Events

Sit down, settle in and prepare to enjoy an ocean-themed story read out loud by one of our interpreters. Ideal for younger children.

Come learn more about our marine mammals during our daily talks and feedings! Mammal feedings rotate daily.

Witness one of our daily feeding attempts and learn more about this amazing creature—the giant Pacific octopus!

Divers take to the water three times a day in this exhibit. Wearing specialized masks, they are able to talk back and forth with Aquarium interpreters on the outside of the exhibit, and answer questions from the audience.

Join biologists at the Seattle Aquarium and explore the lives of sea otters. See how the Seattle Aquarium biologists care for these enchanting animals, including providing great nutrition, training and even toys!

A myriad of developmentally age-appropriate, hands-on activities await for tots to explore. For children ages 5 and under; must be accompanied by an adult. Free with Aquarium admission.

Calling all divers! Help collect data on a Puget Sound icon! If you go diving anytime during October 6-14, we’d like to know whether or not you see any giant Pacific octopuses.

The Seattle Aquarium board of directors and event Co-Chairs Eric Steinwinder and Lisa Schafer invite you to our sixth annual fundraising breakfast benefiting conservation and research, with keynote speaker Julie Packard, founding executive director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Gather your friends for Seattle Aquarium After Hours, when adults will take over the Aquarium.

Creepy games and activities, face painting, fun treats and two kinds of pumpkin carving demonstrations—on land with master carver Russ Leno and underwater with our Aquarium divers.

Sign language interpreters will be present at each of our scheduled daily talks and throughout our exhibit areas as well. Regular admission prices apply.

The Seattle Aquarium auxiliary board invites you to Adult Swim, a 21+ after-hours Aquarium experience. Tickets include drinks, hors d’oeuvres, dancing to music by KEXP DJ Troy Nelson and exclusive access to many Aquarium exhibits. Snap selfies with a diver, visit with a giant Pacific octopus and see the 120,000-gallon Windows on Washington Waters illuminated at night.