# Aquarium of the Pacific Thanksgiving Day Buffet & Ocean Exploration > Event for families in the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Where: Aquarium of the Pacific (Rooftop Veranda), 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802 - Ages: All ages; stroller accessible aquarium galleries with interactive touch tanks - Price: Buffet & Aquarium admission package approx. $85 per adult, $45 per child (ages 3–11); General aquarium admission also available separately - Organizer: Aquarium of the Pacific - Official page: https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/thanksgiving_lunch/ - 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 12, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-11), 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/los-angeles/activities/aquarium-of-the-pacific-thanksgiving-day-buffet-and-ocean-exploration--listing-a444a294069418fd4217bdcc ## About Celebrate Thanksgiving alongside more than 12,000 ocean animals at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach! Open all day on Thanksgiving Day, the aquarium hosts its annual Thanksgiving Buffet on the scenic Rooftop Veranda overlooking Rainbow Harbor and the Queen Mary, featuring roasted turkey with traditional sides, seasonal salads, and kid-friendly desserts. 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