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WHAT           
Celebrate the natural beauty and intriguing marine life of the Hawaiian Islands this weekend at Shedd Aquarium. Learn about Hawaii and enjoy FREE family-friendly activities and treats during this special event.  With the regular admission price, guests of the Shedd Aquarium can:

• Enter to win a trip for two to Hawaii, courtesy of Apple Vacations
• Create kahili (feather) crafts, petroglyph rubbings, and art with Hawaii stamps with Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
• Learn from the Pacific Whale Foundation about the humpback whales that migrate to Hawaii in winter months and enjoy other interactive activities
• Explore marine life in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands with representatives from Waikiki Aquarium and make a masked angelfish hat
• Take a look at rare and precious Niihau shells and see how they are strung together to make beautiful jewelry
• Sample delicious treats from Hawaii, including Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts, Kauai Kookies, Waialua Estate Cacao, Lilikoi Malted Eggs, Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels, and Hawaii Kai Salt
• Make a fresh flower lei
• Get a temporary Hawaii-inspired tattoo
• Savor the Hawaii-inspired menu in the Soundings Café and Bubble Net Food Court
• Plan a Hawaii vacation with travel experts from Apple Vacations

WHERE                     
John G. Shedd Aquarium
1200 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
 
WHEN                      
Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
 
MEDIA ACCESS
If interested in covering the event, access to media will be provided on Saturday, October 22 from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Please RSVP ahead of time to Melissa McCarville at 312-692-3330. Parking on Shedd’s loading dock will be provided to press. Please plan to enter through the Loading Dock entrance and check in with Security.
 
WEBSITE                      
gohawaii.com/perfectmoments

WHO
The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau is contracted by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), the state of Hawaii’s tourism agency, for marketing management services in North America. The HTA was established in 1998 to ensure a successful visitor industry well into the future. Its mission is to strategically manage Hawaii tourism in a sustainable manner consistent with the state of Hawaii’s economic goals, cultural values, preservation of natural resources, community desires, and visitor industry needs.
 
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