Calendar & Events
Calendar
Check out what’s going on this month and beyond. From tours and education programs to special events, there’s always something happening at MDC!
Monthly Lecture Series
Qualified staff & guest speakers will share their knowledge about a vast array of topics including plants and animals, water quality, citizen science, local conservation efforts, and much more!
Shell-ebration Event Series
Our brand new Shell-ebration Event Series offers an exciting lineup of events right here at MDC where community, conservation, and culture unite!
Shell Yeah! Networking Night
On Tuesday, October 14 from 5:30-7:30pm you can mingle with business professionals, enjoy light refreshments, sway to live music, and stick around for a brief presentation and exciting door prizes! This is your chance to network in a laid-back setting that blends business with a passion for marine conservation and environmental education. RSVP on our Facebook Event Page!
🎶 Live Music | 🥂 Refreshments | 🎁 Door Prizes | 💬 Great Company
Spooky Ooky Estuary
Mark your calendars for Friday, October 17 from 5:30-8pm!! Join MDC for a fun and creepy Halloween event, including a trick or treat trail, a super scary trail, crafts and games, partner organizations giving out treats & getting in on the fun, and other spooky surprises!
FREE parking & FREE entry! Please note that some activities, such as our super scary trail, will require a fee to participate; those tickets will be sold at the event. No registration is required.
ShORE
Join us in April for ShORE – Sharing Our Research with Everyone – where we bring awareness to conservation issues impacting the Lagoon and our community through the sharing of student and professional programs and projects that are making a difference!
Venue Rentals
Hosting a festival or concert? Looking for a place for your next family reunion? Book your next event at Marine Discovery Center!

Our Mission:
"To protect our coastal ecosystems through education, conservation, and exploration"