Spark of Love Toy Drive

A toy drive runs daily December 2 through 24 and supports the Long Beach Fire Department Spark of Love Toy Drive. Aquarium guests who donate a new, unwrapped toy – at a $15 value or more – will receive a coupon valid for $10 off adult/$3 off child, up to 4 total admissions. Aquarium members will receive a complimentary Aquarium admission ticket for each toy donated (max of 6).

AQUARIUM HOLIDAYS SCHEDULE December 2-24, 2017

VISIT WITH SANTA

In between his dive shows, Santa will appear in his traditional attire for photo opportunities.
Weekends December 2-23 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
December 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

SNOW PLAY AREA

Play in real snow! Just get a hand stamp at the exit in order to re-enter the Aquarium.
Weekends 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Plaza in Front of the Aquarium (weather dependent)

SANTA DIVER

See Santa dive with the fishes.
Weekends: 12:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.
Weekdays: 1:30 p.m.

HANUKKAH STORYTELLING AND DREIDEL ACTIVITY

December 2-3 at 4:00 p.m.
Weekends December 9-24 at 12:30 p.m.
Marine Life Theater

MEET AN AQUARIUM HOLIDAY CHARACTER

Take photos with our ray, polar bear, penguin, and otter costume characters in their holiday attire. Weekends 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Weekdays 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m.

“SNOW”

Watch as snow falls in the Great Hall. Weekends 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Weekdays 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m.

FREE HOLIDAY FILM

Original cartoon Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Weekends 11:00 a.m., 2:40 p.m. (except December 2-3), 4:30 p.m.
Weekdays 11:00 a.m., 2:40 p.m.,
Ocean Theater

PENGUIN WALK

10:00 a.m.
2nd Floor Northern Pacific Gallery, in front of BP Sea Otter Habitat

HOLIDAY CRAFTS

Weekends 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE DISPLAY

See a special ocean-themed gingerbread house display created by Aquarium staff.

All program locations in Aquarium Great Hall area unless otherwise noted. All programs subject to change and weather dependent