Make magical holiday memories December 8 at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores during Santa by the Sea. The event starts 10:30 a.m. and the last ticket will be sold at 4:30 p.m. Make holiday cards, decorate cookies, enjoy a magic show, create an ornament!

Don’t forget your photo with Santa!

Tickets include a take-home photo of Santa, crafts, and seasonal fun. Tickets are $9.95 per participant in addition to Aquarium admission or Aquarium membership.

Tickets sold at the door only, no online tickets.

Tickets are required only for children participating in the event. Adults are not required to pay for an event ticket, regular admission or membership gives them entry to observe event activities.

If an adult would like to participate in the activities, an event ticket is required.