Calendar of Events

Saturday, September 14th - Wear A Jersey Get A Discount

Ready to dive into savings? 🐠🌊 On September 14th, show off your team spirit at VIA Aquarium! Wear your favorite football jersey and score a touchdown-worthy discount on admissions. This discount will be applicable all day.

Sunday, September 15th - Animal Ambassador Day

Animal Ambassador Day – You’ve shown your love for Priscilla and Snortford, and now it’s time to choose our next Animal Ambassador! Join us at the aquarium on September 15th to vote for one of FIVE amazing animals that could represent Via Aquarium. Pick up a ballot at admissions and cast your vote in the gift shop after you’ve had a chance to see each animal. Your choice will help us select our new ambassador!

Wednesday/Thursday - Sept 18th/19th CLOSED

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE WILL BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th AND THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th!!

Via Discovery: Dinos & Legends will be open for those looking for something to do!

Saturday, September 21st - Superhero Day

Activities and itinerary TBD

Tuesday, September 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

Thursday September 26th - 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: September 26, 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 9/22 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, September 28th - Fossil Day

Fossil Day – Join Thacher Nature Center for Fun with Fossils from 12:00-1:00pm! 400 million years ago, New York was submerged under a tropical sea! On September 28^th you can explore local geological history and examine fossils of ancient sea creatures. Additionally, from 11:00am-12:00pm and 1:00-2:00pm, guests can create their own fossils to take home. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the ancient past!