Holiday Celebrations


No one likes being away from family, friends, and traditions for major holidays. That’s why we try to make it easier through special events in conjunction with major U.S. holidays.
Many of these – such as Halloween – are geared toward the younger audience, but there are plenty of happenings the big kids can enjoy, too. From Valentine’s Day dinners and dances to Winter Fest, the USO has got you covered.
Of course, as the year draws to an end, Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. It also marks the season when those far from home often miss home the most. Recognizing this, USO centers around the world work to make every service member and military family member’s holiday season bright.
Upcoming Events
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USCG Birthday and Purple Heart Day Burger Burn
3712 B Chiefs' Way Pensacola, FL 32511 United States
Join us as we celebrate the Coast Guard’s 235th Birthday (04Aug) and Purple Heart Day (07Aug) with a burger burn on 05Aug!
Aug 5th, 2025 10:00 AM CDT (1000R)
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Happy Birthyear Celebration
3712 B Chiefs' Way Pensacola, FL 32511 United States
Did you have a birthday this year? ..Bet you did! Come on out and celebrate with cupcakes, ice cream, karaoke, games, and friendship!
Aug 23rd, 2025 1:00 PM CDT (1300R)
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Patrick SFB / Howl at the Moon
876 Marina Rd. Patrick Space Force Base, Fl 32925 United States
Cotton candy, popcorn, kids’ crafts, 1,000 bottles of water, and 10 volunteers to run activities for Patrick SFB’s 2000 service members from all branches and their dependents, for family program support at Howl at the Moon to foster community and bo…
Oct 24th, 2025 4:00 PM EDT (1600Q)
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Face painter and crafts for Patrick Library Halloween Story Time Party
842 Falcon Ave. Bldg. 722 Patrick SFB, FL 32925 United States
Halloween crafts, volunteer face painter, snacks, and 3 volunteers to run activities (like crafts) for Patrick Space Force Library’s 50 Service members and child dependents, for holiday program support at the Library’s Halloween Stroy Time Party to …
Oct 31st, 2025 10:30 AM EDT (1030Q)
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Patrick SFB / Winter Fest
876 Marina Rd Bldg. 722 Patrick Space Force Base, Fl 32925 United States
Cotton Candy, Popcorn, water, 1000 kids’ crafts, and 10 volunteers to provide refreshments and hand out crafts to Patrick SFB’s 2000 service members and their dependents, for family program support at Winter Fest to foster community and boost morale.
Dec 12th, 2025 4:00 PM EDT (1600Q)
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Mr. and Mrs. Clause Holiday Story time and hot cocoa at Patrick Library
842 Falcon Ave Bldg. 722 Patrick SFB, FL 32925 United States
USO Mr. and Mrs. Clause will be reading to the children, and 2 USO “elves” will be handing out hot cocoa and will facilitate cookie decorating for Patrick Space Force Base’s 50 dependent children to boost morale during the Holidays and build communi…
Dec 16th, 2025 5:30 PM EDT (1730Q)
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