Buffalo Naval Park

Mother's Day Flower Sale Pick Up
2026-05-09 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | 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
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
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.

Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
2026-05-17 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-05-24 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-06-07 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-06-21 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-07-02 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-07-03 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-07-05 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-07-06 13:30 - 15:30
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 1:30 PM.
Click here to purchase your tickets!

Memorial Day Weekend
2026-05-23 10:00 - 2026-05-25 17:00
We honor those who have fallen. They will not be forgotten.

Plan your visit to the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park during Memorial Day weekend as we remember those who fought for our freedom.

Visit the Buffalo Naval Park on Memorial Day weekend from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM, with last admission at 4:00 PM. Purchase your tickets for a self-guided tour here.We are proud to host a number of ceremonies and events throughout the weekend.
One Life – One Flag Installation May 23 – 25
Throughout Memorial Day weekend, 7,300 flags will blanket the grounds of the Buffalo Naval Park to represent the average number of United States Veterans who have lost their battle with PTSD per year, an average of 22 per day. From May 23-25, walk or drive by the Naval Park to see the installation, made possible by The Battle Within Foundation.
The following outdoor ceremonies and programs are free and open to the public:
Saturday, May 232:00 PMTolling the Boats Ceremony United States Submarine Veterans Buffalo BaseNear USS CroakerMonday, May 259:30 AMMusical performance10:00 AM Military Honors and Non-Denominational Memorial ServicePresented in partnership with The Battle Within FoundationNear the Vietnam Memorial11:00 AMKnights of Columbus Maximilian Kolbe Assembly #1944 Ceremony and Formation12:00 PMHispanic Veterans Ceremony at the Hispanic American Veterans Memorial 1:00 PM Vietnam Veterans Ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial2:00 PMAfrican American Veterans Monument Ceremony

Movie Screening: The Fighting Sullivans
2026-05-24 13:30 - 17:00
Join us for a special screening of the 1944 film, THE FIGHTING SULLIVANS, based on the lives of the five Sullivans brothers. The event will take place in the Hangar Building on Sunday, May 24. Doors open at 1:30 PM, and the movie will begin immediately following a pre-film presentation at 2:00 PM.
This event is free to attend but a ticket is REQUIRED as space is limited.
Movie-style concessions will be available for purchase.
Runtime: 1h 52 m

Overnight Youth Encampment
2026-05-30 16:00
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
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
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.

Overnight Youth Encampment
2026-06-20 16:00
Sat. June 20 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. June 21 @ 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.

Mess Call 2026
2026-07-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-18 10:00 - 17:00
July 17 & 18 is Mess Call at the Buffalo Naval Park! In partnership with the Military History Preservation Group, reenactors from across the United States will be gathering to bring the USS The Sullivans and USS Little Rock to life. The ship’s company will conduct general quarters and gunnery drills on USS The Sullivans. Period-correct food will be prepared from the U.S. Navy cookbook in the galley of USS Little Rock. This is an event history buffs and food fanatics alike will not want to miss!

716 Celebrates: Stars, Stripes & Signers
2026-08-02 16:00 - 21:30
716 Celebrates: Stars, Stripes & Signers transforms Buffalo’s waterfront into a full day patriotic festival experience honoring America’s 250th Anniversary. Made possible through the tremendous support and leadership of the New York State America 250 Commission and Erie County’s America 250 initiative, the event reflects a major regional investment in history, civic pride, tourism, and community celebration.
Centered at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, the event blends live entertainment, historical storytelling, family activities, military heritage, food, fireworks, and immersive waterfront programming into one of the region’s signature summer celebrations.
Designed as a district wide activation, the event encourages visitors to explore Canalside, the Waterway of Change: Complex Legacies of the Erie Canal exhibit, the Buffalo Heritage Carousel, Explore & More Children’s Museum, waterfront dining, museum ships, and community partner experiences throughout the day and evening. Guests will encounter historical reenactors representing eras from the American Revolution through the Cold War, major educational exhibits including Seat of the Empire: Paths Through 250 at the Buffalo Naval Park, live cultural performances, and a headline concert by Avalanche, the official rock band of the 10th Mountain Division.
The evening concludes with a major waterfront fireworks spectacular produced by Skylighters, creating a seamless celebration of history, community, and national pride on Buffalo’s iconic waterfront.

Ship N' Shore
2026-08-20 17:30 - 20:30
Save the date for the Buffalo Naval Park’s biggest event of the year! Join us at 5:30 PM on Thursday, August 20 for a fun and memorable evening of food, drinks, and live music on the Buffalo Waterfront.
Guests will enjoy delicious food and beverages from some of the best establishments in Buffalo, listen to live music entertainment, participate in our basket raffle, silent auction, and 50/50 raffle to benefit the Naval Park, and enjoy the beautiful outdoor setting of our magnificent grounds and monuments garden.
This is a 21+ event and will take place rain or shine. The food, drinks, and music are all included in the price of your ticket!
Each ticket purchased helps the Naval Park maintain our ships, artifacts, museum, and grounds, which all support our mission to Honor, Educate, Inspire, and Preserve.
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