BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ocean Institute - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ocean Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T123500 DTSTAMP:20260621T180842 CREATED:20231116T001030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T213837Z UID:40745-1701000000-1701002100@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget!  \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feedings-2023-11-26/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T120000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180842 CREATED:20231115T232143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T214835Z UID:40277-1700996400-1701000000@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour DESCRIPTION:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Ocean Institute? Join us on our immersive Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour to learn all about what it takes to run an aquarium! This tour takes you beyond the eyes of the public to our husbandry prep kitchen\, the quarantine lab\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person. \n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour-2023-11-26/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T140000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180842 CREATED:20231117T172340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T212508Z UID:42168-1700994600-1701007200@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissection\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissection\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long.  \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2023-11-26/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T150000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180842 CREATED:20231025T150953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T183022Z UID:39228-1700992800-1701010800@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:General Admission DESCRIPTION:Ocean Institute invites you to join us for General Admission!\n 10:00AM – 3:00PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute’s general admission engages the public with our rotating monthly themes!\nOur rotating monthly themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity. Staff and volunteers stand ready to guide visitors through a wide range of experiences as they gain an understanding of their connection to the ocean!\nJanuary: Ocean Stewards \nFebruary: Love in the Ocean \nMarch: Festival of Whales \nApril: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Weather) \nMay: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Native Plants) \nJune: Summer Kick-Off \nJuly: Shark WEEKends \nAugust: Back to School-ing Fish \nSeptember: Maritime Madness \nOctober: Life in the Abyss \nNovember: Invertebrate Investigation \nDecember: Winter Solstice \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00 | Senior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 | Child (3-13 y.o): $7.50| Toddler (0-2 y.o): $0\n\n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complementary year-round general admission. Please claim at front desk upon arrival. \nNot a member? Click here to join today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy New Year!\n \n \n \n \n \n Come celebrate the New Year with Ocean Institute! \nHoliday Schedule \nDecember 26 to 30: OPEN \nDecember 31: CLOSED \nJanuary 1: CLOSED \nJanuary 2 to 7: OPEN \n \n \n \n \n \n Now included with General Admission: Sailor’s Life Tours!\nYo Ho\, Yo Ho\, a sailor’s life for me! Jump aboard the Spirit of Dana Point for a 30 minute tour of what life was like for sailors in the 1800s. Ring the bell\, raise the sail\, and explore living history with our sailors. Sailor’s Life Tours are great for all ages! \nTours will be from 10am to 12:30pm. Tours are 30 minutes long. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Add-on Experiences\nTake a deep dive into the Ocean Institute’s offerings during your visit with these add-on experiences! \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides that will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations! \nTickets are $5. Dissections will occur at 10:30am\, 11:30am\, and 1:30pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\nEver wanted to hand feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \nWEEKENDS:Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nPricing: $10/Participant \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes: Spirit of Dana Point Tour\nCome aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and learn all about her history along with the restoration process. This dockside guided tour will take you into the lives of those who work relentlessly to keep her sea worthy! \nWEEKENDS: Sunday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Monday/Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nPricing: $25 – Adults/ $20 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\nHave you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Ocean Institute? Join us on our immersive Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour to learn all about what it takes to run an aquarium! This tour takes you beyond the eyes of the public to our husbandry prep kitchen\, the quarantine lab\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nWEEKENDS: Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday/Friday/Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Monday/Thursday/Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  \nPricing: $35 – Adults/ $30 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \n \n \n \n \n \n Hatch and Release: White Sea Bass Program Tour\nBecome a marine scientist for a day\, contributing to valuable research on white sea bass while learning about their crucial role in ocean health. \n\n\nThis seasonal tour will allow you a behind the scenes look into our vital work with HUBBS- Sea World Research Institute on the white sea bass population. \nAs 1 of the 13 facilities on the California Coast who participates in this initiative\, we invite you to “tag” along with our team for this hands-on tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nTours will be running from January 13 to February 29. \n\n  \nSaturday 11am-12pm \n\n\nSunday 2pm-3pm \n\n\nTuesday through Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm \nYour ticket includes general admission to the Ocean Institute. Those who buy tickets for weekday tours will be able to redeem their general admission on a weekend date directly before or after their tour date. \nAdults: $25 | Children: $20 | Toddlers/Infants: $1 \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-3-2023-11-26/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231125T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231125T170000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180842 CREATED:20230317T185159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T230826Z UID:34629-1700920800-1700931600@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sail on Spirit of Dana Point DESCRIPTION:Set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tallship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail\, handle lines\, and steer the ship\, or simply sit back\, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tallship.\nMust be 4 y.o or older to sail.\nTickets: $65\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Spirit of Dana Point \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is a traditionally built replica of a 1770s privateer schooner used during the American Revolution. These ships were known for their speed and were used for smuggling. The ship is 118 feet long with a rig height of 100 feet… and 5\,000 square feet of sail! \nIt was Dennis Holland’s dream to build an accurate replica from the period when America fought for independence. Armed with talent\, determination\, little money and plans he purchased from the Smithsonian Institution\, he laid the keel in his Orange County yard on May 2\, 1970. Thirteen years later\, this fast privateer was launched and continues to sail the ocean. Everywhere you look on board is the craftsmanship and pride of early America. \nFormerly the Pilgrim of Newport\, the re-named Spirit of Dana Point is an excellent teaching platform where students directly experience life at sea as it has been for hundreds of years.  The 118-ft. schooner is used for living history and at-sea maritime programs throughout the year. \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is also available for public and private charters\, coastal sails\, corporate team building\, and filming opportunities. \nFor private charters\, events or wedding onboard the Spirit of Dana Point please e-mail: events@oceaninstitute.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sail-on-spirit-of-dana-point-2023-11-25/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T150000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180842 CREATED:20231115T232143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T214834Z UID:40276-1700920800-1700924400@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour DESCRIPTION:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Ocean Institute? Join us on our immersive Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour to learn all about what it takes to run an aquarium! This tour takes you beyond the eyes of the public to our husbandry prep kitchen\, the quarantine lab\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person. \n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour-2023-11-25/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T150000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180842 CREATED:20221116T201450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T193628Z UID:39197-1700917200-1700924400@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Tidepool Hike DESCRIPTION:Explore the world between tides!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Ocean Institute for a tidepool hike led by one of our expert naturalists.\nThe hike will take us into the rocky Marine Conservation Area located directly behind the Ocean Institute. Families can explore the area and search for snails\, crabs\, sea stars\, and other animals that make the tidepools their home. The winter months are the best time to explore these magical marine ecosystems!\nWhat to Expect: \nHike Difficulty Rating: Moderate\, 1 – 1.5 mile round trip. \nPlease be prepared for rocky\, uneven\, and slick terrain for the entire hike. \nDress: Closed-toed\, Closed-heeled sturdy shoes are required. We recommend sunscreen\, light layers\, and water. \n \n \n \n \n \n Pricing: \nAdults: $15\nChild (3-14): $15\nToddler (0-2): $0\n \n Tickets URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/tidepool-hike-2023-11-25/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T123500 DTSTAMP:20260621T180842 CREATED:20231116T001030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T213836Z UID:40741-1700913600-1700915700@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget!  \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feedings/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T140000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180842 CREATED:20231117T172340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T212508Z UID:42167-1700908200-1700920800@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissection\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissection\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long.  \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2023-11-25/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T150000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180842 CREATED:20231025T150953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T183022Z UID:39227-1700906400-1700924400@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:General Admission DESCRIPTION:Ocean Institute invites you to join us for General Admission!\n 10:00AM – 3:00PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute’s general admission engages the public with our rotating monthly themes!\nOur rotating monthly themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity. Staff and volunteers stand ready to guide visitors through a wide range of experiences as they gain an understanding of their connection to the ocean!\nJanuary: Ocean Stewards \nFebruary: Love in the Ocean \nMarch: Festival of Whales \nApril: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Weather) \nMay: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Native Plants) \nJune: Summer Kick-Off \nJuly: Shark WEEKends \nAugust: Back to School-ing Fish \nSeptember: Maritime Madness \nOctober: Life in the Abyss \nNovember: Invertebrate Investigation \nDecember: Winter Solstice \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00 | Senior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 | Child (3-13 y.o): $7.50| Toddler (0-2 y.o): $0\n\n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complementary year-round general admission. Please claim at front desk upon arrival. \nNot a member? Click here to join today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy New Year!\n \n \n \n \n \n Come celebrate the New Year with Ocean Institute! \nHoliday Schedule \nDecember 26 to 30: OPEN \nDecember 31: CLOSED \nJanuary 1: CLOSED \nJanuary 2 to 7: OPEN \n \n \n \n \n \n Now included with General Admission: Sailor’s Life Tours!\nYo Ho\, Yo Ho\, a sailor’s life for me! Jump aboard the Spirit of Dana Point for a 30 minute tour of what life was like for sailors in the 1800s. Ring the bell\, raise the sail\, and explore living history with our sailors. Sailor’s Life Tours are great for all ages! \nTours will be from 10am to 12:30pm. Tours are 30 minutes long. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Add-on Experiences\nTake a deep dive into the Ocean Institute’s offerings during your visit with these add-on experiences! \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides that will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations! \nTickets are $5. Dissections will occur at 10:30am\, 11:30am\, and 1:30pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\nEver wanted to hand feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \nWEEKENDS:Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nPricing: $10/Participant \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes: Spirit of Dana Point Tour\nCome aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and learn all about her history along with the restoration process. This dockside guided tour will take you into the lives of those who work relentlessly to keep her sea worthy! \nWEEKENDS: Sunday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Monday/Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nPricing: $25 – Adults/ $20 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\nHave you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Ocean Institute? Join us on our immersive Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour to learn all about what it takes to run an aquarium! This tour takes you beyond the eyes of the public to our husbandry prep kitchen\, the quarantine lab\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nWEEKENDS: Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday/Friday/Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Monday/Thursday/Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  \nPricing: $35 – Adults/ $30 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \n \n \n \n \n \n Hatch and Release: White Sea Bass Program Tour\nBecome a marine scientist for a day\, contributing to valuable research on white sea bass while learning about their crucial role in ocean health. \n\n\nThis seasonal tour will allow you a behind the scenes look into our vital work with HUBBS- Sea World Research Institute on the white sea bass population. \nAs 1 of the 13 facilities on the California Coast who participates in this initiative\, we invite you to “tag” along with our team for this hands-on tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nTours will be running from January 13 to February 29. \n\n  \nSaturday 11am-12pm \n\n\nSunday 2pm-3pm \n\n\nTuesday through Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm \nYour ticket includes general admission to the Ocean Institute. Those who buy tickets for weekday tours will be able to redeem their general admission on a weekend date directly before or after their tour date. \nAdults: $25 | Children: $20 | Toddlers/Infants: $1 \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-3-2023-11-25/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T100000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180842 CREATED:20230711T221249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T192900Z UID:37257-1700902800-1700906400@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Senior Saturdays! DESCRIPTION:Senior Saturdays!\nJoin us on the last weekend every month from 9:00am – 10:00am for Senior Saturdays. \nSome things just get better with age! Come enjoy the sophisticated side of ocean exploration with special hours for seniors-only. We will open an hour early just for our 55+ age community members to come enjoy our weekend general admission. \nPricing: $10 \nNo pre-purchase necessary\, buy tickets in gift shop. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/senior-saturdays-2023-11-25/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231124T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231124T140000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180842 CREATED:20221116T201450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T193628Z UID:39196-1700827200-1700834400@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Tidepool Hike DESCRIPTION:Explore the world between tides!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Ocean Institute for a tidepool hike led by one of our expert naturalists.\nThe hike will take us into the rocky Marine Conservation Area located directly behind the Ocean Institute. Families can explore the area and search for snails\, crabs\, sea stars\, and other animals that make the tidepools their home. The winter months are the best time to explore these magical marine ecosystems!\nWhat to Expect: \nHike Difficulty Rating: Moderate\, 1 – 1.5 mile round trip. \nPlease be prepared for rocky\, uneven\, and slick terrain for the entire hike. \nDress: Closed-toed\, Closed-heeled sturdy shoes are required. We recommend sunscreen\, light layers\, and water. \n \n \n \n \n \n Pricing: \nAdults: $15\nChild (3-14): $15\nToddler (0-2): $0\n \n Tickets URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/tidepool-hike-2023-11-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231124T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231124T120000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180842 CREATED:20231115T232143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T214833Z UID:40272-1700823600-1700827200@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour DESCRIPTION:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Ocean Institute? Join us on our immersive Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour to learn all about what it takes to run an aquarium! This tour takes you beyond the eyes of the public to our husbandry prep kitchen\, the quarantine lab\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person. \n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231124T150000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180842 CREATED:20231025T150953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T183021Z UID:39226-1700820000-1700838000@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:General Admission DESCRIPTION:Ocean Institute invites you to join us for General Admission!\n 10:00AM – 3:00PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute’s general admission engages the public with our rotating monthly themes!\nOur rotating monthly themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity. Staff and volunteers stand ready to guide visitors through a wide range of experiences as they gain an understanding of their connection to the ocean!\nJanuary: Ocean Stewards \nFebruary: Love in the Ocean \nMarch: Festival of Whales \nApril: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Weather) \nMay: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Native Plants) \nJune: Summer Kick-Off \nJuly: Shark WEEKends \nAugust: Back to School-ing Fish \nSeptember: Maritime Madness \nOctober: Life in the Abyss \nNovember: Invertebrate Investigation \nDecember: Winter Solstice \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00 | Senior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 | Child (3-13 y.o): $7.50| Toddler (0-2 y.o): $0\n\n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complementary year-round general admission. Please claim at front desk upon arrival. \nNot a member? Click here to join today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy New Year!\n \n \n \n \n \n Come celebrate the New Year with Ocean Institute! \nHoliday Schedule \nDecember 26 to 30: OPEN \nDecember 31: CLOSED \nJanuary 1: CLOSED \nJanuary 2 to 7: OPEN \n \n \n \n \n \n Now included with General Admission: Sailor’s Life Tours!\nYo Ho\, Yo Ho\, a sailor’s life for me! Jump aboard the Spirit of Dana Point for a 30 minute tour of what life was like for sailors in the 1800s. Ring the bell\, raise the sail\, and explore living history with our sailors. Sailor’s Life Tours are great for all ages! \nTours will be from 10am to 12:30pm. Tours are 30 minutes long. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Add-on Experiences\nTake a deep dive into the Ocean Institute’s offerings during your visit with these add-on experiences! \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides that will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations! \nTickets are $5. Dissections will occur at 10:30am\, 11:30am\, and 1:30pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\nEver wanted to hand feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \nWEEKENDS:Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nPricing: $10/Participant \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes: Spirit of Dana Point Tour\nCome aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and learn all about her history along with the restoration process. This dockside guided tour will take you into the lives of those who work relentlessly to keep her sea worthy! \nWEEKENDS: Sunday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Monday/Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nPricing: $25 – Adults/ $20 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\nHave you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Ocean Institute? Join us on our immersive Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour to learn all about what it takes to run an aquarium! This tour takes you beyond the eyes of the public to our husbandry prep kitchen\, the quarantine lab\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nWEEKENDS: Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday/Friday/Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Monday/Thursday/Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  \nPricing: $35 – Adults/ $30 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \n \n \n \n \n \n Hatch and Release: White Sea Bass Program Tour\nBecome a marine scientist for a day\, contributing to valuable research on white sea bass while learning about their crucial role in ocean health. \n\n\nThis seasonal tour will allow you a behind the scenes look into our vital work with HUBBS- Sea World Research Institute on the white sea bass population. \nAs 1 of the 13 facilities on the California Coast who participates in this initiative\, we invite you to “tag” along with our team for this hands-on tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nTours will be running from January 13 to February 29. \n\n  \nSaturday 11am-12pm \n\n\nSunday 2pm-3pm \n\n\nTuesday through Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm \nYour ticket includes general admission to the Ocean Institute. Those who buy tickets for weekday tours will be able to redeem their general admission on a weekend date directly before or after their tour date. \nAdults: $25 | Children: $20 | Toddlers/Infants: $1 \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-3-2023-11-24/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231124 DTSTAMP:20260621T180842 CREATED:20220330T182729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T163311Z UID:32689-1700697600-1700783999@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Closed for General Admission DESCRIPTION:We are closed for General Admission. Please navigate back to our calendar for upcoming events. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calendar URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/closed-for-general-admission-2-2023-11-23/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231122T140000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180842 CREATED:20231116T222232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T172531Z UID:41267-1700658000-1700661600@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Spirit Restoration Tour DESCRIPTION:Come aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and learn all about her history along with the restoration process. This dockside guided tour will take you into the lives of those who work so relentlessly to keep her sea worthy.\nTickets: $25\n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Spirit of Dana Point \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is a traditionally built replica of a 1770s privateer schooner used during the American Revolution. These ships were known for their speed and were used for smuggling. The ship is 118 feet long with a rig height of 100 feet… and 5\,000 square feet of sail! \nIt was Dennis Holland’s dream to build an accurate replica from the period when America fought for independence. Armed with talent\, determination\, little money and plans he purchased from the Smithsonian Institution\, he laid the keel in his Orange County yard on May 2\, 1970. Thirteen years later\, this fast privateer was launched and continues to sail the ocean. Everywhere you look on board is the craftsmanship and pride of early America. \nFormerly the Pilgrim of Newport\, the re-named Spirit of Dana Point is an excellent teaching platform where students directly experience life at sea as it has been for hundreds of years.  The 118-ft. schooner is used for living history and at-sea maritime programs throughout the year. \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is also available for public and private charters\, coastal sails\, corporate team building\, and filming opportunities. \nFor private charters\, events or wedding onboard the Spirit of Dana Point please e-mail: events@oceaninstitute.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-spirit-restoration-tour/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231122T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231122T140000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180842 CREATED:20231117T172340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T212506Z UID:41853-1700649000-1700661600@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissection\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissection\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long.  \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231122T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231122T150000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180842 CREATED:20231025T150953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T183021Z UID:39225-1700647200-1700665200@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:General Admission DESCRIPTION:Ocean Institute invites you to join us for General Admission!\n 10:00AM – 3:00PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute’s general admission engages the public with our rotating monthly themes!\nOur rotating monthly themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity. Staff and volunteers stand ready to guide visitors through a wide range of experiences as they gain an understanding of their connection to the ocean!\nJanuary: Ocean Stewards \nFebruary: Love in the Ocean \nMarch: Festival of Whales \nApril: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Weather) \nMay: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Native Plants) \nJune: Summer Kick-Off \nJuly: Shark WEEKends \nAugust: Back to School-ing Fish \nSeptember: Maritime Madness \nOctober: Life in the Abyss \nNovember: Invertebrate Investigation \nDecember: Winter Solstice \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00 | Senior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 | Child (3-13 y.o): $7.50| Toddler (0-2 y.o): $0\n\n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complementary year-round general admission. Please claim at front desk upon arrival. \nNot a member? Click here to join today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy New Year!\n \n \n \n \n \n Come celebrate the New Year with Ocean Institute! \nHoliday Schedule \nDecember 26 to 30: OPEN \nDecember 31: CLOSED \nJanuary 1: CLOSED \nJanuary 2 to 7: OPEN \n \n \n \n \n \n Now included with General Admission: Sailor’s Life Tours!\nYo Ho\, Yo Ho\, a sailor’s life for me! Jump aboard the Spirit of Dana Point for a 30 minute tour of what life was like for sailors in the 1800s. Ring the bell\, raise the sail\, and explore living history with our sailors. Sailor’s Life Tours are great for all ages! \nTours will be from 10am to 12:30pm. Tours are 30 minutes long. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Add-on Experiences\nTake a deep dive into the Ocean Institute’s offerings during your visit with these add-on experiences! \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides that will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations! \nTickets are $5. Dissections will occur at 10:30am\, 11:30am\, and 1:30pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\nEver wanted to hand feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \nWEEKENDS:Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nPricing: $10/Participant \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes: Spirit of Dana Point Tour\nCome aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and learn all about her history along with the restoration process. This dockside guided tour will take you into the lives of those who work relentlessly to keep her sea worthy! \nWEEKENDS: Sunday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Monday/Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nPricing: $25 – Adults/ $20 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\nHave you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Ocean Institute? Join us on our immersive Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour to learn all about what it takes to run an aquarium! This tour takes you beyond the eyes of the public to our husbandry prep kitchen\, the quarantine lab\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nWEEKENDS: Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday/Friday/Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Monday/Thursday/Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  \nPricing: $35 – Adults/ $30 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \n \n \n \n \n \n Hatch and Release: White Sea Bass Program Tour\nBecome a marine scientist for a day\, contributing to valuable research on white sea bass while learning about their crucial role in ocean health. \n\n\nThis seasonal tour will allow you a behind the scenes look into our vital work with HUBBS- Sea World Research Institute on the white sea bass population. \nAs 1 of the 13 facilities on the California Coast who participates in this initiative\, we invite you to “tag” along with our team for this hands-on tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nTours will be running from January 13 to February 29. \n\n  \nSaturday 11am-12pm \n\n\nSunday 2pm-3pm \n\n\nTuesday through Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm \nYour ticket includes general admission to the Ocean Institute. Those who buy tickets for weekday tours will be able to redeem their general admission on a weekend date directly before or after their tour date. \nAdults: $25 | Children: $20 | Toddlers/Infants: $1 \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-3-2023-11-22/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231119T150000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180843 CREATED:20231025T150953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T183020Z UID:39224-1700388000-1700406000@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:General Admission DESCRIPTION:Ocean Institute invites you to join us for General Admission!\n 10:00AM – 3:00PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute’s general admission engages the public with our rotating monthly themes!\nOur rotating monthly themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity. Staff and volunteers stand ready to guide visitors through a wide range of experiences as they gain an understanding of their connection to the ocean!\nJanuary: Ocean Stewards \nFebruary: Love in the Ocean \nMarch: Festival of Whales \nApril: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Weather) \nMay: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Native Plants) \nJune: Summer Kick-Off \nJuly: Shark WEEKends \nAugust: Back to School-ing Fish \nSeptember: Maritime Madness \nOctober: Life in the Abyss \nNovember: Invertebrate Investigation \nDecember: Winter Solstice \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00 | Senior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 | Child (3-13 y.o): $7.50| Toddler (0-2 y.o): $0\n\n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complementary year-round general admission. Please claim at front desk upon arrival. \nNot a member? Click here to join today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy New Year!\n \n \n \n \n \n Come celebrate the New Year with Ocean Institute! \nHoliday Schedule \nDecember 26 to 30: OPEN \nDecember 31: CLOSED \nJanuary 1: CLOSED \nJanuary 2 to 7: OPEN \n \n \n \n \n \n Now included with General Admission: Sailor’s Life Tours!\nYo Ho\, Yo Ho\, a sailor’s life for me! Jump aboard the Spirit of Dana Point for a 30 minute tour of what life was like for sailors in the 1800s. Ring the bell\, raise the sail\, and explore living history with our sailors. Sailor’s Life Tours are great for all ages! \nTours will be from 10am to 12:30pm. Tours are 30 minutes long. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Add-on Experiences\nTake a deep dive into the Ocean Institute’s offerings during your visit with these add-on experiences! \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides that will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations! \nTickets are $5. Dissections will occur at 10:30am\, 11:30am\, and 1:30pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\nEver wanted to hand feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \nWEEKENDS:Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nPricing: $10/Participant \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes: Spirit of Dana Point Tour\nCome aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and learn all about her history along with the restoration process. This dockside guided tour will take you into the lives of those who work relentlessly to keep her sea worthy! \nWEEKENDS: Sunday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Monday/Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nPricing: $25 – Adults/ $20 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\nHave you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Ocean Institute? Join us on our immersive Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour to learn all about what it takes to run an aquarium! This tour takes you beyond the eyes of the public to our husbandry prep kitchen\, the quarantine lab\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nWEEKENDS: Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday/Friday/Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Monday/Thursday/Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  \nPricing: $35 – Adults/ $30 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \n \n \n \n \n \n Hatch and Release: White Sea Bass Program Tour\nBecome a marine scientist for a day\, contributing to valuable research on white sea bass while learning about their crucial role in ocean health. \n\n\nThis seasonal tour will allow you a behind the scenes look into our vital work with HUBBS- Sea World Research Institute on the white sea bass population. \nAs 1 of the 13 facilities on the California Coast who participates in this initiative\, we invite you to “tag” along with our team for this hands-on tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nTours will be running from January 13 to February 29. \n\n  \nSaturday 11am-12pm \n\n\nSunday 2pm-3pm \n\n\nTuesday through Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm \nYour ticket includes general admission to the Ocean Institute. Those who buy tickets for weekday tours will be able to redeem their general admission on a weekend date directly before or after their tour date. \nAdults: $25 | Children: $20 | Toddlers/Infants: $1 \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-3-2023-11-19/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231119T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231119T110000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180843 CREATED:20221109T180232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T180232Z UID:36023-1700384400-1700391600@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Community Beach Cleanup - Stand Up to Trash DESCRIPTION:Community Beach Cleanup\nin partnership with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a day of fun on the water\, beach and surrounding areas to cleanup our natural world.  \nNew theme every month with a guest speaker on the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Historical Wharf \n\n9:00am-11:00am Beach Cleanup and Lunch & Learn \n9:00am-10:30am Beach Cleanup \n10:30am Free Lunch & Learn at Ocean Institute \n11:00am – Lunch Provided by Subway Lantern District \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RVSP URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/community-beach-cleanup-x-stand-up-to-trash-2023-11-19/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231118T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231118T170000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180843 CREATED:20230317T185159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T230825Z UID:34628-1700316000-1700326800@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sail on Spirit of Dana Point DESCRIPTION:Set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tallship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail\, handle lines\, and steer the ship\, or simply sit back\, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tallship.\nMust be 4 y.o or older to sail.\nTickets: $65\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Spirit of Dana Point \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is a traditionally built replica of a 1770s privateer schooner used during the American Revolution. These ships were known for their speed and were used for smuggling. The ship is 118 feet long with a rig height of 100 feet… and 5\,000 square feet of sail! \nIt was Dennis Holland’s dream to build an accurate replica from the period when America fought for independence. Armed with talent\, determination\, little money and plans he purchased from the Smithsonian Institution\, he laid the keel in his Orange County yard on May 2\, 1970. Thirteen years later\, this fast privateer was launched and continues to sail the ocean. Everywhere you look on board is the craftsmanship and pride of early America. \nFormerly the Pilgrim of Newport\, the re-named Spirit of Dana Point is an excellent teaching platform where students directly experience life at sea as it has been for hundreds of years.  The 118-ft. schooner is used for living history and at-sea maritime programs throughout the year. \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is also available for public and private charters\, coastal sails\, corporate team building\, and filming opportunities. \nFor private charters\, events or wedding onboard the Spirit of Dana Point please e-mail: events@oceaninstitute.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sail-on-spirit-of-dana-point-2023-11-18/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T150000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180843 CREATED:20231025T150953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T183020Z UID:39223-1700301600-1700319600@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:General Admission DESCRIPTION:Ocean Institute invites you to join us for General Admission!\n 10:00AM – 3:00PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute’s general admission engages the public with our rotating monthly themes!\nOur rotating monthly themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity. Staff and volunteers stand ready to guide visitors through a wide range of experiences as they gain an understanding of their connection to the ocean!\nJanuary: Ocean Stewards \nFebruary: Love in the Ocean \nMarch: Festival of Whales \nApril: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Weather) \nMay: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Native Plants) \nJune: Summer Kick-Off \nJuly: Shark WEEKends \nAugust: Back to School-ing Fish \nSeptember: Maritime Madness \nOctober: Life in the Abyss \nNovember: Invertebrate Investigation \nDecember: Winter Solstice \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00 | Senior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 | Child (3-13 y.o): $7.50| Toddler (0-2 y.o): $0\n\n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complementary year-round general admission. Please claim at front desk upon arrival. \nNot a member? Click here to join today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy New Year!\n \n \n \n \n \n Come celebrate the New Year with Ocean Institute! \nHoliday Schedule \nDecember 26 to 30: OPEN \nDecember 31: CLOSED \nJanuary 1: CLOSED \nJanuary 2 to 7: OPEN \n \n \n \n \n \n Now included with General Admission: Sailor’s Life Tours!\nYo Ho\, Yo Ho\, a sailor’s life for me! Jump aboard the Spirit of Dana Point for a 30 minute tour of what life was like for sailors in the 1800s. Ring the bell\, raise the sail\, and explore living history with our sailors. Sailor’s Life Tours are great for all ages! \nTours will be from 10am to 12:30pm. Tours are 30 minutes long. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Add-on Experiences\nTake a deep dive into the Ocean Institute’s offerings during your visit with these add-on experiences! \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides that will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations! \nTickets are $5. Dissections will occur at 10:30am\, 11:30am\, and 1:30pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\nEver wanted to hand feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \nWEEKENDS:Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nPricing: $10/Participant \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes: Spirit of Dana Point Tour\nCome aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and learn all about her history along with the restoration process. This dockside guided tour will take you into the lives of those who work relentlessly to keep her sea worthy! \nWEEKENDS: Sunday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Monday/Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nPricing: $25 – Adults/ $20 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\nHave you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Ocean Institute? Join us on our immersive Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour to learn all about what it takes to run an aquarium! This tour takes you beyond the eyes of the public to our husbandry prep kitchen\, the quarantine lab\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nWEEKENDS: Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday/Friday/Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Monday/Thursday/Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  \nPricing: $35 – Adults/ $30 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \n \n \n \n \n \n Hatch and Release: White Sea Bass Program Tour\nBecome a marine scientist for a day\, contributing to valuable research on white sea bass while learning about their crucial role in ocean health. \n\n\nThis seasonal tour will allow you a behind the scenes look into our vital work with HUBBS- Sea World Research Institute on the white sea bass population. \nAs 1 of the 13 facilities on the California Coast who participates in this initiative\, we invite you to “tag” along with our team for this hands-on tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nTours will be running from January 13 to February 29. \n\n  \nSaturday 11am-12pm \n\n\nSunday 2pm-3pm \n\n\nTuesday through Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm \nYour ticket includes general admission to the Ocean Institute. Those who buy tickets for weekday tours will be able to redeem their general admission on a weekend date directly before or after their tour date. \nAdults: $25 | Children: $20 | Toddlers/Infants: $1 \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-3-2023-11-18/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231114T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231114T200000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180843 CREATED:20231031T233126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T233247Z UID:39678-1699983000-1699992000@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Words & Waves- Movie Screening DESCRIPTION:Our Words & Waves Book Club presents a screening of My Octopus Teacher.\n \nThis 2020 documentary follows a filmmaker as they forge an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest\, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world.\n \nSnacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Upcoming book club books will also be available for purchase.\n \nDoors open at 5:30pm\nMovie starts at 6:00pm\n \n RSVP Here! URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/words-n-waves-movie-screening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231112T150000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180843 CREATED:20231025T150953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T183019Z UID:39222-1699783200-1699801200@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:General Admission DESCRIPTION:Ocean Institute invites you to join us for General Admission!\n 10:00AM – 3:00PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute’s general admission engages the public with our rotating monthly themes!\nOur rotating monthly themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity. Staff and volunteers stand ready to guide visitors through a wide range of experiences as they gain an understanding of their connection to the ocean!\nJanuary: Ocean Stewards \nFebruary: Love in the Ocean \nMarch: Festival of Whales \nApril: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Weather) \nMay: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Native Plants) \nJune: Summer Kick-Off \nJuly: Shark WEEKends \nAugust: Back to School-ing Fish \nSeptember: Maritime Madness \nOctober: Life in the Abyss \nNovember: Invertebrate Investigation \nDecember: Winter Solstice \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00 | Senior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 | Child (3-13 y.o): $7.50| Toddler (0-2 y.o): $0\n\n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complementary year-round general admission. Please claim at front desk upon arrival. \nNot a member? Click here to join today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy New Year!\n \n \n \n \n \n Come celebrate the New Year with Ocean Institute! \nHoliday Schedule \nDecember 26 to 30: OPEN \nDecember 31: CLOSED \nJanuary 1: CLOSED \nJanuary 2 to 7: OPEN \n \n \n \n \n \n Now included with General Admission: Sailor’s Life Tours!\nYo Ho\, Yo Ho\, a sailor’s life for me! Jump aboard the Spirit of Dana Point for a 30 minute tour of what life was like for sailors in the 1800s. Ring the bell\, raise the sail\, and explore living history with our sailors. Sailor’s Life Tours are great for all ages! \nTours will be from 10am to 12:30pm. Tours are 30 minutes long. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Add-on Experiences\nTake a deep dive into the Ocean Institute’s offerings during your visit with these add-on experiences! \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides that will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations! \nTickets are $5. Dissections will occur at 10:30am\, 11:30am\, and 1:30pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\nEver wanted to hand feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \nWEEKENDS:Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nPricing: $10/Participant \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes: Spirit of Dana Point Tour\nCome aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and learn all about her history along with the restoration process. This dockside guided tour will take you into the lives of those who work relentlessly to keep her sea worthy! \nWEEKENDS: Sunday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Monday/Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nPricing: $25 – Adults/ $20 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\nHave you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Ocean Institute? Join us on our immersive Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour to learn all about what it takes to run an aquarium! This tour takes you beyond the eyes of the public to our husbandry prep kitchen\, the quarantine lab\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nWEEKENDS: Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday/Friday/Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Monday/Thursday/Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  \nPricing: $35 – Adults/ $30 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \n \n \n \n \n \n Hatch and Release: White Sea Bass Program Tour\nBecome a marine scientist for a day\, contributing to valuable research on white sea bass while learning about their crucial role in ocean health. \n\n\nThis seasonal tour will allow you a behind the scenes look into our vital work with HUBBS- Sea World Research Institute on the white sea bass population. \nAs 1 of the 13 facilities on the California Coast who participates in this initiative\, we invite you to “tag” along with our team for this hands-on tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nTours will be running from January 13 to February 29. \n\n  \nSaturday 11am-12pm \n\n\nSunday 2pm-3pm \n\n\nTuesday through Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm \nYour ticket includes general admission to the Ocean Institute. Those who buy tickets for weekday tours will be able to redeem their general admission on a weekend date directly before or after their tour date. \nAdults: $25 | Children: $20 | Toddlers/Infants: $1 \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-3-2023-11-12/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231112 DTSTAMP:20260621T180843 CREATED:20231018T151332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T163534Z UID:38378-1699401600-1699747199@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Mermade Market DESCRIPTION:Wednesday \nNOV 8\n10am – 6pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday \nNOV 9\n10am – 6pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday \nNOV 10\n10am – 8pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday \nNOV 11\n9am – 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2023 Mermade Market \nHosted at Ocean Institute! \n“Mermade Market is a hand curated marketplace with a mission to bring incredible finds from amazing creators to our customers! Our vision is to bring together likeminded lovers of shopping small and thinking big. Mermade Market has become a community staple that motivates our growing team to deliver incredible products to eager fans twice a year\, every spring & winter. No matter how you journey through Mermade Market\, you’ll arrive at your destination feeling fulfilled\, satisfied and happy.” – Mermade Market Website \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK FOR \nMERMADE MARKET \nWEBSITE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Education Center General Admission \nOpen Wednesday through Saturday during the Market for visitors and guests to enjoy! Local aquaria\, Horn Shark touch tank\, Intertidal touch tank\, squid dissections\, and educational activities! \nWednesday-Friday 10:00am – 6:00pm \nSaturday 9:00am – 5:00pm \nAdults $10; Kids $7 \n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sailor’s Life Tours \nYo Ho\, Yo Ho\, a sailor’s life for me! Jump aboard the Spirit of Dana Point for a 30 minute tour of what life was like for sailors. Ring the bell\, raise the sail\, and explore living history with 1800’s sailors. Sailor’s Life tours are great for all ages!\n\n\n\nWednesday-Friday 10:00am – 6:00pm \nSaturday 9:00am – 5:00pm \n \n\n\n$5 a person\n\n \n Tickets URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/mermade-market-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231107T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231107T110000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180843 CREATED:20230928T201757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T000512Z UID:38087-1699347600-1699354800@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Hōkūleʻa Dockside Canoe Tours DESCRIPTION:FREE TO THE PUBLIC \nHōkūle’a Dockside Canoe Tours\nCome aboard the legendary Hōkūleʻa and meet the crew circumnavigating the Pacific on the Moananuiākea Voyage. \n \n RSVP HERE!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Hōkūleʻa and the Moananuiākea Voyage: \nThe Hōkūleʻa is a symbol of the Hawaiian cultural renaissance and a vessel that pays homage to the ancient Polynesian navigators who used the stars\, winds\, and natural signs to navigate the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The Hōkūleʻa has been instrumental in reviving and preserving traditional Polynesian navigation techniques. \n\n\n\nThe Moananuiākea Voyage was an expedition that began in 2013 and aimed to sail around the world using traditional navigation methods. The voyage sought to promote environmental sustainability and raise awareness about the importance of protecting the world’s oceans. It also aimed to reconnect indigenous communities across the Pacific and share knowledge about traditional navigation and stewardship of the ocean. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hōkūleʻa\n\nOn March 8\, 1975\, Hōkūle‘a\, a performance-accurate deep sea voyaging canoe built in the tradition of ancient Hawaiian wa‘a kaulua (double-hulled voyaging canoe)\, was launched from the sacred shores of Hakipu‘u-Kualoa\, in Kāne‘ohe Bay on the island of O‘ahu. She was designed by artist and historian Herb Kawainui Kāne\, one of the founders of the Polynesian Voyaging Society. The canoe was named Hōkūle‘a (“Star of Gladness”)\, a zenith star of Hawai‘i\, which appeared to him growing ever brighter in a dream. This launching was one of many events that marked a generation of renewal for Hawai‘i’s indigenous people. \nFun Facts: \n\nBuilt in Honolulu\, Hawaiʻi and launched on March 8\, 1975\nHas sailed over 140\,000 nautical miles across the Pacific\nLength: 62 feet\nWidth: 20 feet\n\nRead more here… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nPolynesian Voyaging Society Mission: \n\n\n\n\nFounded in 1973\, the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s mission is to perpetuate the art and science of traditional Polynesian voyaging and the spirit of exploration through experiential educational programs that inspire students and their communities to respect and care for themselves\, each other\, and their natural and cultural environments. \nThrough voyaging\, PVS hopes to inspire humanity to care for the earth by highlighting the vital importance of oceans\, indigenous knowledge\, communities\, education\, and sustainability. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This visit is in partnership with: \nPolynesian Voyaging Society\, Ocean Institute\, Olukai\, Ama Olukai Foundation URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/hokule%ca%bba-dockside-canoe-tours-2023-11-07/ CATEGORIES:Hōkūleʻa Visit,Upcoming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231106T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231106T193000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180843 CREATED:20230929T051248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T223226Z UID:38150-1699289100-1699299000@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Hōkūle'a Presentation: Meet the Crew DESCRIPTION:GUESTS – $10 \nOI Members – FREE \nStudents – FREE \nHōkūle’a Documentary Screening & Presentation: Meet the Crew\nDoors open at 4:45pm \nScreening of Hōkūkle’a: Finding the Language of the Navigator from 5:00pm-5:40pm \nMeet the Crew Talk begins at 6:00pm \nEmbark on a captivating journey as we welcome the remarkable crew of the Hōkūle’a and dive into the awe-inspiring story of their Moananuiākea Voyage. \nPrepare to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Hawaiian traditions as the crew shares their experiences\, challenges\, and triumphs. This presentation is your chance to ask questions\, gain insights into the crew’s unique way of life\, and discover the profound significance of their voyage. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to be part of their extraordinary journey! \nSpace is limited\, purchase tickets below to secure your seat! \n \n TICKETS!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Hōkūleʻa and the Moananuiākea Voyage: \nThe Hōkūleʻa is a symbol of the Hawaiian cultural renaissance and a vessel that pays homage to the ancient Polynesian navigators who used the stars\, winds\, and natural signs to navigate the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The Hōkūleʻa has been instrumental in reviving and preserving traditional Polynesian navigation techniques. \n\n\n\nThe Moananuiākea Voyage was an expedition that began in 2013 and aimed to sail around the world using traditional navigation methods. The voyage sought to promote environmental sustainability and raise awareness about the importance of protecting the world’s oceans. It also aimed to reconnect indigenous communities across the Pacific and share knowledge about traditional navigation and stewardship of the ocean. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hōkūleʻa\n\nOn March 8\, 1975\, Hōkūle‘a\, a performance-accurate deep sea voyaging canoe built in the tradition of ancient Hawaiian wa‘a kaulua (double-hulled voyaging canoe)\, was launched from the sacred shores of Hakipu‘u-Kualoa\, in Kāne‘ohe Bay on the island of O‘ahu. She was designed by artist and historian Herb Kawainui Kāne\, one of the founders of the Polynesian Voyaging Society. The canoe was named Hōkūle‘a (“Star of Gladness”)\, a zenith star of Hawai‘i\, which appeared to him growing ever brighter in a dream. This launching was one of many events that marked a generation of renewal for Hawai‘i’s indigenous people. \nFun Facts: \n\nBuilt in Honolulu\, Hawaiʻi and launched on March 8\, 1975\nHas sailed over 140\,000 nautical miles across the Pacific\nLength: 62 feet\nWidth: 20 feet\n\nRead more here… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nPolynesian Voyaging Society Mission: \n\n\n\n\nFounded in 1973\, the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s mission is to perpetuate the art and science of traditional Polynesian voyaging and the spirit of exploration through experiential educational programs that inspire students and their communities to respect and care for themselves\, each other\, and their natural and cultural environments. \nThrough voyaging\, PVS hopes to inspire humanity to care for the earth by highlighting the vital importance of oceans\, indigenous knowledge\, communities\, education\, and sustainability. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This visit is in partnership with: \nPolynesian Voyaging Society\, Ocean Institute\, Olukai\, Ama Olukai Foundation URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/hokulea-presentation-meet-the-crew/ CATEGORIES:Hōkūleʻa Visit,Upcoming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231106T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231106T170000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180843 CREATED:20230928T201757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T000512Z UID:38086-1699275600-1699290000@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Hōkūleʻa Dockside Canoe Tours DESCRIPTION:FREE TO THE PUBLIC \nHōkūle’a Dockside Canoe Tours\nCome aboard the legendary Hōkūleʻa and meet the crew circumnavigating the Pacific on the Moananuiākea Voyage. \n \n RSVP HERE!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Hōkūleʻa and the Moananuiākea Voyage: \nThe Hōkūleʻa is a symbol of the Hawaiian cultural renaissance and a vessel that pays homage to the ancient Polynesian navigators who used the stars\, winds\, and natural signs to navigate the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The Hōkūleʻa has been instrumental in reviving and preserving traditional Polynesian navigation techniques. \n\n\n\nThe Moananuiākea Voyage was an expedition that began in 2013 and aimed to sail around the world using traditional navigation methods. The voyage sought to promote environmental sustainability and raise awareness about the importance of protecting the world’s oceans. It also aimed to reconnect indigenous communities across the Pacific and share knowledge about traditional navigation and stewardship of the ocean. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hōkūleʻa\n\nOn March 8\, 1975\, Hōkūle‘a\, a performance-accurate deep sea voyaging canoe built in the tradition of ancient Hawaiian wa‘a kaulua (double-hulled voyaging canoe)\, was launched from the sacred shores of Hakipu‘u-Kualoa\, in Kāne‘ohe Bay on the island of O‘ahu. She was designed by artist and historian Herb Kawainui Kāne\, one of the founders of the Polynesian Voyaging Society. The canoe was named Hōkūle‘a (“Star of Gladness”)\, a zenith star of Hawai‘i\, which appeared to him growing ever brighter in a dream. This launching was one of many events that marked a generation of renewal for Hawai‘i’s indigenous people. \nFun Facts: \n\nBuilt in Honolulu\, Hawaiʻi and launched on March 8\, 1975\nHas sailed over 140\,000 nautical miles across the Pacific\nLength: 62 feet\nWidth: 20 feet\n\nRead more here… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nPolynesian Voyaging Society Mission: \n\n\n\n\nFounded in 1973\, the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s mission is to perpetuate the art and science of traditional Polynesian voyaging and the spirit of exploration through experiential educational programs that inspire students and their communities to respect and care for themselves\, each other\, and their natural and cultural environments. \nThrough voyaging\, PVS hopes to inspire humanity to care for the earth by highlighting the vital importance of oceans\, indigenous knowledge\, communities\, education\, and sustainability. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This visit is in partnership with: \nPolynesian Voyaging Society\, Ocean Institute\, Olukai\, Ama Olukai Foundation URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/hokule%ca%bba-dockside-canoe-tours-2023-11-06/ CATEGORIES:Hōkūleʻa Visit,Upcoming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231105T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231105T193000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180843 CREATED:20231027T230628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T230838Z UID:39325-1699201800-1699212600@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Moana Screening with Hokule'a Crew DESCRIPTION:Disney’s Moana Screening with the Crew! \nDoors open at 4:30pm \n5:00pm-6:45pm: Screening of Moana \n6:45pm: Movie commentary with the Hōkūle’a crew \nJoin us for an enchanting evening celebrating the cultural richness of Disney’s “Moana” with a special screening followed by exclusive commentary from the crew aboard the iconic Polynesian voyaging canoe\, Hōkūle’a. \nExperience the magic of “Moana” on the big screen\, at our Cinema by the Sea. Dive into the adventurous journey of Moana\, the spirited Polynesian princess\, and her encounters with demigod Maui\, as they embark on a quest across the sea. \nFollowing the screening\, the Hōkūle’a crew\, renowned for their expertise in traditional Polynesian navigation and voyaging\, will provide insightful commentary. Delve deeper into the film’s portrayal of Polynesian culture\, accuracy in depicting traditions\, and its representation of the people and their connection to the ocean. \nThis unique event offers a rare opportunity to witness the fusion of cinematic storytelling and real-life cultural perspectives\, providing a captivating exploration into the significance and authenticity of “Moana.” Join us for an evening of entertainment and enlightenment as we merge the magic of the movie with the wisdom of the Hōkūle’a crew. \nTickets: \nAdult (15+) – $10 \nChild (18mo-14) – $5 \n0-18 Months – FREE \nSips & Snacks available for purchase \nSpace is limited\, purchase tickets below to secure your seat! \n \n TICKETS!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Hōkūleʻa and the Moananuiākea Voyage: \nThe Hōkūleʻa is a symbol of the Hawaiian cultural renaissance and a vessel that pays homage to the ancient Polynesian navigators who used the stars\, winds\, and natural signs to navigate the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The Hōkūleʻa has been instrumental in reviving and preserving traditional Polynesian navigation techniques. \n\n\n\nThe Moananuiākea Voyage was an expedition that began in 2013 and aimed to sail around the world using traditional navigation methods. The voyage sought to promote environmental sustainability and raise awareness about the importance of protecting the world’s oceans. It also aimed to reconnect indigenous communities across the Pacific and share knowledge about traditional navigation and stewardship of the ocean. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hōkūleʻa\n\nOn March 8\, 1975\, Hōkūle‘a\, a performance-accurate deep sea voyaging canoe built in the tradition of ancient Hawaiian wa‘a kaulua (double-hulled voyaging canoe)\, was launched from the sacred shores of Hakipu‘u-Kualoa\, in Kāne‘ohe Bay on the island of O‘ahu. She was designed by artist and historian Herb Kawainui Kāne\, one of the founders of the Polynesian Voyaging Society. The canoe was named Hōkūle‘a (“Star of Gladness”)\, a zenith star of Hawai‘i\, which appeared to him growing ever brighter in a dream. This launching was one of many events that marked a generation of renewal for Hawai‘i’s indigenous people. \nFun Facts: \n\nBuilt in Honolulu\, Hawaiʻi and launched on March 8\, 1975\nHas sailed over 140\,000 nautical miles across the Pacific\nLength: 62 feet\nWidth: 20 feet\n\nRead more here… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nPolynesian Voyaging Society Mission: \n\n\n\n\nFounded in 1973\, the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s mission is to perpetuate the art and science of traditional Polynesian voyaging and the spirit of exploration through experiential educational programs that inspire students and their communities to respect and care for themselves\, each other\, and their natural and cultural environments. \nThrough voyaging\, PVS hopes to inspire humanity to care for the earth by highlighting the vital importance of oceans\, indigenous knowledge\, communities\, education\, and sustainability. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This visit is in partnership with: \nPolynesian Voyaging Society\, Ocean Institute\, Olukai\, Ama Olukai Foundation URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/moana-screening-with-hokulea-crew/ CATEGORIES:Hōkūleʻa Visit,Upcoming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231105T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231105T160000 DTSTAMP:20260621T180843 CREATED:20230928T201757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T000511Z UID:38082-1699192800-1699200000@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Hōkūleʻa Dockside Canoe Tours DESCRIPTION:FREE TO THE PUBLIC \nHōkūle’a Dockside Canoe Tours\nCome aboard the legendary Hōkūleʻa and meet the crew circumnavigating the Pacific on the Moananuiākea Voyage. \n \n RSVP HERE!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Hōkūleʻa and the Moananuiākea Voyage: \nThe Hōkūleʻa is a symbol of the Hawaiian cultural renaissance and a vessel that pays homage to the ancient Polynesian navigators who used the stars\, winds\, and natural signs to navigate the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The Hōkūleʻa has been instrumental in reviving and preserving traditional Polynesian navigation techniques. \n\n\n\nThe Moananuiākea Voyage was an expedition that began in 2013 and aimed to sail around the world using traditional navigation methods. The voyage sought to promote environmental sustainability and raise awareness about the importance of protecting the world’s oceans. It also aimed to reconnect indigenous communities across the Pacific and share knowledge about traditional navigation and stewardship of the ocean. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hōkūleʻa\n\nOn March 8\, 1975\, Hōkūle‘a\, a performance-accurate deep sea voyaging canoe built in the tradition of ancient Hawaiian wa‘a kaulua (double-hulled voyaging canoe)\, was launched from the sacred shores of Hakipu‘u-Kualoa\, in Kāne‘ohe Bay on the island of O‘ahu. She was designed by artist and historian Herb Kawainui Kāne\, one of the founders of the Polynesian Voyaging Society. The canoe was named Hōkūle‘a (“Star of Gladness”)\, a zenith star of Hawai‘i\, which appeared to him growing ever brighter in a dream. This launching was one of many events that marked a generation of renewal for Hawai‘i’s indigenous people. \nFun Facts: \n\nBuilt in Honolulu\, Hawaiʻi and launched on March 8\, 1975\nHas sailed over 140\,000 nautical miles across the Pacific\nLength: 62 feet\nWidth: 20 feet\n\nRead more here… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nPolynesian Voyaging Society Mission: \n\n\n\n\nFounded in 1973\, the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s mission is to perpetuate the art and science of traditional Polynesian voyaging and the spirit of exploration through experiential educational programs that inspire students and their communities to respect and care for themselves\, each other\, and their natural and cultural environments. \nThrough voyaging\, PVS hopes to inspire humanity to care for the earth by highlighting the vital importance of oceans\, indigenous knowledge\, communities\, education\, and sustainability. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This visit is in partnership with: \nPolynesian Voyaging Society\, Ocean Institute\, Olukai\, Ama Olukai Foundation URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/hokule%ca%bba-dockside-canoe-tours/ CATEGORIES:Hōkūleʻa Visit,Upcoming END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR