Greater Cleveland Aquarium

General admission and parking (with validation) is FREE for military, veterans or reservists, police officers, sheriff/sheriff’s deputies, correctional officers, state troopers, federal law enforcement officers, career or volunteer firefighters, physicians, nurses, EMTs, paramedics and 911 dispatchers over the Memorial Day “Waves of Appreciation” weekend. 
Eligible guests must present appropriate ID. Appreciation offer is only available in-person. Please do not purchase tickets online if you intend to take advantage of this offer. It cannot be combined with other discounts or offers.
*Does not apply to accompanying family members or guests.

Local Event: Memorial Day Waves of Appreciation Weekend 

Cuyahoga County

Cleveland

Ohio

Memorial Day Waves of Appreciation Weekend 

General admission and parking (with validation) is FREE for military, veterans or reservists, police officers,...

Enhance your homeschool journey with special program days designed for families. Enjoy unique experiences tailored for at-home learners with advance registration.&nbsp;Linked By Life: Exploring Food Webs -&nbsp;Discover how energy flows through ocean, freshwater and tropical forest food webs. Explore how plants and animals are connected, who eats who and why every organism plays an important role in keeping ecosystems healthy.&nbsp;
<ul><li>Drop-in educator-led activity available 10am-12pm in the classroom.</li><li>Scavenger hunt available 10am-5pm.</li></ul>

Local Event: Homeschool Family Day 

Homeschool Family Day 


Enhance your homeschool journey with special program days designed for families. Enjoy unique experiences tailored for at-home...

Visit Greater Cleveland Aquarium on Saturday &amp; Sunday, June 20 &amp; 21, 2026 (9am–5pm) for parenting‑themed activities, extended hours and 50% off adult admission for dads, stepdads, foster dads and grandpas with the purchase of another adult or child ticket (available in-person at the Ticket Counter).
Whether you’re tracking down well‑camouflaged seadragons, meeting an ambassador animal or standing in the shadow of a sandtiger shark in the seatube, you can spend Father’s Day Weekend laughing and learning together.
Along the way, learn how parenting in the animal world takes many forms—from dads who carry eggs until they hatch to species that focus their energy on protection and preparation rather than long‑term care.
Father’s Day Weekend highlights include:
<ul><li>50% off admission for dads (in person only)</li><li>Parenting‑themed activities and trivia</li><li>Early open (9am–5pm)</li><li>Stickers for dads, while supplies last</li></ul>
Looking for the perfect gift? Make it a year of adventures with <a href="https://www.greaterclevelandaquarium.com/plan-your-visit/annual-passes/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">10% off any level of Aquarium Annual Pass June 13–21 using code DAD26</a>. In addition to unlimited daily return admission for the family, membership perks include free parking while visiting, exclusive programming and discounted events, as well as gift shop and birthday party savings.

Local Event: Father's Day Weekend @CLEAquarium 

Father's Day Weekend @CLEAquarium 

Visit Greater Cleveland Aquarium on Saturday & Sunday, June 20 & 21, 2026 (9am–5pm) for parenting‑themed activities, extended...

Explore what an aquarium career entails! Try hands-on activities to discover what you like and don’t like about daily aquarium tasks. Meet aquarists, SCUBA divers, education and guest experience team members. Come with an open mind for this half-day adventure and leave with an abundance of information, and hopefully, career inspiration. 
 

Presented in partnership with Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District.

Local Event: Middle School Career Day @CLEAquarium

Middle School Career Day @CLEAquarium

Explore what an aquarium career entails! Try hands-on activities to discover what you like and don’t like about daily aquarium...

Help our stingrays create an original piece of art! This memorable artistic adventure includes: same-day Aquarium admission, the opportunity to ask questions about stingrays and animal enrichment, a one-of-a-kind artwork to take home and a stingray-themed craft. Space is limited. Advance registration required.

Local Event: Stingray Art Experience

Stingray Art Experience

Help our stingrays create an original piece of art! This memorable artistic adventure includes: same-day Aquarium admission,...

Enhance your homeschool journey with special program days designed for families. Enjoy unique experiences tailored for at-home learners with advance registration.&nbsp;
Elasmobranch Extravaganza -&nbsp;Sharks have been misunderstood for a long time—and Fin Fest is the perfect time to set the record straight. Join the Aquarium to explore cool facts like how sharks hunt, why their skin feels the way it does, how much truth there is to their fierce reputations and how their stingray relatives fit into the story. 
<ul><li>Drop-in educator-led activity available 10am-12pm in the classroom.</li><li>Scavenger hunt available 10am-5pm.</li></ul>

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Memorial Day Waves of Appreciation Weekend

MAY

23

10:00 AM

Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland, OH

Memorial Day Waves of Appreciation Weekend

MAY

24

10:00 AM

Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland, OH

Memorial Day Waves of Appreciation Weekend

MAY

25

10:00 AM

Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland, OH

Homeschool Family Day

JUN

2

10:00 AM

Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland, OH

Father's Day Weekend @CLEAquarium

JUN

20

9:00 AM

Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland, OH

Father's Day Weekend @CLEAquarium

JUN

21

9:00 AM

Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland, OH

Middle School Career Day @CLEAquarium

JUL

9

9:00 AM

Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland, OH

Stingray Art Experience

JUL

12

5:00 PM

Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland, OH

Homeschool Family Day

JUL

28

10:00 AM

Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland, OH

Middle School Career Day @CLEAquarium

AUG

11

9:00 AM

Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland, OH