FLEET WEEK

6:00pm I Free Movie: Flight Deck, sponsored by buildsubmarines
The Intrepid Museum’s summer movie series kicks off Memorial Day Weekend, Friday, May 23, with a free screening of Top Gun! Enjoy breathtaking views of the Hudson River and city skyline while watching the classic film on the flight deck. 

Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets to enjoy the movie outdoors, free of charge, on a giant inflatable screen. Seating is first-come, first-served, and space is limited. Light concessions will be available for purchase. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages. Please note: alcohol is NOT permitted. All exits are final; there is no re-entry allowed. Doors open at 6:00pm and close at 8:30pm (or when capacity is reached). The movie will begin at sunset. Learn more.

Member Exclusive: 
Cat Shot Café and Summer Movie Night
Friday, May 23 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 
Spend your Friday night on Intrepid’s flight deck for our first Summer Movie Night of the series featuring Top Gun. Take in the sunset over the Hudson River from the Cat Shot Café, our members-only area with complimentary refreshments and snacks before every film. Become a member today to enjoy these perks and more!

10:00am – 6:00pm | Activities & Displays: Pier 86 

Participants include:

U.S. Coast Guard: Meet members of the world’s premier maritime service, responsible for search and rescue, law enforcement, environmental response, and more. Interact with Coast Guard divers and see them in action in the interactive dive tank. Explore the Mobile Communication Vehicle, one of only three in the Coast Guard, equipped with satellite network connectivity and tactical radio communications, deployable anywhere in the world.

U.S. Marine Corps: The Marines are here! Try on their gear, get camouflaged at the cami paint station, see tactical vehicles up close, and learn what it takes to stand among the Few. Don’t forget to leave your mark on the Marines chalk art project.

U.S. Air Force: Soar through the sky with virtual reality flight simulators, test your physical strength on the WunderWall, and learn what it takes to become an Airman or Guardian. Aim High…Fly, Fight, Win!

U.S. Army: Join the U.S. Army Experience for interactive fun!  Test your skills in pull-up and push-up contests, Take-A-Selfie with a Soldier in the photo booth and capture your “This We’ll Defend” warrior spirit story.  Register to win Army Birthday 250 swag!   Try on tactical protective gear, operate EOD robots, and explore the gaming trailer. Be All You Can Be and celebrate with the U.S. Army NYC Recruiting Battalion. #ArmyNYC #Army250 

Naval STEM: The U.S. Naval Academy and Naval STEM Coordination Office will present a SeaPerch underwater vehicle demo. Visitors can compete in challenges using remote-controlled undersea vehicles.

Department of Corrections & Community Supervision: Try on emergency response gear, spin the prize wheel, meet the Technical Support team, learn about the K9 unit, and interact with robotics and drone tech.

Military Transport Association: Visitors will see restored and antique military vehicles.

That Planetarium Guy: Join That Planetarium Guy on a journey through the science and stories that can be found in the night sky. Each show is approximately 15 minutes long.

Guide Dog Foundation/America’s VetDogs:  For more than 75 years, the Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs have trained and placed guide dogs and service dogs to provide increased independence and enhanced mobility to individuals, including veterans and first responders, with disabilities. Visitors will learn more about service dog training through demonstrations and hands-on activities.

 U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: As the volunteer arm of the Coast Guard, the Auxiliary promotes boating safety and education to help ensure safe and fun experiences on the water.

American Red Cross: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies. Service to the Armed Forces continues to provide essential services to the entire military community, supporting active-duty installations, veteran hospitals, state homes for veterans, and various community-based veteran organizations, among others. Visitors can write a note of thanks to a military member and learn hands-only CPR.

U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps: This nonprofit youth program sponsored by the Navy and Coast Guard serves ages 10–17. Visitors can compete in challenges and games, see tactical gear demonstrations, and win prizes.

Aero Flight School: Step into the world of aviation with us at Aero Flight School. Meet instructors and students, explore flight simulators and models, and learn what it takes to sit in the pilot’s seat. Play aviation-themed games to win prizes!

SailGP: The Rolex SailGP Championship is an annual global championship in iconic cities around the world with national teams battling it out in identical 50-foot foiling catamarans, racing faster than wind speeds at over 60 miles per hour. Ahead of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix (June 7–8), test out SailGP’s F50 simulator and meet SailGP athletes.

USO: Join the USO in honoring our brave service members by writing a heartfelt message of gratitude. The USO provides a unique opportunity for you to connect with and support the people serving in our nation's military in a meaningful way. Stop by our tent and help spread appreciation to those who serve.

Billion Oyster Project:  Get a firsthand look at these locally restored oysters and chat with experts from Billion Oyster Project about how these vital creatures support the restoration and health of New York Harbor.

National Coast Guard Museum:  supports Coast Guard missions by inspiring and engaging with the public to celebrate the service’s members and their accomplishments of the past, present and future. Visitors will also have the opportunity for a hands-on experience with an array of Coast Guard educational artifacts.

Naval Submarine League: Visitors will engage in submarine-related hands-on activities using concepts of buoyancy, density, force and motion, and propulsion.

NYC Ghostbusters: Learn to make your own cross-link polymer gel, our scientific recipe for ectoplasmic slime with the NYC Ghostbusters team.

Warrior Bonfire Program: provides opportunities that improve the lives of combat wounded Purple Heart recipients on their life-long journeys of recovery and healing through create activity based therapeutic adventure retreats.  Visitors will participate in one of these activities that connect to the history of the American flag, the official Flag Code of 1923 which states that “the flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing,” and the ways to respectfully retire her when she is no longer serviceable for use. 

U.S. Naval Submarine Forces: Visitors will be able to see and learn about the Submarine Forces newest technologies such as UUVs (Undersea Unmanned Vehicles), and the Virginia Class Submarine (submarine model) and a virtual tour of the submarine from submarine qualified Sailors.

Disney on Broadway: Experience the magic of Disney on Broadway! This booth will feature coloring activities from THE LION KING and ALADDIN on Broadway throughout the day, with special costume design workshops throughout the day led by Disney teaching artists, unpacking the craft and skill that goes into the Award-winning design of THE LION KING on Broadway. Visit for fun giveaways and to learn more about Disney on Broadway.

Intrepid Former Crew Members Meet a former Intrepid crew member and learn about their time in service.


 10:00am-5:30pm:  Intrepid Museum Activities Workshops (Pier 86)

Enjoy workshops and hands-on activities from the Intrepid Museum all day long. Activities include:

• Create a Corsair: Create a Corsair paper airplane with inverted gull wings like the one on display at the Intrepid Museum.
• Morse Code Bracelets: Create a bracelet that says your name or initials in Morse Code.
• Artifact Investigation Table: Discover artifacts from the Education Touch Collection.

11:00am- 3:00pm: Explore Intrepid: Engines and Boilers: Using virtual reality, step into Intrepid’s engineering spaces and learn the importance of steam power. Location: Hangar 3, Rotunda

11:00am-3:00pm: Aircraft Talks: Visitors can go inside the Intrepid Museum’s Aircraft Restoration Hangar on the flight deck to learn about the process of restoring and preserving the aircraft on display at the Museum (approx. 20 minutes, on the hour). Location: Flight Deck

11:00am-4:00pm: Meet the Author (Hangar 2) Intrepid’s Fighting Squadron 18: Flying High with Harris’ Hellcats- Learn more about the men behind Intrepid’s highest-scoring fighter squadron of World War II from author and historian, the Intrepid Museum’s own Mike Fink. 

11:00am-3:30pm: Athletic Military Challenges and Competitions Presented by USAA : Get ready for a one-of-a-kind basketball showdown as the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters team up with the best of the best- as teams from the military branches, FDNY, NYPD, and more face off in a series of spirited competitions—for an epic day of fun, friendly competition, and patriotic pride! Meet the Players  • Learn Iconic Moves • Cheer on Your Heroes! Meet and greet with the players at 11:00am, Challenges and Competitions start at 12:30pm.

12:00pm- 5:30pm: Intrepid Stage Performances (Pier 86)
Enjoy live music from a variety of performers throughout the day, including:

Performances from America's Sweethearts:  The Andrews Sisters and beyond! This vintage vocal trio sings music from the 1860s to the 1960s in the style of the girl groups of yesteryear - all with a slice of old-fashioned fun!

Performances from Operation Encore: A Veteran Music Project Operation Encore is an organization that provides opportunities for veteran, active duty and military spouse singer-songwriters and musicians to take their music to the next level through artist development, professional recording, and industry-focused educational services.

Featuring:
Brandon Mills (Marine Corps) – A Recon Marine turned singer-songwriter and motivational speaker, known for conscious lyrics and appearances on The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart. Brandon Mills EPK

Barbara Sim (Marine Corps) – Former Landing Support Specialist and Iraq veteran whose music explores themes of resilience, vulnerability, and strength. Barbara Sim EPK

Jerry Maniscalco (Navy) – Naval aviator and accomplished musician, now performing in Charleston, SC, after a decade of service and three deployments. Jerry Maniscalco EPK

11:30am-3:30pm: Athletic Military Challenges and Competitions with the Harlem Globetrotters Get ready for a one-of-a-kind basketball showdown as the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters team up with the best of the best- as teams from the military branches, FDNY, NYPD, and more face off in a series of spirited competitions—for an epic day of fun, friendly competition, and patriotic pride! Meet the Players • Learn Iconic Moves • Cheer on Your Heroes!  Presented by USAA

1:00pm and 2:30pm: U.S. Army Drill Team (Flight Deck) Watch breathtaking precision routines performed with bayonet-tipped 1903 Springfield rifles.  The U.S. Army Drill Team is a precision drill platoon with the primary mission of showcasing the U.S. Army both nationally and internationally. In celebration of the U.S. Army’s 250^th Birthday with a theme of  “This We’ll Defend,” the Army’s elite precision drill platoon will perform. 

 

10:00am – 6:00pm | Activities & Displays: Pier 86 

Participants include:

U.S. Coast Guard: Meet members of the world’s premier maritime service, responsible for search and rescue, law enforcement, environmental response, and more. Interact with Coast Guard divers and see them in action in the interactive dive tank. Explore the Mobile Communication Vehicle, one of only three in the Coast Guard, equipped with satellite network connectivity and tactical radio communications, deployable anywhere in the world.

U.S. Marine Corps: The Marines are here! Try on their gear, get camouflaged at the cami paint station, see tactical equipment up close, and learn what it takes to stand among the Few.

U.S. Air Force: Soar through the sky with virtual reality flight simulators, test your physical strength on the WunderWall, and learn what it takes to become an Airman or Guardian. Aim High…Fly, Fight, Win!

U.S. Army: Join the U.S. Army Experience for interactive fun!  Test your skills in pull-up and push-up contests, Take-A-Selfie with a Soldier in the photo booth and capture your “This We’ll Defend” warrior spirit story.  Register to win Army Birthday 250 swag!   Try on tactical protective gear, operate EOD robots, and explore the gaming trailer. Be All You Can Be and celebrate with the U.S. Army NYC Recruiting Battalion.   #ArmyNYC #Army250 

Naval STEM: The U.S. Naval Academy and Naval STEM Coordination Office will present a SeaPerch underwater vehicle demo. Visitors can compete in challenges using remote-controlled undersea vehicles.

Department of Corrections & Community Supervision: Try on emergency response gear, spin the prize wheel, meet the Technical Support team, learn about the K9 unit, and interact with robotics and drone tech.

Military Transport Association: Visitors will see restored and antique military vehicles.

Intrepid Museum Activities: Enjoy workshops and hands-on activities from the Intrepid Museum all day long.

That Planetarium Guy: Join That Planetarium Guy on a journey through the science and stories that can be found in the night sky. Each show is approximately 15 minutes long.

Guide Dog Foundation/America’s VetDogs: For more than 75 years, the Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs have trained and placed guide dogs and service dogs to provide increased independence and enhanced mobility to individuals, including veterans and first responders, with disabilities. Visitors will learn more about service dog training through demonstrations and hands-on activities.

 U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: As the volunteer arm of the Coast Guard, the Auxiliary promotes boating safety and education to help ensure safe and fun experiences on the water.

American Red Cross: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies. Service to the Armed Forces continues to provide essential services to the entire military community, supporting active-duty installations, veteran hospitals, state homes for veterans, and various community-based veteran organizations, among others. Visitors can write a note of thanks to a military member and learn hands-only CPR.

U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps: This nonprofit youth program sponsored by the Navy and Coast Guard serves ages 10–17. Visitors can compete in challenges and games, see tactical gear demonstrations, and win prizes.

Aero Flight School: Step into the world of aviation with us at Aero Flight School. Meet instructors and students, explore flight simulators and models, and learn what it takes to sit in the pilot’s seat. Play aviation-themed games to win prizes!

SailGP: The Rolex SailGP Championship is an annual global championship in iconic cities around the world with national teams battling it out in identical 50-foot foiling catamarans, racing faster than wind speeds at over 60 miles per hour. Ahead of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix (June 7–8), test out SailGP’s F50 simulator and meet SailGP athletes.

USO: Join the USO in honoring our brave service members by writing a heartfelt message of gratitude. The USO provides a unique opportunity for you to connect with and support the people serving in our nation's military in a meaningful way. Stop by our tent and help spread appreciation to those who serve.

Billion Oyster Project:  Get a firsthand look at these locally restored oysters and chat with experts from Billion Oyster Project about how these vital creatures support the restoration and health of New York Harbor.

National Coast Guard Museum:  supports Coast Guard missions by inspiring and engaging with the public to celebrate the service’s members and their accomplishments of the past, present and future. Visitors will also have the opportunity for a hands-on experience with an array of Coast Guard educational artifacts.

Naval Submarine League: Visitors will engage in submarine-related hands-on activities using concepts of buoyancy, density, force and motion, and propulsion.

NYC Ghostbusters: Learn to make your own cross-link polymer gel, our scientific recipe for ectoplasmic slime with the NYC Ghostbusters team.

Warrior Bonfire Program: provides opportunities that improve the lives of combat wounded Purple Heart recipients on their life-long journeys of recovery and healing through create activity based therapeutic adventure retreats.  Visitors will participate in one of these activities that connect to the history of the American flag, the official Flag Code of 1923 which states that “the flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing,” and the ways to respectfully retire her when she is no longer serviceable for use. 

U.S. Naval Submarine Forces: Visitors will be able to see and learn about the Submarine Forces newest technologies such as UUVs (Undersea Unmanned Vehicles), and the Virginia Class Submarine (submarine model) and a virtual tour of the submarine from submarine qualified Sailors.

Disney on Broadway: Experience the magic of Disney on Broadway! This booth will feature coloring activities from THE LION KING and ALADDIN on Broadway throughout the day, with special costume design workshops throughout the day led by Disney teaching artists, unpacking the craft and skill that goes into the Award-winning design of THE LION KING on Broadway. Visit for fun giveaways and to learn more about Disney on Broadway.

Intrepid Former Crew Members Meet a former Intrepid crew member and learn about their time in service.

10:00am-5:30pm:  Intrepid Museum Activities Workshops (Pier 86)

Enjoy workshops and hands-on activities from the Intrepid Museum all day long. Activities include:

• Create a Corsair: Create a Corsair paper airplane with inverted gull wings like the one on display at the Intrepid Museum.
• Morse Code Bracelets: Create a bracelet that says your name or initials in Morse Code.
• Artifact Investigation Table: Discover artifacts from the Education Touch Collection.

11:00am-3:00pm: Athletic Military Challenges and Competitions Presented by USAA
 Get ready for high-energy action as teams from the military branches, FDNY, NYPD, and more face off in a series of spirited competitions—including tug of war, cornhole, and other exciting challenges. From feats of strength to tactical showdowns, each matchup fuels fierce pride and brings friendly rivalry to the pier. Cheer on your favorites and see who comes out on top in the battle for ultimate bragging rights!

Included in the competitions:

Tug of War: Starting at 11:00am, visitors will watch as different military branches, FDNY, NYPD and more face-off in a friendly game of tug of war!  Cornhole competitions to follow.

Cornhole Tournament with Ward Boards and NY Cornhole
The Intrepid Museum is proud to host a special Fleet Week tournament in partnership with Ward Boards and NY Cornhole, known for bringing unforgettable cornhole events to the Northeast since 2010. Watch as members from each branch of the military compete in a spirited double-elimination tournament for bragging rights. Cornhole boards will also be available for visitors to enjoy casual pick-up games throughout the day. Whether you're here to cheer on the competitors or join a game yourself, don’t miss this exciting celebration of service and friendly competition.

11:00am-3:00pm: Aircraft Talks: Visitors can go inside the Intrepid Museum’s Aircraft Restoration Hangar on the flight deck to learn about the process of restoring and preserving the aircraft on display at the Museum (approx. 20 minutes, on the hour). Location: Flight Deck

11:00am-4:00pm: Meet the Author (Hangar 2)  Intrepid’s Fighting Squadron 18: Flying High with Harris’ Hellcats- Learn more about the men behind Intrepid’s highest-scoring fighter squadron of World War II from author and historian, the Intrepid Museum’s own Mike Fink. 

1:00pm and 2:30pm: U.S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard Silent Drill Team (Flight Deck): 12 elite, hand-selected Honor Guard Seamen who have excelled in close order drill with fixed bayonets.

1:00pm: Author Talk with Montel Williams (Lutnick Theater, Hangar 1) 
Join us for a special talk during Fleet Week with Montel Williams about his new book The Sailing of the Intrepid: The Incredible Wartime Voyage of the Navy’s Iconic Aircraft Carrier. Montel will be in conversation with co-author David Fisher for a discussion of how the Intrepid’s World War II crew defied all odds and redefined the meaning of what it means to struggle, persevere and survive. A meet & greet/autograph signing to follow. Books will be available onsite to purchase, or purchase in advance at click here. The Sailing of the Intrepid – HarperCollins 

This talk is free with Museum admission 

About the Author: Montel Williams served as a Marine and as a highly decorated naval officer for nearly 22 years and remains actively involved in various military causes. He is a member of the Fisher House Foundation Board of Trustees. Montel Williams is best known as the host of the Emmy-nominated daytime talk show, The Montel Williams Show. He currently hosts Military Makeover with Montel and Military Makeover Operation Career on Lifetime. 

About the book: From twenty-two-year naval and marine veteran Montel Williams comes a page-turning history of how one World War II aircraft carrier’s crew defied all odds, redefining the very meaning of what it means to struggle, persevere and survive.

9:00am – 6:00pm | Activities & Displays: Pier 86 

Participants include:

U.S. Coast Guard: Meet members of the world’s premier maritime service, responsible for search and rescue, law enforcement, environmental response, and more. Interact with Coast Guard divers and see them in action in the interactive dive tank. Explore the Mobile Communication Vehicle, one of only three in the Coast Guard, equipped with satellite network connectivity and tactical radio communications, deployable anywhere in the world.

U.S. Marine Corps:  The Marines are here! Try on their gear, get camouflaged at the cami paint station, see tactical equipment up close, and learn what it takes to stand among the Few. 

U.S. Air Force:  Soar through the sky with virtual reality flight simulators, test your physical strength on the WunderWall, and learn what it takes to become an Airman or Guardian. Aim High…Fly, Fight, Win!

U.S. Army: Join the U.S. Army Experience for interactive fun!  Test your skills in pull-up and push-up contests, Take-A-Selfie with a Soldier in the photo booth and capture your “This We’ll Defend” warrior spirit story.  Register to win Army Birthday 250 swag!   Try on tactical protective gear, operate EOD robots, and explore the gaming trailer. Be All You Can Be and celebrate with the U.S. Army NYC Recruiting Battalion.   #ArmyNYC #Army250 

Naval STEM: The U.S. Naval Academy and Naval STEM Coordination Office will present a SeaPerch underwater vehicle demo. Visitors can compete in challenges using remote-controlled undersea vehicles.

Disney and Pixar's ELIO:  In the new Disney and Pixar film, ELIO, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions, and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be. Stop by the ELIO booth for intergalactic photo ops and a chance to make your own friendship bracelets inspired by the film! Disney and Pixar’s ELIO opens only in theaters June 20, 2025. Learn more here. 

Department of Corrections & Community Supervision: Try on emergency response gear, spin the prize wheel, meet the Technical Support team, learn about the K9 unit, and interact with robotics and drone tech.

Military Transport Association: Visitors will see restored and antique military vehicles

Intrepid Museum Activities: Enjoy workshops and hands-on activities from the Intrepid Museum all day long. Activities include morse code bracelets, designing your own rocket ship and learning how to tie nautical knots.

That Planetarium Guy: Join That Planetarium Guy on a journey through the science and stories that can be found in the night sky. Each show is approximately 15 minutes long.

Guide Dog Foundation/America’s VetDogs:  For more than 75 years, the Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs have trained and placed guide dogs and service dogs to provide increased independence and enhanced mobility to individuals, including veterans and first responders, with disabilities. Visitors will learn more about service dog training through demonstrations and hands-on activities.

National Coast Guard Museum:  supports Coast Guard missions by inspiring and engaging with the public to celebrate the service’s members and their accomplishments of the past, present and future. Visitors will also have the opportunity for a hands-on experience with an array of Coast Guard educational artifacts.

10:00am-5:30pm:  Intrepid Museum Activities Workshops (Pier 86)
Enjoy workshops and hands-on activities from the Intrepid Museum all day long. Activities include:

• Create a Corsair: Create a Corsair paper airplane with inverted gull wings like the one on display at the Intrepid Museum.
• Morse Code Bracelets: Create a bracelet that says your name or initials in Morse Code.
• Artifact Investigation Table: Discover artifacts from the Education Touch Collection.

10:00am: Memorial Day Ceremony (Pier 86)
Join us for a solemn ceremony honoring the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have given their lives in defense of our nation.  Civic and military leaders will offer remarks and join in a special wreath-laying ceremony in honor of the fallen.  The ceremony concludes with a flyover by Navy fighter jets.

11:00am-3:00pm: Aircraft Talks: Visitors can go inside the Intrepid Museum’s Aircraft Restoration Hangar on the flight deck to learn about the process of restoring and preserving the aircraft on display at the Museum (approx. 20 minutes, on the hour). Location: Flight Deck.

11:00am-4:00pm: Meet the Author (Hangar 2)  
Intrepid’s Fighting Squadron 18: Flying High with Harris’ Hellcats- Learn more about the men behind Intrepid’s highest-scoring fighter squadron of World War II from author and historian, the Intrepid Museum’s own Mike Fink. 

1:00pm: U.S. Army Drill Team (Pier 86)  Watch breathtaking precision routines performed with bayonet-tipped 1903 Springfield rifles.  The U.S. Army Drill Team is a precision drill platoon with the primary mission of showcasing the U.S. Army both nationally and internationally. In celebration of the U.S. Army’s 250^th Birthday with a theme of  “This We’ll Defend,” the Army’s elite precision drill platoon will perform.

2:00pm: U.S. Coast Guard (End of Pier 86)
Search and Rescue Demonstration