Nauti Nite

Our Biggest (and Best) Fundraiser of the Year

Nauti Nite is WAVE Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year! This 21+ event allows guests to explore the aquarium after-dark, all while enjoying tons of local food and drink vendors, live music, auctions, animal encounters, and more!

Get Ready for Nauti Nite in 2026!

Don't Miss Out on Newport's Most Dazzling Night!

Nauti Nite is our annual 21+ Aquarium night-tide hours fundraising event!

Join us for our 20th annual Nauti Nite, featuring a diverse selection of delicious food and drink vendors, a surplus of drinks, amazing auction items, engaging activities, and more! All the while, you’ll be shell-ebrating aquatic conservation and education!

By attending, you’ll be directly impacting the education programs and conservation efforts of WAVE Foundation. This meaningful work inspires youth, improves community standards, and champions sustainability for future generations!

Nauti Nite has Something for Everyone!

Our event is packed to the gills with things to keep you busy all night!

Enjoy a Silent Auction, featuring handcrafted jewelry, themed baskets, exclusive signed merchandise, and more
Dance the night away at our Silent Disco or stop by one of our other activities to keep you movin’ and groovin’
Savor NKY and Cincinnati’s best food and drink vendors throughout the aquarium

Paint the Town BLUE!

Come dressed in your favorite blue cocktail attire and explore Newport Aquarium at night! Guests are encouraged to wear blue to show their support for ocean conservation. Proceeds from Nauti Nite benefit WAVE Foundation’s conservation actions, youth education, and volunteer programs.