After Hours: Summer Fling
Date
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Time
7–10pm
Location
Seattle Aquarium
Soak up the summer fun with us! Adults will take over the Seattle Aquarium for this 21+ event. Enjoy all the summer has to offer at the Aquarium, where you can chat with staff and learn more about our programs and the animals in our care. And make sure to bring your dancing shoes because the band The Pazific will be jamming away. We’ll also have buskers, food and beverages available for purchase, and an unbeatable waterfront view of the Olympic mountains.
Ticket proceeds cover just part of the cost of sustaining our animal care and marine conservation work. Please consider adding a tax-deductible donation to help support the Seattle Aquarium and our expansion with the new Ocean Pavilion.
This event is for adults 21 years old or older. View our After Hours FAQ for more information.
More information on performers, activities and the menu coming soon!
After Hours tickets
Take advantage of our early bird pricing. We’re offering a special discounted rate for guests who buy tickets early. And remember, After Hours can sell out, so don’t wait. Get your tickets today!
VIP Experience
Come get the party started with our exclusive VIP experience! Join us at 6:30pm for snacks, drinks, merch and more in our VIP tent. Tickets are limited, so get yours before they’re gone. The VIP experience includes:
- Admission to After Hours: Summer Fling.
- Access to our VIP tent with stunning waterfront views of the Olympic mountains.
- Hors d’oeuvres and one drink ticket.
- A digital photo redeemable at the picture kiosk.
- Reuseable swag bag for pickup in our gift shop.
Please note: The VIP experience is a set price and is not subject to early bird rates. Items not redeemed are non-refundable.
Members and Connection program partners
Seattle Aquarium members and Connection program partners receive a 10% discount on tickets! To get the promo code:
Members: Log in to your membership account or email membership@seattleaquarium.org.
Connections program partners: Email connections@seattleaquarium.org.
This fun evening will include:
Alaska Airlines ticket raffle
Join us at After Hours: Pride Celebration for a chance to win two round-trip Alaska Airlines vouchers! Book a getaway to a dream destination—anywhere Alaska Airlines flies—and support the Seattle Aquarium as it expands with the Ocean Pavilion at the same time. You can enter the raffle for a chance to win from 7–8:45pm near the Windows on Washington Waters habitat during the event.
"Love is love" messages
Throughout the Aquarium, you will be invited to leave notes of love and positive affirmation. Feel free to write them to whoever or whatever you wish—to others, to Aquarium animals, to the universe!
Music and drag performances
Dance the night away to music by DJ SummerSoft and enjoy live drag performances.
Meet our birds
See tufted puffins and other alcids up close! Alcids are diving birds that make their homes in the Northern Hemisphere and appear to “fly” underwater. Fun fact: Seabirds are known to form same-sex bonded pairs.
Get the trash out!
Play this Operation-like game to save a common murre and learn more about the impacts of microplastics and debris on marine birds.
Is it? Or isn’t it?
Put your cephalopod knowledge to the test and learn more about octopuses and their relatives.
Event schedule
7:25pm:
The Ocean is Queer Presentation
at the Family Activity Center (next to underwater mammal viewing)
7:45pm:
Drag Show in Puget Sound Hall
8:20pm:
The Ocean is Queer Presentation
at the Family Activity Center (next to underwater mammal viewing)
9pm:
Drag Show in Puget Sound Hall
Food and beverages
Food and snacks
- Smoked brisket sandwich: $12 (Contains gluten and sesame)
House smoked brisket, Alderwood smoked BBQ sauce, Salish Sea slaw, Franz potato bun - BBQ chicken sandwich: $12 (Contains gluten and sesame)
Apple cider-brined chicken thigh, apple BBQ sauce, Washington apple slaw, Franz potato bun - Stone fruit-braised jackfruit sandwich: $12 (vegan, contains gluten and sesame)
Peach and nectarine braised jackfruit, Rainier cherry relish, Franz potato bun - Alderwood smoked beans: $4 (vegan, avoiding gluten)
Navy beans, roasted peppers, stone-ground mustard - Chipotle corn on the cob: $4 (vegetarian, avoiding gluten, contains dairy)
Yakima Valley corn, chipotle butter - Giant Bavarian pretzel: $7
San Juan sea salt, whole grain mustard - Sundried tomato and brie tart: $7
Puff pastry, sundried tomatoes, brie, basil oil - Watermelon and feta salad: $7
Puyallup Valley watermelon, whole milk feta, pickled red onion, arugula - Nutty Squirrel gelato: Prices vary
Various flavors
Specialty drinks
- Lavender Bee’s Knees
Browne Gigi’s Garden Gin, freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey simple syrup, garnished with lemon wheel and lavender sprig - Moscow Mule
Browne Andy’s Farm-Crafted Vodka, freshly squeezed lime juice, ginger beer, garnished with lime wedge - More drinks (including mocktails) to come!
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to be at least 21 years old to attend an After Hours event?
Yes. By law, everyone must be 21 years or older to attend this event. Children (including toddlers and babies) are not allowed inside the Aquarium for After Hours events. Don’t forget to bring your ID.
Can I use regular Seattle Aquarium tickets for this event?
No. You can purchase tickets for After Hours by clicking on an event above.
If the event is sold out, is there a waitlist or a way to buy resale tickets?
Tickets are available on a first-come, first served basis and we do not have a wait list or resale ticket vendor. The Seattle Aquarium, in partnership with Eventbrite, is the only official vendor for After Hours events. To avoid problems with counterfeit, stolen or voided tickets, please make all ticket purchases through Seattle Aquarium-authorized websites only.
Does the aquarium offer any discounts for After Hours?
Seattle Aquarium members and Connection program partners receive a 10% discount on tickets!
To get the promo code:
- Members: Log in to your membership account or email membership@seattleaquarium.org to get the promo code.
- Connections program partners: Pleae email connections@seattleaquarium.org.
Do you offer parking vouchers for evening events?
We do not offer parking vouchers.
Please visit our directions and parking page for more information on getting to the Aquarium and nearby parking options.
How do I request a refund?
Click on “request a refund” or contact the organizer via your Eventbrite account to request a refund, including the reason for the request. Refunds will include the ticket price less the Eventbrite fees (which consist of the payment processing fee and the service fee combined). Eventbrite fees are nonrefundable.
Refund requests must be made 24 hours before the event.
Will food and drink be available for purchase?
Yes. Details will be communicated on the event webpage. No outside food or drink is allowed.
How can I pay for food and drink at the event?
Cash is not accepted. Payment options include chip cards with PIN entry and signatures for added security; credit/debit cards from all major credit card companies; and payment services including Apple Pay®, Google Pay® and Samsung Pay®.
I'm bringing people with me. Do my guests' tickets need to be in their names?
No. All tickets can be in your name for your guests.
Will the gift shop be open?
Yes, the gift shop will be open.
Is there a place to check coats and bags?
An unstaffed coat rack is available at no charge during After Hours events (space is limited). Bag and coat check are not available. The Seattle Aquarium is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.
Can I go outside during the event and come back in?
Yes. Please first go to Guest Services to request a stamp for re-entry.
How do I find out about future After Hours events?
Please join our mailing list to sign up for the Seattle Aquarium newsletter, which includes news and information on upcoming events.
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