Join USO Discovery Kids at THE POLAR EXPRESS PAJAMA PARTY! Your family will enjoy the magnificent holiday classic The Polar Express 3D on the GIANT Screen in the comfort of your PJs and take part in holiday activities, including face painting, a hot chocolate station, a make-n-take sleigh bell station, a souvenir Putnam ornament and a lights-out adventure through the museum exhibits. This event has proven time and again to be a blast for the entire family. Don’t forget to bring your flashlight!
USO tickets include a souvenir ornament, hot chocolate, a seat in the movie theater and all of the holiday activities.
4:30PM-5:30PM – Check-in w/ USO representatives at venue 5:00PM – Venue Opens, Family Fun 7PM – Movie will begin!
This event is for military youth ages 3-10 along with a parent(s). Program is geared towards this age group.
+Children ages 11-18 are only eligible if they have an attending sibling between the ages of 3-10. +Children under the age of 3 are only eligible if they have an attending sibling between the ages of 3-10.
Please register and get full details at www.tixfortroops.org
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October Calendar of Events
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
Here is a full calendar of our October Events for 2026! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out @mewilliams@uso.org
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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.
Oct 27th, 2026 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Canine Therapy Wednesday with PJ!
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
Come hang out with PJ for some canine therapy and enjoy some hotdogs!
Oct 28th, 2026 11:00 AM CDT (1100R)
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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.
Nov 3rd, 2026 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…
Nov 3rd, 2026 4:30 PM CDT (1630R)
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Gaming: Chess Tournament
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
♟️🧠 Think You’ve Got Game? 🧠♟️ The USO Chess Tournament is on — and it’s your move! Join us for a battle of strategy, skill, and sharp minds. 🏆 All skill levels welcome | Prizes for top players 🧩 Open to all service members – come test your tactics …
Nov 10th, 2026 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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