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. Captain Chip Cookie Decorating Contest 

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

    No matter where service takes you, the USO is your home for the holidays. Join us for our Cookie Week celebration as we decorate cookies with Captain Chip! Whether near or far from home, you’ll feel the warmth of the season with your USO Great Lakes…

    Dec 3rd, 2025 12:00 PM CST (1200S)

  2. Elf Movie Viewing with Buddy's Spaghetti 

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

    Elf Movie Viewing with Buddy’s Spaghetti Friday, December 5th As Buddy would say “Santa’s Coming”! Come to USO Great Lakes to watch “Elf” on the big screen and enjoy a Buddy Spaghetti Bar. No better way to get into the holiday spirit than to enjoy…

    Dec 5th, 2025 12:00 PM CST (1200S)

  3. Family Fun Wednesday 

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

    Family Fun Wednesday “Holly Jolly Craft” Wednesday, December 10th This edition of Family Fun Wednesday will feature building and decorating your own Gingerbread House! Bring yourself and your little elves and we will provide the supplies to create…

    Dec 10th, 2025 5:30 PM CST (1730S)

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  4. Jingle B.I.N.G.O. 

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

    🎉🔔 Get ready for some holiday fun! 🔔🎉 Join us at USO Great Lakes for Jingle Bells Bingo Game Night — an evening of laughter, community, and festive bingo with awesome prizes! Bring your friends, your family, or come solo and meet new faces — all are…

    Dec 11th, 2025 5:30 PM CST (1730S)

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  5. 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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  6. 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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