A scuba-diving Santa Claus is ready to celebrate Holidays Under the Peaks at the Tennessee Aquarium.Holidays Under the Peaks is kicking off at the Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St.
Special programming will be offered 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily Friday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Jan. 4 (closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day).
Scuba Claus can be spotted Saturdays and Sundays from Nov. 22 through Dec. 21.
New programs featuring some of nature's most fascinating creatures will be offered in more than two dozen Extraordinary Experiences throughout the day in both aquarium buildings.
All are free with aquarium admission: $26.95 adults, $16.95 children 3-12. For program times, check www.tnaqua.org or download the free Tennessee Aquarium app from Google Play or the iTunes Store.
Other activities
• Holiday Decorating Seminar: Learn trade secrets for using natural materials from your landscape, 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at The Barn Nursery, 1801 E. 24th St. Place. For ages 12 and older. Free but registration required. 423-267-FISH (3474). www.tnaqua.org/events-programs.
• "The Polar Express 3D": Screening of the classic Christmas movie about a magical train ride to the North Pole, various showtimes Nov. 28-Dec. 24, on the six-story screen at the Imax Theater, 201 Chestnut St. $12.95 adults, $9.95 children 3-12. 800-262-0695, www.tnaqua.org/imax/the-polar-express.
• Caroling With the Fishes: Merry melodies from hammered dulcimer, flutes, strings and voices in the River Journey galleries, photos with Santa, treats, gift shopping and family caroling with Metro Musicians, 6:30-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St. Free for members; $14.50 adults, $9.50 children 3-12 for nonmembers. Registration required. 423-267-FISH (3474), www.tnaqua.org/events-programs.
• Festive Wreath Workshop: Holiday decorating ideas with horticulturist Christine Bock, using evergreens, berries and bows (bring garden clippers and a glue gun if possible, plus any special decor you want to add), 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St. For ages 12 and older. $20 for members, $30 nonmembers (includes fresh greenery, artificial berries and bows). Registration required. 423-267-FISH (3474), www.tnaqua.org/events-programs.
• PJs and The Polar Express 3D: Kids can start their winter break with a wear-your-jammies screening of "The Polar Express 3D," plus muffins and cocoa and a visit by the conductor, 9:30-11:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at Imax Theater, 201 Chestnut St. $6 members, $12 nonmembers. Registration recommended. 423-267- FISH (3474), www.tnaqua.org/events-programs.