Parties on the Plaza

Summer Fun Starts Here!

Summer fun starts here! Join us for FREE Parties on the Plaza at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies! Enjoy music, games, face painting, animal ambassadors, and so much more—perfect for the whole family!

When: Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
Dates: June 10–August 1
Time: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Bring the whole family and make unforgettable summer memories with us! 🐠

No purchase necessary. Weather-dependent.

Woah! The Aquarium sounds like alotl fun! But what are you doing all the way down here with the axolotls – some of the most secretive salamanders in the world?!

Did you know the Great Smoky Mountains are considered the Salamander Capital of the World? Salamanders are abundant in the Smokies and outnumber human visitors on even the park’s busiest days!