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Princess & Pirate Day at Nauticus (Norfolk)
December 28, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
A Royal Adventure in the Kingdom of the Snow Queen
Sunday, December 28 | 10:00AM–2:00PM
Kids 12 & under in costume get in FREE · Free for Members
Step Into a Fairytale World of Winter Magic and High-Seas Adventure!
Calling all princesses, princes, pirates, and fairies! You are royally invited to a magical day inside the Kingdom of the Snow Queen. Families will journey through enchanted spaces filled with hands-on activities, character encounters, crafts, and whimsical winter fun.
Kids ages 12 & under who arrive in costume — crowns, capes, wings, pirate hats, anything whimsical or seaworthy — receive FREE admission with a paying adult!
Event Highlights
Snow Queen Meet & Greet + Photos
Meet the Snow Queen for a magical moment and commemorative photo opportunity. Photogenics will offer $25 photo packages following each meet & greet.
Magical Train Display — 9:30AM–2PM
Enjoy a miniature winter wonderland brought to life with animated scenes and moving trains.
Make-Your-Own Pirate Flag (10AM–2PM)
Create your own swashbuckling flag to wave proudly throughout the day.
Slime Workshop (11AM–1PM)
Stir up snowy, gooey fun in this hands-on workshop perfect for little makers.
Frozen Sensory Play (12PM–2PM)
A frosty, tactile experience designed especially for younger children.
Scavenger Quest — Earn a FREE Magical Snowball
Embark on a quest through the museum to uncover hidden snowflakes. Complete the adventure and earn a free magical snowball from the Snow Queen herself!
Character Encounters
Keep an eye out for Flurry the Polar Bear and Geoffrey the Tree as they roam the kingdom spreading cheer and posing for photos.
Know Before You Go
Kids 12 & under in costume get in FREE
Included with standard adult daytime admission
Free for Nauticus Members
Costumes encouraged but not required
All ages welcome; activities especially recommended for ages 3–10
A Day of Imagination, Adventure, and Snowy Fun
From enchanted royal moments to pirate mischief and winter magic, your family will create memories that sparkle. Join us and become the hero of your own story!