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BELIEVE LIGHTS THE NIGHT
Christmas Magic Comes to Life at Shreveport Aquarium
Step into a world of twinkling lights, Christmas magic and underwater wonder at BELIEVE! Lights the Night, Shreveport Aquarium’s award-winning holiday experience!
For select nights this holiday season, the aquarium transforms into a dazzling Christmas wonderland filled with glowing lights, magical surprises, beloved holiday characters and incredible animals. From the moment you arrive, your magic Christmas wand becomes the key to an unforgettable adventure for the whole family.
BELIEVE Lights the Night
2026 Dates
Dec. 5, 12, 19 - 22
4:30 - 8:30 pm (last time slot is 7:30 pm)
Your motion-activated Christmas wand puts the magic in your hands! Wander through the aquarium and discover interactive magic stations tucked throughout your journey.
🪄 Make Christmas magic happen as you light up trees, spark a cozy fireplace, activate a magical fountain, bring Santa to life inside the shark tank and discover whether you've landed on the Naughty or Nice list.
❄️ Experience SNOW in Shreveport! Step outside and enjoy a little winter magic
🧜♀️ Meet Glacielle, the Snow Mermaid, along with all our playful Christmas elves as you explore the aquarium.
🎅 Visit Santa and capture a special family photo while sharing your Christmas wishes with the big guy himself.
🍪 Meet Mrs. Claus and Sprinkles the Elf and enjoy delicious cookies and hot cocoa.
⭐ Make a wish upon a starfish for a little extra Christmas magic.
🎄 Stroll through Christmas Tree Lane, where beautifully decorated trees fill the aquarium with holiday cheer. Pick your favorite and cast your vote!
🐠 And of course, you'll still be surrounded by the stars of the aquarium—sharks, stingrays, turtles and hundreds of incredible animals swimming through their beautifully illuminated habitats.
✨ Best of all, your magic wand is yours to keep as a special souvenir of your Believe adventure.
Christmas pajamas, festive sweaters and holiday sparkle are absolutely encouraged!
Plan approximately 60–90 minutes for your Believe experience.
Ticket Prices:
Tickets go on sale in Oct 2026
Members: $20
Nonmembers: $30
Free: Babies under 2 (no wands)
🍪 Sweet Stations – Decorate Christmas cookies and candy creations at festive make-and-take stations.
🧦 Custom Stocking – Design, decorate, and bring home your very own Christmas stocking.
🎨 Holiday Face Painting – Choose from sparkling snowflakes, candy canes, reindeer noses, and more.
🤿 Elf Diver Encounter – Spot our scuba diver dressed as one of Santa’s elves swimming among the aquarium animals!
🍷 Seasonal Eats & Sips – Light food options, festive snacks and holiday drinks will be available for purchase.
🖊️A cool collector's autograph & activity booklet
🎟️ VIP Nights are limited-capacity and expected to sell out quickly—secure your spot for this one-of-a-kind Christmas celebration!
Two exclusive evenings with an extra sprinkle of Christmas magic! Enjoy everything in the standard experience PLUS:
✨ Personalized Santa Gift – Watch your child’s eyes light up as Santa personally hands them a gift bag, addressed to them, filled with a large cuddly plush toy (selected by parents in advance) and festive surprises.
🎁MAKE IT EXTRA MAGICAL WITH ON OUR VIP Nights
Friday Dec, 11 & 18
Ticket Prices:
Tickets go on sale in Oct 2026
Adults: $35 (no gift)
Child: $70 (includes personalized Santa gift)
Members get $10 off
Members receive a $10 discount. Please email us for the member code. Members cannot buy tickets for nonmembers. Memberships will be checked in and if found to be nonvalid, tickets will be canceled and refunded. Memberships must be current at time of event. Not a member yet? Find out about all the benefits here
Advanced ticket purchase required for VIP nights. Other nights are highly recommended as time slots sell out. Tickets, if available will be $3 more at the door. No refunds if less than 7 days before event date. A 15% processing fee applies to any refund over 7 days. See refund policy. Refunds cannot be done over the phone.
