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Oktoberfish 2025 at the Vancouver Aquarium – Fish + Sips
📍 Location: Vancouver Aquarium, 845 Avison Way, Vancouver, BC
📅 Dates: Saturday, October 4 & Friday, October 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (19+ only)
🎟 Tickets: $35 General Admission | $35 Members (with perks)
🔞 Age Restriction: 19+ event (government-issued ID required)
Event Overview
Raise your stein and celebrate Oktoberfest with an aquatic twist at Oktoberfish 2025! Hosted at the Vancouver Aquarium, this adults-only Fish + Sips event combines Bavarian tradition with marine magic. Explore Canada’s largest aquarium after hours, sip craft beer, enjoy bratwurst and pretzels, and dance the night away while surrounded by sea life.
This splashy celebration only happens Saturday, October 4 and Friday, October 10 — don’t miss it!
What to Expect
🐟 After-Hours Aquarium Access – Explore exhibits and connect with incredible marine animals.
🎃 Underwater Pumpkin Carving Show – The only pumpkin carving experience beneath the waves!
🎸 Live Music by Side One – Dance to eel-ectrifying performances from this high-energy local band.
🦇 Amazon Gallery + Bat Talk – Meet rainforest residents and learn about bats.
🐛 Bugs 4D Theatre – Creepy-crawly thrills in the all-new immersive 4D show.
🥽 Undersea Explorer VR – Complimentary $10-value virtual reality dive adventure (limited spots).
Food & Drinks
🥨 German Eats – Bratwurst and pretzel combos for purchase.
🍺 Local Craft Beer & Beverages – Drink tickets available at the door.
💳 Member Perks – Aquarium members save 20% on food and non-alcoholic beverages, plus get priority entry.
Know Before You Go
✔ Event Duration: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
✔ Entrance Gate: Closes at 9:30 PM
✔ Gift Shop Hours: 7:00 – 10:15 PM
✔ Special Program Schedule:
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Wet Lab: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
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Amazon Gallery + Bat Talk: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
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4D Theatre & VR Experiences: Start at 7:40 PM
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Underwater Pumpkin Carving Dive Show: 7:45 PM
Tickets & Admission
🎟 General Admission: $35 per person
🎟 Members: $35 with added benefits (priority entry + discounts)
About the Venue
The Vancouver Aquarium, located in Stanley Park, is Canada’s largest aquarium and a global leader in ocean conservation and marine education. Oktoberfish transforms this iconic venue into a unique Bavarian-style celebration where culture, food, and aquatic fun collide.
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