November 2009

 

November 7     

Oyster Cloyster

6:30 – 9:30 pm

A magical evening of elegant food and fun. Enjoy exotic oyster creations prepared by Northwest chefs. A benefit for the Oregon Coast Community College Foundation. Call 541-574-7141 for more information.

 

November 13   

Sea Squirts: Fabulous Feathers

10:30am – 12pm

Ages 2-3/parent

$15 members, $20 non-members

Seabird feathers are very important for survival. Get a bird’s eye view of marine and shore birds in a fun- filled class! Reserve at (541) 867-3474, ext. 5301.

 

November 14   

Flock of Fledglings: Beautiful Beaks

9:30am- 12pm

Ages 4-5

$25 members, $30 non-members

Explore amazing beaks of our finned and feathered friends. Some sea animals have a beak like a bird! Reserve at (541) 867-3474, ext. 5301.

 

November 14   

Family Sleepover

6 pm–9 am

Ages 6–up

$50 members, $55 non-members

Families spend the night in Passages of the Deep. Eat pizza, go on a scavenger hunt participate in activities. Have a late night snack then sleep with the sharks. Wake to breakfast & tour! Register in advance at (541) 867-3474 ext. 5301.

November 14

Sea Lion Encounter

10 am – 11 am

Ages 8 and up

$35 members, $40 non-members (limit 10 people per encounter)

Learn about the Aquarium’s pinnipeds, get a sea lion kiss and explore behind the scenes at the aquarium. Make reservations in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.

November 28   

Sea Lion Encounter

10 am – 11 am

Ages 8 and up

$35 members, $40 non-members (limit 10 people per encounter)

Learn about the Aquarium’s pinnipeds, get a sea lion kiss and explore behind the scenes at the aquarium. Make reservations in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.

December 2009

December 4 & 5          

Sea of Lights

6:30 – 9:30 pm

All ages

Admission: 2 items of nonperishable food per person or a new unwrapped toy or pet food

Ring in the holidays as the Aquarium becomes a winter wonderland. Caroling, a visit with Santa, Hot chocolate and holiday treats.

 

December 4     

Sea Otter Encounter

12:30-1:30 pm

Ages 8 and up

$30 members, $35 nonmembers (limit 10)

Go behind the scenes, meet a mammalogist & learn about otter care and feeding. Reservations required: 541- 867-3474 Ext. 2313.

December 5     

Sea Lion Encounter

10 am – 11 am

Ages 8 and up

$35 members, $40 non-members (limit 10 people per encounter)

Learn about the Aquarium’s pinnipeds, get a sea lion kiss and explore behind the scenes at the aquarium. Make reservations in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.

December 11    Sea Squirts: Sandy Sharks

10:30am – 12pm

Ages 2-3/parent

$15 members, $20 non-members

Ever touched a shark?  Join us in this sensory based class as we discover what a shark skin is made of. Reserve at (541) 867-3474, ext. 5301.

 

December 12   

Flock of Fledglings: Fabulous Filters

9:30am- 12pm

Ages 4-5

$25 members, $30 non-members

Some sea animals eat food that is much smaller than what we eat. Learn how the largest ocean animal eats one of the smallest! Reserve at (541) 867-3474, ext. 5301.

December 19   

Sea Lion Encounter

10 am – 11 am

Ages 8 and up

$35 members, $40 non-members (limit 10 people per encounter)

Learn about the Aquarium’s pinnipeds, get a sea lion kiss and explore behind the scenes at the aquarium. Make reservations in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.

 

January 2010

January 1

Sea Lion Encounter

10 am – 11 am

Ages 8 and up

$35 members, $40 non-members (limit 10 people per encounter)

Learn about the Aquarium’s pinnipeds, get a sea lion kiss and explore behind the scenes at the aquarium. Make reservations in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.

January 2

Sea Otter Encounter

12:30-1:30 pm

Ages 8 and up

$30 members, $35 nonmembers (limit 10)

Go behind the scenes, meet a mammalogist & learn about otter care and feeding. Reservations required: 541- 867-3474 Ext. 2313.

January 8         

Sea Squirts: Kool Kelp

10:30am – 12pm

Ages 2-3/parent

$15 members, $20 non-members

Explore the fascinating underwater world of kelp through touch and taste. That’s right. Edible kelp!  Reserve at (541) 867-3474, ext. 5301.

 

January 9         

Family Sleepover

6 pm–9 am

Ages 6–up

$50 members, $55 non-members

Families spend the night in Passages of the Deep. Eat pizza, go on a scavenger hunt participate in activities. Have a late night snack then sleep with the sharks. Wake to breakfast & tour! Register in advance at (541) 867-3474 ext. 5301.

January 9

Flock of Fledglings: A Sea of Sight

9:30am- 12pm

Ages 4-5

$25 members, $30 non-members

5-part series. Children sail through a “sea of senses” to discover how animals, see, taste, hear, smell and more. First class focuses on sight by exploring what, how and where animals see! Reserve at (541) 867-3474, ext. 5301

 

January 16

Sea Lion Encounter

10 am – 11 am

Ages 8 and up

$35 members, $40 non-members (limit 10 people per encounter)

Learn about the Aquarium’s pinnipeds, get a sea lion kiss and explore behind the scenes at the aquarium. Make reservations in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.

FISHERPOETS ON THE EDGE!  

AT THE oREGON cOAST aQUARIUM

January 16        

7 – 10 pm

Admission $10 in advance, $12 at the door, available at the Aquarium front desk and FisherPoets website below

Seven nationally known FisherPoets will perform poetry about the art of fishing, the sea and its bounty. Enjoy Aquarium exhibits, food and drinks by Local Ocean and live music between poetry readings.

FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF FISHERPOETS EVENTS SEE: http://fisherpoets.writersontheedge.org/  

 

february 2010

February 6

Cub Scout Combination Sleepover

Ages 7–up

6 pm–9 am

$50 members, $55 non-members

Scouts spend the night in Passages of the Deep. Eat pizza, go on a scavenger hunt, fun activities designed to meet specific badge requirements. A late night snack then sleep with the sharks. Wake to breakfast and tour. Register at (541) 867-3474 ext. 5301.

 

February 6

Sea Lion Encounter

10 am – 11 am

Ages 8 and up

$35 members, $40 non-members (limit 10 people per encounter)

Learn about the Aquarium’s pinnipeds, get a sea lion kiss and explore behind the scenes at the aquarium. Make reservations in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.

February 12

Sea Squirts: Shiny Shells

10:30am–12pm

Ages 2-3/parent   

$15 members, $20 non-members

Many animals carry their homes on their backs. Meet animals with shells including a crab that changes its shell as it grows!  Reserve at (541) 867-3474, ext. 5301

 

February 13

Sea Otter Encounter

12:30-1:30 pm

Ages 8 and up

$30 members, $35 nonmembers (limit 10)

Go behind the scenes, meet a mammalogist & learn about otter care and feeding. Reservations required: 541- 867-3474 Ext. 2313.

February 13     

Flock of Fledglings: A Swell of Smells

9:30am–12pm

Ages 4-5 

$25 members, $30 non-members

Can you smell through your arms?  Of course, not, but an octopus can!  Children leave the class knowing the noses of many of our aquarium critters. Reserve at (541) 867-3474, ext. 5301.

 

February 14     

Valentine’s Day Sea Lion Encounter   

10–11 am & 2:00–3:00 pm                 

Ages 8/up

$35 members, $40 non-members

Happy Valentines Day! Bring your sweetie to meet and learn about some of the Aquarium’s pinnipeds & get a sea lion kiss. Limit 10 people per encounter, reserve by calling (541) 867-3474 ext. 2313.

 

February 27

Girl Scout Sleepover

Ages 7 and up

$50 members, $55 non-members

Scouts spend the night in Passages of the Deep. Eat pizza, go on a scavenger hunt, fun activities designed to meet specific badge requirements. Enjoy late night snack then sleep with the sharks. Wake to breakfast and a behind-the-scenes tour. Register in advance at (541) 867-3474 ext. 5301.

 

March 2010

 

March 6

Sea Lion Encounter

10 am – 11 am

Ages 8 and up

$35 members, $40 non-members (limit 10 people per encounter)

Learn about the Aquarium’s pinnipeds, get a sea lion kiss and explore behind the scenes at the aquarium. Make reservations in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.

March 12          

Sea Squirts Furry Friends

10:30am–12pm

Ages 2-3/parent

$15 members, $20 non-members

A sensory focused learning opportunity about the ocean for toddlers and their parents. What does a marine mammals feel like?  Join us to explore some of the furriest ocean creatures out there!  Reserve at (541) 867-3474, ext. 5301

 

March 13          

Flock of Fledglings: A Surge of Sounds

9:30am–12pm

Ages 4-5  

$25 members, $30 non-members

Most sea animals have an amazing ability to hear sounds through the ocean. Learn how they do this through your own explorations of sound. Reserve at (541) 867-3474, ext. 5301

 

March 13

Sea Otter Encounter

12:30-1:30 pm

Ages 8 and up

$30 members, $35 nonmembers (limit 10)

Go behind the scenes, meet a mammalogist & learn about otter care and feeding. Reservations required: 541- 867-3474 Ext. 2313.

March 20

Family Sleepover

6 pm–9 am

Ages 6–up

$50 members, $55 non-members

Families spend the night in Passages of the Deep. Eat pizza, go on a scavenger hunt participate in activities. Have a late night snack then sleep with the sharks. Wake to breakfast & tour! Register in advance at (541) 867-3474 ext. 5301.

March 22 & 23             

Sea Squirts/Flock of Fledglings

What’s in the Mud? (spring break special)

10:30am–12pm

Ages 2-5 with parent

$15 members, $20 non-members

Investigate the mudflats and the animals that live there. Rubber boots and change of clothing is recommended.Reserve at (541) 867-3474, ext. 5301.

  

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