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GEICO Military Trunk or Treat - Camp Lejeune
2025-10-25 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
MCCS will host the GEICO Military Trunk or Treat on October 25 from 5-7:30PM at the John A. Lejeune Education Parking Lot (825 Stone Street) on MCB Camp Lejeune. This family-friendly event provides a safe and fun environment for our military children to enjoy trick-or-treating from your vehicles or tables decorated with Halloween themes.

2025 Annual Armed Forces Chamber Trunk or Treat
2025-10-25 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The NV ARNG Child and Youth Program is hosting their Annual Trunk or Treat Event and joining forces with the Armed Forces Chamber! NV ARNG families an Veterans are invited to join the fun. Stop by the various vehicles, trunk, and static displays and collect candy/small items.
Date: Saturday, October 25th
Event Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: North Las Vegas Readiness Center
6600 Range Rd
North Las Vegas, NV 89165
Trunk or Treat 25OCT25

Military Family Festival & Resource Fair
2025-10-26 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
The Military Family Fall Festival and Resource Fair provides a free day of family fun in a safe environment for our Hampton Roads military members and their families. Filled with entertainment, crafts, activities, and games for our military families to enjoy, the day will also provide valuable information on resources for our military at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, VA Beach

Read If You Dare JBM-HH Cody CDC
2025-10-30 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
This Halloween, TREAT your little
TRICKSTER(S) to a story they’ll
never forget – Recorded by YOU!
Read, if You Dare Tour Oct 3 dates 2025

Milspouse Fest Fort Bragg
2025-11-04 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)

Ask the Staff
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Join United Through Reading’s Warehouse & Program Assistant, Shandelle Jones, and Operation Homefront’s Sr. Program Coordinator, Breanna Caperton, for an inspiring and informative Ask Friends of the Staff that highlights the powerful partnership between our nonprofits.
We’ve invited Breanna to speak about Operation Homefront’s Recurring Family Support Programs (Baby Showers, Back to School, Holiday Meals, and Military Child of the Year) and share how these programs provide essential services and support to our military families across the country and how United Through Reading is able to amplify that impact by donating books that enrich those events and the military community as a whole.
With events taking place from small towns to big bases, Shandelle oversees the logistics for thousands of books to arrive on time for all of these events. She’ll share what it takes to coordinate shipping our materials from our headquarters in San Diego, CA to small towns and big bases across the country to support those who serve.
Registration is required.

JBM-Harvest Fest
2025-11-07 15:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York)
JB MHH Cody CDC is celebrating the Fall Season

Falling into Christmas at Rick‘s place - NC
2025-11-15 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Celebrate the season of gratitude and joy with your whole family at Falling Into Christmas, hosted by the Rick Herrema Foundation! This festive event brings together our military community to honor the spirit of Thanksgiving while stepping into the magic of the holiday season.
What to Expect:
Holiday Activities: Share what you’re grateful for, make seasonal crafts, hayride, fire pits, and more family-friendly games that celebrate togetherness!
Holiday Fun: Deck the halls with festive music and holiday-themed surprises around every corner.
Photo Memories: Capture the joy with holiday-themed backdrops perfect for family photos.
At the Rick Herrema Foundation, we cherish moments that strengthen relationships and create joyful experiences for military families. Falling Into Christmas is a chance to gather with loved ones, celebrate gratitude, and make merry memories that carry you through the season.
Event Details:
📅 Date & Time: November 15th, 2025 10am-2pm
📍 Location: Rick’s Place
🎟 Cost: Free for military families to attend
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Join us for a day of thankfulness, laughter, and holiday cheer—and step into the season together with family, friends, and your Rick’s Place community!

Albritton Curriculum Night - Fort Bragg
2025-11-18 15:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York)
Curriculum Night at DODEA Albritton Middle school. We will have all kinds of resources available for the families as well as great activities. United Through Reading will be present to offer video recordings so you can read stories together. Curriculum night will be from 330 until 530. This event is open to all Albritton Middle school families.

SWCS Family Programs Monthly Storytime
2025-11-20 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-12-18 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-01-15 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
BUILDING BLOCKS OF RESILIENCY
Join the Family Programs team for an awesome morning of storytime read by a guest service member, craft, and snacks.
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Clay Hall Library Fort Bragg
* Parking is available across the street at Bryant Hall and JFK Auditorium. *

JBER Tree Lighting
2025-12-02 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Anchorage)
🎄✨Grab your scarves and hats, because tonight is the night!✨🎄
Bring your family, friends, and coworkers to enjoy holiday crafts, carols, hot chocolate, and the magical Tree Lighting!
📅 Tuesday December 2nd
⏰ 5 – 7 PM
📍 Bldg 1 & Bldg 3, Arctic Warrior Chapel – Headquarters Loop
We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎅🌟

Langley-Ft Eustis Tree Lighting
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Free food, music, Santa meet & greet, tree lighting, and more!
Location: Riverview Event Center and St John’s/Dodd Cir.

Camp Lejeune Tree Lighting
2025-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Embrace the holiday spirit at this year’s MCCS Tree Lighting! Bring the whole crew for an evening complete with hayrides, live entertainment, and a visit from the big guy himself. Warm up with complimentary hot cocoa, grab a spot on the lawn, and count down to the moment when the tree lights up. Open to all authorized patrons and their guests.
This MCCS event is sponsored by Marine Federal Credit Union. No federal or DoD endorsement implied.
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JBER Luau with Santa
2025-12-05 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Anchorage)
Holiday Luau with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, pictures with Santa, reindeer feeding/photos, music, and a luau dinner.

JEB Fort Story Trees For Troops
2025-12-06 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Get into the holiday spirit by bringing home a fresh, beautiful tree to brighten your season. JEB Fort Story MWR Community Recreation is hosting is annual holiday tree giveaway on Saturday, December 6 from 9 to 11 AM at the JEB Fort Story Tennis Courts (720 New Guinea Rd. Virginia Beach, VA 23459). The trees we will be giving away are free live trees. Trees can be picked up on a first-come first-served basis.
There is a limit of one tree per family, home, household or sponsor. Make sure to bring your own help and supplies to tie the tree in/on your vehicle. Make sure to check social media for updates on tree availability. Trees may be depleted at any time. There will be registration for participants to fill out at the Tennis Courts on the day of the event before a tree can be taken home.
For more information stop by One Stop at (864 Omaha Beach Rd. Virginia Beach, VA) or call 757-422-7600.
Proudly sponsored by the Christmas Spirit Foundation – Trees for Troops.

The Department of the Navy does not officially endorse any company or sponsor their products or services.

Annual Randy Oler Memorial Toy Drop
2025-12-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-11 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
United Through Reading is proud to support Operation Toy Drop, a long-standing U.S. Army tradition held each December at Fort Bragg. The event brings together thousands of paratroopers who donate toys for local children in exchange for the chance to participate in an airborne training jump.
Operation Toy Drop is the largest combined airborne exercise in the world, featuring U.S. soldiers and international jumpmasters from partner nations. Paratroopers often even jump in festive holiday costumes, bringing extra cheer to the event.
All donated toys go to local charities to support families during the holidays, making the event both a valuable training opportunity and a meaningful way for service members to give back.
United Through Reading will be on site to help service members record stories for their loved ones keeping families connected during the holiday season.

NAS Whidbey Island Kids' Craft Event
2025-12-10 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Bring the whole family to join in the holiday fun for Military Kids Crafting! Get creative with crafts and make your own special keepsake to take home. Strike a pose at our festive holiday photo selfie station! Capture family memories with fun props and themed backdrops. Kick back and enjoy a classic holiday movie playing throughout the event while enjoying sweet treats and light refreshments. This family-friendly event is perfect for everyone. Don’t miss a fun-filled day of festive cheer!
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 10
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Nor’Wester (BLDG. 2556)

Evening with Santa - SWCS Family Programs
2025-12-12 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
SWCS Families are invited for our annual night with Santa. There will be food, fun, and resources for all our families.

Camp Lejeune PJ Party with Santa
2025-12-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
🥞PJ Party with Santa🎅
Join us for the coziest holiday party of the year – where pancakes meet PJs, and Santa stops by for a bite to eat! Grab your fuzzy slippers, favorite pajamas, and get ready for an evening of food, fun, and maybe a little syrup on Santa’s beard! Register today at http://ms.spr.ly/6186tXUzA.
This MCCS event is sponsored by Marine Federal Credit Union. MCCS Sponsors. No federal or DoD endorsement implied.

Holiday HooAh ASYMCA Fort Bragg
2025-12-16 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-17 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-18 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
🎄 ASYMCA Holiday Hooah Parent Toy Shopping Event! 🎁
Make this holiday season truly magical for your children! The ASYMCA invites eligible military families to “shop” for brand-new, unwrapped toys completely free of charge at our special Holiday Hooah event!
🗺️ Event Details
Who: Open to Active Duty E1-E6 families only.
Where: ASYMCA Office, Bldg. 2-2411 Rodney Trail, Fort Bragg
(For best GPS results, type: “Armed Services YMCA Fort Bragg” on Google Maps)
When: December 16th, 17th, and 18th
What: A private, free shopping experience to select toys for your dependent children.
📝 Registration & Rules—Action Required!
This is a parents-only event—NO CHILDREN ALLOWED—so you can find the perfect gifts to surprise your little ones!
Select ONE Slot Only: Families may register for ONE day and ONE time slot only. Duplicate registrations will be cancelled.
Registering Parent Only: Only the parent attending the event should register.
Child Information is Key: During registration, you must list the age and gender of each direct dependent child you will be shopping for.
Check-In: Bring your Active Duty Military ID or Dependent ID. All children receiving gifts must be direct dependents of the service member.
No-Show Policy: No-shows will NOT be rescheduled, so please select your time carefully.
✨ Let us help make your family’s holiday merry and bright! ✨
Click the link below to view available time slots for December 16th, 17th, and 18th and secure your spot: https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5315/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?keywords=&program_id=&expanded=categories%2Cdate_ranges&coming_soon=False&all_categories=true&location_ids=B457&all_locations=false&date_ranges%5B0%5D.start=&date_ranges%5B0%5D.end=&birth_dates=

JBMDL Winter Wonderland
2025-12-19 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
The Military & Family Readiness Center is hosting the December Hearts Apart & EFMP “Winter Wonderland” event on 19 December from 5:30-7:30pm.
This event is open to families from all service branches with a service member who is currently deployed, within 6-months post-deployment, TDY 30+ days, serving on a remote tour, and/or enrolled in our Exceptional Family Member Program.
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HI ARNG: A Morning With Santa
2025-12-20 09:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
Free breakfast, Christmas activities, give-aways, resource tables, and photos with Santa.
Event is open for families of the HI ARNG.
Registration is required. Email michelle.k.nieves.ctr@army.mil to register

San Diego Fisher House Recording Event
2026-01-21 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Naval Medical Center San Diego
This recording event is to kick off the new fisher house story station.

JBLM SLO Homeschool Resource Fair
2026-01-21 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This event invites JBLM families to explore homeschooling resources and connect with School Liaison Officers. Hosted by Parent Central Services, it provides opportunities to meet on- and off-base partners and network with other homeschool families. The event is open to current homeschool families, those considering homeschooling, and anyone interested in learning more.
Contact Antoinette Walker; 253-966-0440 with questions.
Location: 2295 S 12th St. JBLM, WA
