Create your own “GREAT” work of art! Join beloved local artist Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas (mariasIdeas.com) for a creative and colorful painting class where you’ll paint your own fine-feathered masterpiece.

Designed for painters of all ages and abilities, follow Maria’s simple, step-by-step instructions to paint a portrait of one of the Aviary’s most famous birds: Gus the Great Argus! 

Friends are just better together! Sip on an add-on seasonal boozy beverage while savoring the flavors of a fall-inspired menu from our friends at Atria’s Specialty Catering. After dining, check out our flock friends on a scavenger hunt through the Aviary’s immersive habitats, while taking in fall festival-inspired decorations. Vegan and vegetarian options available; view the menu here!

Bring the whole flock for a magical morning filled with holiday cheer, a scrumptious breakfast crafted by Atria’s Specialty Catering, and a very special visit from the big man himself: Santa Claus! Kiddos can write (and hand-deliver) a letter to Old Saint Nick, partake in a special Santa storytime, AND take a photo with Santa and a fan-favorite Animal Ambassador (perfect for that annual holiday card). The fun doesn’t stop there…after the most important meal of the day, weave in and out of the Aviary’s immersive habitats on a Find Santa’s Friends Scavenger Hunt (great for kids of all ages!). View the menu here!

Nothing says “cheers” quite like the sound of clinking glasses! Gather your friends, family, and fellow foodies for a fabulous spread of seasonal-inspired dishes carefully crafted by Atria’s Specialty Catering. Toast to joy with an add-on cocktail, beer, or wine! After your meal, you and your closest loved ones can explore our enchanting seasonal holiday décor and immersive habitats using a brunch-exclusive scavenger hunt. Vegan and vegetarian options available; view the menu here!

Who-ville it be?! Meet the miserly Grinch himself, alongside his stink, stank, skunk friend OR the original WHO-OO-OO…and owl buddy!  The Grinch will head back up to Mount Crumpit for a day, and Santa will make the trip ‘dahn to the National Aviary.

Whether it’s the Grinch or Santa, you can snap photos and enjoy festive activities designed to put the whole family in a holly jolly mood!

*On Sat., December 12, the Grinch will stay home. Santa will make a quick trip down from the North Pole for pictures with you and our Member Morning photo op!