Booking

Outdoor Programs

Thank you for choosing the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island!  Please scroll through the list below to check out a variety of activities and outdoor excursions offered seasonally for you and your family.  Program availability is subject to change.

Please note that portions of our outdoor program experiences may not be fully accessible to wheelchairs or other mobility assistance devices.

We require participants to secure their tickets online in advance, as sellouts do happen. Admission tickets must be purchased online. Buy tickets here.

DAY PLANNER

Click on the calendar to use the Day Planner to see programs and activities available on any given day. *Dates and times WILL VARY, please click on reserve buttons to check availability

For more program information, contact 252-475-2332. For registration questions, contact the Group Liaison at jennifer.thomas@ncaquariums.com or 252-475-2314.


Day Planner

Special Activities

Let's Go Crabbing!

Come to this class prepared to test your luck crabbing. Participants will learn some basic biology of the blue crab and experience line crabbing firsthand from the Aquarium's Soundside Pier on the lower dock.

Ages 5 & up - Children ages 5-12 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult. We are not able to accommodate infants, even if they are in a carrier.

Closed toe shoes are required.

Registration closes 30 minutes prior to program, if there are no reservations.

Click "RESERVE" button to see available dates and times. *Check back in May 2026

Admission tickets must be purchased online prior to the date of the program. You can purchase tickets here.

Please note that this program may be cancelled on the day of the program due to inclement weather or air quality alerts for our area. Participants would be notified of these cancellations and receive a full refund for their program.

$18.00 per Person, Plus Regular Admission

$16.20 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Duration 1.5 Hours