Events

A mission-focused evening to honor leadership in the marine conservation field and celebrate the marine scientists and professionals who are collectively doing this important work.

Learn about the unique "romantic tendencies" of a broad selection of many of our local marine species—including octopuses.

Adults take over the Seattle Aquarium for this 21+ event featuring animal experiences, music, a cash bar and more.

Join us to learn about one of the coolest creatures in Puget Sound, the giant Pacific octopus. Each day will feature hands-on activities for kids, octopus feedings and talks.

Join us for a fun, all ages evening at the Seattle Aquarium featuring fascinating, five-minute glimpses into the latest marine and ocean science from local scientists and science enthusiasts.

Celebrate moms of all types, animal and human.

Participate in activities to learn about science and research taking place at the Seattle Aquarium. Hands-on activities, special talks and demonstrations will help the whole family discover science in a fun way.

Celebrate the world’s one big ocean with us and learn to be an ocean hero! Everyone, no matter where they live, can help keep the ocean clean and healthy. We'll show you how with a variety of hands-on activities and special demonstrations.

Celebrate dads of all types—animal and human. Join us for talks, enrichments and fun activities.

Learn about orcas with hands-on activities all weekend. Check out our 20-foot-long, inflatable orca, modeled after Granny—matriarch of the endangered southern resident population, and believed to have been the oldest known orca. Plus, find out how ocean debris impacts these whales, and why healthy salmon populations are so important to their survival.

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!

Calling all divers! Help collect data on a Puget Sound icon! If you go diving anytime during October 5-13, we’d like to know whether or not you see any giant Pacific octopuses.