THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025 Page 3 Aquarium to offer special programs and activities during holiday break Guests can enjoy hot chocolate and ice sculpture carving outdoors, shark-themed programming indoors from Dec. 26 through Jan. 4 T he New England Aquarium will be off ering a variety of activities during the holiday break, including sharkthemed programming, winter treats and the annual ice sculpture carving. The Aquarium will extend its hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily from December 26 through January 4. Guests can purchase tickets online in advance at neaq. org. New England residents receive $5 off standard Aquarium admission or admission and movie combinations. Highlights for the week • Ice sculpture carving: The Aquarium will welcome back artist Don Chapelle to create another ice sculpture for Central Wharf. On the morning of Dec. 29, the public can watch Chapelle carve a depiction of a nurse shark, which guests can fi nd in the Aquarium’s Giant Ocean Tank. The sculpture will be part of Boston Harbor Now’s annual Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll, which will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. • Shark-themed programming: Aquarium guests will have special opportunities to learn about nurse sharks and other shark species during the holiday break. Educators will offer presentations at the top of the Giant Ocean Tank as well as shark storytime and interactive educational programming in the third-floor Exploration Station. Guests can also get a close-up look at biofacts, including shark teeth and jaws. • Simons Theatre films: The Aquarium’s Simons Theatre offers daily showings of three fi lms: “Shark Kingdom,” “Secrets of the Sea” and “Call of the Dolphins.” “Shark Kingdom” is an epic adventure into some of the world’s most scenic and remote shark waters. Tickets and show times are available at all Aquarium ticketing locations by calling 617-973-5206 or by visiting neaq.org. • Winter treats on the plaza: From Dec. 26 through Jan. 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Aquarium’s food truck-style outpost, Central Snack Bar, will be selling hot chocolate with toppings, including whipped cream, marshmallows and caramel. The snack bar will also off er hot apple cider, coff ee and a menu of snacks for purchase. • Daily presentations and interactive programs: Aquarium guests can catch daily presentations with the penguins, sea lions, harbor seals and residents of the Giant Ocean Tank, including Myrtle, the green sea turtle (https://www.neaq.org/). Join an educator along the exhibit path for an up-close experience with one of the Aquarium’s animal ambassadors. Learn more about the secret world of lobsters, local turtle species, or axolotls during animal encounters happening daily at 10:45 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. The New England Aquarium is a nonprofi t research and conservation organization that has protected and cared for our ocean and marine animals for more than 50 years Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at:WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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