by Noella Noelophile®
(Photo courtesy of Aquarium of the Pacific Audio Visual Department, and used with permission.)
The clock is ticking down to Christmas! Just four more days.
And if you’re in the Long Beach area, this weekend offers you one more chance to celebrate the “sea-son” at Aquarium of the Pacific.
This Saturday, December 23rd, marks the final day of the Aquarium’s 2023 edition of “Aquarium Holidays”!
Once more, snow will fall in the Great Hall. Santa Diver will make his appearance at scheduled times. Shopping for last-minute gifts and stocking stuffers will be happening in the Aquarium’s gift shop.
And of course, the Aquarium will be decorated and festive, with its tall Christmas tree, Hanukkah menorah and Kwanzaa altar, as well as decorations throughout the displays.
Two quick notes: Advance registration is required, and there are no walk-ups. Here’s the link for information.
Secondly, the Aquarium closes at 4:00 pm this Sunday, December 24th, Christmas Eve, and will be closed on Christmas Day.
Then, after Christmas…
(Photo courtesy of Aquarium of the Pacific Audio Visual Department, and used with permission.)
Talk about an antidote for post-Christmas letdown! The Aquarium still has space available for their “Winter Day Camp”, for kids ages 7-12.
Crafts, games, feeding animals and making special memories will all be part of the fun as young ocean explorers learn all about our ocean and the sea creatures with whom we share our planet.
Two three-day sessions are available: December 27th through 29th, and January 3rd through 5th.
Sessions run from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon, each day, and registration is $165.00 per child, with a discount for Aquarium members. Here’s the link for information.