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Outdoor Programs

Thank you for choosing The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. The Aquarium offers a wide variety of programs scheduled throughout the year for you and your family. Choose from the list of activities below.

Program Fees do not include Aquarium admission. Please buy tickets separately and remember:

NC Aquarium members visit free everyday and receive a 10% discount on programs.

DAY PLANNER

Click on the calendar to use the Day Planner to see programs and activities available on any given day.

Special Activities

Night Hike

We will meet inside the pavilion at Nags Head Woods to talk about a night animal or about some aspect of astronomy for the first half hour or so of the class. Common themes are the moon, bats, owls, moths and spiders. After the inside portion, we will go outside to hike some of the trails at night.

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

NC Science Festival: Young Moon Hike on Run Hill - Friday, April 5th from 7-9 pm.

$7 per Person
$6.30 for NC Aquarium Members

Duration 2 Hours

Reserve

Soundside Fishing

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

Closed toe shoes are required.

Ages: 5 and up - Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.

9:00am
November 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st & 26th

1:00pm
November 6th, 13th & 20th

$15 per Person
$13.50 for NC Aquarium Members