December 03, 2025
The Pay Like a Kid Membership Sale is Newport Aquarium’s biggest membership promotion of the year and the perfect excuse to turn unforgettable family moments into a full year of adventure.
For a limited time, every guest pays the kids’ price when purchasing a Gold or Platinum Annual Membership. No age restrictions. No blackout dates. Just unbeatable value and endless underwater fun.
Whether you're exploring for the first time or renewing for another year of memories, this deal makes holiday gifting simple, meaningful, and packed with experiences.
This Year’s Can’t-Miss Membership Benefits
An Annual Membership to Newport Aquarium unlocks more than just admission, it opens the door to 12 full months of discovery, savings, and member-only perks.
Gold & Platinum Annual Members enjoy unlimited access with no blackout dates, making winter snow days, spring breaks, rainy summers, and fall afternoons the perfect time to visit.
Your membership puts you front and center for Newport Aquarium’s most iconic events, including:
● Scuba Santa’s Water Wonderland
● Mermaids
Annual Members unlock added value every visit, including:
● Free parking vouchers (Platinum)
● Bring-A-Friend Free Days
● Discounts on food, gifts, and souvenirs
● Early access or extended hours for select events
● Exclusive communication & updates
It’s the kind of year-round value that pays for itself in as little as two visits.
Why a Newport Aquarium Membership Makes the Perfect Holiday Gift
Gifting experiences is more meaningful than ever and a Newport Aquarium Annual Membership is a gift that keeps giving in every season.
Local families love having an all-weather, all-ages destination just minutes from home. Winter blues? Holiday break? Weekend boredom? Not anymore.
Families from these drive markets frequently make the aquarium a weekend day trip tradition. With unlimited visits, every trip becomes a mini getaway filled with sharks, penguins, and hands-on activities.
Kids love the animals, teens love the immersive exhibits, adults love the value and convenience and grandparents love gifting something that creates memories.
With December expenses stacking up, paying kids’ prices for everyone and saving up to $20 per person, makes this one of the smartest holiday purchases of the year.
○ A great time for quieter visits, perfect for photos and lingering at your favorite exhibits.
○ Scuba Santa, Penguin Palooza, and more are must-dos you’ll want on the calendar early.
○ Use your food and retail perks to make every visit special, especially during holiday shopping.
○ Stay in the loop with exclusive updates, Bring-A-Friend offers, and early event access.
December brings Scuba Santa’s Water Wonderland, holiday décor, special encounters, and cozy indoor fun. While the weather gets colder across Cincinnati, Louisville, Lexington, and Indianapolis, Newport Aquarium offers a warm, wonder-filled escape every day.
Plus, with the new year ahead, gifting an Annual Membership now ensures your family kicks off 2026 with unforgettable adventures already planned.
The Pay Like a Kid Membership Sale runs only through December 28, 2025 and once it's gone, it’s gone for the year. Whether you’re gifting an Annual Membership to a loved one or treating your own family, this is the season to dive in. Give the gift of experiences. Give them memories. Give them 365 days of underwater magic.
Be sure to stay on Scuba Santa’s Nice List, secure your membership now and celebrate a year filled with sharks, stingrays, penguins, glowing exhibits, and family fun.
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