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4th of July Fireworks Viewing Party Aboard USS Midway
SUNDAY, JULY 4: Celebrate Independence Day on the flight deck aboard the USS Midway Museum! Bring your lightweight lawn chair and set up on the flight deck for the best view of the fireworks San Diego has to offer. Music will play and concessions will be available for purchase.
Top Gun Movie Night on USS Midway Flight Deck
FRIDAY, APRIL 8: Calling all Top Gun movie fans! Don't miss a very special showing of this famous classic high-flying action film on the flight deck of the USS Midway. Tickets on sale March 23rd.
Free Admission for Veterans at USS Midway Museum
NOVEMBER 1-30: The USS Midway Museum is offering complimentary admission to U.S. military veterans during the month of November.
USS Midway Birthday & Multi-Cultural Celebration
SEPTEMBER 7: Join USS Midway Museum for a free community gathering of music, dance, birthday cake, and history. Enjoy the sights and sounds of local multi-cultural music and traditional dances center stage in the hangar deck.
Salute to Service Festival at USS Midway Museum
NOVEMBER 11: Live music, kids’ activities, contests, free food & drink samples. Free for all Active, Reserve, National Guard, Veterans and their families (up to 4 family members). ID required.
Legacy Week at USS Midway Museum
May 24-26: The USS Midway Museum’s “Legacy Week” is the heart and soul of Memorial Day commemoration in San Diego.
USS Midway’s Birthday Celebration in San Diego
September 6: Honor USS Midway’s 80th with free admission, cultural performances, and birthday cake. FREE!
24th Anniversary Memorial of September 11 at USS Midway Museum
September 11: Honor the anniversary of September 11 with a ceremony featuring honor guards, music, tributes, and a helicopter flyover aboard the USS Midway.
Navy’s 250th Birthday | USS Midway Museum
October 11: Honor veterans, see model ships, and celebrate the Navy’s 250th birthday with cake, photos, and family activities aboard the USS Midway Museum.
Haunted Hangar Halloween Bash – Goonies Edition at the USS Midway
October 24: Step aboard the USS Midway for the Haunted Hangar Halloween Bash, a Goonies-themed night of pirate crafts, treasure hunts, live entertainment, and big costume prizes.
San Diego Veterans Day Parade in Downtown San Diego
November 11: Honor America’s heroes at the San Diego Veterans Day Parade featuring bands, vintage vehicles, and a tribute to WWII veterans. FREE!
Jingle Jets at the USS Midway Museum in San Diego
Select dates, Nov 28 - Dec 30: Explore the USS Midway under a million holiday lights with flight deck shows, Santa photos, games, and rotating themed nights.
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