Overnight Youth Encampment
2025-10-25 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Sat. October 25 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. October 26 @ 10:00 AM
Spend the night aboard USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for scouts, youth groups, friends, and families.
During your overnight encampment, you will:
• Sleep in berthing compartments where the real Little Rock crew lived;
• Enjoy dinner and breakfast in the crew’s Mess Deck;
• Tour the USS Little Rock, USS The Sullivans, and USS Croaker;
• Participate in educational programs and activities to learn about life onboard ship (educational programs may vary).
Visit buffalonavalpark.org/overnight for additional information.

Overnight Youth Encampment
2025-11-01 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Sat. November 1 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. November 2 @ 10:00 AM
Spend the night aboard USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for scouts, youth groups, friends, and families.
During your overnight encampment, you will:
• Sleep in berthing compartments where the real Little Rock crew lived;
• Enjoy dinner and breakfast in the crew’s Mess Deck;
• Tour the USS Little Rock, USS The Sullivans, and USS Croaker;
• Participate in educational programs and activities to learn about life onboard ship (educational programs may vary).
Visit buffalonavalpark.org/overnight for additional information.

Veterans Race
2025-11-08 08:30 - 11:30 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Veterans Race presented by Destination Races is proudly supported by RICHMOND VONA PERSONAL INJURY.
The Race is open to the entire community to celebrate our military veterans. We welcome the young, old, families, friends, military and civilian. Co-hosted with WNY Heroes and Buffalo Naval & Military Park. Proceeds will benefit these two groups to PRESERVE. PROTECT. HONOR all who served.EVENT DATE:November 8, 2025Race Start Time: 9:00 AMREGISTRATION
Follow this link to registerOnline registration closes November 5PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UPNovember 7, 2025 from 11:30 AM-7:30 PMLocation: Other Half BreweryKIDS “CADET” RACE
November 8, 2025
Race Start Time: 8:30 AM
Open to all kids ages 2-8. Kids will receive an admission ticket to the Buffalo Naval Park. Registration is required.POST RACE: Other Half Brewery featuring a Kegs n’ Eggs Post Race Celebration.

* Participants receive food & drink** Spectators and non-runners welcome but to enjoy the food & drink, the cost is $10.

Overnight Youth Encampment
2025-11-08 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Sat. November 8 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. November 9 @ 10:00 AM
Spend the night aboard USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for scouts, youth groups, friends, and families.
During your overnight encampment, you will:
• Sleep in berthing compartments where the real Little Rock crew lived;
• Enjoy dinner and breakfast in the crew’s Mess Deck;
• Tour the USS Little Rock, USS The Sullivans, and USS Croaker;
• Participate in educational programs and activities to learn about life onboard ship (educational programs may vary).
Visit buffalonavalpark.org/overnight for additional information.

Veterans Day at the Buffalo Naval Park
2025-11-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Celebrate Veterans Day at the Buffalo Naval Park. Veterans with ID receive free admission. The Naval Park will be open from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with last admission at 3:00 PM.
Join us for a Veterans Day ceremony in the Hangar Building at 10:00 AM. It is free and open to the public.
At 12:00 PM, an outdoor ceremony will take place at the Hispanic American Veterans Memorial.
The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity will host a ceremony in the Hangar Building at 2:00 PM which will conclude with a wreath laying at the African American Veterans Monument. At 4:00 PM, the Buffalo Retired Old Men Eating Out (BROMEOs) and African American Veterans Monument, Inc. will host the 2025 Outstanding Citizens Award ceremony to honor five veterans: World War II U.S. Army veteran Colonel Luther Burnette, Command Sergeant Major Henry W. Curtis, Sergeant First Class Reverend Eugene L. Pierce, Corporal Monica Lynch, and Sergeant Richard Clark.
All ceremonies are free and open to the public.
The Radio Association of Western New York will be operating on the air from the radio room aboard USS Little Rock on both Saturday, November 8 and Tuesday, November 11. They will welcome visitors to stop by and ask questions. Kids can send their name in morse code and earn a certificate.

Overnight Youth Encampment
2025-11-15 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Sat. November 15 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. November 16 @ 10:00 AM
Spend the night aboard USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for scouts, youth groups, friends, and families.
During your overnight encampment, you will:
• Sleep in berthing compartments where the real Little Rock crew lived;
• Enjoy dinner and breakfast in the crew’s Mess Deck;
• Tour the USS Little Rock, USS The Sullivans, and USS Croaker;
• Participate in educational programs and activities to learn about life onboard ship (educational programs may vary).
Visit buffalonavalpark.org/overnight for additional information.

Overnight Youth Encampment
2025-11-22 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Sat. November 22 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. November 23 @ 10:00 AM
Spend the night aboard USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for scouts, youth groups, friends, and families.
During your overnight encampment, you will:
• Sleep in berthing compartments where the real Little Rock crew lived;
• Enjoy dinner and breakfast in the crew’s Mess Deck;
• Tour the USS Little Rock, USS The Sullivans, and USS Croaker;
• Participate in educational programs and activities to learn about life onboard ship (educational programs may vary).
Visit buffalonavalpark.org/overnight for additional information.

Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
2025-11-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Join the Buffalo Naval and Military Park’s Curator and Director of Museum Collections, Shane Stephenson, for a special behind the scenes tour of USS Little Rock, the last remaining Cleveland-class cruiser in the world.
This tour will give an in-depth look at our ships as artifacts and highlight some of the challenges in preserving them for future generations. You’ll visit spaces aboard USS Little Rock and USS The Sullivans that are not available on any other tour.
Each tour will last approximately 2 hours and will be limited to 11 people. When touring most areas of the ship, visitors should expect to traverse narrow passageways, be able to step over significantly raised thresholds, and climb up and down very steep ladders. We recommend that you wear comfortable clothes, closed-toe shoes, and bring a flashlight.
Due to the length of the tour and the spaces that will be visited, the Curator tour is for ages 11 and older.
Curator Tours will take place at 1:00 PM.
Click here to purchase your tickets!

Deck the Hulls
2025-11-29 10:00 - 18:00 | Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Deck the Hulls at the Buffalo Naval Park and join us for a festive day of holiday movies, hot cocoa, holiday shopping, crafts, a book signing, and more! Meet Santa and watch the ships light up for the holiday season at a special ship lighting ceremony.
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Book Signing with Shane Stephenson, Curator at the Buffalo Naval Park
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Special appearance by Santa
1:00 PM: Movie Screening of Christmas in Connecticut
3:00 PM: Movie Screening of White Christmas
5:00 PM: Naval Park Holiday Ship Lighting Ceremony
The event is free and open to the public with drinks and snacks available in the Hangar Building for purchase. The Naval Park’s gift shop will be open from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
November 29 will also kick off our guided Blue Nose Winter Tours, which will be available every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM throughout the winter, weather permitting.

FDR Remembers Pearl Harbor
2025-12-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Local actor Albert McFadyen will reprise his role as Franklin Delano Roosevelt during a special program at the Buffalo Naval Park on Sunday, December 7 at 11:00 AM to commemorate the 84th anniversary of the Japanese attacks on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in which more than 2,500 servicemen and civilians were killed and more than 1,200 were wounded.
McFadyen will recreate Roosevelt’s “Day of Infamy” speech to Congress, given on December 8, 1941, and share stories and anecdotes about Roosevelt’s life and presidency. He uses an antique wheelchair and cane in his portrayal of the 32nd president, who was paralyzed from the waist down because of polio. McFadyen has portrayed FDR at numerous schools and theaters around the United States and supplied Roosevelt’s voice in the Ken Burns production “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea.”
This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to reserve your seat.

Army-Navy Game Watch Party
2025-12-13 14:30 - 18:00 | Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Join the Buffalo Naval Park for the rivalry game of the year! We’ll be watching the Army-Navy Game on the big screen inside the Hangar Building. There will be food, drinks, games, prizes, and giveaways!
All ages are welcome, but you must be 21+ to consume alcoholic beverages.
Registration is required. Each ticket includes food and drinks. All proceeds from the game will be donated to the Buffalo Naval Park to help maintain and preserve our ships.

Deck the Hulls
2025-12-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Deck the Hulls at the Buffalo Naval Park! Meet Santa and join us for a festive afternoon of holiday movies, hot cocoa, holiday shopping, crafts, and more!
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Take photos with Santa
12:30 PM: Movie Screening of The Polar Express
The event is free and open to the public with drinks and snacks available in the Hangar Building for purchase. The Naval Park’s gift shop will be open from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Guided Blue Nose Winter Tours are available every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM throughout the winter, weather permitting. Tickets can be purchased inside the gift shop.

Buffalo Naval Park Closed
2025-12-27, 2025-12-28
*Please note that the Buffalo Naval Park will be closed on December 27 and 28 to allow our staff time off for the holidays.

Free Movie Screening: No Mail, Low Morale
2026-02-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States

USS The Sullivans St. Patrick's Day Celebration 2026
2026-03-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Celebrate an early St. Patrick’s Day at the Buffalo Naval Park and support one of Buffalo’s most iconic ships.
Step aboard USS The Sullivans for a spirited evening that blends great food, good company, and a one of a kind setting. Since World War II, the ship has proudly displayed shamrocks in honor of the Irish heritage of the five Sullivan brothers. For one night, that tradition takes center stage as the ship is dressed in green for a memorable waterfront celebration.
Your evening includes a classic corned beef and cabbage dinner, beer, wine, and soft drinks, all served in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Before and after dinner, guests are invited to explore the ship at their own pace, join guided tours, and try their luck in raffles throughout the evening.
As you move through the ship, our staff and volunteer docents will share stories about the Sullivan brothers, the ship’s remarkable service history, and the ongoing preservation work underway to ensure USS The Sullivans remains part of Buffalo’s waterfront for generations to come.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Dinner, reception, and open house style tours of USS The Sullivans
7:15 PM: Short program and preservation update
Tours will run continuously between 5:00 and 7:00 PM, allowing guests to dine, mingle, and explore at their own pace. Some areas of the ship remain closed due to active preservation and maintenance work, but staff and docents will be stationed throughout the ship to answer questions and provide behind the scenes insight into the restoration effort.
USS The Sullivans DD-537 served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Cold War and is a National Historic Landmark. Named for the five Sullivan brothers who were lost together aboard USS Juneau in November 1942, the ship stands as both a symbol of sacrifice and a living piece of American history.
This is not just a dinner. It’s a night out, a tradition, and a chance to support the preservation of a ship that means so much to Buffalo. Come hungry, wear a little green, and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day aboard USS The Sullivans.

Opening Day
2026-03-14 09:30 - 17:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Join the Buffalo Naval Park on our opening day!
Saturday, March 14Ribbon cutting ceremony at 9:30AM near the entrance of USS The Sullivans.
The Buffalo Naval Park will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 10AM to 5PM, with the last ticket sold at 4PM. The Buffalo Naval Park will be open 7 days a week beginning on May 1.

Overnight Youth Encampment
2026-04-11 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Sat. April 11 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. April 12 @ 10:00 AM
Spend the night aboard USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for scouts, youth groups, friends, and families.
During your overnight encampment, you will:
• Sleep in berthing compartments where the real Little Rock crew lived;
• Enjoy dinner and breakfast in the crew’s Mess Deck;
• Tour the USS Little Rock, USS The Sullivans, and USS Croaker;
• Participate in educational programs and activities to learn about life onboard ship (educational programs may vary).
Visit buffalonavalpark.org/overnight for additional information.

Overnight Youth Encampment
2026-04-18 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Sat. April 18 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. April 19 @ 10:00 AM
Spend the night aboard USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for scouts, youth groups, friends, and families.
During your overnight encampment, you will:
• Sleep in berthing compartments where the real Little Rock crew lived;
• Enjoy dinner and breakfast in the crew’s Mess Deck;
• Tour the USS Little Rock, USS The Sullivans, and USS Croaker;
• Participate in educational programs and activities to learn about life onboard ship (educational programs may vary).
Visit buffalonavalpark.org/overnight for additional information.

Overnight Youth Encampment
2026-04-25 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Sat. April 25 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. April 26 @ 10:00 AM
Spend the night aboard USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for scouts, youth groups, friends, and families.
During your overnight encampment, you will:
• Sleep in berthing compartments where the real Little Rock crew lived;
• Enjoy dinner and breakfast in the crew’s Mess Deck;
• Tour the USS Little Rock, USS The Sullivans, and USS Croaker;
• Participate in educational programs and activities to learn about life onboard ship (educational programs may vary).
Visit buffalonavalpark.org/overnight for additional information.

Overnight Youth Encampment
2026-05-02 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Sat. May 2 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. May 3 @ 10:00 AM
Spend the night aboard USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for scouts, youth groups, friends, and families.
During your overnight encampment, you will:
• Sleep in berthing compartments where the real Little Rock crew lived;
• Enjoy dinner and breakfast in the crew’s Mess Deck;
• Tour the USS Little Rock, USS The Sullivans, and USS Croaker;
• Participate in educational programs and activities to learn about life onboard ship (educational programs may vary).
Visit buffalonavalpark.org/overnight for additional information.

Last Day to Order Geraniums for Mother's Day Flower Sale
2026-05-04 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
The Buffalo Naval Park is hosting an online geranium sale just in time for spring and Mother’s Day.3-inch pots of patriot red, white, or lavender blue geraniums and single spikes are available for $3.75 per plant or $54 per flat (20 plants). 12-inch patio hanging baskets of geraniums with or without a spike in the middle are available for $33 each. All flowers are supplied by Agle Farm. Curbside pick-up is available on Marine Drive in front of the Buffalo Naval & Military Park on Friday, May 8 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Saturday, May 9 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. You can also donate a flat to the Buffalo Naval Park to be planted on the grounds by our landscape volunteers.Pre-sale Only; Orders are due by Monday, May 4. Purchase flowers here to support the Buffalo Naval Park! Flowers must be picked up in person. If you are unable to pick up your flowers, you may designate someone to pick them up on your behalf. No flowers will be shipped.If you have any questions or would like to order over the phone, please call 716-847-1773, ext. 27.All sales are final. We appreciate your support!

Mother's Day Flower Sale Pick Up
2026-05-08 13:00 - 18:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
The Buffalo Naval Park is hosting an online geranium sale just in time for spring and Mother’s Day.3.5-inch pots of patriot red, white, or lavender blue geraniums and single spikes are available for $3.75 per plant or $54 per flat (20 plants). 12-inch patio hanging baskets of geraniums with or without a spike in the middle are available for $33 each. All flowers are supplied by Agle Farm. Curbside pick-up is available on Marine Drive in front of the Buffalo Naval Park on Friday, May 8 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Saturday, May 9 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Pre-sale Only; Orders are due by Monday, May 4. Purchase flowers here to support the Buffalo Naval Park! Flowers must be picked up in person. If you are unable to pick up your flowers, you may designate someone to pick them up on your behalf. No flowers will be shipped.If you have any questions or would like to order over the phone, please call 716-847-1773, ext. 27.All sales are final. We appreciate your support!

Mother's Day Flower Sale Pick Up
2026-05-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
The Buffalo Naval Park is hosting an online geranium sale just in time for spring and Mother’s Day.3-inch pots of patriot red, white, or lavender blue geraniums and single spikes are available for $3.75 per plant or $54 per flat (20 plants). 12-inch patio hanging baskets of geraniums with or without a spike in the middle are available for $33 each. All flowers are supplied by Agle Farm. Curbside pick-up is available on Marine Drive in front of the Buffalo Naval Park on Friday, May 8 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Saturday, May 9 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Pre-sale Only; Orders are due by Monday, May 4. Purchase flowers here to support the Buffalo Naval Park! Flowers must be picked up in person. If you are unable to pick up your flowers, you may designate someone to pick them up on your behalf. No flowers will be shipped.If you have any questions or would like to order over the phone, please call 716-847-1773, ext. 27.All sales are final. We appreciate your support!

Overnight Youth Encampment
2026-05-09 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Sat. May 9 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. May 10 @ 10:00 AM
Spend the night aboard USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for scouts, youth groups, friends, and families.
During your overnight encampment, you will:
• Sleep in berthing compartments where the real Little Rock crew lived;
• Enjoy dinner and breakfast in the crew’s Mess Deck;
• Tour the USS Little Rock, USS The Sullivans, and USS Croaker;
• Participate in educational programs and activities to learn about life onboard ship (educational programs may vary).
Visit buffalonavalpark.org/overnight for additional information.

Overnight Youth Encampment
2026-05-16 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Sat. May 16 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. May 17 @ 10:00 AM
Spend the night aboard USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for scouts, youth groups, friends, and families.
During your overnight encampment, you will:
• Sleep in berthing compartments where the real Little Rock crew lived;
• Enjoy dinner and breakfast in the crew’s Mess Deck;
• Tour the USS Little Rock, USS The Sullivans, and USS Croaker;
• Participate in educational programs and activities to learn about life onboard ship (educational programs may vary).
Visit buffalonavalpark.org/overnight for additional information.

Overnight Youth Encampment
2026-05-23 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Sat. May 23 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. May 24 @ 10:00 AM
Spend the night aboard USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for scouts, youth groups, friends, and families.
During your overnight encampment, you will:
• Sleep in berthing compartments where the real Little Rock crew lived;
• Enjoy dinner and breakfast in the crew’s Mess Deck;
• Tour the USS Little Rock, USS The Sullivans, and USS Croaker;
• Participate in educational programs and activities to learn about life onboard ship (educational programs may vary).
Visit buffalonavalpark.org/overnight for additional information.

Overnight Youth Encampment
2026-05-30 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Sat. May 30 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. May 31 @ 10:00 AM
Spend the night aboard USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for scouts, youth groups, friends, and families.
During your overnight encampment, you will:
• Sleep in berthing compartments where the real Little Rock crew lived;
• Enjoy dinner and breakfast in the crew’s Mess Deck;
• Tour the USS Little Rock, USS The Sullivans, and USS Croaker;
• Participate in educational programs and activities to learn about life onboard ship (educational programs may vary).
Visit buffalonavalpark.org/overnight for additional information.

Overnight Youth Encampment
2026-06-06 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Sat. June 6 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. June 7 @ 10:00 AM
Spend the night aboard USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for scouts, youth groups, friends, and families.
During your overnight encampment, you will:
• Sleep in berthing compartments where the real Little Rock crew lived;
• Enjoy dinner and breakfast in the crew’s Mess Deck;
• Tour the USS Little Rock, USS The Sullivans, and USS Croaker;
• Participate in educational programs and activities to learn about life onboard ship (educational programs may vary).
Visit buffalonavalpark.org/overnight for additional information.

Overnight Youth Encampment
2026-06-13 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Sat. June 13 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. June 14 @ 10:00 AM
Spend the night aboard USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for scouts, youth groups, friends, and families.
During your overnight encampment, you will:
• Sleep in berthing compartments where the real Little Rock crew lived;
• Enjoy dinner and breakfast in the crew’s Mess Deck;
• Tour the USS Little Rock, USS The Sullivans, and USS Croaker;
• Participate in educational programs and activities to learn about life onboard ship (educational programs may vary).
Visit buffalonavalpark.org/overnight for additional information.
