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Upcoming Events
There’s always something new to discover at Birch Aquarium! View our daily schedule to explore upcoming events.
Annual Events
Each year Birch Aquarium offers seasonal events that are fun for the whole family. Keep an eye on social media and our Daily Schedule for dates and details closer to each event and know that these are annual events you won't want to miss.
Party for the Planet
Each April, Birch Aquarium participates in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Party for the Planet, a nationwide Earth Day celebration. Don’t miss family-friendly activities that celebrate our ocean planet’s biodiversity and highlight the simple steps we all can take to make a difference!
Shark Summer
Each July, join us as we dive deep into the world of these amazing animals, with fin-tastic fun for shark fans of all ages! Shark Summer celebrates the vital role sharks play in the ecosystem, while shining a light on the important conservation work and research being done to protect them.
Halloween Aglow
Each October, Birch Aquarium celebrates Halloween Aglow, a family-friendly event that features live music, a costume contest, trick-or-treat stations and so much more!
Indigenous Ocean Day
Indigenous Ocean Day is an annual celebration, honoring Indigenous peoples and their deep ocean knowledge, with a focus on the original peoples in the region we now call San Diego County and northern Baja California. With a focus on the original peoples in the region we now call San Diego County and northern Baja California, this event features storytelling, hands-on activities like tule boat making, opportunities to engage with Indigenous cultural and educational organizations and more!