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.
On Thursday, July 10th the Aquarium will be hosting CSI: Critter Signs Investigation for Family Fun Night. You’ll be able to explore scents, scat, tracks and other clues to identify out-of-sight animals. Investigate “animal” tracks in a match-up scavenger hung, and make your own mark in a finger-printing session. The folks from the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter will be giving live owl presentations inviting you to meet an array of feathered friends. Pack up the family and head to the NC Aquarium for CSI: Critter Signs Investigation, there’s plenty of fun to be had by all!
Heidi Barlow