Pirates and paw prints, salamanders and sand sculptures, foot-tapping music and nature’s own nightlights…. July isn’t just about the 4th and fireworks. It’s the month for Family Nights at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.
Every Thursday in July, the Aquarium extends its hours until 9 p.m., with activities that follow a different, fun theme each week. Leap Year bonus: five Thursdays in July means five Family Nights!
Family Night activities begin at 5 p.m., and are free with regular admission or membership.
Kicking off family nights on Thursday, July 3rd is Slime, Scales and Salamander Tales a feature program of amphibians and reptiles. In the front parking lot you’ll see famed sand sculptors, Sandy Feat, creating a larger-than-life masterpiece to be enjoyed by Aquarium goers young and old. Deborah Van Dyken is also on tap to read from her book, “The Little Turkle.” Don’t miss the amphibian carnival! It’s sure to be a blast! A scavenger hunt and puppet show is also on the schedule for the evening. Pack up the family after a day at the beach and head to the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores!
Heidi Barlow