Ascarium: A Pirate Adventure, brings a new event to the NY Aquarium with pirate themed, kid-friendly, not so scary experiences.
Here’s some fun activities:
- Haunted Seafari, The Tragic Tale of Captain Paul Looter – Dive into the sunken ship of Captain Paul Looter, an awful pirate captain and deep-sea criminal. Guests will learn how the greatest treasure of all is the marine life and clean water that support our planet and it inhabitants.
- Attend Pirate School! A swashbuckling one-man family vaudeville show created and performed by veteran New York physical comedian and actor David Engel. Kids learn how to stand, talk, sing and laugh like Buccaneers, while also developing social skills.
- Musical Performances from The Brigands, performing period pirate and nautical music. Also The Sea Gypsies dancing troupe.
- Pirate Storytelling, Mindreading and Juggling, including Astounding Pirate Feats and Pirate Tales by Pirate “Mad” Dudley McMudd! Kids can also participate in two Pirate Games of Skill: Sink the Armada Cannonball Toss and a Pirate Ring Toss.
- Creatures of the Deep takes a look into the microscope to learn about SKELETON shrimp, discover the facts about VAMPIRE squids, GOBLIN sharks and more.
- Pirate Crafts lets kids create their own Pirate Ship Wall Hanging Collage!
- Treat Stations are also available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for kids to enjoy some safe treats!
Pirates are always a huge hit with the kids! It’s a great time of year to enjoy the outdoors, animals, and these special activities at the NY Aquarium!
Open for the last two weekends in October (October 20-21 and 27-28).
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