Events Source
All ages welcome! Events vary each week so be sure to check back here or on our Facebook page often to see what fun events are coming up! As always, you will also have plenty of time to visit with the animals here at the center.
If an event is cancelled you will recieve a refund or a credit for another event.
Create your own tiny, contained ecosystem in a jar!
Plants, decorations, soil and a cleanup crew (tiny little bugs) are all made available by staff!
Pre-registration required by phone or online.
$20/non-member, $15/member.
All supplies included
Event is for ages 18+, BYOB.
Doors open at 6:30 to explore the aquarium and craft starts at 7pm.
Biomes staff has a huge collection of craft supplies! Hang out with our animals while you craft with construction paper, fabric paint, sewing materials, and many, many more materials at your fingertips.
Pre-registration required by phone or online.
$20/non-member, $15/member.
All supplies included
Event is for ages 12+! BYOB.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to explore the aquarium and craft starts at 7:00 PM.
Biomes will provide the squids, the tools, and the fun facts to keep you and your family fascinated at Biomes!
Pre-registration encouraged by phone or online.
$20/non-member, $15/member.
All supplies included
Event is for ages 12+ BYOB.
Doors open at 6:30 to explore the aquarium and craft starts at 7:00 PM.
Embark on an adventure in toxicology at Biomes right before Halloween! Get to know over 15 species of animals that have either poison in their bodies or venom on their bodies and show off your costumes with a chance to win a prize!
Pre-registration encouraged by phone or online.
$20/non-member, $15/member.
All supplies included
Event is for ages 18+ BYOB.
Doors open at 6:30 to explore the aquarium and craft starts at 7:00 PM.
Learn the ins and outs of delicious New England chowder clams - what’s going on in there??
Pre-registration encouraged by phone or online.
$20/non-member, $15/member.
All supplies included
Event is for ages 12+ BYOB.
Doors open at 6:30 to explore the aquarium and craft starts at 7:00 PM.
Embark on a tour of all of our 12 species of reptiles that call Biomes home, and get a chance to win a prize during our tivia game!
Pre-registration required by phone or online.
$20/non-member, $15/member.
Event is for ages 18+! BYOB.
Doors open at 6:30 to explore the aquarium and craft starts at 7:00 pm.
Hang out in an aquarium while you paint with bleach!
Led by Biomes staff, instructors will help everyone with the basic techniques needed and give you individual attention to add your own unique elements.
Biomes will provide 1 t-shirt. Guests are more than welcome to bring their own belongings to paint on!
Pre-registration required by phone or online.
$20/non-member, $15/member.
All supplies included
Event is for ages 18+! BYOB.
Doors open at 6:30 to explore the aquarium and craft starts at 7:00 pm.
Relax with a glass of wine while you paint paper mache creations!
This is the second class of a two-part event! This week 5/29, we will paint our paper mache creations!
For guests who cannot make 5/15’s Paper Mache class, extra materials will be provided for you to join in on the painting fun!
Led by Biomes staff, instructors will help everyone with the basic techniques needed and give you individual attention to add your own unique elements.
Pre-registration required by phone or online.
$20/non-member, $15/member.
All supplies included
Event is for ages 12+! BYOB.
Doors open at 5:30 to explore the aquarium and craft starts at 6:00 pm.
This is a one-of-a-kind musical experience that should not be missed! We will explore the many wonders of the ocean through singing, movement, puppetry, stories, instrumental activities, and much more!
Admission to the aquarium included with class.
$14 per person
$7 per member
Under 3 free!
Class given by Fiddle N'Fun
This is a one-of-a-kind musical experience that should not be missed! We will explore the many wonders of the ocean through singing, movement, puppetry, stories, instrumental activities, and much more!
Admission to the aquarium included with class.
45 minute workshop with time to explore the aquarium after class.
$14 per person
$7 per member
Under 3 free!
Class given by Fiddle N'Fun
Relax with a glass of wine while you create this beautiful painting! Inspired by Halloween, instructors will help you create your own spooky scene!
Our instructor, Robert Ratigan, is a professional artist specializing in creative projects for homes and businesses. He has been here at Biomes since 2015 painting many of our exhibits and walls. Bob will help everyone with the basic techniques needed to paint on canvas and give you individual attention to add your own unique elements.
Pre-registration required by phone or online.
$35/non-member, $25/member.
All supplies included
Event is for adults-only and is BYOB.
Doors open at 6:30 to explore the aquarium and painting starts at 7pm.
Kid’s of all ages can join us to create their spooky pumpkin painting! This special paint party uses both acrylic paint and glow in the dark paints!
Our instructor, Robert Ratigan, is a professional artist specializing in creative projects for homes and businesses. He has been here at Biomes since 2015 painting many of our exhibits and walls. Bob will help everyone with the basic techniques needed to paint on canvas and give you individual attention to add your own unique elements.
Pre-registration required by phone or online.
$35/non-member, $25/member.
All supplies included
Event includes painting and aquarium admission until 12 PM.
Our instructor, Robert Ratigan, is a professional artist specializing in creative projects for all ages. He has been here at Biomes since 2015 painting many of our exhibits and walls. Bob will help everyone with the basic techniques needed to paint on canvas and give each child individual attention to add their own unique elements.
Pre-registration required by phone or online.
$35/non-member, $25/member. Price per canvas.
All supplies included.
Event followed by a live animal demonstration!
Join us Friday, May 12th, at 7 PM!
Doors open at 6:30, painting begins at 7 PM.
Adults only paint night. BYOB & food.
Our instructor, Robert Ratigan, is a professional artist specializing in creative projects for homes and businesses. He has been here at Biomes since 2015 painting many of our exhibits and walls. Bob will help everyone with the basic techniques needed to paint on canvas and give you individual attention to add your own unique elements.
Pre-registration required by phone or online.
$35 per nonmember, $25 per member. All supplies included.
Back by popular demand, we will be designing and completing this painting of an octopus!
Relax with a glass of wine while you create this beautiful painting!
Our instructor, Robert Ratigan, is a professional artist specializing in creative projects for homes and businesses. He has been here at Biomes since 2013 painting many of our exhibits and walls. Bob will help everyone with the basic techniques needed to paint on canvas and give you individual attention to add your own unique elements.
Pre-registration required by phone or online.
$35/non-member, $25/member.
All supplies included
Event is for adults-only and is BYOB.
Doors open at 6:30 to explore the aquarium and painting starts at 7pm.
Our instructor, Robert Ratigan, is a professional artist specializing in creative projects for homes and businesses. He has been here at biomes since 2015 painting many of our exhibits and walls. Bob will help everyone with the basic techniques needed to paint on canvas and give you individual attention to add your own unique elements.
Pre-registration required by phone or online.
$35/non-member, $25/member.
All supplies included
Event followed by a live animal demonstration!
Relax with a glass of wine while you create this beautiful painting!
Our instructor, Robert Ratigan, is a professional artist specializing in creative projects for homes and businesses. He has been here at biomes since 2015 painting many of our exhibits and walls. Bob will help everyone with the basic techniques needed to paint on canvas and give you individual attention to add your own unique elements.
Pre-registration required by phone or online.
$35/non-member, $25/member.
All supplies included
Event is for adults-only and is BYOB.
Doors open at 6:30 to explore the aquarium and painting starts at 7pm.
Relax with a glass of wine while you create this beautiful painting!
Our instructor, Robert Ratigan, is a professional artist specializing in creative projects for homes and businesses. He has been here at biomes since 2015 painting many of our exhibits and walls. Bob will help everyone with the basic techniques needed to paint on canvas and give you individual attention to add your own unique elements.
Pre-registration required by phone or online.
$35/non-member, $25/member.
All supplies included
Event is for adults-only and is BYOB.
Doors open at 6:30 to explore the aquarium and painting starts at 7pm.
After hours at the aquarium with a visit from Santa.
$10/person ($8/members)
Holiday Paint Night with Bob Ratigan. Includes a mini-painting, wine glass art and create-your-own ornament.
Our instructor, Robert Ratigan, is a professional artist specializing in creative projects for homes and businesses. He has been here at biomes since 2015 painting many of our exhibits and walls. Bob will help everyone with the basic techniques needed to paint, and give you individual attention to add your own unique elements.
Pre-registration required by phone or on-line.
$35/non-member, $25/member.
$5 per wine glass or bring your own.
Includes canvas for a mini-painting.
Event is for adults-only and is BYOB.
Doors open at 6:30 to explore the aquarium and painting starts at 7pm.
Join us for a fun night of Halloween activities including face painting, crafts, pumpkin toss, fortune telling, and glow-in-the-dark room. We’ll be doing feedings throughout the night. Special visits from mermaids, pirates and Darwin the tortoise.
Guests are encouraged to wear a costume.
Admission is $12 per person, $10 for members (children and adults). Under 3 are free.
Relax with a glass of wine while you create this beautiful painting!
Our instructor, Robert Ratigan, is a professional artist specializing in creative projects for homes and businesses. He has been here at biomes since 2015 painting many of our exhibits and walls. Bob will help everyone with the basic techniques needed to paint on canvas and give you individual attention to add your own unique elements.
Pre-registration required by phone or online.
$35/non-member, $25/member.
All supplies included
Event is for adults-only and is BYOB.
Doors open at 6:30 to explore the aquarium and painting starts at 7pm.
This is a five week class and workshop with professional photography instructor Steve McGrath.
Learn to take photos of the Biomes menagerie that are sure to impress your friends and family. This course will teach you the basics and intermediate in camera settings, angles, and editing to help you capture the perfect aquarium photo. In this workshop we will meet at the entrance to the aquarium, and then we will go over camera settings, composition and how to take great photos at the aquarium and manage the tough lighting conditions! Some of the items we will need to look out for will be low light, limited mobility, fast moving subjects, and no tripods for this one!
Classes are held at Biomes every Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 pm. Contact Steve to register.
(508) 816-2449
steve@mcgrathnaturephotos.com
Relax with a glass of wine while you create this beautiful painting!
Our instructor, Robert Ratigan, is a professional artist specializing in creative projects for homes and businesses. He has been here at Biomes for the last year painting many of our exhibits and walls. Bob will help everyone with the basic techniques needed to paint on canvas and give you individual attention to add your own unique elements.
Pre-registration required by phone or on-line.
$35/non-member, $25/member.
All supplies included
Event is for adults-only and is BYOB.
Doors open at 6:30 to explore the aquarium and painting starts at 7pm.
Relax with a glass of wine while you create this beautiful painting!
Our instructor, Robert Ratigan, is a professional artist specializing in creative projects for homes and businesses. He has been here at Biomes for the last year painting many of our exhibits and walls. Bob will help everyone with the basic techniques needed to paint on canvas and give you individual attention to add your own unique elements.
Pre-registration required by phone or on-line.
$35/non-member, $25/member.
All supplies included
Event is for adults-only and is BYOB.
Doors open at 6:30 to explore the aquarium and painting starts at 7pm.
Relax with a glass of wine while you create this beautiful painting!
Our instructor, Robert Ratigan, is a professional artist specializing in creative projects for homes and businesses. He has been here at Biomes for the last year painting many of our exhibits and walls. Bob will help everyone with the basic techniques needed to paint on canvas and give you individual attention to add your own unique elements.
Pre-registration required by phone or on-line.
$35/non-member, $25/member.
All supplies included
Event is for adults-only and is BYOB.
Doors open at 6:30 to explore the aquarium and painting starts at 7pm.
Join us at the aquarium for a special presentation by magician Eric Burke. All ages are welcome and the exhibits will be open after the show until 7:30. Eric has been entertaining New England audiences for over 20 years and we are proud to host him for the first time at Biomes. See his website here!
This adult class will be taught by local sea glass artisan Georgia Hitti. All sea glass and materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own special piece of sea glass to create a pendant with.
Class fee is $25 ($20 for members) and is limited to only 17 seats, so pre-register early.
Come join us for some gross fun! One of our educators will lead the group through a guided dissection where you will learn about basic anatomy and some cool characteristics of squid. You'll also get to write with the squid 'pen' and 'ink'! Each child will have their own squid to work with and adults are also welcome to dissect, if they wish to.
Dissection designed for ages 8 and up but all ages are welcome
Admission to the aquarium included with event price.
$10/person, $5/member. Pricing applies to all children (ages 3 and up) and adults.
Pre-registration required.
A guest from the educational book company Usborne Books will visit Biomes and hold a story time event. This program will be on March 16th from 3:00 - 4:00 pm and is free with admission. Geared towards children ages 3 - 6, a simple craft will be completed following the stories. The Magic of Usborne books is that they make learning and reading fun, and Usborne Books representative Courtney will share some of this magic with your children.
Wondering what it would be like to work with marine life? Not sure what you can do now to prepare yourself? Come take a tour of Biomes and meet with a number of staff and volunteers who will share their stories and can answer your questions and guide you in the right direction. We will also do some hands-on activities so you can experience some of the work we do at the aquarium.
Ages 10-16. $10/child, 1 parent free with each child
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Pre-registration required at least 1 week in advance.
Wondering what it would be like to work with marine life? Not sure what you can do now to prepare yourself? Come take a tour of Biomes and meet with a number of staff and volunteers who will share their stories and can answer your questions and guide you in the right direction.
Ages 10-16. $10/child, 1 parent free with each child
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Canceled.
Rapunzel will come down from her tower to make a special trip to Biomes! Come hear her story, sing songs, play games, and make a craft. Rapunzel will also take photos with everybody.
$10/person, $5/member. Pricing applies to all children (ages 3 and up) and adults.
Admission to the aquarium included with event.
Pre-registration required.
PROGRAM CANCELED DUE TO INSTRUCTOR FAMILY EMERGENCY. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL BE REFUNDED.
Join us for a morning of creative, artsy fun! Local artist Bob Ratigan (who painted the murals inside and outside here at Biomes) will lead us through a step-by-step class to create a wonderful painting.
All supplies are included and you'll have plenty of time to visit the animals in the aquarium after class.
$30/first canvas, $20 additional canvas, per family. Members receive $5 off regular price.
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Turtle painting!
