Sea of Lights Opens November 28 |
Purchase your tickets now!
This year, Sea of Lights takes place on the last Friday & Saturday in November, and the first three Friday & Saturdays in December. Don’t miss out on Newport’s largest holiday lights celebration—click the link below for more info, and to plan your visit.
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Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer to Perform at Newport’s PAC |
We are thrilled to share that the Newport Performing Arts Center is hosting Aaron Meyer, Concert Rock Violinist for Rock the Holidays, a benefit for the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Celebrate the season with a high-energy blend of holiday favorites and rock classics!
Sponsored by Kim and Richard Fink, the concert takes place at the Newport Performing Arts Center on December 12 & 13, starting at 7:00pm.
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Members, did you know you can visit... |
Aquarium members can visit the World Forestry Center for free this month! Just show proof of your Aquarium membership at the entrance.
Learn more on how to become a member, or how to gift a membership:
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Join us on the following dates for new trading card releases!
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- November 1 - 7: Zebra Turkeyfish
- December 1 - 7: Black Oystercatcher
- December 27: Dungeness Crab
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Our trading card program will continue through 2026! Check out our trading card page for information about new releases.
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| Striped Skunks Jackson & Palmer |
Learn about striped skunks Jackson and Palmer, two of the ambassador animals here at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, and how enrichment encourages specific natural behaviors that contribute to their ongoing health and wellness.
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Imagine: Poison dart frogs hunt insects among the leaf litter of the rainforest floor, boasting bright colors to warn off predators. A caiman hides in plain sight near a gnarled mangrove, nose and eyes barely visible above the surface of the river. Below, red-bellied piranhas school in murky waters, waiting for their next meal.
Opening summer 2026, this exhibit highlights four distinct ecoregions, including the Amazon basin’s savannah, tropical rainforests, flooded forests, and river system.
Donations of $250 or more received by December 31, 2025 will be recognized on a special donor list displayed in the exhibit.
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Join us Thursday, November 6th for a fun and educational day of learning at the Aquarium!
We will be hosting several Educational Programs (registration required) for homeschool students throughout the day as well as a variety of open-access activities (no pre-registration required).
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Got a question about planning a field trip? Wondering about having our educators come to visit your class? Curious about collaboration opportunities or teacher workshops?
Drop by our free Educator Open House on Saturday, November 8, 2025 to learn more about the many different education opportunities with the Aquarium.
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Puffin Plate Fully Funded! |
The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) Puffin License Plate has reached the production stage, meaning Oregonians are that much closer to having a new puffin license plate in-hand. Oregon Division of Motor and Vehicle Services (DMV) is moving forward with plate production, and estimates plates will be physically available in late 2026. Read the full article for more information, and stay tuned for updates.”
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“The puffin plate project has been a labor of love,” said OCAq President/CEO Carrie Lewis, “made possible by everyone who pledged their support by preordering vouchers. We are grateful to have a community so dedicated to both our animals and Oregon’s wildlife.”
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Homeschool Day - November 6
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Join us November 6 for a fun and educational day of learning at the Aquarium! We will be hosting several Educational Programs (registration required) for homeschool students throughout the day as well as a variety of open-access activities (no pre-registration required). Learn more »
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Educator Open House - November 8
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Have a question about planning a field trip? Wondering about having our educators come to visit your class? Curious about collaboration opportunities or teacher workshops? Drop by our free Educator Open House on November 8 to learn more about the many different education opportunities with the Aquarium. Learn more »
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Early Closure - November 27
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The Oregon Coast Aquarium will be closing early at 3pm on Thanksgiving, November 27. Normal hours (10am-5pm) will resume the following day.
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Sea of Lights Begins - November 28
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Celebrate the season at Sea of Lights! November 28 marks the first day of this annual event. Learn more »
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