The National Aquarium is OPEN. As a private nonprofit organization, we are not impacted by the government shutdown.
Free Fall Friday Night
Free Aquarium admission for one special evening as part of the Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts' annual Free Fall Baltimore celebration.
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Date
October 24, 2025
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Time
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Price
Free with Pre-registration
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Location
Main Aquarium
Overview
For one night only on Friday, October 24, 2025, the National Aquarium will welcome guests to explore the wonders of the aquatic world for free as part of the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts' annual Free Fall celebration of Baltimore's dynamic and diverse cultural community.
Tickets for this special opportunity must be reserved online in advance and are limited to six per registration. They will become available on October 14, 2025, at approximately 3 p.m. No tickets will be available at our ticket center in advance or on the day of the event. Due to the anticipated popularity of this event, guests planning to take advantage of this special opportunity should be aware that crowds will be heavier than usual, and the Aquarium will sell out.
Event Registration
Guests must register for tickets online in advance of the event. Tickets will become available beginning at approximately 3 p.m. on October 14, 2025. No tickets for this event will be available at our ticket center in advance or on the evening of the event.
A limit of six tickets per registration will be in place. Guests can make changes to their reservations in advance; however, they cannot add more tickets to a reservation if it exceeds the six-person limit or if no additional tickets are available for their reserved entry time. Guests may not make changes to their reservations at the door.
Event Entry
All tickets for the event will be issued in keeping with our timed entry system. Your online registration will list the entry time for your party. Please have your registration available on your phone or print your registration page and bring it with you. Your party will not be permitted to enter prior to the time listed on your registration sheet.
Parking
The National Aquarium's official parking facility partners—Harbor Park Garage, LAZ Inner Harbor Garage and Parkway Lockwood Place Garage—will honor their normal discounted parking rate for Aquarium guests who park before 5 p.m. and an evening flat rate of $10 for vehicles entering after 5 p.m. All guests will require validation to receive these rates. Please bring your parking ticket into the Aquarium with you for validation.
Additional Information
For the comfort and safety of all guests, the Aquarium cannot accommodate strollers on our exhibit route. On-site, self-service stroller parking is available, but space is limited. Coat check and lockers will not be open during this event.
If you have questions about your visit, please call 410-576-3800.