Long Island Aquarium Unveils Spring Brunches, Camps and Mother's Day Events

Long Island Aquarium announced a full spring lineup on March 2, 2026, highlighting holiday brunches, family activities, spring break camps for kids, and after-hours events on its Riverhead campus. The announcement lists Easter, Mother’s Day, and special family events among the season’s offerings and gives specific dates for early April programming.

The aquarium will host an Easter Brunch on April 5 in the waterfront Sea Star Ballroom, with admission to the aquarium included in the brunch fee. Families at the April 5 brunch can expect a craft station for kids and a visit from the Easter Bunny as part of the package. Reservations for Easter Brunch and other events can be made online or by calling 631.208.9200, ext. 426.

The annual Penguin Egg Hunt is scheduled for April 4 and April 5 and is a free activity included with aquarium admission. Guests are invited to search for hidden eggs throughout the venue, with prizes for those who find them. The Penguin Egg Hunt is explicitly tied to aquarium admission; check availability and session times by calling the aquarium reservation line at ext. 426.

For Mother's Day gift planning, the aquarium’s spring slate explicitly names Mother’s Day among its seasonal events, although specific Mother’s Day menus and dates were not supplied in the materials provided. A practical Mother's Day present, based on the aquarium’s existing events, is a waterfront brunch that includes aquarium admission. To lock in a gift that guarantees aquarium access and an experience, call 631.208.9200, ext. 426 to confirm current Mother’s Day offerings and make reservations.

The aquarium’s Sea Star Ballroom brunch model is illustrated by its Santa Brunch pricing and menu, which the aquarium lists as a template for family dining events. Seatings are available at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. Pricing shown on the aquarium site for Santa Brunch is Children ages 3–12 $42, Adults $78, and Children 2 & Under $10.35; members save 10 percent and “there is a 3.5% discount on purchases made in cash. Offers cannot be combined.” The Santa Brunch menu includes a carving station with Maple Glazed Honey Ham, Roasted Faroe Islands Salmon with Herb Butter, New Orleans Chicken, Penne Ala Vodka, a made-to-order omelet station, a build-your-own yogurt parfait station, assorted Danish and muffins, and more. The aquarium reminds guests that the facility is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., so visitors can tour the exhibits before or after their brunch session.

The announcement also mentions Spring Break Camps for kids and special after-hours events, but detailed session dates, pricing, and camp curricula were not provided in the materials supplied. For camp registration, session availability, and any updated membership or discount policies, call reservations at 631.208.9200, ext. 426 or consult the aquarium’s event calendar on its website.

Practical details for planning a visit or purchasing a gift: Long Island Aquarium is at 431 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901; phone 631.208.9200, ext. 426; fax 631.208.0466. The aquarium’s mission statement reads: “Long Island Aquarium provides an interactive and exciting educational experience by capturing the visitors’ imaginations and emphasizing the importance of marine life and environmental preservation.” The site lists partners including Atlantis Banquets and Events, Hyatt, Preston House, and Waterfront Suite, and notes badges such as IMATA Animal Trainer, Forbes Top 50 Best Places to Travel, Acredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks & Aquariums, and Monteray Bay Seafood Watch as part of its credentials.

If you plan to give a Mother’s Day experience from the aquarium this year, treat a brunch seating like a ticketed gift: confirm the date, price, and whether membership or cash discounts apply when you call 631.208.9200, ext. 426, then print or forward the reservation confirmation as your present. Reservations and event availability are managed through the aquarium’s phone line and website, and those details should be checked before finalizing any gift.