Things to do at the show

2025 New York Boat Show Features

2026 Show Features and Seminar Schedules Coming Soon!

Saluting Our Heroes

To express our gratitude for your service, all active/veteran military, active/retired first responders and USCG & USCGA members can take advantage of FREE admission on Wednesday, January 21. 

Simply show your military/first responder/USCG & USCGA valid identification card along with photo ID at Will Call to receive your complimentary ticket. 
 

NEW! Discover Boating Beach Club
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Discover Boating Beach Club

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Bring on the summer vibes! Kick back with your crew—take a kayak or stand-up paddleboard out for a spin on the paddle sports pool, sip island-inspired cocktails and mocktails, play beach games, and soak up the fun all show long.

Fred's Shed How-To Center - presented by Progressive®

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Tips, tricks, and DIY advice for every boater—from first-timers to experienced captains. Have a boat or engine problem you haven’t been able to fix? Stop by and ask our tech expert about it.

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Build-a-Boat—Toy Boat Building

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Little skippers will have boatloads of fun creating a one-of-a-kind toy boat to take home as a show souvenir. 

Schedule:
Wednesday–Friday 3 pm–7:30 pm
Saturday 10am–7:30pm
Sunday 10 am–5:30pm

Fishing Frenzy

Fishing Frenzy

Space TBD

Little anglers can reel in the fun as they try their hand at “catching the big one” in a special ball-pit pond. It’s fin-tastic fun for kids 8 and younger.