Family Fun Wednesday Back to School Craft & Food

This event last took place on Aug 19th, 2026
5:30 PM CDT (1730R)

🎒✂️ Family Fun Wednesday is almost here! 🍽️💙

  • Please register for how many will be participating* Join us at USO Great Lakes for an evening of creativity, connection, and community as we get ready for the new school year! Bring the family to enjoy a fun Back-to-School Craft activity, where kids can create something special to kick off the school season. Plus, we’ll be serving dinner so you can spend less time worrying about what’s for dinner and more time making memories together. We can’t wait to welcome our military families for an evening filled with smiles, creativity, and quality time. 📍 USO Great Lakes 🎨 Back-to-School Craft 🍽️ Dinner Provided See you Wednesday! #USOGreatLakes #FamilyFunWednesday #MilitaryFamilies #BackToSchool #theUSO #ForThePeopleWhoServe #FamilyTime #StrongerTogether
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