Education
Families
Windy Sails
Ahoy, matey! Join Shedd staffers for a morning sail aboard the tall ship Windy, a 148-foot four-masted schooner. Take in the sights of Chicago’s magnificent skyline, raise the sails with the Windy’s crew and take part in family activities to protect the Great Lakes. Boat sails from Navy Pier.
Aug. 21, 10a.m-12p.m.
$35 a person ($25 Shedd members)
To register, please call 312-692-3206
Windy Sails is sponsored by the Sara Lee Foundation.
Family Fishing Outing
Fishing is an excellent way to connect with nature as well as with friends and family. Join Shedd’s staff anglers for an introduction to fishing at Northerly Island, a 91-acre nature park on Chicago’s Museum Campus. Cast a line, play games and create memories with your family to connect with the local environment and develop a skill to enjoy for years to come. If you would like to continue your exploration after the program, visit the Local Waters exhibit to see more fishes and other animals that can be found in the Chicago region.
This program is designed for families with children 8 years old and up.
Saturday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m. – noon
$25 a person ($15 for members)
To register, please call 312-692-3206.
Field programs are sponsored by the Sara Lee Foundation.
Polar Play Family Breakfasts
See a penguin, meet a penguin, be a penguin! You can do it all – and more – during Shedd’s new Polar Play Family Breakfast. Enjoy a continental breakfast, then parade like a penguin to the 4-D theater to meet a live penguin and talk to a trainer. Next, sit back for a private screening of the new 12-minute Happy Feet 4-D Experience. You’ll be inspired to dance your way to Polar Play Zone to explore the touch pool and penguin playscape and enjoy a morning of interactive penguin games before the exhibit opens to the public. The whole family can learn how to raise a penguin chick and do a penguin behavior study, just like a trainer! First in a series of exclusive breakfast programs, this also includes a free family photo, a free activity packet filled with pre- and post-visit activities, admission to the aquarium and reserved seats to Shedd’s new aquatic show, Fantasea – where you’ll see more penguins! Hop, don’t waddle, to make your reservations now!
Registration is closed. Join our e-mail list for news about upcoming programs.
HAPPY FEET and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s10)
Spooky Seas Family Overnight
Are you brave enough to get face-to-face with mysterious animals after dark? Then come to Spooky Seas, Shedd's annual family Halloween celebration. Enjoy themed presentations, animal encounters, dinner and breakfast, gallery activities and a live DJ with dancing. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Children must be at least 5 years old to spend the night.
Families who wish to come to the party but not stay overnight may do so by registering for the evening-only option. Enjoy all of the festivities without the slumbering!
Evening only: Friday, Oct. 29, 6–10 p.m.
$25 a person ($20 Shedd members)
Overnight: Friday, Oct. 29 6 p.m.– Saturday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m.
$60 a person ($55 Shedd members)
To register, please call 312-692-3206.
Wishes for Fishes Family Sleepover
Spring into family fun at Shedd Aquarium’s Wishes for Fishes family sleepover! Enjoy themed activities for all ages, animal encounters, Fantasea, dinner and dancing. The adventure continues for families sleeping over in our galleries. A late-night snack and continental breakfast are included. Children must be at least 5 years old to stay overnight, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Families wishing to come to the party but not stay overnight may do so by registering for the evening-only option. Enjoy all of the festivities without the slumbering!
Registration is closed. Join our e-mail list for news about upcoming programs.
Local Waters Family Field Day
Get dirty to help clean up our natural world! Set off as an explorer in our Local Waters exhibit and then transform into a citizen scientist actively participating in restoration projects. Partner with other families and Shedd staff members in continuing efforts to keep our local environment healthy.
Registration is closed. Join our e-mail list to hear about upcoming programs.
Local Waters Family Field Day is sponsored by the Sara Lee Foundation
Protect the Great Lakes
Listen to your Lakes and decide to make a difference.
Programs for adults
Enjoy an evening social with your friends or meet others who share your passion for the aquatic world.
Discounts on many educational programs and classes is just one of the great perks of Shedd membership. Become a member today!
