Children & Families

Early Childhood Programs

Discover the sea through tiny noses and curious hands! In “Sea Squirts: Smells and Shells,” young learners will explore ocean scents, touch fascinating shells, and enjoy playful sensory activities inspired by marine life. Perfect for little explorers and their caregivers to splash into learning together.

DATE: 11/8

$30 non-member / $24 member

Jingles and Jellies invites little learners to explore the ocean through sound and movement. Toddlers and caregivers will listen to playful ocean-inspired music, mimic jellyfish motion, and discover how sea life ‘sings’ and drifts. A joyful, sensory-rich introduction to marine rhythms and underwater wonder.

DATE: 2/7

$30 non-member / $24 member

Scales, Furs and Feathers invites young children and caregivers to explore how different animals feel and look. Through hands-on encounters, they’ll discover the textures of fish scales, soft marine mammals, and seabirds. A playful, sensory adventure that sparks curiosity about the diversity of ocean life.

DATE: 3/9

$30 non-member / $24 member

Eye Spy the Ocean invites little explorers and their caregivers to look closely at the underwater world. Through playful games, guided observation, and hands-on discovery, children will spot colors, shapes, and sea creatures while building early science and observation skills in a fun aquarium adventure.

DATE: 5/9

$30 non-member / $24 member