USO Holidays

Holidays are often times when people celebrate with friends and family, but for people in the military they can mean missing out on beloved traditions and fun at home. To address this, USO Centers bring festive and celebratory programming to service members and their families throughout the year.

Upcoming Events

  1. Caroling Karaoke Contest 

    530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States

    🎤✨ Get ready to jingle all the way! USO Great Lakes is hosting a Holiday Caroling Karaoke Contest! Bring your best vocals, holiday cheer, and festive spirit. 🎄🎶 Stay tuned for details—you won’t want to miss this!

    Dec 12th, 2025 12:00 PM CST (1200S)

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  2. Wrap and Frost Workshop 

    530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States

    Tuesday, December 16th Getting into the holiday spirit? Want to wrap presents away from those curious peeking eyes? Want to decorate some delicious cookies? Join us for a fun and festive gift-wrapping event! We’ve got you covered with boxes, wrapp…

    Dec 16th, 2025 4:00 PM CST (1600S)

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  3. Santa's Coming to the USO Great Lakes Center 

    530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States

    🎅🎁 Holiday Event Alert at USO Great Lakes! 🎁🎅

    Dec 18th, 2025 5:30 PM CST (1730S)

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  4. MASS EXODUS Support Round 1 

    530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States

    This holiday, the USO Great Lakes Center at Naval Station Great Lakes isn’t just a stop — it’s your home away from home. We will open our doors at 0300, so whether you’re waiting to head out on leave or just enjoying some downtime, we’ve got you.

    Dec 19th, 2025 3:00 AM CST ( 300S)

  5. MASS EXODUS Support Round 2 

    530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States

    This holiday, the USO Great Lakes Center at Naval Station Great Lakes isn’t just a stop — it’s your home away from home. We will open our doors at 0300, so whether you’re waiting to head out on leave or just enjoying some downtime, we’ve got you.

    Dec 20th, 2025 3:00 AM CST ( 300S)

  6. Home Alone Stay Behinds Marathon 

    530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States

    Santa paid a special visit to USO Great Lakes before his biggest night of the year to give us Holiday Gift Bags to pass out for those who are not going home on leave. Supplies while they last. Join us in your “Home Away from Home” as we watch Home A…

    Dec 23rd, 2025 12:00 PM CST (1200S)

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