Events

Stroll along almost any local beach during low tide and you’ll see that the shore is alive!

The Beach Naturalist program runs on low-tide days throughout the summer and on select winter evenings. The amazing people who operate it are local residents who care about Puget Sound beaches and want to help protect them. More than 200 people have volunteered to help community members learn about and enjoy our shorelines. 

Put on your dancing shoes and send summer off in style with us! Adults will take over the Seattle Aquarium for this 21+ event, featuring music from the Sunset Grooves, opportunities to experience our habitats at night, a variety of animal-themed experiences throughout the Aquarium, a no-host bar and food available for purchase—not to mention the city’s best sunset view from the back of our pier.

Seattle Aquarium members, join us at 9am every Sunday May 28 through September 3 to beat the crowds and experience the Aquarium as it’s just waking up! Non-member friends and family are welcome to enter early with you and pay for their admission.

Are you an educator in a public, private, charter or homeschool in the King County area? We’re happy to announce that our full suite of educational programs is back for the 2023–2024 school year! You and one guest are invited to learn about our on-site, self-guided and outreach programs for students in grades X–XX, as well as scholarship and busing support opportunities. Plus, explore our habitats, enjoy refreshments and take part in two special activities.

Join volunteer naturalists along the Cedar River this October to see spawning salmon! Learn about our local salmon, the challenges they face and how you can help keep these special creatures coming back to the river where they were born.