December 26–31, 2026 - 11am-3pm
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Join us December 26 through 31 for New York Aquarium Holiday Tides, an all-new, fun-filled celebration with animals, entertainment, and seasonal experiences, all in one place and included with Aquarium admission. Holiday Tides features activities for your family to enjoy during winter break, including ice-carving demonstrations, seasonal storytelling & songs, crafts, and much more!
Holiday fun, Aquarium-style!
Enrichment Treats for Animals
This season, our aquarium animals receive their own “treats”! Watch as penguins and sea lions explore ice sculptures, and fish, otters, and other animals receive special food treats and other items to explore. Get an inside look at how enrichment activities encourage natural behavior in aquarium animals and support their well-being.
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Ice-Carving Demonstrations
Watch skilled ice-carving artists transform massive blocks of ice into incredible creations, which will be used as enrichment items for the animals.
Seasonal Storytelling & Songs
Join Wildlife Theater for some wintery songs, stories, puppets, and fun!
Seasonal Crafts
Children get hands-on decorating their own ornament to take home with them. Plus, decorate a link in a paper chain to be gifted to the penguins for their behavioral enrichment!
Seasonal Treats
Indulge in limited-time, festive food and beverage offerings, including seasonal flatbreads, cinnamon buns, caramel apples, churros, zeppoles, and caramel corn!
4D Theater
Enjoy Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D!* When an epic snowstorm threatens Christmas, can he rescue his family and friends and help Santa save the holiday?
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Aquatheather
In our celebration, the bonds our sea lions have with their trainers take center stage.
Photo Opportunities and Holiday Decor
Festive decorations throughout the Aquarium provide the perfect backdrops to capture seasonal memories.
Holiday Tides festivities are included with New York Aquarium admission or Membership. Let’s celebrate the season together with fun activities for all ages in the company of more than 4,500 incredible marine animals.
Check our Know Before You Go Page for the latest information on our current entry policies and procedures.
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*Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ The Rudolph Co., L.P. All elements under license to Character Arts, LLC. All rights reserved.
