As 2023 is coming to a close, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk still offers a wonderful experience for everyone in the family to enjoy! From our cost-savings Holiday Sale, to our annual Sea of Lights winter extravaganza, we have so much to offer not just during the warmer months of the year!
Visit the Jenkinson’s Aquarium
Open all year round!
The Jenkinson’s Aquarium is open all year round! With various state-of-the art exhibits, the Jenkinson’s Aquarium is an educational and fun experience worth visiting this fall. Opening and closing times vary, so for the most up-to-date schedule, please visit their website HERE. Some fun upcoming events and programs being hosted at the Jenkinson’s Aquarium include:
Behind the Scenes Tour*
Saturday, January 6th, 9:30am-10:30am
Discover what goes on behind the scenes at our aquarium while you tour the building! Ages 5 and up only. $25 Adults / $17 Children
Wake Up with Wally*
Saturday, January 13th, 9:30am-10:30am
Did you know sloths can sleep for up to 15 hours a day? Join Wally for an early (early for him!) morning visit! Come in your pajamas and read a book, make a craft and have a visit with our sleepy sloth! $20 per child, ages 4-8.
Penguin Awareness Day
Saturday, January 20th, 12:00pm-4:00pm
Join us in celebrating the worlds penguins! Come learn about all 18 species through crafts, activities & keeper chats.
Scoop on Sloths*
Friday, January 26th, 5:30pm-6:00pm
Did you know that two-toes sloths spend most of their lives hanging upside down from trees? Meet Wally and find out why they do that and more! Enjoy an after hours aquarium visit from 5-5:30pm. $30 Adults / $20 Children
Junior Keepers*
Saturday, January 28th, 8:00am-11:00am
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 a variety of animals. You’ll go behind the scenes, meet live animals and talk with our care staff. Ages 7-11, $100 per child.
Behind the Scenes Tour*
Saturday, February 4th, 9:30am-10:30am
Discover what goes on behind the scenes at our aquarium while you tour the building! Ages 5 and up only. $25 Adults / $17 Children
Sensory Saturday
Saturday, February 10th, 8:30am-9:30am
Families affected by autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing or cognitive challenges, as well as guests requiring assistance for disabilities are invited to explore the aquarium before we open to the public. To create a sensory friendly environment there will be a decreased noise level, limited visual stimulation and less crowding.
Junior Keepers*
Saturday, February 19th, 8:00am-11:00am
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 a variety of animals. You’ll go behind the scenes, meet live animals and talk with our care staff. Ages 7-11, $100 per child.
Penguin Pointers
Friday, February 23rd, 5:30pm-6:00pm
Meet one of our famous feather friends while learning about them and their wild cousins. Enjoy an after-hours aquarium visit from 5-5:30pm. $30 Adults / $20 Children
International Polar Bear Day
Saturday, February 24th, 12:00pm-4:00pm
With our partner, Polar Bears International, learn more about polar bears and what we can do in our everyday lives to help these disappearing animals.
*Pre-registration is required. Awareness Days are included with general admission. For more information and to sign-up, please visit https://jenkinsons.com/aquarium/
Sea of Lights
December 9, 16, 22, 23, 27, & 28, 4-8pm
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join us for our annual indoor Holiday and Lights Spectacular, Sea of Lights, this December 9th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 27th & 28th from 4-8pm each night! There will be various forms of entertainment each night 5-8pm as well!
Santa will be back on December 9th, 16th, 22nd & 23rd for photos from 5-8pm and then he’ll be heading into the Aquarium after Christmas to dive in the tanks on December 27th & 28th at 5pm & 6:30pm. We are also excited to bring you NEW holiday entertainment this year including Princess Sweets & Treats with the Winter Princess & Queen, Elf Storytime, Snow-ville Shows with the green gift stealer, Eyes of the Wild Animal Shows and holiday character meet and greets including the happy reindeer and dancing snowman from your favorite “chilly” movie!
Sea of Lights takes place inside the Jenkinson’s Pavilion as well as the Jenkinson’s Aquarium. For more information and the complete list of the entertainment schedule, please visit HERE
Shop the annual Holiday Sale
November 24 through December 31
What better gift for the holiday season than discounted credits from Jenkinson’s Boardwalk! Our annual Holiday Sale starts on Friday, November 24th and goes through December 31st. Some items that we are offering the entire sale include: $125 worth of Emusement Credits for just $85! That is savings up to 32% off! We’re also offering Jenkinson’s Gift Cards, as well as Perky’s Packages: which include admission to the Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Castaway Cove Mini Golf, and much more! All orders over $125 receive FREE SHIPPING throughout the entire sale. Be on the lookout for flash deals all throughout the Holiday Sale period. The sale is available online, and you have the option to place your order as a Pick Up option and redeem at the Jenkinson’s South Arcade, located by the ride park. For more information regarding the Holiday Sale, please visit HERE
Celebrate a Birthday at the Jenkinson’s South Arcade
Available December 9th through March 3rd
NEW for 2024 – celebrate your winter birthday at the Jenkinson’s South Arcade! This arcade party package with our brand new private party room is available starting December 9th through March 3rd. The total price is $29.95 per guest, with a minimum of 10 guests and a maximum of 15 guests. Each guest receives:
- 1 $20 arcade card to use on any games
- 1 hour of *Unlimited Video Games
- 1 slice of pizza and a soda
- 2,000 Arcade E-Tickets (20,000 for the birthday child)
*Unlimited includes virtual reality video games, pinball, and classic video games.
(Ticket redemption, photo booths, and crane games are excluded from unlimited)
This package is available for booking on weekends at 12pm, 3pm, & 6pm and weekdays at 6pm. The party room is only available for 2 hours per party. For more information on this Arcade Party Package, please visit HERE
Attractions open all year round!
Visit any season, and these places are always open!
There are a few departments and attractions that are open all year round! They include the Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Jenkinson’s South Arcade, Jenkinson’s Pavilion Arcade, and the Jenkinson’s Sweet Shop! MORE INFORMATION