BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - ECPv6.15.13.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mote.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T181500 DTSTAMP:20260111T110541 CREATED:20251022T201345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T154847Z UID:10001187-1764779400-1764785700@mote.org SUMMARY:Moonlit Kayak Tour DESCRIPTION: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 animals that bring Sarasota Bay to life at night while taking a relaxing paddle on the moonlit water. Moonlit Paddles are offered from September to May. \nAges: Adults only\, 18 years and older\nFee: $40.50 for members\, $45.00 for non-members\nTime: Varies depending on sunset times (check-in is 15 minutes prior to times listed in registration\, see confirmation email for details) URL:https://mote.org/event/moonlit-kayak-tour/2025-12-03/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory on City Island\, 1600 Ken Thompson PKWY\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FullMoonKayak_20160712_006.jpg GEO:27.3328676;-82.5823085 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mote Marine Laboratory on City Island 1600 Ken Thompson PKWY Sarasota FL 34236 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1600 Ken Thompson PKWY:geo:-82.5823085,27.3328676 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T183000 DTSTAMP:20260111T110541 CREATED:20251022T201345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T154847Z UID:10001188-1764866700-1764873000@mote.org SUMMARY:Moonlit Kayak Tour DESCRIPTION: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 animals that bring Sarasota Bay to life at night while taking a relaxing paddle on the moonlit water. Moonlit Paddles are offered from September to May. \nAges: Adults only\, 18 years and older\nFee: $40.50 for members\, $45.00 for non-members\nTime: Varies depending on sunset times (check-in is 15 minutes prior to times listed in registration\, see confirmation email for details) URL:https://mote.org/event/moonlit-kayak-tour/2025-12-04/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory on City Island\, 1600 Ken Thompson PKWY\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FullMoonKayak_20160712_006.jpg GEO:27.3328676;-82.5823085 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mote Marine Laboratory on City Island 1600 Ken Thompson PKWY Sarasota FL 34236 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1600 Ken Thompson PKWY:geo:-82.5823085,27.3328676 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T103000 DTSTAMP:20260111T110541 CREATED:20251107T182410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T183105Z UID:10001193-1765013400-1765017000@mote.org SUMMARY:Shark Pups & Grown Ups DESCRIPTION: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 families the opportunity to join us several times without repeating a class! Click on the REGISTER button below for more details and to sign up! \nWho: Preschool (2-5) aged kids and their favorite adult\nWhen: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.\, select Saturdays\nWhere: Mote SEA Teaching Labs\nFee: $22.50 for members\, $25 for non-members per child (and one parent/guardian) URL:https://mote.org/event/shark-pups-grown-ups-4/2025-12-06/ LOCATION:Mote Science Education Aquarium\, 225 University Town center Dr.\, Sarasota\, 34243\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Aquarium,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SharkPupsGrownUps_20181108_034_.jpg GEO:27.3809917;-82.4542251 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr. Sarasota 34243 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=225 University Town center Dr.:geo:-82.4542251,27.3809917 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T220000 DTSTAMP:20260111T110541 CREATED:20251027T155040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T155041Z UID:10001180-1765095300-1765144800@mote.org SUMMARY:Morning Kayak Tour DESCRIPTION: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. \nAges: 11 and older*\nFee: $40.50 for members\, $45.00 for non-members\nNote: Participants 11 through 17 years of age must be accompanied by at least one registered adult/guardian participant\nTime: 8:15 – 9:45 AM (check-in at 8:00 AM) for Morning Paddle \n*Note: Participants 11 through 17 years of age must be accompanied by at least one registered adult/guardian participant URL:https://mote.org/event/morning-kayak-tour-2/2025-12-07/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory on City Island\, 1600 Ken Thompson PKWY\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/62A7581-2-scaled.jpg GEO:27.3328676;-82.5823085 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mote Marine Laboratory on City Island 1600 Ken Thompson PKWY Sarasota FL 34236 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1600 Ken Thompson PKWY:geo:-82.5823085,27.3328676 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T103000 DTSTAMP:20260111T110541 CREATED:20251107T182410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T183105Z UID:10001194-1766223000-1766226600@mote.org SUMMARY:Shark Pups & Grown Ups DESCRIPTION: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 families the opportunity to join us several times without repeating a class! Click on the REGISTER button below for more details and to sign up! \nWho: Preschool (2-5) aged kids and their favorite adult\nWhen: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.\, select Saturdays\nWhere: Mote SEA Teaching Labs\nFee: $22.50 for members\, $25 for non-members per child (and one parent/guardian) URL:https://mote.org/event/shark-pups-grown-ups-4/2025-12-20/ LOCATION:Mote Science Education Aquarium\, 225 University Town center Dr.\, Sarasota\, 34243\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Aquarium,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SharkPupsGrownUps_20181108_034_.jpg GEO:27.3809917;-82.4542251 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr. Sarasota 34243 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=225 University Town center Dr.:geo:-82.4542251,27.3809917 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T130000 DTSTAMP:20260111T110541 CREATED:20251129T151226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T151226Z UID:10001217-1766394000-1766408400@mote.org SUMMARY:Winter Break Day Camp DESCRIPTION:Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old\nWhen: December 22nd\, 23rd\, 24th\, 26th\, 29th\, 30th\, 31st and January 2nd\nWhere: Mote’s Science Education Aquarium\, 225 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota Fl 34243\nCost: $65/camper/day\n\nYearly Traditions\nEvery family has their own traditions; from the food they cook\, to the places they go. Well some marine friends do too! Whether it is moving to where the food goes or where the warm waters/weather are\, some animals travel thousands of miles each year! Come to Mote this winter break to discover the massive movements of some for the world’s most amazing marine life. Come for one\, two\, or all the days to ‘sea’ different animals’ epic migration patterns and have a lot of fun while you’re at it. URL:https://mote.org/event/winter-break-day-camp/2025-12-22/ LOCATION:Mote Science Education Aquarium\, 225 University Town center Dr.\, Sarasota\, 34243\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Aquarium,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Education-adventure-camps48_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mote Camp":MAILTO:camps@mote.org GEO:27.3809917;-82.4542251 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr. Sarasota 34243 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=225 University Town center Dr.:geo:-82.4542251,27.3809917 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T130000 DTSTAMP:20260111T110541 CREATED:20251129T151226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T151226Z UID:10001218-1766480400-1766494800@mote.org SUMMARY:Winter Break Day Camp DESCRIPTION:Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old\nWhen: December 22nd\, 23rd\, 24th\, 26th\, 29th\, 30th\, 31st and January 2nd\nWhere: Mote’s Science Education Aquarium\, 225 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota Fl 34243\nCost: $65/camper/day\n\nYearly Traditions\nEvery family has their own traditions; from the food they cook\, to the places they go. Well some marine friends do too! Whether it is moving to where the food goes or where the warm waters/weather are\, some animals travel thousands of miles each year! Come to Mote this winter break to discover the massive movements of some for the world’s most amazing marine life. Come for one\, two\, or all the days to ‘sea’ different animals’ epic migration patterns and have a lot of fun while you’re at it. URL:https://mote.org/event/winter-break-day-camp/2025-12-23/ LOCATION:Mote Science Education Aquarium\, 225 University Town center Dr.\, Sarasota\, 34243\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Aquarium,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Education-adventure-camps48_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mote Camp":MAILTO:camps@mote.org GEO:27.3809917;-82.4542251 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr. Sarasota 34243 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=225 University Town center Dr.:geo:-82.4542251,27.3809917 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T130000 DTSTAMP:20260111T110541 CREATED:20251129T151226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T151226Z UID:10001219-1766566800-1766581200@mote.org SUMMARY:Winter Break Day Camp DESCRIPTION:Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old\nWhen: December 22nd\, 23rd\, 24th\, 26th\, 29th\, 30th\, 31st and January 2nd\nWhere: Mote’s Science Education Aquarium\, 225 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota Fl 34243\nCost: $65/camper/day\n\nYearly Traditions\nEvery family has their own traditions; from the food they cook\, to the places they go. Well some marine friends do too! Whether it is moving to where the food goes or where the warm waters/weather are\, some animals travel thousands of miles each year! Come to Mote this winter break to discover the massive movements of some for the world’s most amazing marine life. Come for one\, two\, or all the days to ‘sea’ different animals’ epic migration patterns and have a lot of fun while you’re at it. URL:https://mote.org/event/winter-break-day-camp/2025-12-24/ LOCATION:Mote Science Education Aquarium\, 225 University Town center Dr.\, Sarasota\, 34243\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Aquarium,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Education-adventure-camps48_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mote Camp":MAILTO:camps@mote.org GEO:27.3809917;-82.4542251 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr. Sarasota 34243 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=225 University Town center Dr.:geo:-82.4542251,27.3809917 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T130000 DTSTAMP:20260111T110542 CREATED:20251129T151226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T151226Z UID:10001220-1766739600-1766754000@mote.org SUMMARY:Winter Break Day Camp DESCRIPTION:Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old\nWhen: December 22nd\, 23rd\, 24th\, 26th\, 29th\, 30th\, 31st and January 2nd\nWhere: Mote’s Science Education Aquarium\, 225 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota Fl 34243\nCost: $65/camper/day\n\nYearly Traditions\nEvery family has their own traditions; from the food they cook\, to the places they go. Well some marine friends do too! Whether it is moving to where the food goes or where the warm waters/weather are\, some animals travel thousands of miles each year! Come to Mote this winter break to discover the massive movements of some for the world’s most amazing marine life. Come for one\, two\, or all the days to ‘sea’ different animals’ epic migration patterns and have a lot of fun while you’re at it. URL:https://mote.org/event/winter-break-day-camp/2025-12-26/ LOCATION:Mote Science Education Aquarium\, 225 University Town center Dr.\, Sarasota\, 34243\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Aquarium,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Education-adventure-camps48_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mote Camp":MAILTO:camps@mote.org GEO:27.3809917;-82.4542251 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr. Sarasota 34243 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=225 University Town center Dr.:geo:-82.4542251,27.3809917 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T130000 DTSTAMP:20260111T110542 CREATED:20251129T151226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T151226Z UID:10001221-1766998800-1767013200@mote.org SUMMARY:Winter Break Day Camp DESCRIPTION:Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old\nWhen: December 22nd\, 23rd\, 24th\, 26th\, 29th\, 30th\, 31st and January 2nd\nWhere: Mote’s Science Education Aquarium\, 225 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota Fl 34243\nCost: $65/camper/day\n\nYearly Traditions\nEvery family has their own traditions; from the food they cook\, to the places they go. Well some marine friends do too! Whether it is moving to where the food goes or where the warm waters/weather are\, some animals travel thousands of miles each year! Come to Mote this winter break to discover the massive movements of some for the world’s most amazing marine life. Come for one\, two\, or all the days to ‘sea’ different animals’ epic migration patterns and have a lot of fun while you’re at it. URL:https://mote.org/event/winter-break-day-camp/2025-12-29/ LOCATION:Mote Science Education Aquarium\, 225 University Town center Dr.\, Sarasota\, 34243\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Aquarium,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Education-adventure-camps48_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mote Camp":MAILTO:camps@mote.org GEO:27.3809917;-82.4542251 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr. Sarasota 34243 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=225 University Town center Dr.:geo:-82.4542251,27.3809917 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251230T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251230T130000 DTSTAMP:20260111T110542 CREATED:20251129T151226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T151226Z UID:10001222-1767085200-1767099600@mote.org SUMMARY:Winter Break Day Camp DESCRIPTION:Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old\nWhen: December 22nd\, 23rd\, 24th\, 26th\, 29th\, 30th\, 31st and January 2nd\nWhere: Mote’s Science Education Aquarium\, 225 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota Fl 34243\nCost: $65/camper/day\n\nYearly Traditions\nEvery family has their own traditions; from the food they cook\, to the places they go. Well some marine friends do too! Whether it is moving to where the food goes or where the warm waters/weather are\, some animals travel thousands of miles each year! Come to Mote this winter break to discover the massive movements of some for the world’s most amazing marine life. Come for one\, two\, or all the days to ‘sea’ different animals’ epic migration patterns and have a lot of fun while you’re at it. URL:https://mote.org/event/winter-break-day-camp/2025-12-30/ LOCATION:Mote Science Education Aquarium\, 225 University Town center Dr.\, Sarasota\, 34243\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Aquarium,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Education-adventure-camps48_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mote Camp":MAILTO:camps@mote.org GEO:27.3809917;-82.4542251 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr. Sarasota 34243 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=225 University Town center Dr.:geo:-82.4542251,27.3809917 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T130000 DTSTAMP:20260111T110542 CREATED:20251129T151226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T151226Z UID:10001223-1767171600-1767186000@mote.org SUMMARY:Winter Break Day Camp DESCRIPTION:Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old\nWhen: December 22nd\, 23rd\, 24th\, 26th\, 29th\, 30th\, 31st and January 2nd\nWhere: Mote’s Science Education Aquarium\, 225 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota Fl 34243\nCost: $65/camper/day\n\nYearly Traditions\nEvery family has their own traditions; from the food they cook\, to the places they go. Well some marine friends do too! Whether it is moving to where the food goes or where the warm waters/weather are\, some animals travel thousands of miles each year! Come to Mote this winter break to discover the massive movements of some for the world’s most amazing marine life. Come for one\, two\, or all the days to ‘sea’ different animals’ epic migration patterns and have a lot of fun while you’re at it. URL:https://mote.org/event/winter-break-day-camp/2025-12-31/ LOCATION:Mote Science Education Aquarium\, 225 University Town center Dr.\, Sarasota\, 34243\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Aquarium,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Education-adventure-camps48_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mote Camp":MAILTO:camps@mote.org GEO:27.3809917;-82.4542251 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr. Sarasota 34243 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=225 University Town center Dr.:geo:-82.4542251,27.3809917 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR