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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Family Fun Wednesday-Turkey Craft
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🦃 Family Fun Wednesday — Turkey Craft Night! 🎨
Nov 12th, 2025 5:30 PM CDT (1730R)
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Youth-Storytime & THANKFUL Craft
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
📚✨ Youth Storytime & **Thankful **Craft at USO Great Lakes! ✨📚
Nov 18th, 2025 5:30 PM CDT (1730R)
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Family-Giving Dinner
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
NOVEMBER 20th, 2025 @ 5:00 P.M. The USO Great Lakes 3rd Annual Family-Giving is an opportunity for families to enjoy a delicious meal in a warm-welcoming environment. Bringing family and community together. Please register one slot per family and em…
Nov 20th, 2025 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)
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Family Fun Wednesday
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🎨✨ Family Holiday Craft Night! ✨🎨 Join us at USO Great Lakes for a fun & festive Wednesday evening of holiday crafting, laughter, and family time! The center will be open to just the families for this event. Bring the family and get ready to mak…
Dec 10th, 2025 5:30 PM CDT (1730R)
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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 CDT (1730R)
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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 CDT (1730R)
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USO Tickets Program
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USO Transitions
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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…