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.

August 5, 7, 9 & 16 at 10:00;  August 20 at 11:00;  August 14, 21 & 28 at 2:00.

September 9, 16, 21 & 26 at 10:00; September 11 at 11:00;  September 30 at 3:00.

October 7, 14, 21 & 24 at 10:00; October 4 at 11:00; October 15, 23 & 30 at 1:00; October 2, 8, 10, 16, 28 & 31 at 2:00.

$11 per person, Plus Regular Admission
$9.90 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.

September 25 at 11:00; September 12 & 13 at 1:00.

$19 per Person
$17.10 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. Preregistration is required.  Staff will meet participants at Visitor Services in the lobby.  Closed toe water shoes are required.

August 20, 29 & 30 at 10:00.

September 3, 12, 26 & 27 at 9:00.

October 3 at 9:00.

$35 per Person, Plus Regular Aquarium 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.  Preregistration is required.  Staff will meet participants at Visitor Services in the lobby.  Closed toe water shoes are required

September 5, 10, 17 & 24 at 9:00.

October 10 & 17 at 9:00.

$38 per Person, Plus Regular Aquarium 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.

August 2, 6, 12, 15, 19, 23, 26 & 28 at 10:00; August 7, 9 & 22 at 2:00; August 5, 19, 20, 26, 27 & 29 at 3:00.

September 13 & 23 at 10:00; September 30 at 11:00; September 3, 5, 10, 11, 12, 20, 24 & 28 at 2:00; September 2 at 3:00.

October 11 at 10:00; October 8 at 1:00; October 1, 3 & 7 at 2:00.

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