Events
Upcoming events and activities for military and dependents
Upcoming Events
Great Lakes Special Delivery- Little Pumpkins
Oct 23rd, 2025 3:00 PM CDT (1500R)
USO Great Lakes invites anyone expecting a child or who has recently welcomed a baby, including through pregnancy, adoption, or surrogacy. We invite all currently serving active duty, reserve, National Guard, and military spouses to celebrate your “…
Family-Giving Dinner
Nov 20th, 2025 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)
NOVEMBER 20th, 2025 @ 5:00 P.M. The USO Great Lakes 3rd Annual Family-Giving is an opportunity for families to enjoy a delicious meal in a warm-welcoming environment. Bringing family and community together. Please register one slot per family and em…
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Family Fun Wednesday-Fall Crafts for Youth and Families
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
USO Great Lakes invites our military families to a cozy, fall‑themed Craft Night!
Sep 17th, 2025 5:30 PM CDT (1730R)
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Youth-Storytime & Craft
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🎉 USO Great Lakes Presents: Youth Storytime & Craft Time! 🎨📚
Sep 18th, 2025 5:30 PM CDT (1730R)
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Karaoke Fridays
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🎤🎶 Karaoke Fridays at USO Great Lakes! 🎶🎤 Get ready to unleash your inner superstar at our Karaoke Fridays! Whether you’re a shower singer or a stage sensation, we want to hear you belt out your favorite tunes. Bring your friends, pick your favorite.
Sep 19th, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Tactical Tailgate with Yard Games
USO Marseilles Morale BBQ and yard games including cornhole, ultimate frisbee and axe throwing
Sep 19th, 2025 3:00 PM CDT (1500R)
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Tactical Tailgate with Yard Games
Unit Support morale evening with Grilled Food, cornhole, football, ultimate frisbee, and Spikeball
Sep 19th, 2025 3:00 PM CDT (1500R)
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Gaming-Air Hockey Tournament
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🏒 Get ready to battle it out! USO Great Lakes is hosting an Air Hockey Tournament and YOU’RE invited!
Sep 23rd, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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USO Great Lakes-Coffee Connections Ghost Craft
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🎃👻 Spooky Season is Brewing! 👻🎃
Sep 24th, 2025 5:30 PM CDT (1730R)
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Gaming- FALL All In B.I.N.G.O.
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🎉 Get Ready for Some Fall Fun! 🍂
Sep 25th, 2025 5:30 PM CDT (1730R)
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Karaoke Fridays
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🎤🎶 Karaoke Fridays at USO Great Lakes! 🎶🎤 Get ready to unleash your inner superstar at our Karaoke Fridays! Whether you’re a shower singer or a stage sensation, we want to hear you belt out your favorite tunes. Bring your friends, pick your favorite.
Sep 26th, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Gaming-Tekken Tournament
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
Challenges are always fun. Come show all of your Tekken Battle talents during the tournament.
Sep 30th, 2025 11:00 AM CDT (1100R)
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Karaoke Fridays
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🎤🎶 Karaoke Fridays at USO Great Lakes! 🎶🎤 Get ready to unleash your inner superstar at our Karaoke Fridays! Whether you’re a shower singer or a stage sensation, we want to hear you belt out your favorite tunes. Bring your friends, pick your favorite.
Oct 3rd, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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K9 Therapy
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
Through the USO Canine Program, the valuable connection between humans and dogs is recognized. Canine companions play an important role in delivering physical, mental, and emotional support to help strengthen service members, families, and communiti…
Oct 7th, 2025 4:30 PM CDT (1630R)
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Youth-Family Fun Wednesday Pumpkin Painting
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
Calling all our amazing families to come join the pumpkin painting night! One pumpkin per family, please register accordingly. Can not wait to see all the creative different pumpkins.
Oct 8th, 2025 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)
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Karaoke Fridays
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🎤🎶 Karaoke Fridays at USO Great Lakes! 🎶🎤 Get ready to unleash your inner superstar at our Karaoke Fridays! Whether you’re a shower singer or a stage sensation, we want to hear you belt out your favorite tunes. Bring your friends, pick your favorite.
Oct 10th, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Gaming-NFL Madden Tournament
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🏈🎮 Get ready to light up the leaderboard! USO Great Lakes is hosting an NFL Madden Gaming Tournament, and you’re invited!
Oct 14th, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Gaming- Spooky B.I.N.G.O
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🎃 Want to get into the Halloween spirit? Join us for Spooky Bingo at USO Great Lakes!
Oct 15th, 2025 5:30 PM CDT (1730R)
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Karaoke Fridays
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🎤🎶 Karaoke Fridays at USO Great Lakes! 🎶🎤 Get ready to unleash your inner superstar at our Karaoke Fridays! Whether you’re a shower singer or a stage sensation, we want to hear you belt out your favorite tunes. Bring your friends, pick your favorite.
Oct 17th, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Gaming- Pool Tournament
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🎱🔥 USO Great Lakes Presents: Pool Tournament – Elimination Style! 🔥🎱 Get ready to chalk up your cues and sink some shots! USO Great Lakes is hosting an exciting Elimination-Style Pool Tournament. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking to h…
Oct 21st, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Boo on the Rock Truck or Treat
The USO will decorate a table and hand out candy to kids and provide kids with Halloween themed activities.
Oct 22nd, 2025 4:00 PM CDT (1600R)
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Great Lakes Special Delivery- Little Pumpkins
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
USO Great Lakes invites anyone expecting a child or who has recently welcomed a baby, including through pregnancy, adoption, or surrogacy. We invite all currently serving active duty, reserve, National Guard, and military spouses to celebrate your “…
Oct 23rd, 2025 3:00 PM CDT (1500R)
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Karaoke Fridays
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🎤🎶 Karaoke Fridays at USO Great Lakes! 🎶🎤 Get ready to unleash your inner superstar at our Karaoke Fridays! Whether you’re a shower singer or a stage sensation, we want to hear you belt out your favorite tunes. Bring your friends, pick your favorite.
Oct 24th, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Gaming- Mortal Kombat Tournament
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🎮 Finish Him! 🥊 USO Great Lakes is bringing the heat with a Mortal Kombat Tournament. Think you’ve got what it takes to claim the title? 👑 Come test your skills, battle it out, and enjoy some serious fun with fellow gamers.
Oct 28th, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Youth-Spooktacular Storytime & Craft
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
👻 Spooky Storytime & Craft! USO invites all little ghouls and goblins to join us for a magical Halloween Storytime & Craft hour!
Oct 29th, 2025 5:30 PM CDT (1730R)
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K9 Therapy
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
Through the USO Canine Program, the valuable connection between humans and dogs is recognized. Canine companions play an important role in delivering physical, mental, and emotional support to help strengthen service members, families, and communiti…
Nov 4th, 2025 4:30 PM CDT (1630R)
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Karaoke Fridays
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🎤🎶 Karaoke Fridays at USO Great Lakes! 🎶🎤 Get ready to unleash your inner superstar at our Karaoke Fridays! Whether you’re a shower singer or a stage sensation, we want to hear you belt out your favorite tunes. Bring your friends, pick your favorite.
Nov 7th, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Family Fun Wednesday-Turkey Craft
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🦃 Family Fun Wednesday — Turkey Craft Night! 🎨
Nov 12th, 2025 5:30 PM CDT (1730R)
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Gaming-NFL Madden Tournament
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🏈🎮 Get ready to light up the leaderboard! USO Great Lakes is hosting an NFL Madden Gaming Tournament, and you’re invited!
Nov 13th, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Karaoke Fridays
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🎤🎶 Karaoke Fridays at USO Great Lakes! 🎶🎤 Get ready to unleash your inner superstar at our Karaoke Fridays! Whether you’re a shower singer or a stage sensation, we want to hear you belt out your favorite tunes. Bring your friends, pick your favorite.
Nov 14th, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Youth-Storytime & THANKFUL Craft
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
📚✨ Youth Storytime & **Thankful **Craft at USO Great Lakes! ✨📚
Nov 18th, 2025 5:30 PM CDT (1730R)
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Family-Giving Dinner
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
NOVEMBER 20th, 2025 @ 5:00 P.M. The USO Great Lakes 3rd Annual Family-Giving is an opportunity for families to enjoy a delicious meal in a warm-welcoming environment. Bringing family and community together. Please register one slot per family and em…
Nov 20th, 2025 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)
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Karaoke Fridays
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🎤🎶 Karaoke Fridays at USO Great Lakes! 🎶🎤 Get ready to unleash your inner superstar at our Karaoke Fridays! Whether you’re a shower singer or a stage sensation, we want to hear you belt out your favorite tunes. Bring your friends, pick your favorite.
Nov 21st, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Gaming- Ping Pong Tournament
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🏓 Ping Pong Tournament at USO Great Lakes! 🏓 Get ready for some fast-paced fun! USO Great Lakes is hosting a thrilling Ping Pong Tournament. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just looking to have some fun, come join us for an action-packed day. Don’t…
Nov 25th, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Karaoke Fridays
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🎤🎶 Karaoke Fridays at USO Great Lakes! 🎶🎤 Get ready to unleash your inner superstar at our Karaoke Fridays! Whether you’re a shower singer or a stage sensation, we want to hear you belt out your favorite tunes. Bring your friends, pick your favorite.
Nov 28th, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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