Nauticus Festival: Explore Maritime Careers Up Close on May 18

Nauticus and the Regional Maritime Training System (RMTS) will host “Weld It, Build It, Sail It—A Reimagined Maritime Careers Festival” on Sunday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nauticus in Norfolk.

This family-friendly event will showcase the region’s growing maritime industry with interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, and fun activities for all ages. Attendees can connect with 15 maritime employers and explore training and education opportunities in the field.

Festival highlights include:

• Hands-on exhibits and demos from maritime professionals

• Sailboat rides at Sail Nauticus

• Children’s activities such as storytime and coloring sessions

• Food trucks, live entertainment, and entry to the Battleship Wisconsin

• Interactive new displays within Nauticus

The initial 1,000 guests will get a complimentary drawstring bag provided by the Virginia Maritime Association. Tickets cost $1 when purchased online ahead of time or $5 at the entrance.

More info and tickets: nauticus.org