National WASP WWII Museum

Warbirds Over South Texas Fly-In
2024-11-15 00:00 - 2024-11-17 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Aransas County Airport (KRKP), 421 John D Wendell Rd, Rockport, Texas, 78382, United States
Make sure you get ready to come see us at the Warbirds Over South Texas Fly-In in Rockport, Texas! Our historic aircraft will be present for this exciting event. See you there!

Jolly Jamboree featuring Santa Claus
2024-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | National WASP WWII Museum – Avenger Field, 210 Avenger Field Rd, Sweetwater, Texas, 79556, United States
Jolly Jamboree

Join us in welcoming Santa Claus to Avenger Field! Look to the skies for Santa arriving in a vintage World War II aircraft. While waiting to chat with Santa, spend time munching on some goodies and decorating your gingerbread house. Bring an assembled, undecorated gingerbread house to decorate with our provided icing and candy. This is a free event, but spots are limited for entry.

Registration is closed, however the museum will be open & FREE to the community. Please come out to enjoy hot chocolate & popcorn, while touring the museum decorated with Christmas trees from local businesses.

Jolly Open House
2024-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | National WASP WWII Museum – Avenger Field, 210 Avenger Field Rd, Sweetwater, Texas, 79556, United States
Free Jolly Open House

On December 7th, The Museum will be open to the public with no admission fee. Come out and enjoy hot chocolate & popcorn while touring the museum with Christmas trees decorated by local businesses. We will operate at normal hours, serving hot chocolate and popcorn during our Jolly Jamboree, 1 – 3 pm. Our Jolly Jamboree is an pre-register event with people decorating their assembled gingerbread house. Registration for this event is closed, however, the public is still welcome to tour The Museum for free during this event.

This will be the perfect time to visit the museum if you haven’t visited before or “if it’s been awhile,” looking for something to do on a weekend, or just wanting to enjoy some Christmas decor.

Homecoming Tickets & Pre-Order Book LIVE
2025-01-01 00:00 - 2025-04-14 17:00
To kick off the new year, purchase your tickets for The 2025 WASP Homecoming; Celebration Brunch, The Rendezvous, register for the annual Wishing Well Photo, and pre-order your copy of the long awaited WASP Story & Recipe Book!Tickets are required for the Celebration Brunch and The Rendezvous. The prices are as followed. Celebration Brunch:• $45 Per Ticket (A ticket is required for all people attending)

The Rendezvous: • Individual Ticket – $125 (These tickets will NOT be assigned) • Silver Table – $950 (Sits 6 People at assigned table) • Gold Table – $1,250 (Sits 8 people at assigned table) Pre-Order The WASP Story & Recipe Book: $50 per copy Books will be available for pickup at Homecoming to avoid extra shipping costs. *Please note, if you are not able to pick up your copy at Homecoming, we can ship your order with additional shipping fees. Tickets and purchases are live at bit.ly/wasp2025 till April 14, 2025! Don’t miss out!

WASP 2025 Homecoming And Fly In
2025-04-25 09:00 - 15:00 | National WASP WWII Museum – Avenger Field, 210 Avenger Field Rd, Sweetwater, Texas, 79556, United States
On Friday and Saturday, tour the Museum and learn more about the WASP from our exhibits and special guest authors and speakers. Take a leap back in time with live re-enactors. Delight your eyes on the ground and in the air with Warbirds, military trainers, and general aviation on Avenger Field. On Friday, limited food trucks will be available. Don’t forget to take some memories home from the gift shop. Saturday is a bigger day! Plan to come early and stay late. We will have our full range of aircrafts.  We will have more authors and speakers. Students and parents will have a great time in our Cadet Zone with all-new aviation games.

The shuttle will be available take you to and from the Museum and city airport on Friday & Saturday.

Catch some brunch, lunch and dessert at our full offering of food trucks.

It’s a weekend to remember – don’t miss out.

If you are planning on flying your aircraft to Avenger Field, please let us know at aviation@waspmuseum.org to register your aircraft and receive additional information.

To learn more please call 325-235-0099 or email media@waspmuseum.org.

Make your hotel reservations now. They go fast!

2025 WASP Celebration Brunch
2025-04-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Texas State Technical College (TSTC), 300 Homer K. Taylor Drive, Sweetwater, Texas, 79556, United States
Bring your WASP stories to share and catch up with other families! Listen to Diane Tremis speak on behalf of her aunt, Dora Dougherty, and muse about, “Doesn’t everyone have an aunt that flies airplanes and helicopters?” Tickets go live on January 1, 2025 at bit.ly/wasp2025!**TICKETS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY**

WASP 2025 Homecoming & Fly-In
2025-04-26 09:00 - 16:00
Come out to The Museum on Saturday to enjoy even more than Friday!On Saturday we will have MORE aircrafts, food trucks, authors & speakers, and our Cadet Zone!

The shuttle will be available take you to and from the Museum and city airport on Friday & Saturday.

Catch some brunch, lunch and dessert at our full offering of food trucks.

It’s a weekend to remember – don’t miss out.

If you are planning on flying your aircraft to Avenger Field, please let us know at aviation@waspmuseum.org to register your aircraft and receive additional information.

To learn more please call 325-235-0099 or email media@waspmuseum.org.

The Great Texas Airshow
2026-05-01 09:00 - 2026-05-03 17:00
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The Great Texas Airshow will return to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on May 2-3, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the “Golden Knights.”

This year’s theme is “Let Freedom Roar; Honoring 250 Years.” The event is free and open to the public. Gates will open at 9 a.m. each day, with aerial performances scheduled to begin at 11 a.m.

A Military Appreciation Day for all Department of War ID cardholders is scheduled for Friday, May 1. The day will include a STEM Fair featuring cyber events and activities, along with aerial practice demonstrations.

In addition to the Thunderbirds and Golden Knights, other planned military acts include demonstration teams for the C-17, KC-46, and the F-22. The event will also feature static displays and support from all branches of the military. Planned acts are subject to change. – Information from https://www.jbsa.mil/GreatTexasAirshow/

Abilene Gives
2026-05-05 08:00 - 20:00
Abilene Gives is a 12-hour online giving event that brings our community together to support local nonprofits making a difference across Abilene and surrounding areas, including Sweetwater, Texas. It’s a day powered by generosity, where every gift, big or small, helps strengthen organizations that serve our region.

Early Giving is open from April 27 through May 5, giving you the chance to support your favorite nonprofits ahead of the big day.

The excitement culminates on May 5, when the community comes together for a full day of giving from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. During this time, donors can make an even greater impact as nonprofits rally support, build momentum, and celebrate the power of giving together.

Join us in making a difference and supporting the causes that keep our communities strong.

Moms & Mimosas
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 | National WASP WWII Museum, 210 Avenger Field Rd, SWEETWATER, Texas, 79556, United States
Pre-Registarion is Required

Treat Mom (or yourself!) to a morning of creativity, connection, and a little sparkle inside the Museum.

Join us in Hangar 1 for a guided painting experience led by The Blank Canvas, complete with complementary mimosas and a light charcuterie spread.No experience needed! Just come ready to sip, paint, and enjoy a beautiful Mother’s Day moment!

Your ticket includes all painting supplies Complimentary Mimosas + charcuterie Step-by-step guided painting A relaxed, memorable morning at the Museum

Spots are limited, reserve yours today!

National WASP WWII Museum $50 per person bit.ly/waspmm

Make this Mother’s Day one to remember!

D-Day Commemoration
2026-06-06 10:00 - 2026-06-07 17:00
Mark your calendars for the 2026 D-Day Commemoration weekend. Join us for vintage aircraft, special educational programing and living history displays as we honor the service and sacrifice of the Glider Pilots who flew unarmed gliders into landing zones deep into enemy territory during the Normandy Invasion. They, along with thousands of other pilots, braved enemy fire to bring men and equipment into the areas behind the seaborne invasion beaches in the overall effort to breach Hitler’s Atlantic Wall and begin the liberation of Europe from Nazi occupation. – Information from Silent Wings Museum, https://www.mylubbock.us/829/Special-Events

Summer Aviation Camp with Skyline Aviation
2026-06-11 08:00 - 2026-06-12 17:00 | National WASP WWII Museum, 210 Avenger Field Rd, SWEETWATER, Texas, 79556, United States
Get ready for an exciting two-day adventure into the world of aviation! The Museum’s Summer Aviation Camp, in partnership with Skyline Aviation, gives students a hands-on introduction to flight, aircraft, and aviation careers.

Over the course of June 11–12, participants will explore the basics of aviation through interactive activities, engaging lessons, and up-close experiences with aircraft. From learning how planes fly to discovering real-world aviation pathways, this camp is designed to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of pilots and aviation professionals.

Applications will be opening soon—stay tuned for details!

To nominate a female student for a scholarship opportunity to attend, please contact Briana Padilla at brianapadilla@waspmuseum.org.

About Skyline Aviation

Skyline Aviation is dedicated to training and inspiring future aviators through professional flight instruction and aviation education. With a focus on safety, hands-on learning, and real-world experience, Skyline Aviation helps students of all ages take their first steps into the aviation industry—whether they’re exploring a passion for flight or pursuing a career in the skies.

Texarkana Airshow
2026-06-27 10:00 - 21:00
The Texarkana Airshow returns on June 27, 2026, bringing high-flying excitement to the Texarkana Regional Airport. This highly anticipated event marks the first major airshow in the area in over 30 years and will feature thrilling aerial performances, military flyovers, and acrobatic demonstrations.

Gates open at 10:00 AM, with a full day of activities including live music, food vendors, a barbecue competition, and family-friendly entertainment before the airshow takes to the skies in the afternoon.

Admission starts at approximately $10 for general admission, with children 13 and under admitted free with a paid adult ticket. Parking is available for an additional fee.
