Join us at the annual John H. Carlson Lecture with oceanographer Marina Lévy for an exploration of the ocean’s extraordinary carbon machine. Presented by the Aquarium’s Lowell Lecture Series and MIT’s Lorenz Center of the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
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Rachel King's photography exhibition at the Jamaica Plain Library gallery captures seasonal changes along Jamaica Pond’s shoreline, inviting observation of water’s edge patterns, for ages 18 and up.
Boston Bruins vs Canadiens — NHL game at TD Garden, puck drop at 4:00 PM PT.
Free Thursday Nights at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
Four Venezuelan women artists present paper, video, sculpture, and mixed‑media works exploring memory, displacement, and belonging at MassArt x SoWa, with opening and First Friday receptions.
Costumed divers appear in the Giant Ocean Tank, not‑scary tunes play, and a costume contest awards prizes at the New England Aquarium’s members‑only Boo‑quarium.
Costume‑wearing visitors hunt hidden “sunken” jack‑o‑lanterns throughout New England Aquarium exhibits and enjoy Halloween‑themed activities.
Boston Family Days at New England Aquarium offers free admission for Boston K‑12 and Pre‑K students plus up to two guests.
First‑hand look at Atlantic harbor seals and the aquarium’s care practices, plus ways to support their conservation.
