2025 Calendar of Events

*Events reflected below may be postponed or rescheduled. They are all tentative at this time and are subject to change at any time

January 2025

Friday Family Nights: $2.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase of an adult entrée and $6 Exhibit Passes after 6pm on Friday!
Mystic Mermaid, Under the Sea Exhibit, Friday Nights Show: Join us Friday nights in our Under the Sea Aquarium Exhibit for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 6:30pm (only 10-15 minutes long). Meet & Greet our mermaids before and after the show in the Stingray Reef, 5:15 – 5:45pm and 7:15-7:45pm. (Starting 1/19)
Mystic Mermaid, Aquarium Restaurant, Friday Night Shows: Join us Friday nights in the Aquarium Restaurant for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 5:30pm or 7:30pm. Make your reservations for dining today. (Starting 1/19)
$0.99 Kids’ Meals: Join us Wednesdays and enjoy this amazing offer! Coupon online – must show by phone or print out. .99C kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. Not valid with other promotion or offer. Not valid on Valentine’s Day. Starts 1/8 – 2/26
11 Marine Biologist for a Day (1st – 4th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
11 Zoologist for a Day (5th – 8th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
14, 21, 28 Lecture Series - Aquarium 101: Join us for our engaging lecture series, featuring interactive lessons, hands-on demonstrations, and expert insights on a variety of fascinating topics. Register here to reserve your spot.
15 Homeschool Day: Homeschooled students and their families are invited for an educational day at the Aquarium! This is a special day for home schooled children to learn more about our animals and explore the wonders of the aquatic world. (Advanced registration is required) Register here to reserve your spot.
18 Marine Biologist for a Day (9th – 12th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
19 Low Sensory Morning: For people with sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us in the morning as we open early and turn down the ambient sounds to create a calmer and quieter setting. Register here to reserve your spot.
25 Marine Biologist for a Day (5th – 8th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
25 Zoologist for a Day (1st – 4th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

February 2025

Friday Family Nights: $2.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase of an adult entrée and $6 Exhibit Passes after 6pm on Friday!
Mystic Mermaid, Under the Sea Exhibit, Friday Nights Show: Join us Friday nights in our Under the Sea Aquarium Exhibit for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 6:30pm (only 10-15 minutes long). Meet & Greet our mermaids before and after the show in the Stingray Reef, 5:15 – 5:45pm and 7:15-7:45pm.
Mystic Mermaid, Aquarium Restaurant, Friday Night Shows: Join us Friday nights in the Aquarium Restaurant for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 5:30pm or 7:30pm. Make your reservations for dining today.
$0.99 Kids’ Meals: Join us Wednesdays and enjoy this amazing offer! Coupon online – must show by phone or print out. .99C kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. Not valid with other promotions or offers. Starts 1/8 – 2/26 (not valid on Valentine’s Day)
Mardi Gras Special Features: All month long we are celebrating Mardi Gras with some Cajun & Creole to make your February sizzle! Limited time only. Ends 3/4
1 Zoologist for a Day (9th – 12th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
7 Wild Dreams Overnight: Rainforest Safari. Register here to reserve your spot.
8 Marine Biologist for a Day (1st – 4th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
8 Zoologist for a Day (5th – 8th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
8 Sharkey Sweetheart Breakfast: Join our fun-loving mascot, Sharkey, and celebrate Valentine’s Day with your family! (Reservations Required)
11 Homeschool Day: Homeschooled students and their families are invited for an educational day at the Aquarium! This is a special day for home schooled children to learn more about our animals and explore the wonders of the aquatic world. (Advanced registration is required)Register here to reserve your spot.
11, 18, 25 Lecture Series - Training 101: Join us for our engaging lecture series, featuring interactive lessons, hands-on demonstrations, and expert insights on a variety of fascinating topics. Register here to reserve your spot.
13 Sloth Sip N Paint: Guests will be able to paint a portrait of the guest of honor, Aspen the two-toed sloth! (Reservations Required)
13, 14, 15 Romance Under the Sea: Bring your sweetheart for a romantic dinner under the sea for two in our Aquarium Restaurant. (Reservations Required)
15 Marine Biologist for a Day (9th – 12th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
16 Low Sensory Morning: For people with sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us in the morning as we open early and turn down the ambient sounds to create a calmer and quieter setting. Register here to reserve your spot.
21 Wild Dreams Overnight: Powerful Predators. Register here to reserve your spot.
22 Marine Biologist for a Day (5th – 8th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
22 Zoologist for a Day (1st – 4th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

March 2025

Friday Family Nights: $2.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase of an adult entrée and $6 Exhibit Passes after 6pm on Friday!
Mystic Mermaid, Under the Sea Exhibit, Friday Nights Show: Join us Friday nights in our Under the Sea Aquarium Exhibit for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 6:30pm (only 10-15 minutes long). Meet & Greet our mermaids before and after the show in the Stingray Reef, 5:15 – 5:45pm and 7:15-7:45pm.
Mystic Mermaid, Aquarium Restaurant, Friday Night Shows: Join us Friday nights in the Aquarium Restaurant for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 5:30pm or 7:30pm. Make your reservations for dining today.
Lent Features: This season dine at the Aquarium and enjoy one of our featured dishes like our Stuffed Catfish & Shrimp or our Fried Seafood Platter! 3/5 – 4/17
Denver Restaurant Week: Join us for a delicious prix fix menu as we celebrate Denver’s annual Restaurant Week! 3/7 – 3/16
1 Marine Biologist for a Day (9th – 12th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
6 Homeschool Day: Homeschooled students and their families are invited for an educational day at the Aquarium! This is a special day for home schooled children to learn more about our animals and explore the wonders of the aquatic world. (Advanced registration is required)Register here to reserve your spot.
8 Marine Biologist for a Day (1st – 4th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
8 Zoologist for a Day (5th – 8th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
8 Mystic Mermaid Breakfast: Mermaid fans tall and small will be enchanted by our very own Mystic Mermaids with captivating music, dancing and of course, Mermaids during our Under the Sea Breakfast!
14 Wild Dreams Overnight: Brownie/Junior Girl Scouts. Register here to reserve your spot.
16 Low Sensory Morning: For people with sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us in the morning as we open early and turn down the ambient sounds to create a calmer and quieter setting. Register here to reserve your spot.
21 Wild Dreams Overnight: Powerful Predators. Register here to reserve your spot.
22 Marine Biologist for a Day (5th – 8th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
22 Zoologist for a Day (1st – 4th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
27 Eat like a… Conservation Wine Dinner: Join us for a Conservation Wine Dinner at the Aquarium, where fine dining meets education. Enjoy a carefully curated wine-paired dinner while learning about a featured species.
28 Wild Dreams Overnight: Cub Scouts. Register here to reserve your spot.
29 Zoologist for a Day (9th – 12th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

April 2025

Friday Family Nights: $2.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase of an adult entrée and $6 Exhibit Passes after 6pm on Friday!
Mystic Mermaid, Under the Sea Exhibit, Friday Nights Show: Join us Friday nights in our Under the Sea Aquarium Exhibit for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 6:30pm (only 10-15 minutes long). Meet & Greet our mermaids before and after the show in the Stingray Reef, 5:15 – 5:45pm and 7:15-7:45pm.
Mystic Mermaid, Aquarium Restaurant, Friday Night Shows: Join us Friday nights in the Aquarium Restaurant for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 5:30pm or 7:30pm. Make your reservations for dining today.
Lent Features: This season dine at the Aquarium and enjoy one of our featured dishes like our Stuffed Catfish & Shrimp or our Fried Seafood Platter! 3/5 – 4/17
5 Marine Biologist for a Day (1st – 4th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
5 Zoologist for a Day (5th – 8th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
11 Wild Dreams Overnight: Brownie/Junior Girl Scouts. Register here to reserve your spot.
12 Marine Biologist for a Day (5th – 8th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
12 Zoologist for a Day (1st – 4th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
19 Breakfast with Easter Bunny: Dine on more than just carrots with Peter Cottontail! Enjoy a delicious breakfast and take pictures with him. (Reservations Required)
20 Easter Sunday Brunch: Celebrate Easter with an egg hunt, photos with the Easter bunny and a delicious buffet with over 40 items to choose from! (Reservations Required)
24 Wines Under the Sea: Join us for a one-of-a-kind Sip & Stroll in our Aquarium Exhibit with small bites, free wine glass, live animal interactions and more! Tickets Required. For tickets and more details visit www.aqwine.com
26 Party for the Planet: Join us for our Earth Day Celebration! Learn how you can take care of the environment.
27 Low Sensory Morning: For people with sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us in the morning as we open early and turn down the ambient sounds to create a calmer and quieter setting. Register here to reserve your spot.

May 2024

Friday Family Nights: $2.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase of an adult entrée and $6 Exhibit Passes after 6pm on Friday!
Mystic Mermaid, Under the Sea Exhibit, Friday Nights Show: Join us Friday nights in our Under the Sea Aquarium Exhibit for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 6:30pm (only 10-15 minutes long). Meet & Greet our mermaids before and after the show in the Stingray Reef, 5:15 – 5:45pm and 7:15-7:45pm.
Mystic Mermaid, Aquarium Restaurant, Friday Night Shows: Join us Friday nights in the Aquarium Restaurant for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 5:30pm or 7:30pm. Make your reservations for dining today.
2 Wild Dreams Overnight: Brownie/Junior Girl Scouts. Register here to reserve your spot.
3 Marine Biologist for a Day (9th – 12th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
10 Zoologist for a Day (5th – 8th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
10 Marine Biologist for a Day (1st – 4th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
10 Binturong “BearCat” Day: Learn all about this peculiar and unique animal and meet our very own Binturong, Yuni!
11 Mother's Day Brunch: Show Mom you care and take her on an underwater dining adventure with the family! (Reservations Required)
16 Endangered Species Day: People of all ages are encouraged to learn about the importance of protecting endangered wildlife and how you can help!
18 Low Sensory Morning: For people with sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us in the morning as we open early and turn down the ambient sounds to create a calmer and quieter setting. Register here to reserve your spot.
23 Wild Dreams Overnight: Cub Scouts. Register here to reserve your spot.
24 Zoologist for a Day (1st – 4th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
24 Marine Biologist for a Day (5th – 8th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
23 – 26 Memorial Day Weekend: Celebrate the long weekend with our Red White & Blue Margarita special!
30 Wild Dreams Overnight: Powerful Predators. Register here to reserve your spot.
31 Zoologist for a Day (9th – 12th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
31 World Parrot Day: Join us as we celebrate the importance of protecting and conserving these amazing birds!

June 2024

Summer Family Nights: Families can enjoy summer deals Monday - Thursday after 3PM, including discounted exhibit tickets with a valid restaurant receipt, discounts on kid’s meals, 4D theater tickets and much more. (June 9th - July 18th)
Mystic Mermaid, Under the Sea Exhibit, Friday Nights Show: Join us Friday nights in our Under the Sea Aquarium Exhibit for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 6:30pm (only 10-15 minutes long). Meet & Greet our mermaids before and after the show in the Stingray Reef, 5:15 – 5:45pm and 7:15-7:45pm.
Mystic Mermaid, Aquarium Restaurant, Friday Night Shows: Join us Friday nights in the Aquarium Restaurant for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 5:30pm or 7:30pm. Make your reservations for dining today.
7 Mystic Mermaid Breakfast: Mermaid fans tall and small will be enchanted by our very own Mystic Mermaids with captivating music, dancing and of course, Mermaids during our Under the Sea Breakfast! (Reservations Required)
7 World Ocean Day Celebration: The Ocean is the heart of our planet, celebrate the importance of it in our lives and how we can protect it.
9 - 13 Sea Safari Summer Camp: Session A: 1st – 3rd grade: Register here to reserve your spot.
9 - 13 Sea Safari Summer Camp: Session A: 4th – 6th grade: Register here to reserve your spot.
13 Wild Dreams Overnight: Brownie/Junior Girl Scouts. Register here to reserve your spot.
14 – 15 River Otter Weekend: It’ll be ‘otterly’ adorable! Learn about our playful North American River Otters and participate in fun-themed activities.
15 Low Sensory Morning: For people with sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us in the morning as we open early and turn down the ambient sounds to create a calmer and quieter setting. Register here to reserve your spot.
15 Father’s Day: Bring dad to a special dinner under the sea!
16 World Sea Turtle Day: Let’s celebrate these beautiful reptiles! Learn how you can help them thrive and survive.
16 - 20 Sea Safari Summer Camp: Session B: 1st – 3rd grade: Register here to reserve your spot.
16 - 20 Marine Science STEAM Camp: 7th - 9th grade: Register here to reserve your spot.
20 Wild Dreams Overnight: Rainforest Safari. Register here to reserve your spot.
23 - 27 Sea Safari Summer Camp: Session C: 1st – 3rd grade: Register here to reserve your spot.
23 - 27 Sea Safari Summer Camp: Session C: 4th – 6th grade: Register here to reserve your spot.
27 Wild Dreams Overnight: Cub Scouts. Register here to reserve your spot.

July 2025

Summer Family Nights: Families can enjoy summer deals Monday - Thursday after 3PM, including discounted exhibit tickets with a valid restaurant receipt, discounts on kid’s meals, 4D theater tickets and much more! (June 9th - July 18th)
Mystic Mermaid, Under the Sea Exhibit, Friday Nights Show: Join us Friday nights in our Under the Sea Aquarium Exhibit for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 6:30pm (only 10-15 minutes long). Meet & Greet our mermaids before and after the show in the Stingray Reef, 5:15 – 5:45pm and 7:15-7:45pm.
Mystic Mermaid, Aquarium Restaurant, Friday Night Shows: Join us Friday nights in the Aquarium Restaurant for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 5:30pm or 7:30pm. Make your reservations for dining today.
1 Zoologist for a Day (5th – 8th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
1 Marine Biologist for a Day (1st – 4th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
2 Porcupine Day: Learn all about one of our ambassador animals, Zuri!
2 Zoologist for a Day (1st – 4th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
2 Marine Biologist for a Day (5th – 8th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
3 Marine Biologist for a Day (9th – 12th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
4 – 7 Fourth of July Weekend: Celebrate the long weekend with our Red White & Blue Margarita special!
7 - 11 Sea Safari Summer Camp: Session D: 1st – 3rd grade: Register here to reserve your spot.
7 - 11 Sea Safari Summer Camp: Session D: 4th – 6th grade: Register here to reserve your spot.
11 Wild Dreams Overnight: Midnight Snack. Register here to reserve your spot.
12 Mystic Mermaid Breakfast: Mermaid fans tall and small will be enchanted by our very own Mystic Mermaids with captivating music, dancing and of course, Mermaids during our Under the Sea Breakfast!
12 - 13 Shark Awareness Day: Celebrate one of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures, SHARKS. We will have education booths, arts & crafts and other fun activities.
14 - 18 Marine Science STEAM Camp: 7th - 9th grade: Register here to reserve your spot.
14 - 18 Sea Safari Summer Camp: Session E: 1st – 3rd grade: Register here to reserve your spot.
18 Wild Dreams Overnight: Brownie/Junior Girl Scouts. Register here to reserve your spot.
20 Low Sensory Morning: For people with sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us in the morning as we open early and turn down the ambient sounds to create a calmer and quieter setting. Register here to reserve your spot.
21 - 25 Sea Safari Summer Camp: Session F: 1st – 3rd grade: Register here to reserve your spot.
21 - 25 Sea Safari Summer Camp: Session F: 4th – 6th grade: Register here to reserve your spot.
24 Eat like a… Conservation Wine Dinner: Join us for a Conservation Wine Dinner at the Aquarium, where fine dining meets education. Enjoy a carefully curated wine-paired dinner while learning about a featured species.
25 Wild Dreams Overnight: Mission: Survival. Register here to reserve your spot.
26 – 27 Tiger Weekend: Join us for a special weekend to learn about the critically endangered Sumatran tigers and how you can help to conserve them.
July 28 - August 1 Sea Safari Summer Camp: Session G: 1st – 3rd grade: Register here to reserve your spot.
July 28 - August 1 Sea Safari Summer Camp: Session G: 4th – 6th grade: Register here to reserve your spot.

August 2025

Friday Family Nights: $2.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase of an adult entrée and $6 Exhibit Passes after 6pm on Friday!
1 Wild Dreams Overnight: Cub Scouts. Register here to reserve your spot.
2 Mystic Mermaid Breakfast: Mermaid fans tall and small will be enchanted by our very own Mystic Mermaids with captivating music, dancing and of course, Mermaids during our Under the Sea Breakfast!
5 Marine Biologist for a Day (1st – 4th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
5 Zoologist for a Day (5th – 8th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
6 Zoologist for a Day (1st – 4th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
6 Marine Biologist for a Day (5th – 8th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
7 Marine Biologist for a Day (9th – 12th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
9 Wine Fest: It’s wine time! Join us for our 11th annual wine fest, enjoy wine & food tastings, live entertainment and more! For tickets and more details visit www.aqwine.com.
15 Wild Dreams Overnight: Powerful Predators. Register here to reserve your spot.
17 Low Sensory Morning: For people with sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us in the morning as we open early and turn down the ambient sounds to create a calmer and quieter setting. Register here to reserve your spot.
22 Wild Dreams Overnight: Brownie/Junior Girl Scouts. Register here to reserve your spot.
29 Wild Dreams Overnight: Rainforest Safari. Register here to reserve your spot.
Aug 29 - Sep 1 Labor Day Weekend: Celebrate the long weekend with our Red White & Blue Margarita special!

September 2025

Friday Family Nights: $2.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase of an adult entrée and $6 Exhibit Passes after 6pm on Friday!
Mystic Mermaid, Under the Sea Exhibit, Friday Nights Show: Join us Friday nights in our Under the Sea Aquarium Exhibit for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 6:30pm (only 10-15 minutes long). Meet & Greet our mermaids before and after the show in the Stingray Reef, 5:15 – 5:45pm and 7:15-7:45pm.
Mystic Mermaid, Aquarium Restaurant, Friday Night Shows: Join us Friday nights in the Aquarium Restaurant for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 5:30pm or 7:30pm. Make your reservations for dining today.
$0.99 Kids’ Meals: Join us Monday - Thursday and enjoy this amazing offer! Coupon online – must show by phone or print out. .99C kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. Not valid with other promotion or offer.
Aug 29 - Sep 1 Labor Day Weekend: Celebrate the long weekend with our Red White & Blue Margarita special!
5 Wild Dreams Overnight: Cub Scouts. Register here to reserve your spot.
6 Marine Biologist for a Day (9th – 12th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
6, 13, 20, 27 Super Saturdays! Buy One Exhibit Pass, Get One ½ Off! Coupon available online.
11 Rainforest Dinner: Dive into your wild side with Aspen, our sloth, and his rainforest friends! Enjoy a delicious buffet, exhibit discounts and more! (Reservations Required)
12 Wild Dreams Overnight: Midnight Snack. Register here to reserve your spot.
13 Marine Biologist for a Day (1st – 4th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
13 Zoologist for a Day (5th – 8th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
16 Homeschool Day: Homeschooled students and their families are invited for an educational day at the Aquarium! This is a special day for home schooled children to learn more about our animals and explore the wonders of the aquatic world. (Advanced registration is required)Register here to reserve your spot.
19 Wild Dreams Overnight: Brownie/Junior Girl Scouts. Register here to reserve your spot.
21 Low Sensory Morning: For people with sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us in the morning as we open early and turn down the ambient sounds to create a calmer and quieter setting. Register here to reserve your spot.
26 Wild Dreams Overnight: Mission: Survival. Register here to reserve your spot.
27 Marine Biologist for a Day (5th – 8th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
27 Zoologist for a Day (1st – 4th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
28 Scout Day: Calling all scouts! Dive into an unforgettable adventure at the Downtown Aquarium’s Scout Day with Behind the Scene tours, Exhibits and workshops. Book today!

October 2025

Friday Family Nights: $2.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase of an adult entrée and $6 Exhibit Passes after 6pm on Friday!
Mystic Mermaid, Under the Sea Exhibit, Friday Nights Show: Join us Friday nights in our Under the Sea Aquarium Exhibit for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 6:30pm (only 10-15 minutes long). Meet & Greet our mermaids before and after the show in the Stingray Reef, 5:15 – 5:45pm and 7:15-7:45pm.
Mystic Mermaid, Aquarium Restaurant, Friday Night Shows: Join us Friday nights in the Aquarium Restaurant for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 5:30pm or 7:30pm. Make your reservations for dining today.
Landry’s Select Club Saturdays: LSC Members enjoy Buy One, Get One Free All-Day Adventure Passes to the Aquarium Exhibit and Rides! Valid Saturdays 4, 11, 18, 25 and must show Membership ID for discount.
National Dessert Month: Indulge by ordering one of Aquarium's delicious desserts after your meal.
National Seafood Month: Enjoy the flavors of the sea at the Aquarium with one of our delicious dishes.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Join us in the fight and together we can save lives. Enjoy a specialty item and a portion of your purchase will benefit National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.
2 Teacher’s Night Out: Calling all educators! We’re celebrating teachers and all the hard work you do! (Advanced registration is required) Register here to reserve your spot.
3 Wild Dreams Overnight: Cub Scouts. Register here to reserve your spot.
4 Marine Biologist for a Day (5th – 8th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
4 Zoologist for a Day (1st – 4th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
10 Wild Dreams Overnight: Powerful Predators. Register here to reserve your spot.
11 Zoologist for a Day (9th – 12th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
15 Homeschool Day: Homeschooled students and their families are invited for an educational day at the Aquarium! This is a special day for home schooled children to learn more about our animals and explore the wonders of the aquatic world. (Advanced registration is required)Register here to reserve your spot.
17 International Sawfish Day: Dive into a day full of all things Sawfish! Learn all about these saw-esome creatures and conservation efforts.
17 Wild Dreams Overnight: Brownie/Junior Girl Scouts. Register here to reserve your spot.
18 – 19 Sloth Weekend: Hang out with us as we celebrate all things sloth! We will have activities, meet & greets and views of Aspen our sloth.
18 Zoologist for a Day (1st – 4th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
18 Marine Biologist for a Day (5th – 8th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
19 Low Sensory Morning: For people with sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us in the morning as we open early and turn down the ambient sounds to create a calmer and quieter setting. Register here to reserve your spot.
23 Eat like a… Conservation Wine Dinner: Join us for a Conservation Wine Dinner at the Aquarium, where fine dining meets education. Enjoy a carefully curated wine-paired dinner while learning about a featured species.
24 Wild Dreams Overnight: Rainforest Safari. Register here to reserve your spot.
25 – 26, 31 Halloween Kids Fest: Have a spook-tacular time! Join our mascot, Sharkey, and his friends for not-so-haunted train rides, pumpkin painting, monster mural coloring, science experiments, shows and so much more! Kids in costume ½ price exhibit entry with adult purchase!

November 2025

Friday Family Nights: $2.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase of an adult entrée and $6 Exhibit Passes after 6pm on Friday!
Mystic Mermaid, Under the Sea Exhibit, Friday Nights Show: Join us Friday nights in our Under the Sea Aquarium Exhibit for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 6:30pm (only 10-15 minutes long). Meet & Greet our mermaids before and after the show in the Stingray Reef, 5:15 – 5:45pm and 7:15-7:45pm.
Mystic Mermaid, Aquarium Restaurant, Friday Night Shows: Join us Friday nights in the Aquarium Restaurant for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 5:30pm or 7:30pm. Make your reservations for dining today.
Black Friday Membership Discounts! Holiday shopping discounts all November! Black Friday starts early – buy something adventurous for your family and friends with our membership specials.
1 Mystic Mermaid Breakfast: Mermaid fans tall and small will be enchanted by our very own Mystic Mermaids with captivating music, dancing and of course, Mermaids during our Under the Sea Breakfast! (Reservations Required)
7 Wild Dreams Overnight: Cub Scouts. Register here to reserve your spot.
8 Marine Biologist for a Day (9th – 12th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
11 Veterans Day Discount: Thank you for your service! Must show valid ID to receive offer. (Discount date to be announced)
11 Homeschool Day: Homeschooled students and their families are invited for an educational day at the Aquarium! This is a special day for home schooled children to learn more about our animals and explore the wonders of the aquatic world. (Advanced registration is required)Register here to reserve your spot.
14 Wild Dreams Overnight: Midnight Snack. Register here to reserve your spot.
16 Low Sensory Morning: For people with sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us in the morning as we open early and turn down the ambient sounds to create a calmer and quieter setting. Register here to reserve your spot.
21 Wild Dreams Overnight: Brownie/Junior Girl Scouts. Register here to reserve your spot.
24 – 26 Winter Camp: Learn about the boneless buddies that live in the deep sea and the artic glaciers while exploring the Downtown Aquarium. Register here to reserve your spot.
27 Thanksgiving Buffet: Get out of the kitchen and enjoy traditional favorites, a kid’s buffet and exhibit discounts at the Aquarium! (Reservations Required)
28 Marine Biologist for a Day (1st – 4th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
28 Zoologist for a Day (5th – 8th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
29 Marine Biologist for a Day (5th – 8th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.
29 Zoologist for a Day (1st – 4th grade): Register here to reserve your spot.

December 2025

Friday Family Nights: $2.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase of an adult entrée and $6 Exhibit Passes after 6pm on Friday!
Mystic Mermaid, Under the Sea Exhibit, Friday Nights Show: Join us Friday nights in our Under the Sea Aquarium Exhibit for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 6:30pm (only 10-15 minutes long). Meet & Greet our mermaids before and after the show in the Stingray Reef, 5:15 – 5:45pm and 7:15-7:45pm.
Mystic Mermaid, Aquarium Restaurant, Friday Night Shows: Join us Friday nights in the Aquarium Restaurant for our Mystic Mermaid Show starting at 5:30pm or 7:30pm. Make your reservations for dining today.
Holiday Sweetness! Join us all month long for our amazing holiday dessert promotion!
6, 7, 13, 14, 20 – 24 Breakfast with Santa: Santa is stopping by the Aquarium this holiday season! Dine with him and our mascot, Sharkey, and enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, exhibit discounts and more! (Reservations Required)
22 – 23 Winter Camp: Learn about the boneless buddies that live in the deep sea and the artic glaciers while exploring the Downtown Aquarium. Register here to reserve your spot.
29 – 30 Winter Camp: Learn about the boneless buddies that live in the deep sea and the artic glaciers while exploring the Downtown Aquarium. Register here to reserve your spot.
24 Christmas Eve: Open for family fun. Join us for an incredible 4-course dinner menu!
25 Christmas Day: Open for family fun. Join us for an incredible 4-course dinner menu!
31 New Year's Eve Family Celebration: Ring in the New Year with our mascot, Sharkey! Celebrate with a delicious buffet, balloon drop, contests & giveaways for the kids! (Reservations Required)

Times & dates subject to change without notice.
Some outside events may be cancelled or rescheduled due to weather.
Education programs must be reserved in advance.
Please call to RSVP at (303) 561-4450 and ask for the Education Coordinator Email Us or fill out the Request Form for more information.

If you are interested in being a vendor or a sponsor for one of our events, please email AQMarketing@ldry.com for more details and options.

Downtown Aquarium – Denver, CO

Other Aquarium Locations »