Guests can enjoy sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay while listening to live music on the ship’s flight deck. Starboard Watch sings traditional sea shanties, the Romano Marchetti Orchestra performs big band and vocal standards, The Replay Band plays old-school R&B/Rock , and The Cocktail Monkeys perform a variety of dance music spanning the 80’s and 90’s. The Unauthorized Rolling Stones will complete the show with a tribute to one of the all-time greatest bands.

Throughout the day, guests are welcome to explore the many decks of the legendary aircraft carrier. Open for public tour are the flight deck, hangar bays, engine room, flight operations, captain’s bridge, sick bay, ready rooms, combat information center and torpedo shop. Exhibits include the West Coast’s largest Apollo Moon Mission display and more than a dozen aircraft ranging from WWII vintage to modern era. Visitors can get a close-up look at a TBM Avenger, an F-14 Tomcat, and a helicopter from the “Apollo 13” movie.

The USS Hornet Museum will offer plenty of other interactive activities for the whole family. A variety of carnival and table-top games will be located inside the Hangar Deck. On the Flight Deck, there will be a bounce house and inflatable games for all ages. Don’t miss a chance to ride the flight simulator through a jet fighter mission!

A great selection of food, beer and wine will be available for purchase during the event.

All-day admission is $25 for adults ($22 in advance) and $12 for children ages 5-17; museum members receive free admission. Family & Friends Membership for one year is $75.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 510-521-8448 x 282 or visit www.hornetevents.com.