NEW! Aquarium After Dark 21+

This exclusive Aquarium After Dark 21+ event is a great time to visit with your favorite group of friends or to plan a unique and memorable date night with someone special.

Your Aquarium After Dark 21+ adventure begins after public operating hours and daytime visitors have left for the day. You and your guests are free to explore the Aquarium while enjoying a variety of food stations and a cash bar, playing games and visiting all your favorite animal friends.

About halfway through your evening, you’ll get to experience sunset under the sea when the lights fade away as the sun falls below the horizon and the moon fills the sky. You’ll receive a neon glowstick to light your after dark scavenger hunt and self-guided twilight tour through the Aquarium.

Plus, meet a special animal ambassador to learn more about how the dusk environment affects a variety of animals living in aquatic environments!

Tickets are $59.99 per person and include after-hours admission to Newport Aquarium beginning promptly at 7:30pm and ending at 11:00pm. Food stations, self-guided twilight tour, scavenger hunt, games and more are also included with admission. Newport Aquarium Members receive a special discount.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Groups of 10 or more please call 859-815-1478 to book. Late arrivals may miss out on scheduled activities.

Aquarium After Dark 21+ Itinerary

7:15pm – 7:30pm
Guest Check-In

7:30pm
Explore Aquarium
Yard Games
Bar Open

9:00pm – 9:30pm
Animal Meet & Greet

9:30pm
Aquarium Twilight Tour
Scavenger Hunt

11:00pm
Event Concludes

Food and Refreshments

Food Stations
7:30pm – 8:30pm

Domestic & International Cheeses with Artesian Crackers & Flatbreads
Fresh Fruit & Yogurt Dip
Vegetable Crudité
Mac & Cheese Bar with Pulled Pork & Grilled Chicken

Desserts
9:30pm – 10:30pm

Assorted Dessert Bars
Chocolate Mousse Shooters
Coffee Station

Beverages
Available All Evening

Complimentary Iced Tea & Water
Cash Bar Available

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