Nauticus in Norfolk, Virginia, will hold a Military Appreciation Night during Winterfest on the Wisconsin on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The event is sponsored by Centura College. Five hundred complimentary tickets will be available to active-duty military members, veterans, and their families. Tickets can be reserved online starting Monday, November 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of four tickets per transaction.
Stephen Kirkland, Executive Director of Nauticus, said the event will take place aboard the Battleship Wisconsin. Ben Clark, Vice President at Centura College, noted that students have contributed to Winterfest displays for the past five years.
The event will include waterfront light displays, entertainment, photo opportunities, and the Kingdom of the Snow Queen indoor attraction. Admission is free for those with a valid military ID and a reserved ticket…