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Free Holiday Card Challenge
Open to all families! Gather the family/command to create a holiday life-size card with starter kits provided. Completed holiday cards will be displayed on Ross Field in front of BLDG. 1. Register: https://myffr.navyaims.com/navyma/webtrac/web/splash.html
- Tuesday, November 2 through Friday, November 20
- Supplies provided
- Winners will be announced on Wednesday, December 2 at NSGL Tree Lighting Ceremony
Free Beaded Indian Corn Craft
Choose your favorite fall colors to create your own corn charm!
- All month long (November)
- Tuesday through Saturday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM at the Marina, B13
- All supplies provided
Free Family Feud Trivia
Bring your family, friends and your best guesses for a battle of the brains! Think you can guess what the survey says? Everyone is welcome!
- Tuesday, November 3
- 5-7 PM at the Epicenter, B525
Adult Turkey Bowling
Enjoy unique bowling challenges and turkey costumes encouraged!
- Friday, November 6
- 6–8 PM at the Epicenter, B525
Free Sensory Friendly Movie: Big Day of Play
Sensory friendly bowling and movie (G.O.A.T.)
- Saturday, November 7
- 2-4:30 PM at the Epicenter B525
- Proudly Sponsored By: TELEMYND
No Navy endorsement implied.
The Free Luxe Edition
Come sparkle, create, and make your book truly one-of-a-kind! Decorate your own book cover with dazzling rhinestones with your own unique personality.
- Friday, November 13
- 4-6 PM at the MWR Library, B617
DIY: TOTE-ally yours!
Create a stylish, personalized tote by decorating it with your own initials and favorite colors! Join us for an evening of creativity and take home your one-of-a-kind tote all just for $12! Registration Required.
Free Spice Up the Holidays: DIY Seasoning Class
Join us for a festive evening of flavor and creativity as you craft different holiday spice blends. Experiment with seasonal flavors to elevate your seasonal dishes!
- Wednesday, November 18
- 5-7 PM at the Epicenter, B525
Free Family Fun Night: Forever Dolly
Put on your cowboy boots and join us for a night inspired by Dolly Parton. Enjoy country-themed activities, crafts, music and plenty of family fun!
- Friday, November 20
- 5:30–7 PM at CYP 8190
- Proudly Sponsored By: Kids Rank, Navy Federal Credit Union, Forest Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, and Operation Homefront. No Navy endorsement implied.
Free Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join us for our annual tree lighting ceremony full of Christmas cheer, festive music, cookies and hot cocoa! Let's kick off the holiday season together at Bldg. 1 Quarterdeck.
- Wednesday, December 2
- 4:30 PM at Bldg. 1 Quarterdeck
MWR Library Programs
No Sew Sports Pillow: Baseball, Football, or Soccer Ball (ages 5-17)
- Wednesday, November 4
- 4 PM at the Library, B617
- Registration required in person (B617) or over the phone at 847-688-4617
Storytime & Craft (ages 0-6):
- Friday, November 6 and Friday, November 20
- 10:30 am at the MWR Library, B617
Winter Reading Program (all ages):
Fitness, Sports, and Aquatics
All programs are free for eligible patrons unless noted.
FITNESS:
Rovember
Sunday, November 1 through Monday, November 30
30 Days. One Challenge. Let’s Row! Whether you are rowing for time, distance or simply challenging yourself to stay consistent. Record your progress on the monthly Rowvember calendar at the front desk of our MWR Fitness facilities. You can log your time, meters or both. Set your goal. Show up. Get your row on. Row. Log. Repeat!
Indoor Triathlon Series
Keep your body in shape over the winter months with a 2-mile stationary bike, 700-meter row, and 150-meter swim
- On Tuesdays from November 3 through December 8
- 5 PM at B440 Indoor Pool
Lap Swim
- Tuesdays & Thursdays
- 5-7 PM at B440 Indoor Pool
- Based on availability of lifeguards. For status updates, call 847-688-3419
Lifeguard On-The-Spot Hiring Events
- Tuesdays from Noon-4 PM at B440 Indoor Pool
- We are looking for strong swimmers that can pass the Prerequisite Swimming Skills Evaluation for the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course. If able to pass, we will interview and offer positions same day. We will pay to train after passing background check. Transportation from Gate 1 will be provided. **Must have ID to enter base.
Fitness Class Schedule:
24/7 Facility Access in B440 and B4 Details:
Tickets & Travel
Make your next vacation extraordinary with special offers from our Tickets & Travel office.
- Community Rec Office & Marina, Bldg. 13
- Appointments: Call 847-688-5417
Disney World Jollywood Nights:
Hollywood Studios, Orlando FL
- Select nights from Saturday, November 7, 2026 through Tuesday, January 5, 2027
- Enjoy blends vintage Hollywood glamour with mid-century festive style, live music, exclusive entertainment, and rare character greetings! This admission ticket is valid only for entry to Disney’s Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on stated event date from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM (party guests can enter Disney’s Hollywood Studios as early as 5:30 PM).
Disney World Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party:
Magic Kingdom, Orlando, FL
- Select nights from Sunday, November 8 through Tuesday, December 22
- Enjoy a night featuring Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas time Parade, fireworks, castle shows, special characters and even snowfall on Main Street. This admission ticket is valid only for entry to Disney’s Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park on stated event date from 7 PM to 12:00 AM (party guests can enter Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park as early as 5:30 PM).
American Forces Travel
- Need to catch a flight for the holidays? Need to rent a car? Check out American Forces Travel to get your discounts on hotels, rental cars, air fares, cruises and even events! Just have your active military DOD ID handy to receive discounts on purchases.
- Visit www.americanforcestravel.com to take advantage of those discounts today!
Epicenter Entertainment Complex, Bldg. 525
Current Movie Schedule:
Liberty Program – The Loft
November Liberty Trips
Caliber Gun Range Trip: Thursday, November 5 from 6-9 PM
Chicago Laugh Factory Trip: Saturday, November 14 from 5-10 PM
Employment Opportunities
Now hiring full-time and part-time positions.
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