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Mermaid Grotto: Meet and Greet
September 14, 2025 @ 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
This experience does not include a mermaid swim show.
Event Highlights:
- Exclusive Meet and Greet with a Mermaid
- Opportunity to Ask Questions
- Unique Photo Opportunity
- Festival Adventure Pass Included with Every Ticket
Pricing:
Adult/Senior/Child – $30
Infant/Lap Child (0-18 months) – $10
Please check in at the ticketing tent located at Ocean Institute’s main parking lot.
Take Your Experience Home with our Plush Add-on!
Claim at event check-in. Limited quantity available. Don’t miss out!
Mermaid Plush Package: $30
- (1) Mermaid plush doll
- (1) Mermaid necklace
- (1) Mermaid sticker
Pirate Plush Package: $30
- (1) Pirate plush doll
- (1) Shark tooth necklace
- (1) Eyepatch
This is an item add-on only, not a ticket to an event. Package items may vary in color/style from those pictured.
F.A.Q.
What time should I be there?
Check-in begins at 11:15 am. Please arrive at least an hour before your scheduled start time in order to find parking and check-in. The event will begin at 11:30 am.
What should I bring?
Please make sure to have your ticket on your phone or printed out. Mermaid costumes are encouraged!
Where do I park?
There is no on-site parking at the festival. Please park at Dana Hills High School and take the shuttle to Ocean Institute. Check out our Parking and Shuttles page for more information.
What is included?
- This event does not include a mermaid swim show. Your ticket includes an interactive story time and photo opportunity with the mermaid. Also included is the Festival Adventure Pass.
- The pass gives you access to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits and tours of all the visiting ships, for both days of the festival! The Institute and ships will open at 9:00 am. Ship tours will end at 2:00 pm to start battle preparations, so make sure to see those first!
- Children cannot attend the Mermaid Grotto Meet and Greet by themselves; adults must also purchase tickets.
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