It’s the most wonderful time of the year where Mystic Aquarium sparkles with holiday cheer through the New Year! Join us one day or many and delight in the magic of the season with different activities every day. Check out all that we have planned for you!

• Watch talented artists as they chop, chisel and chip away at massive chunks of ice to create frozen sculptures then take your own cool photo next to the finished masterpiece.
• Santa’s on vacation! Get your picture taken with him and write the jolly man a thank you to show him how much you appreciate all the holiday cheer he has spread and say hello to his elves frolic underwater as they interact with all their friends at Winterfest.
• Meet the Snow Sisters for a sing-a-long and autograph session (and don’t forget your camera for a pretty, pretty picture!).
• Local musicians perform live, bringing you the sounds of classic hits and some of today’s top favorites.
• Toast to the New Year while beluga’s swim in the background! Celebrate the start of 2020 with a complimentary cider bubbly toast.

And, get ready to dance, sing and join in the musical fun with LIVE music by area favorites Steve Elci & Friends as they ring in the New Year with their famous “Countdown to Noon” concert!

Schedule of Events

Daily

Santa’s Cali Cabana Main Gallery

Stop by and see Santa as he takes a much needed break after his busy holiday deliveries! Write him a special thank you note and hand deliver it right to him! *No Santa on Monday, January 1. He will be back at the North Pole to get ready for 2020!

Noon

Diving Elves Main Gallery

Watch as elves frolic among tropical fish, eels and more! Don’t forget to snap a “sELFie” with them!

Special Entertainment

Thursday, December 26

11:00am Live music by James Harris Main Gallery

Friday, December 27

11:00am Live music by James Harris Main Gallery

Saturday, December 28    

12:30pm Meet & Greet, Autographs & Sing-a-long with the Snow Sisters Main Gallery

12:00pm Ice Carving by Ice Matters Ocean Conservation Pool Area

Sunday, December 29       

12:30pm Meet & Greet, Autographs & Sing-a-long with the Snow Sisters Main Gallery

11:00am  Gingerbread House Demonstration by Chef Eric Hirsh Main Gallery

12:00pm Ice Carving by Ice Matters Ocean Conservation Pool Area

Monday, December 30     

11:00am Live music by Azalea Drive  Main Gallery

Tuesday, December 31*   

11:30am & 1:30pm Countdown to Noon Concert with Steve Elci & Friends Main Gallery

Wednesday, January 1

12:00pm Cheers to the New Year! Bubbly with Belugas! Arctic Coast