After Hours: Valentine's Day
Date
Friday, February 14, 2025
Time
7–10pm
Location
Seattle Aquarium
Rockfish are red. The ocean is blue. We’ve got the perfect low-key Valentine’s Day event for you! Grab your loved ones and join us at the Seattle Aquarium for this 21+ event. Enjoy a stroll through the Aquarium’s habitats in Piers 59 and 60 and check out our fun special activities. Dance your heart out to music from a local DJ and live band.
This is the perfect event for anyone looking for some Valentine’s fun. Bring a partner, a friend or just your lovable self!
After Hours is for adults 21 years old or older. View our After Hours FAQ for more information.
Please note: For the health and safety of our animals we use natural lighting as much as possible so there may be limited visibility of some habitats. Thoughtful care is how we show love to animals at the Aquarium every day of the year!
After Hours tickets
After Hours can sell out, so don’t wait. Get your tickets today!
General admission After Hours tickets include access to the Aquarium’s Pier 59 and Pier 60 buildings only. For access to the Ocean Pavilion, consider treating yourself to a VIP ticket!
VIP EXPERIENCE
Come get the party started with a little extra love in the Ocean Pavilion! Join us from 6:30–8:30pm for some special activities.
The VIP experience includes:
- Admission to the event in the Ocean Pavilion and Piers 59 and 60
- A performance from a beat poet
- Sketches from a caricature artist
- A special Dungeons and Dragons campaign
Members and Connections program partners
Seattle Aquarium members and Connections 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...
Music from DJ Baby Van Beezly
The hardest working DJ in Seattle will get your heart pumping and your feet moving!
Live music from Caudal Peduncle
Dance your heart out to songs from this energetic rock group featuring some of the Aquarium’s coolest employees. Bonus question: Do you know what part of the fish is the caudal peduncle?
Romeo and Juliet: The Greatest Fish Story Ever Told
Join us for a puppet show featuring the most famous love story ever told—now starring fish!
Love notes to Aquarium animals
From amazing eagle rays to heartwarming harbor seals, there’s lots of love to go around! Share your love for animals with a handwritten note.
Searching for Love
Take a look around Pier 60 during this fun scavenger hunt. You might just find the love of your life! Or a fish.
…and so much more!
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: Please 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 at Pier 59 will be open from 7–10pm.
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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