Celebrate Kids at the Aquarium’s 14th Annual International Children’s Festival

March 5, 2019

Enjoy performances by a children’s choir and martial arts demonstrations. Kids of all ages can participate in an international percussion circle, Japanese origami, Native American crafts, and Pacific Islander traditional children’s games. The Aquarium is a community gathering place where diverse cultures and the arts are celebrated. “Our International Children’s Festival is the culmination of all of our cultural festivals, where our various communities can come together to learn about the importance of working together to protect our ocean planet,” said Peter Martineau, Aquarium of the Pacific festival organizer. People are encouraged to celebrate the children in their lives and children around the world with this special annual event.

Honoree: On Saturday, March 16, at 12:20 p.m. the Aquarium will honor Ryan Hickman with its annual Young Hero Award in recognition of his efforts to make the planet a better place. Ryan is a nine-year-old with a passion for recycling to prevent trash from reaching the ocean. Over the past seven years he has helped to collect and recycle 450,000 bottles and cans and raised over $8,000 for the Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach, California.

When: Saturday and Sunday, March 16-17, 2019, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Cost: Included with admission: $29.95 for adults (12+), $26.95 for seniors (62+), $17.95 for children (3-11), and free for children under age three and Aquarium members

Info: (562) 590-3100 or event page