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Surf’s Up For Shark Summer June 26 – September 1, 2025

Surf’s Up For Shark Summer June 26 – September 1, 2025

6/27/2025 — 9/1/2025

Ride a wave of fun this summer at Newport Aquarium—the Shark Capital of the Midwest—during Shark Summer! Start your shark-tastic journey with a Shark Tracker adventure, where you'll discover dozens of sharks and rays—some you can even touch! Feel the thrill as you cross the world’s first Shark Bridge and explore the Shark Nursery, home to a variety of fascinating shark eggs. Take a bite out of the summer blahs with shark jaws and touch a prehistoric Megalodon tooth! Shark Summer is FREE with General Admission or Membership and is presented by Kroger.

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SHARK AND RAY AWARENESS DAY

SHARK AND RAY AWARENESS DAY

7/14/2025

Monday, July 14 – Celebrate your favorite Ocean Wanderers with activities scheduled throughout the day from 10am – 4:30pm in Shore Gallery and Shark Ray Bay Theater!

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Aquarium After Dark

Aquarium After Dark

8/8/2025

Explore the aquarium like never before when you visit during Aquarium After Dark! Meet your animal friends during the day and then discover their fascinating nocturnal behaviors as the lights go out! Your adventure includes exclusive after-hours admission to Newport Aquarium, pizza party, animal encounters, animal touch opportunities and a self-guided twilight tour and scavenger hunt where you’ll experience the wonder of your aquarium - after dark! Members receive a special discount!

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Bring-A-Friend FREE Benefit!

Bring-A-Friend FREE Benefit!

8/10/2025 — 8/15/2025

Each Gold or Platinum Member in your family gets to bring one FREE guest everyday August 10 – 15! To redeem, log into your online account and select Bring-A-Friend FREE from your list of entitlements.

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Get Your Special Event Tickets Now!

Get Your Special Event Tickets Now!

8/31/2025

FLASH SALE - SAVE 15% on General Admission for a limited time. Plus, Members can save 20% on General Admission! Newport Aquarium is ready to rock on the river again with an exclusive family-friendly public ticketed event for Labor Day Weekend’s Riverfest Fireworks! Enjoy the best location available for one of the largest annual pyro-musical displays in the US.

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