Regular hours: 9:30 am – 6 pm
Last entry at 5 pm

Toddler Time

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Toddler Time

Dates

Select Sundays and Mondays—View upcoming dates below

Time

9:30am—12pm

This drop-in program is free with Aquarium admission and offers a variety of learner-centered, developmentally age-appropriate, hands-on activities for young children.  Join us for crafts, songs, story time and more! No reservations needed—feel free to stay for any length of time.

Please note: children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Upcoming Toddler Time dates and themes

Check back soon for more information on upcoming Toddler Time dates and themes.

Dates are subject to change.

Happy Diwali!

November 8–9

Also known as Deepavali and the “festival of lights,” Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in India. Please join us in the classrooms to experience the cultural significance of this festival of family, friendship and togetherness. Featuring language learning, music, art and more!

Allergens notice: gluten, turmeric, gram/chickpea flour, lemon, vegetable oil

Salmon Tales

November 15–16

A beloved Pacific Northwest icon, salmon are an essential part of our ecosystem, community and culture. Learn about the amazing salmon lifecycle with fun and developmentally appropriate activities.

All About Shells

November 22–23

Shells help keep many of our animal friends safe, from snails to hermit crabs to squids. Join us to shell-ebrate and learn all about the wonderful animals that call shells home.

Whales of the Salish Sea

November 29–30

Get to know the wonderful whales found in the Salish Sea! Through free play activities, we’ll learn all about the local whales who live here all year long and those who visit on their travels across the ocean.

Allergens notice: Rice

Winter Critters

December 6–7

For many, the cold winter is a time of hibernation and inactivity. But for some marine critters, it’s a time of mingling and action. We invite toddlers and their parents/guardians to join us for a fun, wintery experience.

Allergens notice: Blue food dye

Winter Solstice

December 13–14

Join us to celebrate the winter solstice! Reaching the shortest and darkest day of the year means brighter days are ahead. As our last Toddler Time of 2026, we will say good-bye to this year with the promise of seeing you again when the light starts to return.

Toddler Time community agreements

Toddler Time is a family program, and caregiver supervision is required at all times.

People that are visibly sick may be asked to wear a mask or not participate. Thanks for helping us keep our community safe!

This is a community space that is meant for everyone. Families of all backgrounds are welcome!

Since this is a shared space, we ask that you and your little ones are aware of the other people around you and share all toys and materials.

Toddler Time staff is happy to provide more information or answer any questions about our community agreements. Have fun!

We thank PNC for their generous support of Toddler Time!

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GiveBIG to conservation in action.

This year, we’ve set a GiveBIG goal of $70,000, and thanks to the generous support of Al & Pat Friedrich, Clint & Barb Bennett, Marshall & Janice Brumer, Michael Klein & Catherine Melfi, and an anonymous donor, every gift will be matched up to $30,000, doubling your impact.

After Hours: Halloween

Thursday, October 29 from 7–10pm

After Hours Premier: Halloween returns to the Ahhhhquarium for a night of fun, frights and aquatic delights.

Today only, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000 thanks to the generosity of donors Betsy Cadwallader, J & Tim, and Jess & Andy Peet. Help us reach our $50,000 goal!

End the year with a gift to the ocean.