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Monday, November 9, 2026

Noon Years Eve

When
Thursday, December 31, 2026 · 9:30 AM–5 PM
Where
Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243
Presented by
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Ring in the New Year a little early at Mote SEA! Join us for a full day of ocean-inspired fun with special activities, music, face painting, marine science and more.

Keep an eye on our giant Nautilus as it rises and falls throughout the day, our sea-inspired take on the traditional New Year’s Eve ball drop!

Explore Mote SEA, learn something new and celebrate with family and friends as we welcome the New Year, Mote-style.

Mote SEA is open 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., with Noon Year’s Eve festivities happening throughout the day.

Getting there

225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243

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