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Splash! 2025

Friday, June 6, 2025

Our signature fundraising gala

Seattle Aquarium
1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59
Seattle, WA 98101

Celebrate our one world ocean
Join us for our signature fundraising event! Spend an unforgettable evening celebrating what makes the Aquarium special—the animals—while supporting programs that inspire action to protect our shared marine environment.

Time:

5:30pm

Doors open for the Gala

7pm

Doors open for the Splash! Party

11pm

Event ends

Attire: Resort casual

Gala
Begin with cocktail hour in the Ocean Pavilion and marvel at tropical animals in our care. Then stroll to Pier 59 for dinner as we honor retiring President & CEO Bob Davidson, hear from his incoming successor, Peggy Sloan, and celebrate the Aquarium’s conservation mission. Be ready to raise your paddle high in this historic moment for our city and ocean. Gala tickets include entry to the Splash! Party.

Splash! Party
Experience Piers 59 and 60 like never before. Go behind the scenes, kick up your heels on the dance floor, savor small bites and desserts, and choose your favorite libation from the open bar—while taking in the unparalleled beauty of our local waters.

Ticket options

Gala silver level: $250 per person

Three-course meal and beverages.
Etched Splash! 2025 wine glass.
Prepaid parking at Pike Place Market Garage.

Gala gold level: $500 per person

Three-course meal and beverages.
Etched Splash! 2025 wine glass.
Priority seating location.
Complimentary valet parking or $100 rideshare credit.
Gift bag (to be picked up at the event).

Gala platinum level: $1,000 per person

Three-course meal and beverages.
Etched Splash! 2025 wine glass.
Premium seating location.
Complimentary door-to-door town car service, valet parking or $200 rideshare credit.
Premium gift bag (to be picked up at the event).
Listing in digital gala program.

Splash! Party only: $125 per person

Behind-the-scenes opportunities, dancing, small bites, an open bar and more!
$25 of your Splash! Party Ticket supports the Aquarium’s mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment.

Questions? Email splashgala@seattleaquarium.org.

Splash! committee

Event Co-Chairs

Julie* and Bryan Syrdal
Linda and Ted Johnson
Martha Kongsgaard
Jeannie Nordstrom
Lee and Stuart* Rolfe
Sheila Wyckoff-Dickey and Charley Dickey

Committee

Gini Beck
Andrew Bleiman*
Lesley and Brad Canfield
Karissa Marker*
Nicole Pargoff
Emily Power
Tom Raaf*
Ténika Versey Walker*

*Seattle Aquarium board member

Splash! 2025 FAQ

Do Gala tickets include access to the Splash! Party?

Yes! Gala tickets include entry into the Splash! Party.

What times do the events start?

The Gala starts at 5:30pm. The Splash! Party begins at 7pm.

What is the dress code?

Resort casual: From shorts and sandals to cocktail attire and everything in between!

Where should I park?

We recommend parking in the Pike Place Market Garage (1531 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98101). If you are attending the Gala, your ticket comes with multiple parking options—and our team will reach out to learn which works best for you.

Is this donation tax deductible?

Seattle Aquarium is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We’ll send it to you upon the successful completion of your donation.

The fair market value (FMV) depends on the specific ticket you purchase. The FMVs for all ticket levels are below:

$250 Gala ticket: $185 FMV
$500 Gala ticket: $335 FMV
$1,000 Gala ticket: $485 FMV
Splash! Party ticket: $100 FMV