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Afterschool at the Aquarium
Wednesdays	3:00 p.m.
Looking for something to do after school? Every Wednesday, the Aquarium hosts a fun activity on the lawn. You can enjoy stories by the sea, or maybe a critter encounter or a creative movement session. The activities last anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes and are designed for ages 4 to 8, but everyone is welcome. Free with admission to the Aquarium.
Small Fry
June 29-July 27, Tues A Session       Waitlist B Session       Waitlist	8:30-10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.-noon
For the youngest learners! An adult and their 1- to 3-year old team up to discover the amazing undersea world of the Aquarium. Five weekly sessions include crafts, song, play and exploration of the exhibits. For adult-child teams. $65/adult & child ($90 for non-members).
Summer Nights at the Aquarium
Shark Week July 13, Tues Wildlife of Waikiki Aug 10, Tues	6:00-8:30 p.m.   6:00-8:30 p.m.
Looking for something different to do on the warm summer evenings? After the beach, stroll on over to the Aquarium with the family. The exhibits will be open, the lights will be on and the interpreters will be in the galleries all evening, so come at your leisure. In July, we celebrate Shark Week and have Hawaiian craftsman Umi Kai showcasing Hawaiian weapons. In August, we celebrate the Wildlife of Waikiki with Reef Watch Waikiki and showcase our new Hawaiian cultural garden. $6/adult, $3/child ($7/4 for non-members).
Aquarium After Dark
July 9, Fri July 22, Thu	7:00-9:00 p.m. 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Discover if fish sleep, sea snails snooze or weedy seadragons doze on an after-dark flashlight tour of the Aquarium. Find the sleeping spot for the rockmover wrasse. What color are yellow tangs at night? Minimum age 5 years; youngsters must be accompanied by an adult.  $10/adult, $7/child ($14/10 for non-members). Don't forget your flashlight!
Tidepool Exploration
July 11, Sun  Waitlist	7:30-9:30 a.m. Kewalo
Spend a morning discovering sea slugs, collector crabs, brittle stars, spaghetti worms, ghost shrimp and a variety of other animals that the tide reveals. Explore shoreline, reef flat and tidepool habitats with Waikiki Aquarium naturalists. Participants must provide their own transportation to the field site. Minimum age 5 years; youngsters must be accompanied by an adult. $12/adult, $8/child ($15/$10 for non-members).
Ke Kani O Ke Kai
June 17, Thu    Hapa July 1, Thu       Makana July 15, Thu     Willie K July 29, Thu     Amy Hanaiali'i Aug 12, Thu     Ho'okena
Join us for five unforgettable performances in this year's summer concert series. Enjoy the evening sunset, great music and fine food from Honolulu restaurants. Member tickets are $18/adult, $7/child 7-12 years, and children 6 and under are free. Please do not use the calendar registration form for this event; to purchase tickets call Honolulu Box Office at 550-8457 or go to www.honoluluboxoffice.com. Event doors open at 5:30 p.m.; performances begin at 7 p.m.
Oceans Alive!
Animal Homes: Sand, seaweed, coral & water July 21, Wed   Protection: Spines, teeth, venom & scales July 22, Thu	9:00-10:30 a.m.   9:00-10:30 a.m.
Sing, dance, move and groove. Draw, color, create and play. Observe, watch, look and touch. Learn more about the sea during our Oceans Alive! Move through stations and enjoy a variety of hands-on activities while exploring the diversity of the marine world. Designed for keiki 2-5 years old; youngsters must be accompanied by an adult. $5/person ($7 for non-members)/session.
A Crustacean Celebration! Family Night: Crabs, Lobsters, and Shrimp
Aug 27, Fri	6:00-8:30 p.m.
Family Night is here and this year it is brought to you by the crustaceans: the crabs, lobsters and shrimps. Meet a wide variety of crusty creatures, some common, some not. Visit the crustacean investigation station, filled with special museum artifacts, touch tanks and interesting animals. Crustacean scientists and experts will be on hand to share unique species and to answer your questions. Make your own crab claws, play games, watch a crusty puppet show and join the scavenger hunt through the exhibits. In between the activities enjoy the warm summer evening and bring a picnic to share on the lawn. It's fun for the whole family. All ages welcome; children 2 and under are free. $10/person ($12 for non-members). N E W   M E M B E R S! ***Sign-up for a new membership and bring two guests to Family Night FREE! Mention this offer when making your reservation.**
Mystery at the Waikiki Aquarium: The Case of the Missing Zooxanthellae
Sept 10, Fri	6:30-8:30 p.m.
E-ghad! Who has abducted the microscopic zooxanthellae and killed Seymour Coral? Is the menacing new gang in town, All-gal Bloom, to blame? Has Seddi Mentation smothered Mr. Coral in his sleep? Or did Glowball Warming murder Mr. Coral in the sauna? Join forces with the local Sheriff to help solve this watery whodunit. Participants will help solve the murder mystery by matching the suspects' DNA fingerprints with those left at the crime scene. For detectives aged 7 to 12 years old; one adult may accompany up to three detectives. $12/person ($15 for non-members).
Ocean Literacy Day
Sept 18, Sat	10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The Aquarium celebrates Ocean Literacy Day with activites, storytelling, costumed characters and fun for all the family. Parents even have the chance to win an Apple iPad from event sponsors Diamond Bakery. Free with daily admission. See the poster!
Adult Programs     Coral Spawning and Reef Romance July 13, Tues       Waitlist                          8:00-10:00 p.m.   Each summer, rice corals in the Edge of the Reef exhibit (and all over Hawai'i) spawn two to four days after the new moon. Celebrate this rite of reef renewal with Aquarium biologists and U.H. Department of Oceanography Ph.D. candidate Jackie Padilla-Gamino, who has been studying coral spawning in Kaneohe Bay. Learn about coral reproduction and join a tour of the exhibits with Aquarium biologists. Courtship and nesting behaviors of many of the fish will also be observed on this special night. Minimum age 14 years. $12 ($16 for non-members).                 NOAA Ocean Exploration Curriculum Workshop Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology-Coconut Island Sept 25, Sat             9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.   Bring the excitement of modern day explorers to your classroom through NOAA Ocean Explorers' website and curriculum - focusing on explorations into extreme environments. The Learning Ocean Sciences through Ocean Exploration Grades 6-12 curricula includes sections on incredible deep-sea creatures, ocean exploration, geology, currents, human impacts and more. Prior workshop particpants are invited to attend a special session tailored to their needs and receive a $100 stipend for completing the 2 workshop cycle. ALL participants receive a full teaching materials packet. Stipends to cover travel costs from neighbor islands will be provided.               Marine Educator's Night Sept 25, Sat              6:00-8:30 p.m.   Explore the Aquarium while discovering new education resources and old friends. NOAA's Ocean Explorer website, research and curricula will be highlighted, as well as the many recources available to educators to support marine curricula. Representatives from state and federal organizations will be there with tables of instructional materials. Refreshments will be provided. Collect complimentary teaching materials and great door prizes! The evening is free for educators and a guest. The Coconut Island workshop and the evening at the Aquarium are both sponsored by NOAA's Ocean Explorer program and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation.         Group Activities
*These classes are scheduled around the regularly scheduled school and community programs.   Call about specific dates and times and to check staff and facility availability. Click here for a list of programs.