Join KQED and the Seymour Marine Discovery Center to celebrate the return of our 87-foot blue whale skeleton. 

Make a day of ocean discovery! Dive into hands-on science with UC Santa Cruz researchers, add your creativity to a community mural, and get crafty with Santa Cruz Maker Studio. Enjoy live music, explore on an oceanfront tour, and grab something delicious from local food trucks. All part of a full day of family fun! 

🎟️ $15 Adults | $10 Youth

🎉 Ms. Blue Returns Ceremony at 11:00 AM (no admission required for ceremony)

Fun for the Whole Family at Marine Science Fest

• Hands-on Fun & Creativity: Leave your mark on our community mural, get hands-on with the Santa Cruz Maker Studio, and jump into bubbles + chalk play. 

• Interactive Science: Meet real UC Santa Cruz researchers at our science fair, try your hand at a Ms. Blue bone restoration activity, and explore volunteer-guided ocean learning stations. 

• Entertainment and Tours: Enjoy live music, a puppet show from The Puppetry Institute, and take in the sights with ocean-view docent tours.

• Eats & Shopping: Refuel at local food trucks and browse unique creations from local craft vendors.