Jurassic Expedition
2025-11-22 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742, United States
We’re going prehistoric! Join us for a day of Jurassic proportions with activities, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and even a real dinosaur egg! It’s going to be dino-riffic!
Included with general admission.

Junior Keepers (7-11 years old)
2025-11-23 08:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-28 08:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-19 08:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-16 08:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
This is a great program for those future marine biologists! Come experience the aquarium from an employee’s point of view. Learn how to provide animal care including training, enrichment, and feeding for a variety of animals. You’ll go behind the scenes, meet live animals, and talk with our care staff.
Pre-registration & sneakers are required.
Ages 7-11 years. $100 per Child.
To Register Click Here!

Penguins & Pajamas
2025-11-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-20 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
Waddle your way into a wonderful morning with our favorite flightless friends! Put on your favorite pair of pajamas and join us in learning all about penguins through storytelling, a craft, and a special Meet & Greet with one of our African penguins! This does include all day admission.
This program is open to to children of all ages.
$25 Adults (12 years and up) / $25 Children (Ages 3-11) / Children 2 & Under are FREE.
To Register Click Here!

Yoga
2025-11-30 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
Enjoy an hour-long yoga class with This Is Yoga NJ surrounded by fascinating sea life, including our playful seals, Turbo and Noelani. A perfect way to blend relaxation with a unique aquatic experience!  This is an All Levels Yoga class geared for adults, but kids 10+ are welcome, accompanied by a participating adult. Includes admission for the day.
This program is planned as an All Levels Yoga class geared for adults, but ages 10+ are welcome accompanied by a participating adult.
$30 per participant.
To Register Click Here!
Registration will close November 28th at 4pm.

Pokémon Go Community Day
2025-11-30 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Calling all Pokémon trainers! To coincide with Pokémon Go’s Community Day, we will be celebrating all things Pokémon! Join us for crafts, activities, and more! Pokémon Trainers get a special discount on this day! Present your Pokémon Go Trainer Code before you purchase your admission.
Included with general admission.

International Monkey Day
2025-12-06 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Join us as we celebrate these intelligent and fascinating primates. Learn about our resident monkeys as well as the threats their wild cousins face. There will be keeper chats, crafts, and more!
Included with general admission.

Seas & Greetings
2025-12-13 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
The holidays are brighter by day! This season, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk invites you to celebrate the magic of the season with our new daytime holiday event — Seas & Greetings! Enjoy all your favorite holiday activities with a seaside twist on December 13th, 20th, 27th & 28th!
Click here for more information!

OPEN 10am-2pm
2025-12-24 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)

CLOSED
2025-12-25

OPEN 10am-5pm
2025-12-26 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00, 2026-01-02 10:00 - 2026-04-02 17:00 (America/New_York)

Diving Santa
2025-12-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-28 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Dives will take place at 2pm & 3pm.
Diving Santa is making a splash at Jenkinson’s Aquarium! This festive tradition is perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Take in all aspects of marine life with a bit of holiday cheer!
Included with general admission.

Junior Keepers (11-15 years old)
2025-12-29 08:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
This is a great program for those future marine biologists! Come experience the aquarium from an employee’s point of view. Learn how to provide animal care including training, enrichment, and feeding for a variety of animals. You’ll go behind the scenes, meet live animals, and talk with our care staff.
Pre-registration & sneakers are required.
Ages 11-15 years. $100 per Child.
To Register Click Here!

Noon Years Eve
2025-12-31 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Celebrate the New Year with us! Enjoy entertainment such as Mermaids, Animal Shows, Mini Princess Palooza & more from 12pm-4pm. All event info can be found here!
(Aquarium events are included in general admission)

OPEN 12pm-5pm
2026-01-01 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)

A Rainforest Celebration
2026-01-10 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Parrots, a sloth, and monkeys, OH MY! Today we raise awareness about the importance of rainforests, the threats they face, and encourage action to protect them, along with the animals that call them home! Join us for crafts, activities, educational displays, and keeper chats!
Included with general admission.

Penguins & Pajamas
2026-01-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-07 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
Waddle your way into a wonderful morning with our favorite flightless friends! Put on your favorite pair of pajamas and join us in learning all about penguins through storytelling, a craft, and a special Meet & Greet with one of our African penguins! Includes admission for the day.
This program is open to children of all ages.
$25 Adults (12 years and up) / $25 Children (Ages 3-11) / Children 2 & Under are FREE.
To Register Click Here!

Penguin Awareness Day
2026-01-24 11:00 - 16:00 UTC
This is a day to celebrate the world’s penguins! Come learn about all 18 species through crafts, activities, and keeper chats.
Included with general admission.

Yoga
2026-01-25 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
Enjoy an hour-long yoga class with This Is Yoga NJ surrounded by fascinating sea life, including our playful seals, Turbo and Noelani. A perfect way to blend relaxation with a unique aquatic experience! Includes admission for the day.
This program is planned as an All Levels Yoga class geared for adults, but ages 10+ are welcome accompanied by a participating adult.
$30 per participant.
To Register Click Here!
Registration will close January 23rd at 4pm.

Terrapin Appreciation Day
2026-01-31 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join us and Project Terrapin as we celebrate the amazing Northern diamondback terrapin with turtle talks, educational displays, crafts, story time, and appearances from Scutes, the MATES terrapin mascot!
Included with general admission.

National Day of the Axolotl
2026-02-01 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Axolotls have become one the most beloved creatures. They are incredibly popular due to their unique appearance, including their permanent “smile” and feathery gills, combined with their fascinating ability to regenerate body parts. Join us to learn more about these critically endangered amphibians with chats, activities, and crafts.
Included with general admission.

Junior Keepers (11-15 years old)
2026-02-13 08:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
This is a great program for those future marine biologists! Come experience the aquarium from an employee’s point of view. Learn how to provide animal care including training, enrichment, and feeding for a variety of animals. You’ll go behind the scenes, meet some of our animals, and talk with our care staff.
Pre-registration & sneakers are required.
Ages 11-15 years. $100 per Child.
To Register Click Here!

World Whale Day
2026-02-15 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
This day is celebrated to raise awareness about the challenges all whales face and to promote their conservation. Learn all about these amazing marine mammals through crafts, activities, chats, and more!
Included with general admission.

Yoga
2026-02-22 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
Enjoy an hour-long yoga class with This Is Yoga NJ surrounded by fascinating sea life, including our playful seals, Turbo and Noelani. A perfect way to blend relaxation with a unique aquatic experience! Includes admission for the day.
This program is planned as an All Levels Yoga class geared for adults, but ages 10+ are welcome accompanied by a participating adult.
$30 per participant.
To Register Click Here!
Registration will close February 20th at 4pm.
