Special Events:
Our Special Events are meant to outreach with the public, share our ships and their histories with those they fought to protect, and remember the service of our military personnel to the United States. We look forward to welcoming you aboard! For information on our Behind the Scenes Tours, please see our offerings on the Education page.
Please click on the image below for online tickets sales for July 4th and Boo Bash events.
JPK DD850 Field Days
May 14, 2020 through May 17, 2020
Join veterans and volunteers in this popular Field Day weekend to help preserve a US Navy destroyer. Lunch and supplies provided Registration required.
Memorial Day Weekend
May 23, 2020 to May 25, 2020: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Free admission to veterans this weekend. All Active Duty, Retired, and Reserve Military personnel who show proof of service will be provided with free admission to Battleship Cove.
Memorial Day Ceremony
May 25, 2020; 12:00-1:00PM
Experience a traditional military observance, honoring the fallen and Gold Star Families and a 21-gun salute.
The ceremony is open to the public at no charge. All Veterans will also receive free admission Memorial Day weekend.
Museum Ships on Air
June 5, 2020 to June 7, 2020; 9:00am-5:00pm
Sponsored by the Battleship New Jersey, this is a nationwide radio event to get as many museum ships on the air for 48 hours. Stop by and connect with other museum ships! Included with General Admission.
76th Anniversary of D-Day
June 6, 2020: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Help us remember the sacrifice our men and women made on June 6, 1944 in the battle fought on the Normandy coast of France in this day full of educational programs. Included with General Admission.
USS Massachusetts Field Day
June 13, 2020; 8:00am - 4:00pm
Here is your chance to volunteer for a day and help preserve a WWII Battleship! Lunch and supplies are provided. Registration is required.
July 4th Fireworks $10
July 4, 2020; 7:30pm - 9:30PM
See the city of Fall River, MA fireworks display in honor of the 4th of July from the deck of the USS Massachusetts (BB-59).
Gates open at 7:30 PM. No bags, backpacks, coolers, alcoholic beverages, and other restrictions may apply.
Vietnam Veterans Weekend
August 1-2 2020; 9:00am - 5:00pm
Help us honor those valiant men and women who fought during the Vietnam War during this weekend full of programming.
Included with General Admission. Vietnam Veterans free
Rite of ReflectionSeptember 11, 2020; 10:00AM
In the memory of the anniversary of the nation's deadliest attack, there will be a remembrance ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial site with a wreath casting and a 21-gun salute. The ceremony is open to the public.
USS Massachusetts Field Day
September 12, 2020; 8:00am - 4:00pm
Here is your chance to volunteer for a day and help preserve a WWII Battleship! Lunch and supplies are provided. Registration is required.
75th Anniversary of USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr.
September 26, 2020
Join us to honor and celebrate the beloved USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. as well as Gearing class destroyers and their crews. More details to follow.
JPK DD850 Field Days
October 15, 2020 through October 18, 2020
Join veterans and volunteers in this popular Field Day weekend to help preserve a US Navy destroyer. Lunch and supplies provided Registration required.
Battleship Boo Bash $10
October 22, 2020; 4:30 to 7:00PM
An event for the whole family! Participate in trick or treating, meet friendly costumed sailors, and more! The last entry for Boo Bash is 6:30PM and the last Carousel ride is 6:50PM.
Members Free! Registration is required.
Veteran's Day
November 11th, 2020; 9:00 - 5:00pm
Battleship Cove is honored to provide free admission to all veterans with proof of service on Veteran's Day, 11 November.
Pearl Harbor Anniversary
Every December 7th; 12:55 PM
Battleship Cove will commemorate the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor by hosting a ceremony December 7, at 12:55pm aboard the USS Massachusetts' Memorial Room. The ceremony is open public at no charge, but seating is limited.
Annual and Special Events:
To learn more about our events or to make a reservation, please contact us at 508-678-1100 extension 102 or contact us below for more information!