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Underwater Parks Day at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro
Join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in learning about the Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Southern California. These areas, like parks on land, protect underwater marine resources for future generations to enjoy. Speakers, presentations, interactive activities and handouts will be available so visitors can learn more.
Family Rocky Shore Adventure at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro
February 20: Learn about the animals that call the Rocky Intertidal their home! This informative class designed for families and led by CMA education staff, will introduce you to the amazing animals that have adapted to live in the dynamic rocky shore habitat.
Aquarium-on-the-Beach with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
SATURDAYS, MAY 1-29: Learn about tidepools, whales and grunion, then hatch your own baby grunion, all while wiggling your toes in the sand! Sessions begin at 10am, 10:30am, 11am, and 11:30am. Reservations recommended.
Endangered Species Day at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
SATURDAY, MAY 21: Learn about endangered marine animals and explore life-sized inflatable whales.
See the Sea at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
AUGUST 7: Come and join aboard a marine vessel where you will have the opportunity to see some nearshore animals up close. Reservations required.
Public Fish Dissection with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
MARCH 11: Join the Education Team to investigate the internal and external anatomy of fish through a dissection demonstration.
Grunion Fish-tival at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
APRIL 21: A special evening to hatch grunion eggs, participate in grunion arts and crafts, watch a classic grunion video, touch tidepool animals, and observe the grunions.
Tidepool Walk with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro
SELECT DATES, APRIL 1-29: Join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Educators on a tour of the tidepools. Attend a brief informative orientation, then join a naturalist-led hike to see animals in their natural habitat
Grunion Runs with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro
SELECT DATES, APRIL 7 - JUNE 19: Each event includes entry to the aquarium, short film on the grunion, hatching experience, and a staff-led observation of the grunion.
Birds and Bees, Under the Sea at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
FEBRUARY 10: Enjoy a family-friendly dinner and behind the scene look at how sea creatures meet, mate, and raise their young. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium member's only event.
Meet the Grunion at Cabrillo Aquarium
JUNE 23: Each grunion event includes aquarium entry, short film on grunion, hatching experience, and beachside staff led observation of grunions.
Sea Fair at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
AUGUST 31: Kids and families can enjoy ocean-related activities throughout the day including face painting, ocean crafts, education tables, learn how to cast a fishing rod, attend animal feedings, and dance to live bands.
Whale Fiesta at Cabrillo Aquarium in San Pedro
February 2: Celebrate the migration of the Pacific gray whale and the beginning of the whale watch season. It's a family day filled with activities and exhibits for all including games, arts and crafts, puppet shows, expert guest lecturers, and festive music.
Earth Day at Cabrillo Aquarium
April 19: Beach cleanup, recycled crafts, native garden restoration, local artisan market, and food trucks—celebrate Earth Day with fun and purpose!
Gotta Catch ‘Em All at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro
June 7: Hunt for ocean-inspired Pokémon at this science-meets-cosplay celebration with scavenger hunts, photo ops, and collectible cards.
Fishtival / KCRW Summer Nights at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro
June 13: Dance by the sea, touch sharks, and witness wild grunion spawn on the sand. DJs, food trucks, and ocean fun go late into the night.
Shark Week at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro
July 13-19: Celebrate Shark Week with hands-on activities, fun facts, and ocean learning all about sharks and their role in the ecosystem. Activities run daily in the Exploration Center.
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