After Hours Adult Night! For this Date Night, we’d love to see you all in your favorite “Ugly Holiday Sweater.”

Enjoy a unique after-hours experience and explore our exhibits at your own pace. Whether it’s a romantic date or a night out with friends, this is perfect for a memorable night out.

Ugly Sweaters and festive garb are encouraged, but not required. We know sometimes it’s nice just to get out and not have to worry about doing anything extra or even to escape the stress of the holidays altogether. Click here to purchase tickets!

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS FOR 18+. THE EVENT RUNS FROM 6pm – 8pm WITH LAST ADMISSION AT 7:30PM.

Tuesday, December 17th - 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, December 21th - Naughty or Nice Dive Show

Saturday, DEC 21st, at 11:30 AM and 2:30PM, we will be having a special Santa dive and Grinch dive in one of our tanks here at Via Aquarium.

Are you team Santa or Grinch?

Spend your Saturday with us and enjoy everything the aquarium offers, along with this special dive show! Let’s get into the Christmas spirit together and take pictures with Santa and Grinch while they are diving!

Friday, December 27th - Day Camp

Dive into the underwater world at Via Aquarium’s Day Camps! Children in grades 1 through 6 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.

Upcoming Day Camp: Friday, December 27th: Unearth the Past: Fossil Adventures

Ever wonder what dinosaurs looked like? Or how fossils are made? Come dig, explore, and learn all about fossils at our Fossil Adventures Camp! Whether you want to dig like a paleontologist, create your own fossils, or just have a blast learning about the ancient past, this is the place for you! Get ready for a day full of adventure, discovery, and fun!

Tickets are available for full days (10:30am-4:00pm) or half days (10:30am-1:30pm).

Saturday, December 28th - Winter Exravaganza

Join us on Dec 28th as we open early at 10 AM this day for winter break.

We will have the aqurium decorated for the holidays with multiple themed activities throughout the day

The highlight of the day will feature a performance by the SNOW SISTERS at TBD time.

Tuesday, December 31st - Noon Year's Eve

Celebrate the new year with us at NOON!

The kids can’t stay up until midnight and you’re looking for something to do this Saturday. We’ll see you here at the aquarium!
The party starts at 11, and the countdown will be at the Koi pond!
Perfect for families that want to celebrate together, but not able to stay up to midnight!
Free sparkling juice

We will open early at 10am this day to ensure everyone gets in on time.

Our hours for the day will be 10 AM – 3 PM