Come to this class prepared to test your luck crabbing.  Participants will learn some basic biology of the blue crab and experience line crabbing first hand from the Aquarium’s Soundside Pier.

Closed toe shoes are required. Ages: 5 and Up - Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult.

May 7, 9, 22 & 25 at 2:00; May 28 at 10:00; May 24 at 3:00 

June 26 at 10:00; June 13 & 29 at 2:00; June 1 at 3:00

July 3, 5, 18, 24 & 25 at 3:00; July 13 at 10:00

August 13, 20, 21 27, 28 & 30 at 3:00; August 2, 6, 14, 20, 23, 24 & 27 at 10:00; August 17 & 23 at 2:00

$11, Plus Regular Admission
$9.90 for NC Aquarium Members

Cast your line and learn the basics needed to catch your first fish! Assemble tackle, bait your hook, identify fish species, and practice catch-and-release techniques. Bring your patience as we try our luck fishing from our Soundside Pier.

Closed toe shoes are required. Ages: 5 and up - Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult. Staff will meet participants at Visitor Services area in the lobby.

May 25 at 10:00; May 11 at 2:00

June 1 & 27 at 10:00

July 19 at 10:00; July 6, 10 & 26 at 2:00

August 7, 17 & 23 at 10:00; August 3, 8, 15 & 22

$11, Plus Regular Admission
$9.90 for NC Aquarium Members

Before you hit the open ocean, hone your skills on flat, calm water such as the Croatan Sound. This relaxing outing is great for the beginner. Paddlers should prepare to get wet as we learn how to balance on a stand-up paddleboard. All equipment is provided, and no experience is necessary. Bring your water shoes, sunscreen, water bottle, and sense of adventure!

Ages: 8 and up - Children 10 and under must share a SUP with a paying adult. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult. Program begins at 10:00am. Preregistration is required. Staff will meet participants at Visitor Services in the lobby. Closed toe water shoes are required.

July 6, 20 & 26

August 3, 21 & 31

$35 per Person, Plus Regular Admission
$31.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Explore the outdoors with NC Aquarium instructors while kayaking the waters surrounding Roanoke Island. This leisurely outing is a perfect trip for the beginner. Paddlers should expect to get a little wet as we explore the hidden parts of Roanoke Island in search of local animals, native plants, and ever-shifting shorelines. All equipment is provided, and no experience is necessary. Bring your water bottle, sunscreen, and sense of adventure to join our staff on the water!

Ages: 6 and up - Children ages 6-12 must share a kayak with a paying adult. Children under 13 must have a paying participating adult. Program begins at 10:00am. Preregistration is required. Staff will meet participants at Visitor Services in the lobby. Closed toe water shoes are required

July 3,17 & 24

August 9, 16, 23 & 28

$38 per Person, Plus Regular Admission
$34.20 for NC Aquarium Members

Join an Aquarium naturalist for a fun-filled learning experience during a fall hike in a nearby salt marsh. Bring your binoculars and muck along a trail in search of birds, marsh plants, and other inhabitants. You will be amazed at the abundance of life in the estuary!

Closed toe water boots/shoes are required. Ages: 8 and up - Children ages 8-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Check back with us in the springtime for warmer weather and dates!

$19 per Person
$17.10 for NC Aquarium Members

Come learn some tricks for viewing the night sky and consider how scientists look for life on other planets during the annual NC Science Festival's Statewide Star Party! Bring your own flashlight and we will show you how to look for stars and more. This program is rain or shine!

Meet at the Nags Head Woods Preserve parking lot on Ocean Acres Drive in Kill Devil Hills.

Friday, April 20, 7:30-9 pm

For all ages -Ages 2 and under are free.
Children 16 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Preregistration is required.
$3 per Person
$2.70 for NC Aquarium Members