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  • November 2025

  • Wed 26
    Student and Instructor in Mote Adventure Camp participating in a class activity
    Featured November 26 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Fall Break Day Camps at Mote SEA

    Fall Break Day Camps at Mote SEA

    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Fall Friends Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old When: November 24th, 25th & 26th - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Where: Mote's Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town Center …

  • December 2025

  • Wed 3
    Kayaks by river at night.
    Featured December 3 @ 4:30 pm - 6:15 pm Moonlit Kayak Tour

    Moonlit Kayak Tour

    Mote Marine Laboratory on City Island 1600 Ken Thompson PKWY, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Kayaking doesn’t get much cooler than this. Take a break from the sun and join us for an evening paddle as we explore Florida’s coastal waters at dusk. Discover the …

  • Thu 4
    Kayaks by river at night.
    Featured December 4 @ 4:45 pm - 6:30 pm Moonlit Kayak Tour

    Moonlit Kayak Tour

    Mote Marine Laboratory on City Island 1600 Ken Thompson PKWY, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Kayaking doesn’t get much cooler than this. Take a break from the sun and join us for an evening paddle as we explore Florida’s coastal waters at dusk. Discover the …

  • Sat 6
    Mote Staff Member Shows Sea Star To Child And Grown Up
    Featured December 6 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Shark Pups & Grown Ups @ Mote SEA

    Shark Pups & Grown Ups

    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, 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 …

  • Sun 7
    A group of people kayak in the mangroves.
    Featured December 7 @ 8:15 am - 10:00 pm Morning Kayak Tour

    Morning Kayak Tour

    Mote Marine Laboratory on City Island 1600 Ken Thompson PKWY, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Start your day off right with a guided kayak tour of Sarasota Bay. Paddle across shallow seagrass beds and observe the wildlife that depends on this ecosystem. Soak up some sun as we look for dolphins, manatees, birds, and more! All equipment is provided, and each paddle begins with basic kayaking instruction. Ages: 11 and …

  • Sat 13
    Featured December 13 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Watch the Key Largo Boat Parade with Mote

    Mote’s Key Largo Coral Nursery at Reefhouse Resort & Marina 103800 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL, United States

    Join Mote's Key Largo Boat Parade Watch Party!  Mote Marine Laboratory invites the community to tour Key Largo’s first and only land-based coral nursery and enjoy premiere viewing of the Key Largo boat parade on Blackwater Sound.  Before the parade, explore Key Largo’s first and only land-based coral nursery, where Mote scientists lead resilience-focused reef restoration …

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  • Sat 20
    Mote Staff Member Shows Sea Star To Child And Grown Up
    Featured December 20 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Shark Pups & Grown Ups @ Mote SEA

    Shark Pups & Grown Ups

    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, 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, games and a take home craft! Each month features a new theme to engage your Shark Pup, and each class is unique to allow …

  • Mon 22
    Student and Instructor in Mote Adventure Camp participating in a class activity
    Featured December 22 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Winter Break Day Camp

    Winter Break Day Camp

    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old When: December 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 29th, 30th, 31st and January 2nd Where: Mote’s Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota Fl 34243 Cost: $65/camper/day Yearly Traditions Every family has their own traditions; from the food they cook, to the places they go. Well some marine friends do …

  • Tue 23
    Student and Instructor in Mote Adventure Camp participating in a class activity
    Featured December 23 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Winter Break Day Camp

    Winter Break Day Camp

    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old When: December 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 29th, 30th, 31st and January 2nd Where: Mote’s Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota Fl 34243 Cost: $65/camper/day Yearly Traditions Every family has their own traditions; from the food they cook, to the places they go. Well some marine friends do …

  • Wed 24
    Student and Instructor in Mote Adventure Camp participating in a class activity
    Featured December 24 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Winter Break Day Camp

    Winter Break Day Camp

    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old When: December 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 29th, 30th, 31st and January 2nd Where: Mote’s Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota Fl 34243 Cost: $65/camper/day Yearly Traditions Every family has their own traditions; from the food they cook, to the places they go. Well some marine friends do …

  • Fri 26
    Student and Instructor in Mote Adventure Camp participating in a class activity
    Featured December 26 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Winter Break Day Camp

    Winter Break Day Camp

    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old When: December 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 29th, 30th, 31st and January 2nd Where: Mote’s Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota Fl 34243 Cost: $65/camper/day Yearly Traditions Every family has their own traditions; from the food they cook, to the places they go. Well some marine friends do …

  • Mon 29
    Student and Instructor in Mote Adventure Camp participating in a class activity
    Featured December 29 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Winter Break Day Camp

    Winter Break Day Camp

    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old When: December 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 29th, 30th, 31st and January 2nd Where: Mote’s Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota Fl 34243 Cost: $65/camper/day Yearly Traditions Every family has their own traditions; from the food they cook, to the places they go. Well some marine friends do …

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