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Mermaid Tea by the Sea
September 14, 2025 @ 12:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Event Highlights:
- Selection of Finger Sandwiches, Scones, and Teas
- Spectacular Mermaid Swim Show
- Engaging Story Time
- Photo Opportunity with Mermaids
- Festival Adventure Pass Included with Every Ticket
Pricing:
Adult/Senior/Child – $70
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 12:45 pm. Please arrive at least an hour before your scheduled start time in order to find parking and check-in. The event will begin at 1:00 pm.
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.
Where do I check in?
You will check-in at the main ticketing tent in Ocean Institute’s parking lot and receive a wristband labeled with the time of your event. You can then proceed to Ocean Institute’s main entrance. Once you are inside the courtyard, our staff will direct you to the event.
What is included?
- Your ticket includes a delicious high tea with finger sandwiches and sweet treats, a mermaid swim show, and a 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 Tea By the Sea by themselves; adults must also purchase tickets.
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