Special Events

2023 RACE FOR THE PLANET

SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 8 A.M.
THREE GREAT RACE OPTIONS 
IN-PERSON 5K: 8 A.M.

1 MILE - 8:15 A.M.

VIRTUAL 5K: APRIL 24-30 
Sponsor
 
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Mom and Son Race for the planet

city nature challenge 2023

City Nature Challenge is an annual four-day global bioblitz April 28-May 1 and the North Carolina Aquariums are all in to lead the coastal region in finding and documenting wildlife in our cities. 

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TODDLER STORY TIME

Tuesdays & Toddlers at the Aquarium

Every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. creatures come alive during Toddler Storytime at the Aquarium, included with your Aquarium Admission. Each child may also experience a special animal encounter. 

Open to Children Ages up to Age 5

For more information, please email Casey Radley or call 910.772.0516. Please reserve your Aquarium visit in advance and we'll see you at Toddler Storytime!

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Turtle-y awesome 

egg hunt

Explore and enjoy the fun alongside your child on our Turtle-y Awesome Egg Hunt. Kids meet a live turtle and learn about these fascinating animals. They create their own special turtle egg basket and then search for candy filled “turtle eggs.” Limited space is available.

Pre-registration is required by April 5, 2023 for April 7 & 8, 2023 Egg Hunts.

Recommended for kids 3-10, however all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Friday, April 7, 2023 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

$23 per non-member child

$12 per member child

$12.95 per non-member adult

Duration 2 Hours

 
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