While we make every effort to ensure events are up-to-date, some may have been postponed or canceled. We recommend checking with the venue or organization before attending any of the following events.
October 2025
Pumpkins & Piranhas
Explore Lake “Eerie” and the deep “BOO” sea. during our afterhours celebration. Aquarium access, activity booklet, underwater jack-o’-lanterns, scuba diver interactions, Halloween-themed décor and music, appearances by the friendly landshark Finn and a pumpkin craft. Know Before You Go Adults & children are invited to dress up in family-friendly costumes. Advance registration is requested and recommended. Passholders can log into their account for discounted admission and early entry. Guests who would benefit from a little less external stimuli might can… Find out more »
Pumpkins & Piranhas
Explore Lake “Eerie” and the deep “BOO” sea. during our afterhours celebration. Aquarium access, activity booklet, underwater jack-o’-lanterns, scuba diver interactions, Halloween-themed décor and music, appearances by the friendly landshark Finn and a pumpkin craft. Know Before You Go Adults & children are invited to dress up in family-friendly costumes. Advance registration is requested and recommended. Passholders can log into their account for discounted admission and early entry. Guests who would benefit from a little less external stimuli might can… Find out more »
Pumpkins & Piranhas
Explore Lake “Eerie” and the deep “BOO” sea. during our afterhours celebration. Aquarium access, activity booklet, underwater jack-o’-lanterns, scuba diver interactions, Halloween-themed décor and music, appearances by the friendly landshark Finn and a pumpkin craft. Know Before You Go Adults & children are invited to dress up in family-friendly costumes. Advance registration is requested and recommended. Passholders can log into their account for discounted admission and early entry. Guests who would benefit from a little less external stimuli might can… Find out more »
January 2026
Sensory Hour
The Aquarium will open an hour early just for guests with Autism Spectrum Disorders and sensory processing differences. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Find out more »
February 2026
Middle School Career Day at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium
An exciting, hands-on introduction to the fascinating jobs around an aquarium. Students will meet marine educators, aquarists, divers and animal care experts. They will also find out what it’s like to work with ocean animals on a daily basis. Students will explore different aquarium careers and imagine themselves in those careers. Middle school students will have the opportunity to feed stingrays, tour the animal food prep kitchen, interview members of the Aquarium dive team, and try out daily Aquarium staff… Find out more »
March 2026
Spring Discovery Days
Stop and appreciate some of the smaller species with contests, daily animal encounters and activities. Find out more »
Spring Discovery Days at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium
During Spring Discovery Days at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium, guests will enjoy daily animal encounters, small species shoutouts, a “Spot a Spotted” challenge, interactive discovery carts and more! Find out more »
Spring Discovery Days
Stop and appreciate some of the smaller species with contests, daily animal encounters and activities. Find out more »
Spring Discovery Days
Stop and appreciate some of the smaller species with contests, daily animal encounters and activities. Find out more »
Spring Discovery Days
Stop and appreciate some of the smaller species with contests, daily animal encounters and activities. Find out more »
Spring Discovery Days
Stop and appreciate some of the smaller species with contests, daily animal encounters and activities. Find out more »
Spring Discovery Days
Stop and appreciate some of the smaller species with contests, daily animal encounters and activities. Find out more »
Spring Discovery Days
Stop and appreciate some of the smaller species with contests, daily animal encounters and activities. Find out more »
Spring Discovery Days
Stop and appreciate some of the smaller species with contests, daily animal encounters and activities. Find out more »
Spring Discovery Days
Stop and appreciate some of the smaller species with contests, daily animal encounters and activities. Find out more »
Spring Discovery Days
Stop and appreciate some of the smaller species with contests, daily animal encounters and activities. Find out more »
Spring Discovery Days
Stop and appreciate some of the smaller species with contests, daily animal encounters and activities. Find out more »
April 2026
NOAA Oases Of Life Professional Development
Educators of grades 6-12 are invited to join a NOAA Ocean Exploration facilitator and our Education Alliance Partners for a full-day, in-person professional development workshop. Together we will explore the geologic and physical processes associated with seamounts and the rich biological communities that inhabit them. This fun-filled, full-day workshop will include: An introduction to NOAA Ocean Exploration Several phenomena-based student investigations and hands-on activities that support current science standards Reflection and discussion with peer educators about how to implement these… Find out more »
May 2026
Mother’s Day Weekend at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium
Take a second to slow down this Mother’s Day Weekend. Explore together and enjoy meaningful moments of curiosity. Enjoy parenting-themed activities, an early opening and 50% off admission for moms, stepmoms, foster moms and grandmas. Learn how parenting can look underwater with some aquatic parents carefully transporting their young, others guarding eggs until they hatch and many leaving the next generation to go it alone. Mother’s Day Weekend highlights include: Parenting‑themed activities and trivia Early hours (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) 50%… Find out more »
High School Career Day at the Aquarium
Discover aquatic careers and meet a variety of aquarium professionals—from aquarists to educators and guest experience staff—who share their career journeys, educational paths and tips on building resumes and preparing for college. This opportunity will allow students to explore the roles that keep an aquarium thriving and to ask questions about what it takes to work in this field. Students will have the opportunity to engage in interactive experiences including feeding stingrays, playing Aquarium Jeopardy, taking a biodiversity tour and… Find out more »
Mother’s Day Weekend at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium
Take a second to slow down this Mother’s Day Weekend. Explore together and enjoy meaningful moments of curiosity. Enjoy parenting-themed activities, an early opening and 50% off admission for moms, stepmoms, foster moms and grandmas. Learn how parenting can look underwater with some aquatic parents carefully transporting their young, others guarding eggs until they hatch and many leaving the next generation to go it alone. Mother’s Day Weekend highlights include: Parenting‑themed activities and trivia Early hours (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) 50%… Find out more »
June 2026
Father’s Day Weekend
Parenting‑themed activities, extended hours and 50% off adult admission with child ticket purchase. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Find out more »
Father’s Day Weekend
Parenting‑themed activities, extended hours and 50% off adult admission with child ticket purchase. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Find out more »
July 2026
Homeschool Family Day: Elasmobranch Extravaganza
Learn how energy flows through different food webs, how plants and animals are connected, and the importance of each organism. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Find out more »
August 2026
FinFest
Attention all shark and stingray FIN-atics! Get ready to celebrate JAWsome sharks and their elasmobranch cousins. Find out more »
FinFest
Attention all shark and stingray FIN-atics! Get ready to celebrate JAWsome sharks and their elasmobranch cousins. Find out more »
FinFest
Attention all shark and stingray FIN-atics! Get ready to celebrate JAWsome sharks and their elasmobranch cousins. Find out more »
FinFest
Attention all shark and stingray FIN-atics! Get ready to celebrate JAWsome sharks and their elasmobranch cousins. Find out more »
FinFest
Attention all shark and stingray FIN-atics! Get ready to celebrate JAWsome sharks and their elasmobranch cousins. Find out more »
FinFest
Attention all shark and stingray FIN-atics! Get ready to celebrate JAWsome sharks and their elasmobranch cousins. Find out more »
FinFest
Attention all shark and stingray FIN-atics! Get ready to celebrate JAWsome sharks and their elasmobranch cousins. Find out more »
FinFest
Attention all shark and stingray FIN-atics! Get ready to celebrate JAWsome sharks and their elasmobranch cousins. Find out more »
FinFest
Attention all shark and stingray FIN-atics! Get ready to celebrate JAWsome sharks and their elasmobranch cousins. Find out more »
FinFest
Attention all shark and stingray FIN-atics! Get ready to celebrate JAWsome sharks and their elasmobranch cousins. Find out more »
FinFest
Attention all shark and stingray FIN-atics! Get ready to celebrate JAWsome sharks and their elasmobranch cousins. Find out more »
Sensory Hour
Enjoy fewer guests, a limited use of microphones and reduced noise. 8:30-9:30 p.m. Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 2000 Sycamore St., greaterclevelandaquarium.com Find out more »
September 2026
Homeschool Family Day
Enjoy unique experiences designed for at-home learners. Reduced admission rates. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Find out more »
October 2026
Homeschool Family Day
Special admission rates and unique experiences designed for homeschoolers. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Find out more »
Pumpkins & Piranhas
Explore Lake “Eerie” and the deep “BOO” sea. during our afterhours celebration. Aquarium access, activity booklet, underwater jack-o’-lanterns, scuba diver interactions, Halloween-themed décor and music, face painting, temporary tattoos, a fortune teller and more. Each costumed child will receive a bag of treats to take home. Know Before You Go Adults & children are invited to dress up in family-friendly costumes. Advance registration is requested and recommended. Passholders can log into their account for discounted admission. 5-8 p.m. Find out more »
Pumpkins & Piranhas
Explore Lake “Eerie” and the deep “BOO” sea. during our afterhours celebration. Aquarium access, activity booklet, underwater jack-o’-lanterns, scuba diver interactions, Halloween-themed décor and music, face painting, temporary tattoos, a fortune teller and more. Each costumed child will receive a bag of treats to take home. Know Before You Go Adults & children are invited to dress up in family-friendly costumes. Advance registration is requested and recommended. Passholders can log into their account for discounted admission. 5-8 p.m. Find out more »
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