Annual Events
Whether it’s a family-friendly run on Siesta Key Beach or a formal black-tie gala at the Ritz, Mote has a variety of signature events that support our mission each year.
Sharktoberfest
Sharktoberfest guests will experience Mote Aquarium as they never have before, enjoying live entertainment, food stations, merchandise vendors and special experiences provided by Mote’s Education department. The event will feature local and regional breweries that will provide samples of their staple selections alongside unique, seasonal brews.
*This event was postponed from October 5, 2024 to January 18, 2025 due to the recent storms.
Canceled: Oceanic Evening
Oceanic Evening is Mote’s signature black-tie gala reaching over 500 individuals in our community. During this annual event, Mote shares its mission to conduct world-class research, conserve our natural resources and promote science education with current and prospective supporters.
Mote-ivational Mondays
Every January, Mote hosts its Science Lecture Series featuring Mote scientists who share their world-class research on Monday evenings.
Canceled: Party on the Pass
Join Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium for Party on the Pass—a casual night of good food, good fun and goodwill to benefit Mote’s marine animal rescue, rehabilitation and release programs.
Guests will enjoy lite bites at food stations from the area’s best restaurants as they party the night away.
Attire is coastal casual.
Farm to Fillet
Please join us under shady oaks for a delicious and inspiring experience at Mote Aquaculture Research Park. Guests will enjoy a delicious lunch and exclusive, behind-the-scenes tours of Mote’s rapidly growing research park.
Canceled: Coffee with a Scientist
Due to the unprecedented impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton throughout southwest Florida, the 2025 Coffee With A Scientist series in Boca Grande is canceled. We look forward to offering these unique learning opportunities once again in 2026.
Run for the Turtles
Run, walk or crawl to support sea turtle conservation and research. This Run is the major fundraiser for the Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.
