Events

Upcoming events and activities for military and dependents

Upcoming Events

  1. USO Operation Summer Surprise 

    USO Illinois Administrative Offices

    Throughout Illinois!

    USO Illinois wants to help you celebrate the summer! Complete the registration and you may be randomly selected to receive a personalized USO Operation Summer Surprise kit filled with summer fun recreational goods! The pack will be delivered to you…

    Jul 4th, 2021 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

    Register
  2. USO Rock Island: Nerd Fest Tickets Lottery Drawing 

    USO Rock Island Center

    Attn: IMRI-MWA 1 Rock Island Arsenal Building 110, 1-S.E. Rock Island, IL 61299-5000

    PLEASE NOTE: BY COMPLETING THIS FORM YOU ARE ENTERING IN A LOTTERY DRAWING FOR TICKETS TO NERD FEST. REGISTRATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL RECIEVE TICKETS TO NERD FEST.

    Jul 21st, 2021 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

    Register
  3. USO Rock Island: A Pretty Sweet Surprise 

    USO Rock Island Center

    Attn: IMRI-MWA 1 Rock Island Arsenal Building 110, 1-S.E. Rock Island, IL 61299-5000

    Stop by and pick up a surprise bakery treat every Wednesday in July while supplies last.

    Jul 28th, 2021 8:00 PM CDT (2000R)

  4. Military Spouse Program: USO Snack 'n Chat 

    USO Illinois Administrative Offices

    Online event

    Meet other military spouses while you snack around the world!

    Jul 29th, 2021 8:30 PM CDT (2030R)

    Register
  5. USO Military Family Programs: Passport to the Midwest 

    USO Illinois Administrative Offices

    Online Challenges!

    PASSPORT TO THE MIDWEST: NEW VIRTUAL PROGRAM SERIES!!! Join military families throughout the Midwest for a friendly competition filled with fun, learning, and creativity by completing missions and attending virtual programs throughout the year!

    Aug 1st, 2021 12:00 PM EDT (1200Q)

    More Info
  6. RTC USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO RTC Great Lakes

    530 Ste. B Farragut Ave. Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Join us for a USO No-Dough Dinner. This event is for RTC staff only.

    Aug 2nd, 2021 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

  7. Military Spouse Programs, Coffee Connection 

    USO Great Lakes Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Join USO Illinois as we host a small gathering for military spouses to connect with each other while enjoying a cup of coffee. This is a great way to network, share advice, discuss local events, and meet new friends!

    Aug 4th, 2021 10:00 AM CDT (1000R)

    Register
  8. Coffee Connections - Great Lakes - August 4, 2021 

    Great Lakes, IL

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Aug 4th, 2021 10:00 AM CDT (1000R)

    Register Here
  9. USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO Great Lakes Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    USO No Dough Dinners are a year-round program held at the USO Great Lakes Center, Bldg. 27, located on the historic Naval Station Great Lakes base, Great Lakes, Illinois. USO No Dough Dinners offer a free, hot meal to military and military families…

    Aug 5th, 2021 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)

  10. USO Discovery Kids: Solar Robot Build in Partnership with BMO Harris Bank 

    USO Great Lakes Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Learn how to build a solar robot with USO Illinois and BMO Harris Bank! This event will be hosted in-person at USO Great Lakes and virtually via Zoom.

    Aug 7th, 2021 10:00 AM CDT (1000R)

    Register
  11. USO Passport to the Midwest: Join the Flock 

    USO Illinois Administrative Offices

    Online Event

    Test your knowledge about ALL THINGS BIRDS in this fun and interactive virtual program sponsored by Grange Insurance Audubon Center! We will play games, have fun with drawing, and share our bird knowledge

    Aug 10th, 2021 6:00 PM CDT (1800R)

    Register
  12. Military Youth Program: USO Diaper Division 

    USO Great Lakes Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    In-Person at USO Great Lakes with Virtual Program option via Zoom!

    Aug 11th, 2021 10:00 AM CDT (1000R)

    Register
  13. RTC USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO RTC Great Lakes

    530 Ste. B Farragut Ave. Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Join us for a USO No-Dough Dinner. This event is for RTC staff only.

    Aug 16th, 2021 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

  14. USO Clark After Dark 

    USO Illinois Administrative Offices

    420 N. Clark Street, Chicago

    USO Clark After Dark presented by Jewel-Osco is back! Come celebrate the 12th anniversary of this amazing street festival with USO Illinois and our partners!

    Aug 19th, 2021 4:00 PM CDT (1600R)

    More Info
  15. USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO Great Lakes Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    USO No Dough Dinners are a year-round program held at the USO Great Lakes Center, Bldg. 27, located on the historic Naval Station Great Lakes base, Great Lakes, Illinois. USO No Dough Dinners offer a free, hot meal to military and military families…

    Aug 27th, 2021 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)

  16. RTC USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO RTC Great Lakes

    530 Ste. B Farragut Ave. Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Join us for a USO No-Dough Dinner. This event is for RTC staff only.

    Aug 30th, 2021 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

  17. USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO Great Lakes Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    USO No Dough Dinners are a year-round program held at the USO Great Lakes Center, Bldg. 27, located on the historic Naval Station Great Lakes base, Great Lakes, Illinois. USO No Dough Dinners offer a free, hot meal to military and military families…

    Sep 2nd, 2021 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)

  18. RTC USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO RTC Great Lakes

    530 Ste. B Farragut Ave. Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Join us for a USO No-Dough Dinner. This event is for RTC staff only.

    Sep 13th, 2021 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

  19. USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO Great Lakes Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Join us for a USO No-Dough Dinner.

    Sep 16th, 2021 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)

  20. USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO Great Lakes Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    USO No Dough Dinners are a year-round program held at the USO Great Lakes Center, Bldg. 27, located on the historic Naval Station Great Lakes base, Great Lakes, Illinois. USO No Dough Dinners offer a free, hot meal to military and military families…

    Sep 24th, 2021 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)

  21. RTC USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO RTC Great Lakes

    530 Ste. B Farragut Ave. Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Join us for a USO No-Dough Dinner. This event is for RTC staff only.

    Sep 27th, 2021 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

  22. USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO Great Lakes Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Join us for a USO No-Dough Dinner.

    Oct 7th, 2021 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)

  23. USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO Great Lakes Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    USO No Dough Dinners are a year-round program held at the USO Great Lakes Center, Bldg. 27, located on the historic Naval Station Great Lakes base, Great Lakes, Illinois. USO No Dough Dinners offer a free, hot meal to military and military families…

    Oct 15th, 2021 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)

  24. RTC USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO RTC Great Lakes

    530 Ste. B Farragut Ave. Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Join us for a USO No-Dough Dinner. This event is for RTC staff only.

    Oct 18th, 2021 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

  25. RTC USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO RTC Great Lakes

    530 Ste. B Farragut Ave. Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Join us for a USO No-Dough Dinner. This event is for RTC staff only.

    Oct 25th, 2021 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

  26. USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO Great Lakes Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Join us for a USO No-Dough Dinner and Halloween Haunted House.

    Oct 28th, 2021 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)

  27. USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO Great Lakes Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Join us for a USO No-Dough Dinner.

    Nov 4th, 2021 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)

  28. RTC USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO RTC Great Lakes

    530 Ste. B Farragut Ave. Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Join us for a USO No-Dough Dinner. This event is for RTC staff only.

    Nov 8th, 2021 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

  29. USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO Great Lakes Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    USO No Dough Dinners are a year-round program held at the USO Great Lakes Center, Bldg. 27, located on the historic Naval Station Great Lakes base, Great Lakes, Illinois. USO No Dough Dinners offer a free, hot meal to military and military families…

    Nov 12th, 2021 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)

  30. USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO Great Lakes Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Join us for the USO Great Lakes Night Before Thanksgiving Dinner.

    Nov 24th, 2021 5:00 AM CDT ( 500R)

  31. RTC USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO RTC Great Lakes

    530 Ste. B Farragut Ave. Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Join us for a Day Before Thanksgiving USO No-Dough Dinner. This event is for RTC staff only.

    Nov 24th, 2021 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

  32. USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO Great Lakes Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Join us for a USO No-Dough Dinner.

    Dec 2nd, 2021 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)

  33. RTC USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO RTC Great Lakes

    530 Ste. B Farragut Ave. Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Join us for a USO No-Dough Dinner. This event is for RTC staff only.

    Dec 6th, 2021 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

  34. USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO Great Lakes Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Join us for a USO No-Dough Dinner.

    Dec 9th, 2021 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)

  35. USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO Great Lakes Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    USO No Dough Dinners are a year-round program held at the USO Great Lakes Center, Bldg. 27, located on the historic Naval Station Great Lakes base, Great Lakes, Illinois. USO No Dough Dinners offer a free, hot meal to military and military families…

    Dec 16th, 2021 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)

  36. RTC USO No-Dough Dinner 

    USO RTC Great Lakes

    530 Ste. B Farragut Ave. Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Join us for a USO No-Dough Dinner. This event is for RTC staff only.

    Dec 20th, 2021 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)