BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ocean Institute - ECPv5.15.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ocean Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oceaninstitute.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ocean Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T123500 DTSTAMP:20260419T052112 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T120252Z UID:52037-1742040000-1742042100@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-03-15/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250315T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250315T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T052113 CREATED:20241217T192956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T150349Z UID:52152-1742047200-1742058000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sail on Spirit of Dana Point DESCRIPTION:Set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tallship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail\, handle lines\, and steer the ship\, or simply sit back\, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tallship.\nMust be 4 y.o or older to sail.\nTickets: $65\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Spirit of Dana Point \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is a traditionally built replica of a 1770s privateer schooner used during the American Revolution. These ships were known for their speed and were used for smuggling. The ship is 118 feet long with a rig height of 100 feet… and 5\,000 square feet of sail! \nIt was Dennis Holland’s dream to build an accurate replica from the period when America fought for independence. Armed with talent\, determination\, little money and plans he purchased from the Smithsonian Institution\, he laid the keel in his Orange County yard on May 2\, 1970. Thirteen years later\, this fast privateer was launched and continues to sail the ocean. Everywhere you look on board is the craftsmanship and pride of early America. \nFormerly the Pilgrim of Newport\, the re-named Spirit of Dana Point is an excellent teaching platform where students directly experience life at sea as it has been for hundreds of years.  The 118-ft. schooner is used for living history and at-sea maritime programs throughout the year. \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is also available for public and private charters\, coastal sails\, corporate team building\, and filming opportunities. \nFor private charters\, events or wedding onboard the Spirit of Dana Point please e-mail: events@oceaninstitute.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sail-on-spirit-of-dana-point/2025-03-15/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T052113 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233606Z UID:49875-1742121000-1742131800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-03/2025-03-16/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T123500 DTSTAMP:20260419T052113 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T123239Z UID:52038-1742126400-1742128500@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-03-16/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250317T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250317T103000 DTSTAMP:20260419T052113 CREATED:20241209T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T020203Z UID:51764-1742203800-1742207400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Tiny Tots: Little Sprouts DESCRIPTION:Tiny Tots\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiny Tots: Little Sprouts\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for this “Mommy & Me” style program dedicated to exploring your world through song\, movement\, and your senses. For our spring session\, we’ll be exploring plants and pollinators! \n \n\n*Please note that a parent/guardian must participate and attend with their child. This is a “Mommy & Me” style class. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Spring Session Dates: March 3 to April 24 \nClasses are now offered on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 10:30am. Each class contains ~30-minutes of led activities & ~30-minutes of structured play time. \n \n \n \n \n \n New Activities Every Class!\n \n \n \n \n \n Themes: \nMarch 3-13: Spring Has Sprung! \nMarch 17-27: Little Critters \nMarch 31 – April 10: Sharks \nApril 14-24: Tidepools \nAudience: Recommended ages ~2-4 years old. \nLocation: Ocean Institute \nPrice: $20 (Ticket includes one child and one adult) \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Bundle and get 25% off! \nWhen enrolled in 3 classes or more! When you have 3 or more different class dates in your cart you will get each class for $15 (regular price $20!).\nDiscount will auto-apply in the cart. All classes must be booked all at once to receive the discount. Discounts will not be retro-applied for single drop-ins. Classes must be on different dates\, not multiple enrollments for the same date.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CALENDAR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.\n \n \n \n \n \n Please note that Tiny Tots tickets are non-refundable unless proof of illness or medical emergency with a medical note is emailed to guestservices@oceaninstitute.org. \nIn the event that you need to reschedule a Tiny Tots class\, Ocean Institute requests to receive a rescheduling inquiry notification at least 24-hours before the start time of your class if possible. Please email your reschedule request\, including the new class date\, to guestservices@oceaninstitute.org\, and we will work to accommodate your class reschedule request if tickets are available and email an updated confirmation email. A 3% transfer fee will be charged for all rescheduled tickets. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/tiny-tots-3/2025-03-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T103000 DTSTAMP:20260419T052113 CREATED:20241209T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T023204Z UID:51765-1742463000-1742466600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Tiny Tots: Little Sprouts DESCRIPTION:Tiny Tots\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiny Tots: Little Sprouts\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for this “Mommy & Me” style program dedicated to exploring your world through song\, movement\, and your senses. For our spring session\, we’ll be exploring plants and pollinators! \n \n\n*Please note that a parent/guardian must participate and attend with their child. This is a “Mommy & Me” style class. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Spring Session Dates: March 3 to April 24 \nClasses are now offered on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 10:30am. Each class contains ~30-minutes of led activities & ~30-minutes of structured play time. \n \n \n \n \n \n New Activities Every Class!\n \n \n \n \n \n Themes: \nMarch 3-13: Spring Has Sprung! \nMarch 17-27: Little Critters \nMarch 31 – April 10: Sharks \nApril 14-24: Tidepools \nAudience: Recommended ages ~2-4 years old. \nLocation: Ocean Institute \nPrice: $20 (Ticket includes one child and one adult) \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Bundle and get 25% off! \nWhen enrolled in 3 classes or more! When you have 3 or more different class dates in your cart you will get each class for $15 (regular price $20!).\nDiscount will auto-apply in the cart. All classes must be booked all at once to receive the discount. Discounts will not be retro-applied for single drop-ins. Classes must be on different dates\, not multiple enrollments for the same date.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CALENDAR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.\n \n \n \n \n \n Please note that Tiny Tots tickets are non-refundable unless proof of illness or medical emergency with a medical note is emailed to guestservices@oceaninstitute.org. \nIn the event that you need to reschedule a Tiny Tots class\, Ocean Institute requests to receive a rescheduling inquiry notification at least 24-hours before the start time of your class if possible. Please email your reschedule request\, including the new class date\, to guestservices@oceaninstitute.org\, and we will work to accommodate your class reschedule request if tickets are available and email an updated confirmation email. A 3% transfer fee will be charged for all rescheduled tickets. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/tiny-tots-3/2025-03-20/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250322 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250323 DTSTAMP:20260419T052113 CREATED:20231030T200258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T200019Z UID:52339-1742601600-1742687999@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Closed DESCRIPTION:We are closed today. Please navigate back to our calendar for upcoming events. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calendar URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/closed/2025-03-22/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T220000 DTSTAMP:20260419T052113 CREATED:20241204T191550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T042337Z UID:51640-1742666400-1742680800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:2025 Annual Fundraising Gala: Casino Royale DESCRIPTION:Ocean Institute’s \nAnnual Fundraising Gala\nCASINO ROYALE \nSaturday\, March 22nd\, 2025 \n6:00pm – 10:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF GLAMOUR\, HIGH STAKES\, AND PURPOSE AT THE CASINO ROYALE GALA! \nJOIN US FOR A DAZZLING BLACK-TIE EVENING SUPPORTING THE OCEAN INSTITUTE’S VITAL MISSION. PICK A CARD AT THE JEWELRY JACKPOT FEATURING STUNNING PIECES FROM TACORI\, TRY YOUR LUCK AT THE TABLES\, AND INDULGE IN A LUXURIOUS NIGHT OF LIVE MUSIC\, AN OPEN BAR\, AND A FORMAL DINNER. \nRAISE THE STAKES WITH THRILLING LIVE AND SILENT AUCTIONS AND A PADDLE RAISE—ALL DIRECTLY SUPPORTING OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF OCEAN STEWARDS. \nTAKE A GAMBLE ON A GREAT TIME AND GO ALL IN FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Ticket\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Silent Auction - Coming Soon!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsorship Deck URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/casinoroyalegala/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250323 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324 DTSTAMP:20260419T052113 CREATED:20231030T200258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T200019Z UID:52340-1742688000-1742774399@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Closed DESCRIPTION:We are closed today. Please navigate back to our calendar for upcoming events. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calendar URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/closed/2025-03-23/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250324T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250324T103000 DTSTAMP:20260419T052113 CREATED:20241209T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T030243Z UID:51766-1742808600-1742812200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Tiny Tots: Little Sprouts DESCRIPTION:Tiny Tots\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiny Tots: Little Sprouts\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for this “Mommy & Me” style program dedicated to exploring your world through song\, movement\, and your senses. For our spring session\, we’ll be exploring plants and pollinators! \n \n\n*Please note that a parent/guardian must participate and attend with their child. This is a “Mommy & Me” style class. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Spring Session Dates: March 3 to April 24 \nClasses are now offered on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 10:30am. Each class contains ~30-minutes of led activities & ~30-minutes of structured play time. \n \n \n \n \n \n New Activities Every Class!\n \n \n \n \n \n Themes: \nMarch 3-13: Spring Has Sprung! \nMarch 17-27: Little Critters \nMarch 31 – April 10: Sharks \nApril 14-24: Tidepools \nAudience: Recommended ages ~2-4 years old. \nLocation: Ocean Institute \nPrice: $20 (Ticket includes one child and one adult) \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Bundle and get 25% off! \nWhen enrolled in 3 classes or more! When you have 3 or more different class dates in your cart you will get each class for $15 (regular price $20!).\nDiscount will auto-apply in the cart. All classes must be booked all at once to receive the discount. Discounts will not be retro-applied for single drop-ins. Classes must be on different dates\, not multiple enrollments for the same date.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CALENDAR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.\n \n \n \n \n \n Please note that Tiny Tots tickets are non-refundable unless proof of illness or medical emergency with a medical note is emailed to guestservices@oceaninstitute.org. \nIn the event that you need to reschedule a Tiny Tots class\, Ocean Institute requests to receive a rescheduling inquiry notification at least 24-hours before the start time of your class if possible. Please email your reschedule request\, including the new class date\, to guestservices@oceaninstitute.org\, and we will work to accommodate your class reschedule request if tickets are available and email an updated confirmation email. A 3% transfer fee will be charged for all rescheduled tickets. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/tiny-tots-3/2025-03-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250327T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250327T103000 DTSTAMP:20260419T052113 CREATED:20241209T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T033153Z UID:51767-1743067800-1743071400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Tiny Tots: Little Sprouts DESCRIPTION:Tiny Tots\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiny Tots: Little Sprouts\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for this “Mommy & Me” style program dedicated to exploring your world through song\, movement\, and your senses. For our spring session\, we’ll be exploring plants and pollinators! \n \n\n*Please note that a parent/guardian must participate and attend with their child. This is a “Mommy & Me” style class. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Spring Session Dates: March 3 to April 24 \nClasses are now offered on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 10:30am. Each class contains ~30-minutes of led activities & ~30-minutes of structured play time. \n \n \n \n \n \n New Activities Every Class!\n \n \n \n \n \n Themes: \nMarch 3-13: Spring Has Sprung! \nMarch 17-27: Little Critters \nMarch 31 – April 10: Sharks \nApril 14-24: Tidepools \nAudience: Recommended ages ~2-4 years old. \nLocation: Ocean Institute \nPrice: $20 (Ticket includes one child and one adult) \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Bundle and get 25% off! \nWhen enrolled in 3 classes or more! When you have 3 or more different class dates in your cart you will get each class for $15 (regular price $20!).\nDiscount will auto-apply in the cart. All classes must be booked all at once to receive the discount. Discounts will not be retro-applied for single drop-ins. Classes must be on different dates\, not multiple enrollments for the same date.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CALENDAR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.\n \n \n \n \n \n Please note that Tiny Tots tickets are non-refundable unless proof of illness or medical emergency with a medical note is emailed to guestservices@oceaninstitute.org. \nIn the event that you need to reschedule a Tiny Tots class\, Ocean Institute requests to receive a rescheduling inquiry notification at least 24-hours before the start time of your class if possible. Please email your reschedule request\, including the new class date\, to guestservices@oceaninstitute.org\, and we will work to accommodate your class reschedule request if tickets are available and email an updated confirmation email. A 3% transfer fee will be charged for all rescheduled tickets. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/tiny-tots-3/2025-03-27/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T052113 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233608Z UID:49878-1743244200-1743255000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-03/2025-03-29/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T123500 DTSTAMP:20260419T052113 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T130312Z UID:52039-1743249600-1743251700@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-03-29/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250329T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250329T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T052113 CREATED:20241217T192956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T153350Z UID:52153-1743256800-1743267600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sail on Spirit of Dana Point DESCRIPTION:Set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tallship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail\, handle lines\, and steer the ship\, or simply sit back\, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tallship.\nMust be 4 y.o or older to sail.\nTickets: $65\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Spirit of Dana Point \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is a traditionally built replica of a 1770s privateer schooner used during the American Revolution. These ships were known for their speed and were used for smuggling. The ship is 118 feet long with a rig height of 100 feet… and 5\,000 square feet of sail! \nIt was Dennis Holland’s dream to build an accurate replica from the period when America fought for independence. Armed with talent\, determination\, little money and plans he purchased from the Smithsonian Institution\, he laid the keel in his Orange County yard on May 2\, 1970. Thirteen years later\, this fast privateer was launched and continues to sail the ocean. Everywhere you look on board is the craftsmanship and pride of early America. \nFormerly the Pilgrim of Newport\, the re-named Spirit of Dana Point is an excellent teaching platform where students directly experience life at sea as it has been for hundreds of years.  The 118-ft. schooner is used for living history and at-sea maritime programs throughout the year. \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is also available for public and private charters\, coastal sails\, corporate team building\, and filming opportunities. \nFor private charters\, events or wedding onboard the Spirit of Dana Point please e-mail: events@oceaninstitute.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sail-on-spirit-of-dana-point/2025-03-29/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T163000 DTSTAMP:20260419T052113 CREATED:20241203T221240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T221240Z UID:52787-1743258600-1743265800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Tidepool Hike DESCRIPTION:Explore the world between tides!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Ocean Institute for a tidepool hike led by one of our expert naturalists.\nThe hike will take us into the rocky Marine Conservation Area located directly behind the Ocean Institute. Families can explore the area and search for snails\, crabs\, sea stars\, and other animals that make the tidepools their home. The winter months are the best time to explore these magical marine ecosystems!\nWhat to Expect: \nHike Difficulty Rating: Moderate\, 1 – 1.5 mile round trip. \nPlease be prepared for rocky\, uneven\, and slick terrain for the entire hike. \nDress: Closed-toed\, Closed-heeled sturdy shoes are required. We recommend sunscreen\, light layers\, and water. \n \n \n \n \n \n Pricing: \nAdults: $15\nChild (19 months* – 13 y.o): $15\n*This hike is not recommended for children younger than four years old \n \n Tickets URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/tidepool-hike-3/2025-03-29/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T052113 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233609Z UID:49879-1743330600-1743341400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-03/2025-03-30/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T123500 DTSTAMP:20260419T052113 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T133233Z UID:52040-1743336000-1743338100@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-03-30/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250331T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250331T103000 DTSTAMP:20260419T052113 CREATED:20241209T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T040226Z UID:51768-1743413400-1743417000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Tiny Tots: Little Sprouts DESCRIPTION:Tiny Tots\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiny Tots: Little Sprouts\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for this “Mommy & Me” style program dedicated to exploring your world through song\, movement\, and your senses. For our spring session\, we’ll be exploring plants and pollinators! \n \n\n*Please note that a parent/guardian must participate and attend with their child. This is a “Mommy & Me” style class. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Spring Session Dates: March 3 to April 24 \nClasses are now offered on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 10:30am. Each class contains ~30-minutes of led activities & ~30-minutes of structured play time. \n \n \n \n \n \n New Activities Every Class!\n \n \n \n \n \n Themes: \nMarch 3-13: Spring Has Sprung! \nMarch 17-27: Little Critters \nMarch 31 – April 10: Sharks \nApril 14-24: Tidepools \nAudience: Recommended ages ~2-4 years old. \nLocation: Ocean Institute \nPrice: $20 (Ticket includes one child and one adult) \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Bundle and get 25% off! \nWhen enrolled in 3 classes or more! When you have 3 or more different class dates in your cart you will get each class for $15 (regular price $20!).\nDiscount will auto-apply in the cart. All classes must be booked all at once to receive the discount. Discounts will not be retro-applied for single drop-ins. Classes must be on different dates\, not multiple enrollments for the same date.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CALENDAR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.\n \n \n \n \n \n Please note that Tiny Tots tickets are non-refundable unless proof of illness or medical emergency with a medical note is emailed to guestservices@oceaninstitute.org. \nIn the event that you need to reschedule a Tiny Tots class\, Ocean Institute requests to receive a rescheduling inquiry notification at least 24-hours before the start time of your class if possible. Please email your reschedule request\, including the new class date\, to guestservices@oceaninstitute.org\, and we will work to accommodate your class reschedule request if tickets are available and email an updated confirmation email. A 3% transfer fee will be charged for all rescheduled tickets. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/tiny-tots-3/2025-03-31/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T052113 CREATED:20240401T170459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T221228Z UID:46860-1743588000-1743606000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Day DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute Homeschool Day\n \n \n \n \n \n This special weekday event is designed for homeschool families looking for an amazing field trip! \nThis event will be similar to our weekend general admission hours\, but with even more educational activities! Your ticket includes access to the following activities: \n\nStorytime: Join us for educational story time with some of your favorite ocean stories!\n\n\nDiscovery Pool: come say hello to our sea stars\, urchins\, and snails in our Discovery Pool touch tank!\nShark Touch Tank: come say hello to our horn sharks\, round rays\, and guitarfish in our Shark Touch tank!\nSailor’s Life Tours: Step aboard our historic tall ship\, the Spirit of Dana Point\, and learn about the life of a sailor in the 1800s!\nSchooling Fish Feeding: Watch as one of our husbandry staff member feeds our schooling fish and learn about these amazing animals!\nSnake Talk: Meet one of our live snakes and learn about their habits!\nAnd much more!\n\nThere will also be squid dissections and whale watching cruises available for an additional fee.  \nPlease check back closer to actual dates for more details!  \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Options\n \n \n \n \n \n Kids: $12 \nAdults: $10 \nFamily Four Pack: $40 \nDissection Add-on: $5 \nWhale-Watching Add-on (includes general admission): $35 \n\nWhale Watching Times: 9:30am to 11:30am\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/homeschool-day-4/2025-04-02/ CATEGORIES:Homeschool Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T052114 CREATED:20250108T231750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T193608Z UID:52456-1743616800-1743624000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Dr. Magnus Egerstedt DESCRIPTION:The Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series\, presented by the Nicholas Endowment\, brings interesting innovations\, real-world research\, exotic experiences\, and delightful discoveries to the surface through powerful presentations from an ocean of experts. Speakers present on a variety of topics ranging from ocean researchers\, ocean authors\, ocean artists\, and ocean athletes. \nLight snacks & Refreshments available for purchase at event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Distinguished Speaker: Dr. Magnus Egerstedt\n\nRobots in the Ocean\nRobots have left their traditional habitats in manufacturing plants or warehouses\, and they are beginning to show up all around us in our homes\, on farms\, in hospitals\, and even on Mars. One potential application for such robots is to have them perform environmental monitoring tasks that can help inform conservation biologists\, climate scientists\, and policy makers about what is happening in the natural world around them\, including in the ocean. In this talk\, we will discuss the state of robotics and AI – what is science fiction and what is science fact – as well as show how one can design effective robots that can successfully inhabit natural ecosystems for long periods of time for the purpose of providing actionable environmental data. \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, April 2\, from 6:00 to 8:00 \nDoors open at 5:30pm\, talk begins at 6:00pm \n$10 – General \nFREE – Members \nFREE – Students (with Valid ID) \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n About Dr. Egerstedt: \n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Magnus Egerstedt is the Stacey Nicholas Dean of Engineering in the Samueli School of Engineering at the University of California\, Irvine\, where he is a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Prior to joining UCI\, Egerstedt was on the faculty at the Georgia Institute of Technology\, serving as the Chair in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Director of Georgia Tech’s Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines. He received the M.S. degree in Engineering Physics and the Ph.D. degree in Applied Mathematics from the Royal Institute of Technology\, Stockholm\, Sweden\, the B.A. degree in Philosophy from Stockholm University\, and was a Postdoctoral Scholar at Harvard University. Dr. Egerstedt’s research is in robotics\, with particular focus on how to coordinate large teams of robots; so-called swarm-robotics. Magnus Egerstedt is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the International Federation of Automatic Control. He is a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Science and has received a number of teaching and research awards\, including the Alumni of the Year Award from the Royal Institute of Technology. \n\n  URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-magnus-egerstedt/ CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250403T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250403T103000 DTSTAMP:20260419T052114 CREATED:20241209T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T043204Z UID:51769-1743672600-1743676200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Tiny Tots: Little Sprouts DESCRIPTION:Tiny Tots\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiny Tots: Little Sprouts\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for this “Mommy & Me” style program dedicated to exploring your world through song\, movement\, and your senses. For our spring session\, we’ll be exploring plants and pollinators! \n \n\n*Please note that a parent/guardian must participate and attend with their child. This is a “Mommy & Me” style class. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Spring Session Dates: March 3 to April 24 \nClasses are now offered on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 10:30am. Each class contains ~30-minutes of led activities & ~30-minutes of structured play time. \n \n \n \n \n \n New Activities Every Class!\n \n \n \n \n \n Themes: \nMarch 3-13: Spring Has Sprung! \nMarch 17-27: Little Critters \nMarch 31 – April 10: Sharks \nApril 14-24: Tidepools \nAudience: Recommended ages ~2-4 years old. \nLocation: Ocean Institute \nPrice: $20 (Ticket includes one child and one adult) \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Bundle and get 25% off! \nWhen enrolled in 3 classes or more! When you have 3 or more different class dates in your cart you will get each class for $15 (regular price $20!).\nDiscount will auto-apply in the cart. All classes must be booked all at once to receive the discount. Discounts will not be retro-applied for single drop-ins. Classes must be on different dates\, not multiple enrollments for the same date.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CALENDAR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.\n \n \n \n \n \n Please note that Tiny Tots tickets are non-refundable unless proof of illness or medical emergency with a medical note is emailed to guestservices@oceaninstitute.org. \nIn the event that you need to reschedule a Tiny Tots class\, Ocean Institute requests to receive a rescheduling inquiry notification at least 24-hours before the start time of your class if possible. Please email your reschedule request\, including the new class date\, to guestservices@oceaninstitute.org\, and we will work to accommodate your class reschedule request if tickets are available and email an updated confirmation email. A 3% transfer fee will be charged for all rescheduled tickets. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/tiny-tots-3/2025-04-03/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T123000 DTSTAMP:20260419T052114 CREATED:20241203T221240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T221240Z UID:52893-1743849000-1743856200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Tidepool Hike DESCRIPTION:Explore the world between tides!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Ocean Institute for a tidepool hike led by one of our expert naturalists.\nThe hike will take us into the rocky Marine Conservation Area located directly behind the Ocean Institute. Families can explore the area and search for snails\, crabs\, sea stars\, and other animals that make the tidepools their home. The winter months are the best time to explore these magical marine ecosystems!\nWhat to Expect: \nHike Difficulty Rating: Moderate\, 1 – 1.5 mile round trip. \nPlease be prepared for rocky\, uneven\, and slick terrain for the entire hike. \nDress: Closed-toed\, Closed-heeled sturdy shoes are required. We recommend sunscreen\, light layers\, and water. \n \n \n \n \n \n Pricing: \nAdults: $15\nChild (19 months* – 13 y.o): $15\n*This hike is not recommended for children younger than four years old \n \n Tickets URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/tidepool-hike-3/2025-04-05/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T052114 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233609Z UID:49880-1743849000-1743859800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-03/2025-04-05/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T123500 DTSTAMP:20260419T052114 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T140253Z UID:52041-1743854400-1743856500@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-04-05/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250405T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250405T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T052114 CREATED:20241217T192956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T160325Z UID:52154-1743861600-1743872400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sail on Spirit of Dana Point DESCRIPTION:Set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tallship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail\, handle lines\, and steer the ship\, or simply sit back\, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tallship.\nMust be 4 y.o or older to sail.\nTickets: $65\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Spirit of Dana Point \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is a traditionally built replica of a 1770s privateer schooner used during the American Revolution. These ships were known for their speed and were used for smuggling. The ship is 118 feet long with a rig height of 100 feet… and 5\,000 square feet of sail! \nIt was Dennis Holland’s dream to build an accurate replica from the period when America fought for independence. Armed with talent\, determination\, little money and plans he purchased from the Smithsonian Institution\, he laid the keel in his Orange County yard on May 2\, 1970. Thirteen years later\, this fast privateer was launched and continues to sail the ocean. Everywhere you look on board is the craftsmanship and pride of early America. \nFormerly the Pilgrim of Newport\, the re-named Spirit of Dana Point is an excellent teaching platform where students directly experience life at sea as it has been for hundreds of years.  The 118-ft. schooner is used for living history and at-sea maritime programs throughout the year. \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is also available for public and private charters\, coastal sails\, corporate team building\, and filming opportunities. \nFor private charters\, events or wedding onboard the Spirit of Dana Point please e-mail: events@oceaninstitute.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sail-on-spirit-of-dana-point/2025-04-05/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250406T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250406T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T052114 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233610Z UID:49881-1743935400-1743946200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-03/2025-04-06/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250406T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250406T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T052114 CREATED:20241203T221240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T221240Z UID:52894-1743939000-1743946200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Tidepool Hike DESCRIPTION:Explore the world between tides!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Ocean Institute for a tidepool hike led by one of our expert naturalists.\nThe hike will take us into the rocky Marine Conservation Area located directly behind the Ocean Institute. Families can explore the area and search for snails\, crabs\, sea stars\, and other animals that make the tidepools their home. The winter months are the best time to explore these magical marine ecosystems!\nWhat to Expect: \nHike Difficulty Rating: Moderate\, 1 – 1.5 mile round trip. \nPlease be prepared for rocky\, uneven\, and slick terrain for the entire hike. \nDress: Closed-toed\, Closed-heeled sturdy shoes are required. We recommend sunscreen\, light layers\, and water. \n \n \n \n \n \n Pricing: \nAdults: $15\nChild (19 months* – 13 y.o): $15\n*This hike is not recommended for children younger than four years old \n \n Tickets URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/tidepool-hike-3/2025-04-06/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250406T123500 DTSTAMP:20260419T052114 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T143313Z UID:52042-1743940800-1743942900@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-04-06/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250407T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250407T103000 DTSTAMP:20260419T052114 CREATED:20241209T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T050202Z UID:51770-1744018200-1744021800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Tiny Tots: Little Sprouts DESCRIPTION:Tiny Tots\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiny Tots: Little Sprouts\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for this “Mommy & Me” style program dedicated to exploring your world through song\, movement\, and your senses. For our spring session\, we’ll be exploring plants and pollinators! \n \n\n*Please note that a parent/guardian must participate and attend with their child. This is a “Mommy & Me” style class. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Spring Session Dates: March 3 to April 24 \nClasses are now offered on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 10:30am. Each class contains ~30-minutes of led activities & ~30-minutes of structured play time. \n \n \n \n \n \n New Activities Every Class!\n \n \n \n \n \n Themes: \nMarch 3-13: Spring Has Sprung! \nMarch 17-27: Little Critters \nMarch 31 – April 10: Sharks \nApril 14-24: Tidepools \nAudience: Recommended ages ~2-4 years old. \nLocation: Ocean Institute \nPrice: $20 (Ticket includes one child and one adult) \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Bundle and get 25% off! \nWhen enrolled in 3 classes or more! When you have 3 or more different class dates in your cart you will get each class for $15 (regular price $20!).\nDiscount will auto-apply in the cart. All classes must be booked all at once to receive the discount. Discounts will not be retro-applied for single drop-ins. Classes must be on different dates\, not multiple enrollments for the same date.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CALENDAR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.\n \n \n \n \n \n Please note that Tiny Tots tickets are non-refundable unless proof of illness or medical emergency with a medical note is emailed to guestservices@oceaninstitute.org. \nIn the event that you need to reschedule a Tiny Tots class\, Ocean Institute requests to receive a rescheduling inquiry notification at least 24-hours before the start time of your class if possible. Please email your reschedule request\, including the new class date\, to guestservices@oceaninstitute.org\, and we will work to accommodate your class reschedule request if tickets are available and email an updated confirmation email. A 3% transfer fee will be charged for all rescheduled tickets. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/tiny-tots-3/2025-04-07/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250407T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250407T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T052114 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T174608Z UID:52049-1744021800-1744032600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-03/2025-04-07/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR