Member Events

Cooking for Solutions

Tickets Now on Sale for Members
Enjoy three days of remarkable culinary experiences with some of the finest chefs in North America. From our fabulous Friday Gala to small-group Food and Wine Adventures and the exciting Sustainable Seafood Challenge you'll have a weekend of fun opportunities to enjoy great chefs, fine food and wine, and to discover ways to save the oceans—one meal at a time.

Member Night—Picnic by the Bay

Join us for this popular evening when you can picnic on our oceanfront decks or in front of your favorite exhibit. You can bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages, or purchase them in the Aquarium. Member Nights are free for members and guest cards are honored. Registration not required. Please enter through the Main Entrance.

Member Night

Help us celebrate the end of another fantastic summer this Labor Day weekend. Take part in special programs or explore our exhibits during quieter hours when we’re open just for members and guests. Member Nights are free for members and guest cards are honored. Registration not required. Please enter through the Main Entrance.

Halloween at the Aquarium

Put on your costume and join the skeletons and sea stars, black cats and bat rays for an evening of haunted activities and ghostly good times. Kids of all ages love this event featuring face painters, strolling magicians and stilt walkers. Member Nights are free for members and guest cards are honored. Registration not required. Please enter through the Main Entrance.

Member Night—Nocturnal November

Ever wonder what bioluminescence is and which animals produce it? Take part in special programs or explore our exhibits showcasing some of these unique animals. Member Nights are free for members and guest cards are honored. Registration not required. Please enter through the Main Entrance.

Member Night—Holiday Event and Sale

Help us kick off the holidays with a special Member Night featuring our Gift & Bookstores! Shop for unique holiday gifts and enjoy local wines while strolling through the Aquarium at its festive best. Member Nights are free for members and guest cards are honored. Registration not required. Please enter through the Main Entrance.