2023 Calendar of Events
January | February | March | April | May | June
July | August | September | October | November | December
July | August | September | October | November | December
*Events reflected below may be postponed or rescheduled. They are all tentative at this time and are subject to change at any time
January 2023
- Friday Family Nights! Enjoy FREE Kid’s Meal with the purchase of an adult entrée, 5pm until close! Not valid with any other promotion or offer. (Starts 1/6)
- 16 Marine Biologist for a Day: It's Martin Luther King Day and the schools are closed! The perfect way to spend the day for young aspiring marine biologists! Email AQKEeducation@Ldry.com for more information (Register Here)
- Clear Lake Epicurean Event: Taste of Space! Come see us at Space Center Houston for this amazing event. 40 Restaurants, Entertainment and more! Event dates coming soon.
February 2023
- Friday Family Nights! Enjoy FREE Kid’s Meal with the purchase of an adult entrée, 5pm until close! Not valid with any other promotion or offer. (Ends 2/24)
- Mardi Gras Special Features: All month we are celebrating Mardi Gras with some Cajun & Creole to make your February sizzle!
- Mardi Gras Cocktail Special Stop by and try our Hurricane Calirosa! Limited time only.
- 6 Marine Biologist for a Day: The perfect way to spend the day for young aspiring marine biologists! Email AQKEeducation@Ldry.com for more information (Register Here)
- 11-14 Romance Under the Sea: Bring your sweetheart for a romantic dinner under the sea for two in our Nautilus Ballroom. (Reservations Required).
Specialty Dives: Looking for a way to convey your love? A scuba diver in the dining tank adds a unique memory for any occasion. Diver will hold a sign to convey your special message. Guest keeps the sign to commemorate the occasion. $250 Must be reserved at least two weeks in advance. Email AQKEeducation@Ldry.com for more information. - 20 Marine Biologist for a Day: It’s Presidents Day and the schools are closed! The perfect way to spend the day for young aspiring marine biologists! AQKEeducation@Ldry.com for more information (Register Here)
March 2023
- Lent Features: This season dine at the Aquarium and enjoy one of our featured dishes like our Stuffed Catfish & Shrimp or our Fried Seafood Platter!
- 2 Homeschool Day: Homeschooled students and their families are invited for an educational day at the Aquarium! This is a special day to learn more about our animals and explore the wonders of the aquatic world. Advanced registration is required. Email AQKEeducation@Ldry.com for more details. (Register Here)
- 20 Marine Biologist for a Day: The perfect way to spend the day for young aspiring marine biologists! Email AQKEeducation@Ldry.com for more information (Register Here)
- Spring Break! School’s out! Grab your friends and join us for a delicious meal on the Boardwalk. Dive into adventure in our Stingray Reef and Exhibit!
April 2023
- Lent Features: This season dine at the Aquarium and enjoy one of our featured dishes like our Stuffed Catfish & Shrimp or our Fried Seafood Platter!
- Friday Family Nights! Enjoy FREE Kid’s Meal with the purchase of an adult entrée, 5pm until close! Not valid with any other promotion or offer.
- 7 Marine Biologist for a Day: The perfect way to spend the day for young aspiring marine biologists! Email AQKEeducation@Ldry.com for more information (Register Here)
- 8 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: Dine on more than carrots with Peter Cottontail! Enjoy a delicious breakfast and take pictures with him. (Reservations required)
- 9 Easter Sunday Brunch: Celebrate Easter with an egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny and a delicious buffet with over 40 items to choose from! (Reservations required)
- 17 Marine Biologist for a Day: The perfect way to spend the day for young aspiring marine biologists! Email AQKEeducation@Ldry.com for more information (Register Here)
- 22 Earth Day: Join us for our annual Earth Day Celebration!
- 21 - 23 Party for the Planet: Celebrate the planet and learn how you can take care of the environment with us in Stingray Reef! Keeper chats, scavenger hunts, educational activities and more!
May 2023
- 6 Salamander Saturday: Join us for our annual celebration honoring the often overlooked salamander and learn about their importance in ecosystems. Keeper chats, scavenger hunts, educational activities and more.
- 14 Mother's Day Brunch: Show Mom you care and take her on an underwater dining adventure with the family! (Reservations Required)
- 14 Mother’s Day Mommy & Me Program: Join us for a Spectacular Story Time where each child will receive a book, plush toy, admission into stingray reef, and food to feed the rays. (Space is limited) RSVP to AQKEeducation@Ldry.com (Register Here)
- 19 Endangered Species Day: People of all ages are encouraged to learn about the importance of protecting endangered wildlife and how you can help! Join us for keeper chats, scavenger hunts, educational activities and more!
- 26-29 Memorial Day Weekend: Celebrate the long weekend with our Red White & Blue Margarita special!
- 30 & 31 Marine Biologist for a Day: The perfect way to spend the day for young aspiring marine biologists! Email AQKEeducation@Ldry.com for more information (Register Here)
June 2023
- National Zoo & Aquarium Month: Join us in our Stingray Reef to learn about our amazing creatures!
- 8 World Oceans Day Celebration: The Ocean is the blue heart of our planet—celebrate the importance of it in our lives and how we can protect it. Join us for keeper chats, scavenger hunts, educational activities and more
- 9 Educational Dive Show Watch as our Biologists dive into our featured dining tank to maintenance and feed our game fish including moray eels and our Zebra Shark! Learn about each fish inhabiting our tank and get a sneak peek behind the scenes! Includes Admission to Stingray Reef and Exhibit. (Registrations Required) Email us at AQKEeducation@Ldry.com for more information. Space is limited!
- 18 Father’s Day Special: Bring dad for an adventure on the Boardwalk at the Aquarium Restaurant and our amazing Stingray Reef.
- 18 Father’s Day, Daddy & Me Program: Join us for a Spectacular Story Time where each child will receive a book, plush toy, admission into stingray reef, and food to feed the rays. (Space is limited) RSVP to AQKEeducation@Ldry.com (Register Here)
- 19-23 Camp Kemah: Drop the kids off Monday thru Friday, 9am – 4pm for hands on animal experiences, arts & crafts, science experiments, marine biology lesson and rides on the Boardwalk! Email AQKEeducation@Ldry.com (Register Here)
- 22 World Rainforest Day: Protect and preserve! Learn how you can help one of the earth’s most precious resources. Join us for keeper chats, scavenger hunts, educational activities and more!
July 2023
- 4 Fourth of July Weekend: Celebrate the long weekend with our Red White & Blue Margarita special!
- 14 Shark Awareness Day: Celebrate one of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures, SHARKS! Watch as our Biologists dive into our featured dining tank to maintenance and feed our game fish including moray eels and our Zebra Shark! Learn about each fish inhabiting our tank and get a sneak peek behind the scenes! Includes Admission to Stingray Reef and Exhibit. (Registrations Required) Email us atAQKEeducation@Ldry.com for more information. Space is limited!
- 16 World Snake Day: Slither into a world of snakes with keeper chats and learn all about how snakes are important to our ecosystem. Join us for keeper chats, scavenger hunts, educational activities and more.
August 2023
- Friday Family Nights! Enjoy FREE Kid’s Meal with the purchase of an adult entrée, 5pm until close! Not valid with any other promotion or offer.
- Start booking your private holiday events in our incredible Nautilus Ballroom!
September 2023
- Friday Family Nights! Enjoy FREE Kid’s Meal with the purchase of an adult entrée, 5pm until close! Not valid with any other promotion or offer.
- $0.99 Kids’ Meals: Join us Monday - Thursday and enjoy this amazing offer! Coupon online – must show by phone or print out. .99C kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. Not valid with other promotion or offer. Starts 9/5 through 9/29 (promotion subject to change)
- 1-4 Labor Day Weekend: Celebrate the long weekend with our Red White & Blue Margarita special!
- 10 Marine Biologist for a Day: The perfect way to spend the day for young aspiring marine biologists! Email AQKEeducation@Ldry.com for more information (Register Here)
- 28 Educator Open House: Teachers come learn and experience all we have to offer! We will feature guided tours, sneak peeks of our classroom programs and much more! (Pre-registration required) Email AQKEeducation@Ldry.com for more information.
October 2023
- Friday Family Nights! Enjoy FREE Kid’s Meal with the purchase of an adult entrée, 5pm until close! Not valid with any other promotion or offer.
- National Dessert Month: Indulge by ordering one of Aquarium's delicious desserts after your meal.
- National Seafood Month Feature: Enjoy the flavors of the sea at the Aquarium with one of our delicious dishes.
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Join us in the fight and together we can save lives. Enjoy a specialty item and a portion of the purchase will benefit National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.
- 9 Marine Biologist for a Day: It is Columbus Day and the schools are closed! The perfect way to spend the day for young aspiring marine biologists! Email AQKEeducation@Ldry.com for more information (Register Here)
- 21 National Reptile Awareness Day: Join us on national reptile awareness day featuring keeper chats with all of our reptile friends. Keeper chats, scavenger hunts, educational activities and more!
- 31 Halloween Kids Bash: Have a spook-tacular time! Families can enjoy trick-or-treating, a haunted scavenger hunt, keeper’s chats, educational activities and Halloween-themed arts and crafts.
November 2023
- Friday Family Nights! Enjoy FREE Kid’s Meal with the purchase of an adult entrée, 5pm until close! Not valid with any other promotion or offer.
- Thanksgiving To-Go Packs: Holiday family meals to go! Bring friends and family together and we’ll handle the cooking! Pre Orders required by the Monday before Thanksgiving.
- Veteran’s Day 20% Discount: Thank you for your service! Must show valid ID to receive offer. Discount dates to be determined.
- 9 Homeschool Day: Homeschooled students and their families are invited for an educational day at the Aquarium! This is a special day for homeschooled children to learn more about our animals and explore the wonders of the aquatic world. Advanced registration is required. Email AQKEeducation@Ldry.com for more details.
- 11 Wine Festival on the Boardwalk: Join us at our booth for fresh bites during this annual event!
- 21 Marine Biologist for a Day: The perfect way to spend the day for young aspiring marine biologists! Email AQKEeducation@Ldry.com for more information (Register Here)
- 23 Thanksgiving Buffet: Get out of the kitchen and enjoy traditional favorites, including a kid’s buffet and more at the Aquarium! (Reservations Required)
December 2023
- Holiday Sweetness! Join us all month for our amazing holiday dessert promotion!
- Christmas To Go Packs: Holiday family meals to go! Bring friends and family together and we’ll handle the cooking! Pre Orders required at least four days before Christmas.
- 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 21 – 24 Breakfast with Santa: Santa is stopping by the Aquarium this holiday season! Enjoy a delicious breakfast with the man in the red suit and our mascot, Sharkey! Please call to reserve in advance. (Reservations Required)
- 24 Christmas Eve: Open for family fun! Come enjoy our family 3-course dinner!
- 25 Christmas Day: Open for family fun! Come enjoy our family 3-course dinner!
- 31 New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day: We are Open! Come celebrate on the Boardwalk and ring in the New Year with us!
For more events visit KemahBoardwalk.com
- Times & dates subject to change without notice.
- Education programs must be reserved in advance.
- Please call to RSVP at 281-334-2521 and ask for the Education Coordinator or Email Us or fill out the Request Form for more information.
- If you are interested in being a vendor or a sponsor for one of our events, please email AQMarketing@ldry.com for more details and options.