Family Days

Oceans of Fun for Everyone!

Free with admission, Family Days merges Earth and ocean sciences with art and literacy themes from 11am to 3pm on the third Saturday of each month. Join us for hands-on fun and learning.

August 16

Wild Waves

Explore how waves form and interact with the seafloor's contours, which greatly affects wave types. Discover where to find the biggest waves in San Diego and how to predict the best conditions for surfing, snorkeling and other ocean fun through hands-on family activities and Scripps scientist show-and-tell.

September 20

Back to “School” in the Ocean

Kick off a new school year with a “schooling” fish celebration at the aquarium. Learn why some fishes school to feed, find mates, and survive in the ocean. Make a schooling fish craft, join us for story hour, and observe fish schooling action in the aquarium. Come learn how to “school” from our expert fishes!

October 18

Creeps from the Deep

Celebrate the weird and wonderful creatures that live in the depths of the ocean. Meet marine life from way down deep—animals that glow, make slime, and slither in the dark. Create your own anglerfish craft and meet Scripps scientists who study unusual marine life from extreme environments.

November 15

Kelp Kornucopia

Discover the many ways that people and ocean animals depend on an amazing seaweed called kelp.  Meet Scripps scientists and learn about current kelp forest research discoveries. Experience an interactive Kelp Tank Dive Show, and get your hands slimy with real kelp.