Calm Waters at the Shedd Aquarium

Sun Aug 24, 2025 - Sun Nov 16, 2025
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Repeating every month on September, October on the first Sundays through October 5, 2025.
Also on November 16, 2025.
9:00am to 11:00am CT
Age: All ages
Price: Free for members; Chicago resident children: $14.95; Chicago resident adults:$19.95; non-resident children: $29.95; non-resident adults: $39.95
Location:
Shedd Aquarium
312-939-2438
1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago , IL, 60605
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Calm Waters is an exclusive event for guests with disabilities and Veterans to explore Shedd Aquarium’s exhibits and experiences in a comfortable and accepting environment. Modifications for this event will include limited capacity and streamlined entry with advance registration.

Modifications for Calm Waters Include:

  • Limited capacity and streamlined entry with advance registration
  • A low-sensory animal spotlight with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation
  • An animal encounter opportunity
  • Complimentary 4D Experiences during the event

Family members and companions are welcome.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.