"Your Home for the Holidays" is your gateway to a multitude of FREE holiday events happening across the island this season.
Nov
28
Retail Bingo Stamp Card
Location: Foster Arts and Crafts Center
Dec
3
House of Laughs
07:00pm - 08:30pm
Location: BeachHead
Dec
4
House of Laughs
07:00pm - 08:30pm
Location: Surfside
Dec
5
House of Laughs
08:00pm - 09:30pm
Location: Ocean Breeze
Dec
6
House of Laughs
08:00pm - 09:30pm
Location: The Palms
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NOVEMBER
Thanksgiving Special: $1 Lifts and Stalls
Nov 24–30
All Typhoon Motors Facilities
Thanksgiving Feasts
Nov 27, 1 p.m.
All MCCS Libraries
DECEMBER
Hot Cocoa and Jams
Various Dates and Times
All MCCS Libraries
The Gift of Air
Dec 1, 11 a.m.
Tsunami Scuba Centers
SMP Duck and Cover Golf Tournament
Dec 5, 7 a.m.
Taiyo Golf Club (Open to Single Marines & Sailors Island Wide)
Cup of Cheer Cocoa Bar
Dec 22, 23 & 24, 9 a.m.
MCCS Education Centers
12 Days of Christmas Special: $1 Lifts and Stalls
Dec 24–30
Typhoon Motors Facilities
Christmas Feasts
Dec 25, 1 p.m.
All MCCS Libraries
NOVEMBER
Thankful Lunch
Nov 19, 11:30 a.m.
SMP Center
Saturday Brunch
Nov 22, 11 a.m.
SMP Center
Thanksgiving Special: $1 Lifts and Stalls
Nov 24–30, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Typhoon Motors
Thankful Lunch
Nov 26, 11:30 a.m.
SMP Center
Thanksgiving Feast
Nov 27, 1 p.m.
Library
Thanksgiving Throwdown
Nov 27, Noon
SMP Center
SMP Turkey Bowl
Nov 28, 5–8 p.m.
Bowling Center
Thanksgiving 96 Game Night
Nov 29, 6 p.m.
SMP Center
DECEMBER
Power Your Holiday Season!
Dec 5–26, Drawings held every Friday; Entry begins Dec 1, 5 a.m.
Ironworks Fitness Center
25% OFF Pizzas
Dec 1, 7 a.m.
Taiyo Café (at Taiyo Golf Club)
The Gift of Air
Dec 1, 11 a.m.
Tsunami Scuba
Munching Lunch
Dec 3, 11:30 a.m.
SMP Center
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade
Dec 4, 5 p.m.
Camp Courtney, Bowling Center Parking Lot
Christmas Deck the Halls!
Dec 4, 5 p.m.
SMP Center
SMP Duck and Cover Golf Tournament
Dec 5, 7 a.m.
Taiyo Golf Club (Open to Single Marines & Sailors Island Wide)
FREE Catfish Friday Buffet for Single Marines and Sailors
Dec 5, 11 a.m.* Limited to the first 25 to sign up via SMP
Tengan Castle
Saturday Brunch
Dec 6, 11 a.m.
SMP Center
Jingle Bell Run
Dec 6, 1 p.m.
Bayview Field
Jingle Bell Challenge
Dec 8, 10 a.m.
Ironworks Fitness Center
Santa's Resume Writing Workshop
Dec 9, 8:30 a.m.
P&PD Resources Office
Munching Lunch
Dec 10, 11:30 a.m.
SMP Center
FREE Catfish Friday Buffet for Single Marines and Sailors
Dec 12, 11 a.m.
Tengan Castle
Customer Appreciation at Legends
Dec 12, 5 p.m.
Legends Officers’ and SNCO Club
SMP Bayview Bash
Dec 13, 6 p.m.
Bayview
Munching Lunch
Dec 17, 11:30 a.m.
SMP Center
Hot Cocoa and Jams
Dec 18, 5 p.m.
Library
SMP Ice Skating Trip
Dec 20, 4 p.m.
SMP Center
Cup of Cheer Cocoa Bar
Dec 22, 23 & 24, 9 a.m.
Education Center
12 Days of Christmas Special: $1 Lifts and Stalls
Dec 24–Jan 4, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Typhoon Motors
Festive Film Night
Dec 24, 5 p.m.
SMP Center
Christmas Feast
Dec 24, Noon
SMP Center
Christmas Feast
Dec 25, 1 p.m.
Library
Christmas 96 Game Night
Dec 26, 5 p.m.
SMP Center
Saturday Brunch
Dec 27, 11 a.m.
SMP Center
NOVEMBER
Celebrate the Holidays: 10% Off Local Tours
Nov 9–22, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tours+
Gratitude & Growth – Don't Fall Behind on Your Transition
Nov 18, 4:30 p.m.
Family Programs & Resource Center
Holiday Meals-To-Go Package Drawing
Nov 19, 3 p.m.
Ocean Breeze
Grand Prize Drawing for Two Tours+ Tickets
Nov 28-January 2
Arts and Crafts Center
Thanksgiving Special: $1 Lifts and Stalls
Nov 24–30, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (Mon–Fri); 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (Sat, Sun & Hol)
FREE Green Fees, Cart & Club Rental for E-4 & Below
Nov 26, 7 a.m.
Taiyo Golf Club
Thanksgiving Feast
Nov 27, 1 p.m.
Library
Tur-Key to Your Heart
Nov 27, Noon
SMP Center
Black Friday Aerobathon
Nov 28, 9:30 a.m.
Gunners Fitness Center
SMP Turkey Bowling
Nov 28, 5 p.m.
Bowling Center
Foster Turkey Bowl Flag Football
Nov 29, 9 a.m.
Gunners Field #2
DECEMBER
Lights, Lanterns & Luck: Our Holiday Ticket Giveaway
Dec 1–20, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tours+
Polar Express Bowling
Dec 1-25
Foster Bowling Center
Elf on the Shelf Photo Contest
Dec 1, 10 a.m.–Dec 14, midnight
Ocean Breeze
Guess the # of Candy Canes in the Jar!
Dec 1, 9 a.m.–Dec 19, 3 p.m.
Ocean Breeze
YHFTH Prize Drawing
Dec 1, 6 a.m.
Community Center Bonsai Coffee
YHFTH Prize Drawing
Dec 1, 6 a.m.
LifeJuice
YHFTH Prize Drawing
Dec 1, 6 a.m.
Foster Sumo Burrito / Bonsai Coffee
YHFTH Prize Drawing
Dec 1, 10 a.m.
Bulldogs Burgers / Shisa Pizza
YHFTH Prize Drawing
Dec 1, 10 a.m.
58 Sweets
The Gift of Air
Dec 1, 11 a.m.
Tsunami Scuba
2025 P&PR Home for the Holidays
Dec 2, 9 a.m.
Community Center Auditorium
The "First Caller" Holiday Lights Giveaway
Dec 2, 4–5 p.m.
Tours+
Hot Cocoa and Jams
Dec 3, Noon–1 p.m.
Library
Jingle Bell Challenge
Dec 5, 6 a.m.
Gunners Fitness Center
SMP Duck and Cover Golf Tournament
Dec 5, 7 a.m.
Taiyo Golf Club (Open to Single Marines & Sailors Island Wide)
Grinchmas: Breakfast with the Grinch
Dec 6 & 7, 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Ocean Breeze
5% Off Holiday Attraction Tickets
Dec 7–20, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tours+
Santa's Resumé Writing Workshop
Dec 8, 8:30 a.m.
Family Programs & Resource Center
The "First Caller" Holiday Lights Giveaway
Dec 9, 4–5 p.m.
Tours+
Customer Appreciation—Grab-and-Go Breakfast, Coffee & Hot Cocoa
Dec 11, 8–9:30 a.m.
Community Center
FREE Bowling + Pizza & Giveaways
Dec 11, 5 p.m.
Bowling Center
Holiday Meals-To-Go Package Drawing
Dec 12, 3 p.m.
Ocean Breeze
SNCO Appreciation Night
Dec 12, 5 p.m.
Chesty's
Christmas Tree Lighting
Dec 12, 6 p.m.
Ocean Breeze
Holiday Horizons – The Gift of What’s Next
Dec 15, 4:30 p.m.
Family Programs & Resource Center
The "First Caller" Holiday Lights Giveaway
Dec 16, 4–5 p.m.
Tours+
Holiday Horizons – The Gift of What’s Next
Dec 16, 4:30 p.m.
Family Programs & Resource Center
Holiday Horizons – The Gift of What’s Next
Dec 17, 4:30 p.m.
Family Programs & Resource Center
Housing Holiday Parade
Dec 17, 6 p.m.
Family Housing Areas
Winter Wonderland Family Fun Night
Dec 18, 5–9 p.m.
Ocean Breeze
Lester Housing Holiday Parade
Dec 18, 6 p.m.
Lester Housing Area
Jingle Bell Strike-Out
Dec 19, 5 p.m.
SMP Center
Photos with Santa
Dec 20, Noon
Tsunami Scuba
Cup of Cheer Cocoa Bar
Dec 22, 23 & 24, 9 a.m.
Education Center
The "First Caller" Holiday Lights Giveaway
Dec 23, 4–5 p.m.
Tours+
12 Days of Christmas Special: $1 Lifts and Stalls
Dec 24–Jan 4, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (Mon–Fri); 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (Sat, Sun & Hol)
Typhoon Motors
FREE Green Fees, Cart & Club Rental for E-4 & Below
Dec 25, 7 a.m.
Taiyo Golf Club
Christmas Feast
Dec 25, 1 p.m.
Library
Holiday Olympics
Dec 27, Noon
SMP Center
Have a Nitrox New Year
Dec 29, 11 a.m.
Tsunami Scuba
Single Marine Wonderland
Dec 30, 11:30 a.m.
SMP Center
JANUARY
FREE Green Fees, Cart & Club Rental for E-4 & Below
Jan 1, 7 a.m.
Taiyo Golf Club
Pancakes and Pajamas Family Fun Night!
Jan 15, 5–9 p.m.
Ocean Breeze
NOVEMBER
Gratitude & Growth – Don't Fall Behind on Your Transition
Nov 20, 4:30 p.m.
Education Center
Thanksgiving Feast
Nov 27, 1 p.m.
Library
Friendsgiving Lunch
Nov 25, Noon
SMP Center
Bulldogs Combo Give-a-Way
Nov 27, 5 p.m.
Bulldogs Burgers
Stocking Stuffer Giveaway
Nov 28, 11 a.m.
Habu Pit O/SNCO Club
Turkey Shoot! Final Friday
Nov 28, 5 p.m.
Habu Pit O/SNCO Club
Thirsty’s E Club Twilight Triumph
Nov 29, 7 p.m.
Thirsty’s E Club
DECEMBER
‘Tis the Season Door Decor
Dec 1, 10 a.m.
SMP Center
SMP Duck and Cover Golf Tournament
Dec 5, 7 a.m.
Taiyo Golf Club (Open to Single Marines & Sailors Island Wide)
Burrito Giveaway for Service Members
Dec 5, 7 a.m.
Habu Pit O/SNCO Club
Night of Holiday Games at the Pit
Dec 5, 5 p.m.
Habu Pit O/SNCO Club
Futenma Athletics Jingle Bell Challenge
Dec 9, 6 a.m.
Semper Fit Fitness Center
Get your Juice on at LifeJuice
Dec 9, 11 a.m.
Semper Fit Fitness Center
FREE Bowling, pizza, and non-alcoholic beverage for E4 & below
Dec 10, 5-7:30 p.m.
Bowling Center
Futenma Cup Sports Competition
Dec 12, 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sports Fields
American Village Trip
Dec 12, 4 p.m.
SMP Center
Holiday Karaoke
Dec 12, 6 p.m.
Habu Pit O/SNCO Club
Silent Storm Strike Zone Dart Tournament
Dec 12, 8 p.m.
Thirsty’s E Club
SMP Southeast Botanical Gardens Trip
Dec 14, 5 p.m.
SMP Center
Customer Appreciation Day—Pick up a FREE Voucher for Bulldogs or Sumo Burrito
Dec 16, 11 a.m. *While supplies last
Library
Food Tasting
Dec 18, 11:45 a.m.
Thirsty’s E Club
Holiday Horizons – The Gift of What’s Next
Dec 18, 4:30 p.m.
Education Center
SNCO & Officer Appreciation
Dec 19, 5–9 p.m.
Habu Pit O/SNCO Club
Christmas Buffet
Dec 19, 11:30 a.m.
SMP Center
Cup of Cheer Cocoa Bar
Dec 22, 23 & 24, 9 a.m.
Education Center
Hot Cocoa and Jams
Dec 23, 11 a.m.
Library
Christmas Feast
Dec 25, 1 p.m.
Library
White Elephant
Dec 26, 5 p.m.
SMP Center
Heads up, Christmas is up! Final Friday
Dec 26, 5 p.m.
Habu Pit O/SNCO Club
New Year's Eve Celebration/Troop Appreciation
Dec 31, 7 p.m.
Thirsty’s E Club
JANUARY
New Year’s Buffet
Jan 9, 11 a.m.
SMP Center
NOVEMBER
Thanksgiving Special: $1 Lifts and Stalls
Nov 24–30, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Typhoon Motors
Thanksgiving Feast
Nov 27, 1 p.m.
Library
SMP Thanksgiving Buffet
Nov 27, 11 a.m.
The Palms
FREE Bowling & Shoes with Light Refreshments for E5 and Below
Nov 27, 4 p.m.
Strikers Bowling Center
Holiday Ice Skating Trip
Nov 29, Noon
SMP Center
DECEMBER
Letters to Santa
Dec 1, 10 a.m.
SMP Center
Power Your Holiday Season!
Dec 1, 11 a.m.
House of Pain Fitness Center
The Gift of Air
Dec 1, 11 a.m.
Tsunami Scuba
Door Decorating Contest
Dec 1, 10 a.m.
SMP Center
Christmas Center Decorating Day
Dec 2, 5:30 p.m.
SMP Center
Holiday FREE Food Day
Dec 4, 11:30 a.m.
SMP Center
SMP Duck and Cover Golf Tournament
Dec 5, 7 a.m.
Taiyo Golf Club (Open to Single Marines & Sailors Island Wide)
Holiday Decorating with Hot Cocoa & Cookies
Dec 5, 11 a.m.
CSC Office
Holiday Bowl and Eat Contest
Dec 5, 5 p.m.
Strikers Bowling Center
Jingle Bell Challenge
Dec 8, 10 a.m.
House of Pain Fitness Center
Holiday FREE Food Day
Dec 9, 11:30 a.m.
SMP Center
Santa's Resume Writing Workshop
Dec 11, 8:30 a.m.
Transition Readiness Program
Festive Wrapping Station
Dec 12, 10 a.m.
Community Center
Holiday Smash Bros Tournament
Dec 12, 5:30 p.m.
SMP Center
Holiday Movie Marathon
Dec 13, 11 a.m.
The Palms
Hansen Flag Football
Dec 14, 9 a.m.
Hansen Football Field
Aquatics Holiday Time Trials
Dec 15, 6 a.m.
Hansen Aquatic Center
Holiday FREE Food Day
Dec 16, 11:30 a.m.
SMP Center
Hot Cocoa and Jams
Dec 17, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Library
Christmas Movie and Trivia Day
Dec 17, 5:30 p.m.
SMP Center
Holiday FREE Food Day
Dec 18, 11:30 a.m.
SMP Center
Holiday Happy Hour
Dec 19, 8 p.m.
The Palms
Street Kart Rides
Dec 20, 11 a.m.
SMP Center
Cup of Cheer Cocoa Bar
Dec 22, 23 & 24, 9 a.m.
Education Center
Gingerbread House Building and Ugly Sweater Contest
Dec 22, 5:30 p.m.
SMP Center
12 Days of Christmas Special: $1 Lifts and Stalls
Dec 24–Jan 4, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Typhoon Motors
96 Energy Boost
Dec 24, Noon
SMP Center
FREE Bowling & Shoes with Light Refreshments for E5 and Below
Dec 24, 4 p.m.
Strikers Bowling Center
SMP Holiday Buffet
Dec 25, 11 a.m.
The Palms
Christmas Feast
Dec 25, 1 p.m.
Library
Holiday Karaoke Contest
Dec 26, 5 p.m.
SMP Center
Scavenger Hunt
Dec 27, 11 a.m.
SMP Center
Holiday FREE Food Day
Dec 30, 11:30 a.m.
SMP Center
New Year’s Eve 96 Energy Boost
Dec 31, Noon
SMP Center
FREE Bowling & Shoes with Light Refreshments for E-5 and Below
Dec 31, 4 p.m.
Strikers Bowling Center
Grinch's Tear Down
Dec 31, 5 p.m.
SMP Center
JANUARY
New Year Camp Cleanup and Food Event
Jan 3 12:30 p.m.
SMP Center
NOVEMBER
Thanksgiving Meal
Nov 28, 11 a.m.
Ie Island Training Facility
DECEMBER
Christmas Movie and Trivia
Dec 20, 5:30 p.m.
Ie Island Training Facility
NOVEMBER
Jungle Thanksgiving
Nov 25, Noon
Jungle Warfare Training Center
DECEMBER
Jungle Holiday
Dec 19, Noon
Jungle Warfare Training Center
NOVEMBER
Thanksgiving Special: $1 Lifts and Stalls
Nov 24–30, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Typhoon Motors
Thanksgiving Feast
Nov 27, 1 p.m.
Library
Thanksgiving Luncheon Meal
Nov 27, 11 a.m.
SMP Center
Post Thanksgiving Breakfast Meal
Nov 28, 9 a.m.
SMP Center
DECEMBER
Guess the Candy Cane Count
Dec 1–15, Drawing on Dec 15 at 10 a.m.
Surfside
Jingle Bell Challenge
Dec 5, 6 a.m.
Kinser Fitness Center
SMP Duck and Cover Golf Tournament
Dec 5, 7 a.m.
Taiyo Golf Club (Open to Single Marines & Sailors Island Wide)
Tree Lighting Ceremony with Holiday Treats
Dec 5, 5 p.m.
Commissary/PX Parking Lot
Kinser Powerlifting Tournament
Dec 8, 9 a.m.
Surfside
Santa's Resume Writing Workshop
Dec 10, 8:30 a.m.
Family Programs & Resource Center
Kinser "No Clutch" Street Kart
Dec 13, 11 a.m.
UMA Lot
Street Kart "Cook Out" (Burn Rubber, not Food!)
Dec 13, 11 a.m.
UMA Lot
Complimentary Holiday Treats
Dec 21, 7 a.m.
Kinser Fitness Center
Kinser Santa Run
Dec 22, 8:05 a.m.
Kinser Fitness Center
Cup of Cheer Cocoa Bar
Dec 22, 23 & 24, 9 a.m.
Education Center
12 Days of Christmas Special: $1 Lifts and Stalls
Dec 24–Jan 4, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Typhoon Motors
Hot Cocoa and Jams
Dec 25, 11 a.m.–noon
Library
Christmas Feast
Dec 25, 1 p.m.
Library
Holiday Themed SMP Center Overnighter
Dec 25, 7 p.m.
SMP Center
Post Holiday Breakfast Meal
Dec 26, 9 a.m.
SMP Center
JANUARY
New Year’s Breakfast Meal
Jan 1, 9 a.m.
SMP Center
NOVEMBER
Schwab SMP -Tasty Tuesday
Nov 26, 11:30 a.m.
SMP Center
Joyful Bowling Season
Nov 26, 4 p.m.
Bowling Center
Thanksgiving Feast
Nov 27, 1 p.m.
Library
Camp Guard Holiday buffet
Nov 27, 4 p.m.
BeachHead
Thank You for Your Service Buffet
Nov 27, 4 p.m.
BeachHead
Harvest Bowl Bash
Nov 27, 4 p.m.
Bowling Center
Thanksgiving Buffet
Nov 28, 5 p.m.
SMP Center
DECEMBER
Troop Appreciation
Dec 1, 10 a.m.
Library
Golden Ticket
Dec 1, 10 a.m.
Library
The Gift of Air
Dec 1, 11 a.m.
Tsunami Scuba
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec 1, 5 p.m.
Camp Schwab Gate 1
Merry Monday
Dec 2, 11:30 a.m.
SMP Center
Deck the Halls
Dec 2, 4:30 p.m.
SMP Center
Celebrate the Season with your Buddies
Dec 4, 5 p.m.
BeachHead
Holiday Party
Dec 4, 6 p.m.
SMP Center
Holiday Texas Hold ‘em Tournament
Dec 4, 6 p.m.
BeachHead
SMP Duck and Cover Golf Tournament
Dec 5, 7 a.m.
Taiyo Golf Club (Open to Single Marines & Sailors Island Wide)
Hot Cocoa and Jams
Dec 11, 11:30 a.m.
Library
Santa's Resume Writing Workshop
Dec 11, 1 p.m.
Family Programs & Resource Center
Jingle Bell 5k Run
Dec 12, 8 a.m.
Power Dome Fitness Center
SMP Bowling Bash
Dec 13, 5 p.m.
Bowling Center
FREE Pizza Night
Dec 19, 5 p.m.
BeachHead
Cup of Cheer Cocoa Bar
Dec 22, 23 & 24, 9 a.m.
Education Center
Merry Monday
Dec 23, 11:30 a.m.
SMP Center
Christmas Feast
Dec 25, 1 p.m.
Library
Christmas Buffet at Your Home Away from Home
Dec 25, 4 p.m.
BeachHead
Christmas Meal Buffet
Dec 25, 5 p.m.
SMP Center
Christmas 9-Ball Tournament
Dec 25, 8:30 p.m.
BeachHead
Christmas Special
Dec 26, 4 p.m.
Bowling Center
New Year’s Cornhole Tournament
Dec 31, 7 p.m.
BeachHead
JANUARY
New Year's Brunch Buffet
Jan 1, 11:30 a.m.
SMP Center
2026 Fortune Pins
Jan 1, 4 p.m.
Bowling Center
NOVEMBER
Holiday Giveaways
Nov 23–Dec 31
Thanksgiving Family Fun Day
Nov 23
SMP Thanksgiving Fun Day
Nov 23
SMP Center
DECEMBER
Holiday Giveaways
Dec 1–31
Christmas Family Fun Day
Dec 22
SMP Christmas Fun Day
Dec 22
SMP Center
Variety Show with Music & Comedy
Dec 31
NOVEMBER
Outback Thanksgiving
Nov 24, 6 p.m.
The Jetty Restaurant Darwin and Gateway Mall
Nov 24, 6 p.m.
The Jetty Restaurant Darwin and Gateway Mall
DECEMBER
Santa Visit with Marines and Sailors
Dec 23, 6 p.m.
Tropical Resort Darwin
Dec 23, 6 p.m.
Tropical Resort Darwin