Fantastic Events for All Ages

Events

Living Shores Aquarium hosts vibrant year-round special events you won’t find anywhere else. Kids and adults alike will love our aquatic-themed events and special activities. Check back to see what’s happening at Living Shores Aquarium on our events calendar, so you can plan to be at our next NH events.

Night at the Aquarium

Special Ticketed Event – 21+ Only!
Friday, February 27, 2026 | 6–9 PM
TICKETS SOLD EXCLUSIVELY AT THE DOOR

Join us for a night at the aquarium like no other! Sip cocktails from our mobile bar, enjoy bites from the bistro, and get up close with amazing animals. Take part in our Trivia Hunt for a chance to win 4 tickets to a Story Land Nostalgia Night of your choice. Drinks, fun, and friends await! Admission is $20 at the door.

Evening Highlights:
-Live spotlight talks featuring animals in special enclosures
-Watch a shark feeding, Elkhorn reef feeding, and more!
-Feed stingrays or tortoises for an extra $5
-Trivia Hunt – chance to win 4 Story Land Nostalgia Night tickets
-Mobile bar on the aquarium floor for cocktails

The Bistro will be open for food and drinks, featuring a variety of soups, salads, sandwiches, & more! In addition to cocktails, there will also be a selection of beer, wine, seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverages.

*Guests must be 21+ with a valid government-issued ID. All guests will be ID'd and wrist banded at the gate. No ID, no entry, no exceptions.
*Bags with a maximum size of 5” X 8” X 2” (13 cm x 20 cm x 5 cm) will be allowed. Bags that do not meet these guidelines will not be allowed in. All bags regardless of size will be searched. No exceptions.
*This is a separate ticketed event; Regular Living Shores admission tickets not valid for entry. Platinum Story Land season passes not valid for entry.

NEW! Pollywog Pals, Ages 3 - 5

Join us at 10:15am on select Mondays for a story time & fun!

Children ages 3 - 5 are invited to enjoy a themed story time with an interactive craft to take home. Each story time, we will spotlight a featured animal so our littlest pollywogs can see it up close, and guests can explore the aquarium before or after the program. Pollywog Pals runs from 10:15am to roughly 11:15am on select Mondays listed below, and each program will feature a different theme.

March 9 - Sharks🦈
April 13 - Hermit Crabs
May 11 - Snakes 🐍

A discount on food and drink will be available to use at the Bistro at Living Shores, and Dunkin' will be open, too! Although the activity is geared to younger children, participation of any age is always welcome. Participation in Pollywog Pals is included with the price of admission to Living Shores, including Story Land Platinum Passes.

Story Time with Laura

Join us daily at 10:15am Monday-Friday during vacation week!
- February 16-20
- February 23-27

Children ages 2–5 are invited to enjoy a story time with our Education Supervisor, Laura, featuring a variety of animal-themed books. Participants of any age are always welcome. Participation in story time is included with the price of admission to Living Shores, including Story Land Platinum Passes.

The Bistro at Living Shores will be open for food and drinks, and Dunkin' will be open, too!

NH Fish & Wildlife Stewards Present: Black Bear Happenings in New Hampshire

FREE EVENT

Friday, March 13, 2026 | 5–7:30 PM

You're invited to join us as a New Hampshire Fish and Wildlife Steward shares information about black bears in the state. You will learn about the natural history of this intriguing mammal, its habitat needs, and ways to avoid potentially costly conflicts. Also, hear about the amazing federal funding mechanism that supports long-term research and is largely responsible for our country's abundant fish and wildlife.

This is a free event. $5 drafts, other beverages, and a special menu lineup of food will be available at 5:00pm. The one-hour presentation will begin at 6:30pm in the Bistro at Living Shores.

*The main exhibit floor will not be open during this event.