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  • Thu 8

    Mote SEA Restorative Yoga

    Featured October 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm SEArenity Restore
    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States

    SEArenity Restore: Evening Restorative Yoga End your day with deep relaxation, gentle restoration and a renewed sense of connection to the ocean. Join Samskara Yoga for a calming restorative yoga experience inside the peaceful setting of Mote SEA. Designed to help you unwind from the day, this all-levels practice uses fully supported postures, mindful breathing …

  • Fri 9

    SEA & Do Lifelong Learning Workshops

    Featured October 9 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm SEA & Do Lifelong Learning Workshops
    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States

    These workshops invite adult learners to explore marine science through focused in-person lessons and hands-on experiences led by Mote education professionals. Sessions combine clear, engaging instruction with practical activities that deepen understanding of species identification, animal biology, and human impacts. Each class also features insights from Mote experts whose research connects directly to the day’s …

    $55
  • Sat 10
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    Sensory SEA

    Featured October 10 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Sensory SEA
    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States

    Mote Science Education Aquarium will open its doors an hour early exclusively for individuals with sensory processing differences or autism spectrum disorders. During this event, Mote will create a welcoming, calm, and inclusive environment with sensory-friendly modifications such as softer lighting, reduced noise levels, and minimized visual stimulation whenever possible. Sensory SEA begins at 8:30 …

  • Sat 10
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    Mote SEA Shark Pups & Grown Ups

    Featured October 10 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Shark Pups & Grown Ups
    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States

    Shark Pups & Grownups is an early childhood STEM program for kids ages 2 through 5 and their favorite adult. Each class includes: movement, sign language, science tool exploration, role play, and games! Each month features a new theme to engage your Shark Pup, and each class is unique to allow families the opportunity to …

    $25
  • Sat 10
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    Family Dip Netting

    Featured October 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Family Dip Netting in Sarasota Bay
    Mote Marine Laboratory on City Island 1600 Ken Thompson PKWY, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Family Dip Netting in the Bay Splash into Sarasota Bay! Join Mote for some fun outdoor exploration. Participants will use dip nets to explore the nearshore seagrass beds and learn about the plants and animals that call the Bay home. Who: All ages (ALL participants, adults or children, must register) Fee: $18 per person for members, $20 per person …

    $20
  • Sat 10
    Boy Scouts Virtual Merit Badge Program, Example Of Beaker Experiment

    Environmental Science Scout Merit Badge (Virtual Program)

    Featured October 10 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Scout Virtual Merit Badge Workshops

    Join us as we review the badge workbook and explore the concepts with some demonstrations. Your registration confirmation email will contain your Oceanography workbook and a guide containing a list of household materials to gather to be used in a few hands-on activities. Most merit badge requirements will be completed during this live, interactive virtual workshop, however, Scouts will …

    $20
  • Sun 11
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    Family Dip Netting

    Featured October 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Family Dip Netting in Sarasota Bay
    Mote Marine Laboratory on City Island 1600 Ken Thompson PKWY, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Family Dip Netting in the Bay Splash into Sarasota Bay! Join Mote for some fun outdoor exploration. Participants will use dip nets to explore the nearshore seagrass beds and learn about the plants and animals that call the Bay home. Who: All ages (ALL participants, adults or children, must register) Fee: $18 per person for members, $20 per person …

    $20
  • Sat 17
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    Sharktoberfest

    Featured October 17 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States

    Sharktoberfest tickets are sold out. We look forward to seeing you at future Mote events! This year marks the first Sharktoberfest at Mote SEA, making it one of the Gulf Coast's most unique tasting experiences. Gather your friends, plan an unforgettable date night or simply enjoy an evening exploring the Aquarium in a whole new …

  • Mon 19

    Mote’s Trivia Night at Florida Keys Brewing Company

    Featured October 19 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Florida Keys Brewing Company 81611 Old Hwy, Islamorada, FL

    Grab a beer at Florida Keys Brewing Company, gather your smartest friends, and put your coral knowledge to the test at a fun-filled night of trivia! FREE to play! Fun Prizes! Any donations benefit Mote Marine Laboratory's coral reef research and restoration efforts in the Florida Keys.

  • Tue 20

    Homeschool Days

    Featured October 20 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Homeschool Day at Mote (Sarasota)
    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States

      Meet us at Mote SEA to explore exciting aspects of Mote research and marine science through engaging, hands-on learning experiences for homeschool students ages 6–14. Join us for monthly classes designed for 6–9 year olds, 10–14 year olds, and a class to accommodate families with students ages 6–14. A All fall semester Homeschool Day Programs will be offered in the afternoons …

  • Wed 21

    Homeschool Days

    Featured October 21 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Homeschool Day at Mote (Sarasota)
    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States

      Meet us at Mote SEA to explore exciting aspects of Mote research and marine science through engaging, hands-on learning experiences for homeschool students ages 6–14. Join us for monthly classes designed for 6–9 year olds, 10–14 year olds, and a class to accommodate families with students ages 6–14. A All fall semester Homeschool Day Programs will be offered in the afternoons …

  • Thu 22

    Homeschool Days

    Featured October 22 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Homeschool Day at Mote (Sarasota)
    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States

      Meet us at Mote SEA to explore exciting aspects of Mote research and marine science through engaging, hands-on learning experiences for homeschool students ages 6–14. Join us for monthly classes designed for 6–9 year olds, 10–14 year olds, and a class to accommodate families with students ages 6–14. A All fall semester Homeschool Day Programs will be offered in the afternoons …

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