# Greater Cleveland Aquarium Scuba Claus & Underwater Holiday Wishes > Event for families in the Cleveland area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Dec 5 – Dec 24 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Where: Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland, OH 44113 - Ages: All ages (Thrilling for toddlers through elementary kids) - Price: $19.95 adults, $13.95 children (ages 2-12), free under 2 - Organizer: Greater Cleveland Aquarium - Official page: https://www.greaterclevelandaquarium.com/event/scuba-claus/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/greater-cleveland-aquarium-scuba-claus-and-underwater-holiday-wishes--listing-e8b71aa6a5b86958af2126c3 ## About Housed within the historic 1892 FirstEnergy Powerhouse on the West Bank of the Flats, the Greater Cleveland Aquarium offers a whimsical underwater holiday celebration with Scuba Claus. On designated December weekend dates, children can gather around the 230,000-gallon Carmike Shark Exhibit to watch Santa Claus strap on scuba gear and dive among sand tiger sharks, stingrays, and green sea turtles. Communicating through an underwater microphone and dry-erase greeting slate, Scuba Claus listens to children's holiday wishes and poses for one-of-a-kind aquatic photos through the viewing glass. Throughout the aquarium, families can participate in holiday scavenger hunts, meet costumed aquarium characters, touch friendly stingrays in the touch pool, and create holiday ocean crafts. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Stroller-friendly throughout all aquarium galleries, with elevator access between levels and wide viewing corridors. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Family restrooms with changing counters and comfortable bench seating located near the Ohio Lakes & Rivers exhibit. • Age Suitability: Perfect for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school children. • Sensory Tips: Dim aquatic lighting and gentle water sounds throughout the exhibits; underwater Santa dive talks are conversational and non-startling. ## Similar picks in Cleveland - [Cleveland West Side Market Holiday Market Days & Cookie Stroll](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/cleveland-west-side-market-holiday-market-days-and-cookie-stroll--listing-eff954acc73b39aa825d820d) — Dec 5 – Dec 20 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · West Side Market · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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