500 Free Tickets for Active Duty & Veterans — Sponsored by Centura College

Nauticus is celebrating our nation’s heroes with a special Military Appreciation Night at WinterFest on the Wisconsin on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Thanks to the generosity of Centura College, Tidewater Tech, and the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, 500 free tickets will be made available for active-duty service members and veterans.

Tickets will be released online on Monday, November 10 at 10 AM and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

“The Battleship Wisconsin is a powerful place to say, ‘thank you,’” said Stephen Kirkland, Executive Director of Nauticus. “Thanks to Centura College, Tidewater Tech & Aviation Institute of Maintenance, we’re able to welcome military families to WinterFest for a night of joy on the waterfront and our way of recognizing their service.”

“Supporting our military community is deeply rooted in who we are,” shared Ben Clark, Vice President of Business & Civic Impact at Tidewater Tech, Centura College & the Aviation Institute of Maintenance. “For the past five years, our students have proudly created custom displays that bring WinterFest to life — and we’re honored to continue that partnership by giving military families a magical night they deserve.”

A Magical Evening for Military Families

This special night invites service members and their families to experience WinterFest’s waterfront wonderland, featuring:

• Twinkling light displays across the Battleship Wisconsin and Nauticus campus
• Festive live entertainment and photo-worthy moments
• The all-new Kingdom of the Snow Queen indoor experience

It’s the perfect way for military families to kick off the holiday season together—at no cost with a valid ticket and military ID.

How to Claim Your Free Tickets

• Quantity: 500 complimentary tickets (first-come, first-served)

• Tickets Go Live: Monday, November 10 at 10 AM (online only)

• Event Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025 (Military Appreciation Night)

• Who Qualifies: Active-duty service members and veterans (families welcome; limit 4 tickets per transaction)

• Verification: Valid military ID required upon entry

• Where to Reserve: Online via Nauticus’ WinterFest ticketing 

Please note: Complimentary tickets must be reserved online in advance and are non-transferable. They are only valid for the November 15 event at the time selected.

Learn More

For more information about WinterFest on the Wisconsin, visit WinterfestOnTheWisconsin.com.