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
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Military Appreciation Ice Cream Social- Red, Vanilla, & Blue
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🍦 Red, Vanilla, & Blue Ice Cream Social!🍦 Join us at USO Great Lakes as we celebrate Military Appreciation Month with a sweet treat for our heroes!
May 29th, 2025 4:00 PM CDT (1600R)
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Fathers Day Craft- Family Fun Wednesday
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
Come join the USO Great Lakes for a special Wednesday Family Fun Night! We will be creating something special for Fathers Day! * please register only the kids that will be participating- thank you!
Jun 11th, 2025 5:30 PM CDT (1730R)
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Daddy & Me-Father's Day Axe Throwing Contest
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🪓💙 Daddy & Me Axe Throwing Contest! 💙🪓 This Father’s Day, the USO is celebrating all the awesome dads out there with a little friendly competition—axe throwing style! 👨👧👦 Dads & kids team up to hit the target and make memories 🎯 Prizes, la…
Jun 15th, 2025 2:00 PM CDT (1400R)
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More Programs
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Unit Support Request
The USO is proud to support America’s service members and their families with a variety of programs at USO centers as well as in the field.…
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USO Coffee Connections
USO Coffee Connections strengthen and empower military spouses in Illinois and around the world by connecting them to social, professional,…
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USO Centers
With more than 250 locations worldwide, USO Centers provide an exclusive place for the people of the military to relax in a refreshing envi…
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USO Tickets Program
The USO in Illinois offers free tickets to cultural, musical, theatrical and sporting events for military service members and their familie…
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USO Transitions
The USO Transition Program extends the USO experience to active duty, Reserve, National Guard and military spouses by offering professional…
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USO Canine Program
There’s a special connection between people and dogs, and with the USO Canine Program, our service members and their families feel the comf…
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USO Gaming
The USO understands that for many service members, gaming was a big part of their lives before their service, and the escapism of video gam…
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Mobile USO
USO Mobiles Centers have allowed the USO to extend its reach to service men and women throughout the United States; These Mobile USOs can d…