Pirates and Puppets Weekend (25th-27th May)
25th-27th May 2013
Aha me hearties, buckle your swashes and come along for jolly japes and mayhem! Throughout the weekend and bank holiday there's training for our younger visitors with the making of treasure maps and pirate flags, and there’ll be treasure for those who come dressed for the part. A puppet theatre performance of the Gingerbread Man will run at regular intervals on Sunday. This solo show is aimed at children and family audiences. Gingerbread Man performances: Sunday 12.30, 1.30, 2.30 and 3.30 (duration 30 mins)

Strangford Lough Maritime Festival (1st-2nd June)
1st-2nd June 2013
Join us for a celebration of Strandford Lough with a weekend of events both in the aquarium and along the Portaferry shorefront.

World Oceans Day (8th-9th June)
8th-9th June 2013
World Oceans Day is an annual event aimed at raising awareness of the marine environment.