What’s Happening This Weekend: BELIEVE! Lights the Night at Shreveport Aquarium

Looking for a magical holiday outing this weekend? The Shreveport Aquarium is lighting up the season once again with its 6th annual BELIEVE! Lights the Night Holiday Experience—a glowing Christmas adventure perfect for families, date nights, and anyone craving festive fun!

📍 Event Location

Shreveport Aquarium
601 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport, LA 71101
📞 (318) 383-0601
📧 info@shreveportaquarium.com

📅 Dates

• December 12–13, 2025

• December 19–23, 2025

⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🎟 Price: Varies

🎄 A Christmas Experience Like No Other

Step into the biggest, brightest, and most beautifully decorated holiday destination in Shreveport! BELIEVE! transforms the aquarium into a winter wonderland, where guests can explore dazzling displays, interactive magical stations, and festive surprises around every corner.

Each guest receives a motion-activated magic Christmas wand, unlocking enchanting moments throughout the aquarium. Use your wand to:

✨ Light up Christmas trees
✨ Play cheerful holiday music
✨ Spark a cozy fireplace
✨ Jingle festive bells
✨ Make it SNOW
✨ Check your status on the Naughty or Nice list

And yes—there are brand-new magic stations added this year!

🧜 Meet Glacielle the Snow Mermaid & Other Holiday Friends

Along your glowing path, you’ll meet:

• Glacielle, the shimmering Snow Mermaid

• Playful holiday elves

• The aquarium’s stunning sea animals—sharks, stingrays, turtles, & more

• Mrs. Claus with cookies & cocoa

• Santa Claus himself for magical holiday photos

Hold onto your wand—it’s yours to keep as a special holiday gift!

🎁 NEW: VIP Nights – December 12 & 19

Two nights only! If you want an even more unforgettable experience, don’t miss the all-new VIP Nights, where the holiday magic gets turned up a notch.

VIP guests enjoy everything in the standard experience PLUS:

🎁 Personalized Santa Gift (chosen by parents in advance)
🍪 Sweet Stations: Cookie & candy decorating
🧦 Custom Stocking Crafting
✨ Holiday Face Painting
🤿 Elf Diver Encounter – A scuba-diving elf swimming among the sea creatures
🍽 Seasonal eats, holiday snacks, & festive drinks available for purchase

These nights have limited capacity and are expected to sell out quickly—reserve your spot early!

🎅 A Night Filled With Holiday Magic

Whether you’re strolling down Christmas Tree Lane to vote for your favorite tree, sipping hot cocoa, or making a wish upon a starfish, BELIEVE! lights up the night with joy, wonder, and magical memories.

This immersive holiday adventure lasts 60–90 minutes, making it the perfect evening outing.