The events page and calendar for San Pedro and the Harbor Area
Beautiful Minds: Dolphins, Apes and the origins of Human Intelligence By Dr. Craig Stanford, USC Everyone knows of Jane Goodall’s pioneering studies of wild chimpanzees, and all they have told us about what it means to be human. From maternal love to extraordinary intelligence, and from murder to infanticide, chimpanzees and other apes reveal to Read More ...
The San Pedro Waterfront Arts District is excited to announce a new arts education series at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium called Cuatro@Cabrillo: Arts Adventures for the Culturally Curious. The four-part series will launch on Sunday, September 16th at 3:30pm, which is Mexico’s Independence Day, and will feature a lecture about the art of Mexico to Read More ...
Have fun doing arts and crafts the first Saturday of the month. Each Cabrillo Art Corner features a unique ocean-themed project that jump starts your creativity, engages your senses and relaxes your mind. Focus on the task at hand and forget about life's craziness for awhile. We hope you'll join us! Fee: FREE; open to Read More ...
Step out into nature and discover the hidden world of the Salinas de San Pedro Salt Marsh. On Sunday, September 29, join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium educators and Coastal Park Naturalists as they help uncover the world of mud and water that is our local wetland. The salt marsh will be open from 10 a.m. to Read More ...
Join us on the water for a floating oceanography lab! This hands-on trip will be aboard a specially equipped vessel where you’ll have opportunities to study some of the near shore animals. Learn about the fascinating world of plankton, animals that call mud their home and some of the fish that prefer the sandy bottom. Read More ...
Check out our new murals by Endless Summer artist John Van Hamersveld. Treat yourself to fun food truck fare, try out some creative cocktails at our no-host bar, and dance the night away!
Watch silvery fish come up on the beach to spawn! Learn about the interesting mating rituals and growth of this curious fish. The Aquarium opens at 8 pm and an auditorium program begins at 9, followed by guided observation at the beach. You must arrive before 9 pm to see the movie. Warm clothing and Read More ...
Robots take over the Aquarium at our 8th annual Robotics Day! Watch demonstrations from local robotics clubs and learn about land and underwater ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles). Drive an underwater ROV through an obstacle course and discover how scientists use ROVs to explore the ocean. Robotics By The Sea is a FREE event and open Read More ...
Come in style to the Grunion Fish-tival! Wear a grunion-themed aluminum hat to greet the grunion and shield yourself from the cosmic rays of the moon. The best grunion-themed foil hats will win a prize! Hatch grunion eggs, participate in grunion arts and crafts, watch a classic grunion video, interact with grunion researchers, touch live Read More ...
Come in style to the Grunion Fish-tival! Wear a grunion-themed aluminum hat to greet the grunion and shield yourself from the cosmic rays of the moon. The best grunion-themed foil hats will win a prize! Hatch grunion eggs, participate in grunion arts and crafts, watch a classic grunion video, interact with grunion researchers, touch live Read More ...