Special Events

Member Night

We stay open late just for members and their guests on Member Nights. Tickets for guests can be purchased on the night of the event.

Need a bite before you spend the evening with your favorite exhibits? A fixed-price dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. in the Portola Restaurant. Call (831) 648-4870 to make a reservation with a credit card.

Feathered Friends

Focus on some different birds this Thanksgiving. The Aquarium is home to a variety of birds, each with different habits and needs. Find out how our experts train and care for our feathered friends, and get an up close and personal look at some of them.

Holidays in Store

Kick off the holidays with a special Member Night at our Gift and Bookstore! Shop for unique holiday gifts, and meet the authors, artists and craftspeople who created them. Share local wines and holiday cheer in the Aquarium at its festive best.

Community Day

Join various local conservation organizations to learn about what they do to keep the Monterey County healthy and beautiful, and what you can do to help.