USO Military Youth Programs at Winter WonderFest

This event last took place on Dec 8th, 2019
9:15 AM EST ( 915R)

USO Military Youth Programs is pleased to present A day of holiday magic at Winter WonderFest!

Winter WonderFest is open from 10AM-8PM, but USO representatives will only be distributing entrance passes from 9:15AM-10:30AM. USO representatives will NOT be staying past 10:30AM. Registration at www.tixfortroops.org is required to be part of the USO guest list.

SPECIAL NOTES: Upon check-in at the USO area, each qualified member of your registration will receive complimentary entry to the Fest. The Fest is open to the public, so those who do not qualify under USO guidelines (see below) are still able to attend the Fest, but will not receive complimentary entrance from the USO. Do NOT register for non-qualifying participants on this registration page. Please visit the Navy Pier website for non-USO guest information.

Event is for military youth ages 0-2 (USO Diaper Division) & 3-10 (USO Discovery Kids) & 11-18 (USO Teen/Tween) along with a parent(s).

This event is not for military without children between 0-18 years old.

Please see full details at www.tixfortroops.org.

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