Come learn some tricks for viewing the night sky and celebrate the Moon 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 12, 7:30-9:30 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

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.

Check back with us in 2019, for late spring dates!

$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 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.

Check back with us in 2019, for early summer dates!

$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

Please check back with us in 2019, for early summer dates

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

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.

Check back with us in 2019, for late spring dates!

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