"Your Home for the Holidays" is your gateway to a multitude of FREE holiday events happening across the island this season.
NOVEMBER
Thanksgiving Holiday Buffets
Nov 23, Various Times
MCCS Clubs & Restaurants (Island wide)
Holiday FAFSA
Nov 28–Dec 22, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Education Centers (Island wide)
Thanksgiving Celebration
Nov 23
Libraries (Island wide)
Holiday Wrapping Station
Nov 23–Jan 1
Libraries (Island wide)
DECEMBER
Surprise Elf
Dec 1–15 (During regularly scheduled fitness and HITT classes)
Staffed Fitness Centers (Island wide)
Holiday FAFSA
Dec 1–22, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Education Centers (Island wide)
Youth Sports Reindeer Games
Dec 1–29
Virtual Event (Facebook)
Holiday Wrapping Station
Dec 1–Jan 1
Libraries (Island wide)
Youth Sports Santa Candy Drop
Dec 16 (Various times)
During Youth Sports Basketball Games
Holiday Selfie Station
Dec 11–15, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Education Centers (Island wide)
Wreath Throw
Dec 18–22, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Education Centers (Island wide)
Typhoon Motors 12 Days of Christmas
Dec 22–Jan 2
Typhoon Motors (Island wide)
Christmas Day Extravaganza
Dec 25
Libraries (Island wide)
Christmas Bowling Special (2 FREE Games)
Dec 25, 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
Bowling Centers (Island wide)
SMP New Year’s Soba
Dec 30, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
SMP Center
JANUARY
New Year’s Day Celebration
Jan 1
Libraries (Island wide)
New Year’s Bowling Special (2 FREE Games)
Jan 1, 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
Bowling Centers (Island wide)
NOVEMBER
Courtney SMP Thankful Lunch
Nov 1–29 (Wednesdays), 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
SMP Center
Holiday Meals-to-Go
Nov 3–Dec 25, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tengan Castle
Thanksgiving at Taiyo Steakhouse
Nov 23, 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
Taiyo Steakhouse
Thanksgiving Buffet
Nov 23, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Tengan Castle
FREE Thanksgiving Meal for Camp Guard
Nov 23, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tengan Castle
Gatorball Tournament & Thanksgiving Meal
Nov 23, Noon–4 p.m.
SMP Center
Thanksgiving Duty Drop-Off
Nov 23, Noon–4 p.m.
Throughout the Camp
Free Bulldogs Burger Combo Meal
Nov 23, 4–9 p.m. *while supplies last
Bayview Bulldogs Burgers
LifeJuice Giveaway
Nov 24– Dec 29 (Fridays)
LifeJuice
SMP Turkey Bowling
Nov 24, 5–8 p.m.
Bowling Center
Return of Thanksgiving
Nov 25, 3–6 p.m.
Bayview Enlisted Club
SMP Post-Thanksgiving Gaming Night
Nov 25, 5–8 p.m.
SMP Center
Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade
Nov 28, 6–9 p.m.
Tsunami Scuba/Bowling Center Parking Lot
SMP Thankful Lunch
Nov 29, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
SMP Center
DECEMBER
Holiday Meals-to-Go
Dec 1–25, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tengan Castle
LifeJuice Giveaway
Dec 1–29 (Fridays)
LifeJuice
Courtney SMP Deck the Halls!
Dec 2, 5–6:30 p.m.
SMP Center
Holiday Party Supplies Giveaway
Dec 2–30 (Saturdays) 9 a.m.–6 p.m. *First Five customers
Courtney Arts and Crafts
Cookies Crafts & Cocoa
Dec 5, 1–4 p.m.
MFP-R Center
SMP Battle Sites Tour
Dec 6, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
SMP Center/Tours+
SMP Munching Lunch
Dec 6–27, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. (Wednesdays)
SMP Center
Customer Appreciation Night
Dec 8, 5–9 p.m.
Legends Officers’ & SNCO Club
Jingle Bell Games
Dec 13, Noon–5 p.m.
Ironworks Fitness Center
MCFTB Holiday Wrap and Yap
Dec 14, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
McTureous Community Center
Cultural Holiday Crafts
Dec 15, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
MFP-R Center
Holiday Cheer with the Family
Dec 16, 6–9 p.m.
Legends Officers’ & SNCO Club
Family Fun Night Holiday Costume Contest—Kids eat FREE
Dec 21, 5–9 p.m.
Tengan Castle
SMP Holiday Cookie Decorating
Dec 22, Noon–2 p.m.
SMP Center
SMP Ice Skating Trip
Dec 23, 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Sports World Southern Hill Ice Arena
Winter Saloon
Dec 23, 8 p.m.–2 a.m.
Bayview Enlisted Club
Santa’s Christmas Eve Giveaway
Dec 24, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Tengan Castle
Courtney SMP Holiday Feast
Dec 25, Noon–3 p.m.
SMP Center
Christmas À la Carte
Dec 25, 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
Taiyo Steakhouse
Christmas Day Buffet
Dec 25, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Tengan Castle
SMP Holiday Duty Drop-Off
Dec 25, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Throughout Camp Courtney
Free Bulldogs Burger Combo Meal
Dec 25, 4–9 p.m. *while supplies last
Bayview Bulldogs Burgers
SMP Holiday Cookout
Dec 26, Noon–2 p.m.
SMP Center
SMP Hobgoblin Pie-Eating Contest
Dec 27, Noon–1 p.m.
SMP Center
SMP 96 Energy Boost
Dec 29, Noon–1 p.m.
SMP Center
SMP New Year’s Strike
Dec 29, 5–8 p.m.
Bowling Center
New Year’s Eve at Bayview
Dec 31, 9 p.m.–2 a.m.
Bayview Enlisted Club
New Year’s Eve at Legends
Dec 31, 9 p.m.–2 a.m.
Legends Officers’ & SNCO Club
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
JANUARY
Jan 1, 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
Taiyo Golf Club
NOVEMBER
Thanks Exchange
Nov 1–17
SMP Center
SMP Friendsgiving Lunch
Nov 21, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Habu Pit
SMP Thanksgiving Golf for E-4 and Below
Nov 23, 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
Taiyo Golf Club
Turkey Day Final Friday
Nov 24, 5–9 p.m.
Habu Pit
DECEMBER
SMP Letters to Santa
Dec 1–15
SMP Center
Explore Kokusai Street
Dec 1, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
SMP Center
Operation Pastries & Hot Cocoa Drop
Dec 2, 8–8:30 a.m.
Various Locations on MCAS Futenma
Futenma Amazing Race
Dec 2, Noon–4 p.m.
SMP Center
Get Your Juices on with Santa
Dec 14, 11 a.m.–noon
LifeJuice
Holiday Field Meet
Dec 15, 7 a.m.–noon
Fitness Center *open to all squadrons on MCAS Futenma
MCAS Futenma Jingle Bell Challenge
Dec 15, 6 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fitness Center
FREE Breakfast Burritos
Dec 19, 8 a.m. *while supplies last
Library
Cultural Crafts—Make a Japanese Holiday Card
Dec 20, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
MFP-R Center
Holiday Buffet
Dec 21, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Habu Pit
FREE Bowling & Pizza for E-4 and Below
Dec 21, 5–8 p.m.
Bowling Center
FREE Holiday Meals-to-Go for Camp Guard
Dec 22, 11 a.m.–noon
Various Locations on MCAS Futenma
Extreme Hot Wing Challenge
Dec 22, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Thirsty’s
SMP Gingerbread House Making
Dec 22, 4–6 p.m.
SMP Center
Karaoke and FREE Refreshments
Dec 22, 6–9 p.m.
Habu Pit
SMP Ugly Sweater Holiday Bash
Dec 23, 5–7 p.m.
SMP Center
Bulldog Christmas Burger LTO
Dec 24–25, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Bulldog Burgers
FREE Christmas Golf for E-4 and Below
Dec 25, 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
Taiyo Golf Club
Holiday Tailgate Party
Dec 25, 9 a.m.–noon
Thirsty’s
New Year’s Eve at Thirsty’s
Dec 31, 9 p.m.–2 a.m.
Thirsty’s
New Year’s Eve at Habu Pit
Dec 31, 9 p.m.–2 a.m.
Habu Pit
JANUARY
FREE New Year’s Golf for E-4 and Below
Jan 1, 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Taiyo Golf Club
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
Dec 8, 6 a.m.
House of Pain Fitness Center
JANUARY
NOVEMBER
Ie Shima Thanksgiving Meal
Nov 24, Noon–3 p.m.
Ie Island
DECEMBER
Ie Shima Holiday Party
Dec 18, 1–4 p.m.
Ie Island
Troop Appreciation—FREE Holiday Meal
Dec 22, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Ie Island
NOVEMBER
JWTC Jungle Thanksgiving
Nov 23, Noon–3 p.m.
Jungle Warfare Training Center
DECEMBER
JWTC Holiday Party
Dec 20, 2–4 p.m.
Jungle Warfare Training Center
NOVEMBER
Holiday Meals-to-Go
Nov 3–Dec 25, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Surfside
SMP Pre-Thanksgiving Luncheon
Nov 23, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Surfside
Surfside Thanksgiving Buffet
Nov 23, 4–8 p.m.
Surfside
SMP Holiday Breakfast
Nov 25, 9–11 a.m.
Surfside
DECEMBER
Holiday Meals-to-Go
Dec 1–25, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Surfside
Tree-Lighting Ceremony & Parade
Dec 1, 5–9 p.m.
Exchange/Commissary Complex
SMP Forest Adventure Trip
Dec 2, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Forest Adventure Park in Onna
SMP Holiday Gundam Modeling Outing
Dec 2, Noon–5 p.m.
SMP Center
Kinser Powerlifting Tournament
Dec 3, 9 a.m.
Surfside
FREE Random Curbside Meals
Dec 6, 4–6 p.m.
Surfside
Complimentary Holiday Treats
Dec 7, 1 p.m.
Library
Jingle Bell Challenge
Dec 8, 6 a.m.–6 p.m.
Fitness Center
Cultural Crafts—Japanese Holiday Cards
Dec 8, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
MFP-R Center
Family Winter Ball
Dec 14, 5–8 p.m.
Surfside
Catfish Buffet Giveaway
Dec 15, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Surfside
SMP Super Smash Gaming Tournament
Dec 16, 1–7 p.m.
SMP Center
Complimentary Holiday Treats
Dec 17, 7 a.m.
Fitness Center
Sunday Brunch Buffet Giveaway
Dec 17, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Surfside
Kinser Santa Run
Dec 17, 8:05 a.m.
Fitness Center
FREE Random Curbside Breakfast Meals
Dec 19, 6:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Surfside
Cookies, Crafts and Cocoa
Dec 19, 1–4 p.m.
MFP-R Center
Complimentary Holiday Treats
Dec 20, 1 p.m.
Library
SMP Pre-Holiday Luncheon
Dec 20, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Surfside
SMP Pre-Holiday Breakfast
Dec 23, 8:30–11 a.m.
Surfside
SMP Holiday Meal
Dec 25, Noon–5 p.m.
SMP Center
Christmas Buffet
Dec 25, 4–8 p.m.
Surfside
New Year’s at Surfside
Dec 31, 9 p.m.–2 a.m.
Surfside
SMP New Year’s Eve Breakfast
Dec 31, 8:30–11 a.m.
Surfside
NOVEMBER
SMP Thanksgiving Day Meal
Nov 23, 4–8 p.m.
BeachHead
SMP Thanksgiving Duty Drop Off
Nov 23 (various times)
SMP Center
Holiday Refreshments
Nov 23, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Power Dome Fitness Center
Holiday Crafts and Gift Wrapping
Nov 23, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Library
Thanksgiving Buffet
Nov 23, 4–8 p.m.
BeachHead
FREE Thanksgiving Buffet for Camp Guard
Nov 23, 4–8 p.m.
BeachHead
Deck the Halls
Nov 30, 5–7 p.m.
SMP Center
DECEMBER
Slay the Swag
Dec 1, 5–7 p.m.
BeachHead
Schwab Tree Lighting
Dec 1, 5–7 p.m.
Open Wrestling Tournament
Dec 2, 9 a.m.
Power Dome Fitness Center
Holiday Time Trials
Dec 4–8, 5 a.m.–5 p.m.
Aquatic Center
Merry Mondays
Dec 4, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
SMP Center
Cultural Crafts—Make a Japanese Holiday Card
Dec 7, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
MFP-R Center
Merry Mondays
Dec 11, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
SMP Center
Jingle Bell 5K Fun Run
Dec 15, 8:05–9 a.m.
Power Dome Fitness Center
Not So Silent Night
Dec 15, 2–5 p.m.
BeachHead
Bowling Bash
Dec 15, 4–8 p.m.
Bowling Center
Merry Mondays
Dec 18, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
SMP Center
Cookie Decorating
Dec 22, 4–6 p.m.
SMP Center
Khris Kringles Custom Sleigh Night
Dec 24, 6–9 p.m.
BeachHead
SMP Christmas Meal
Dec 25, 4–8 p.m.
BeachHead
Christmas Meal Duty Drop Off
Dec 25 (various times)
SMP Center
Holiday Refreshments
Dec 25, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Power Dome Fitness Center
Holiday Crafts
Dec 25, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Library
Christmas Meal for Camp Guard
Dec 25, 4–8 p.m.
BeachHead
Holiday Buffet
Dec 25, 4–8 p.m.
BeachHead
Gingerbread Decorating
Dec 26, Noon–2 p.m.
SMP Center
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Dec 31, 8 p.m.–1 a.m.
BeachHead
JANUARY