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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MARCENT Family Holiday Party
11349 Bloomingdale Ave Riverview, FL 33578 United States
Hot chocolate station with desserts for apporx 275 active duty service members and their families. Provide members of MARCENT (Marine Corps Forces Central Command) and their families with an opportunity to relax, celebrate, and bond as a unit after …
Dec 5th, 2025 5:30 PM EST (1730R)
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2025 USSOCOM Children's Holiday Party
2600 Pink Flamingo Ave, Bldg 143 Tampa, FL 33621 United States
Providing a hot chocolate station, cookie making and crafts for the annual USSOCOM Children’s holiday party is held every December to support SOCOM families. The event includes a Santa booth, arts and crafts, toys & games, lunch, and a cookie co…
Dec 6th, 2025 10:00 AM EST (1000R)
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Air Station Clearwater Holiday Party
15100 Rescue Way Clearwater, FL United States
Providing 25 pizzas and popcorn machine for approx. 200 Coast Guard members and family members to celebrate the holidays and create moral.
Dec 6th, 2025 10:00 AM EST (1000R)
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641ST RSG Unit Holiday Party
1420 Beach Dr. SE St. Petersburg, FL United States
Providing snacks, games, drinks, games, subs and pizza for approximately 150 military members and their families to celebrate the holidays and build a rapport and increase moral.
Dec 7th, 2025 9:00 AM EST ( 900R)
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Holiday Dorm Dinner and Celebration
8406 Hillsborough Loop Rd , United States
Providing pizza, sandwiches and drinks for approximately 150 unattached and single military members to help them celebrate the holidays while away from home.
Dec 8th, 2025 6:00 PM EST (1800R)
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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 EST (1600R)
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