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May 4, 2026

St. Mary's County Chamber Announced as Air Show Platinum Sponsor

MWR at NAS Patuxent River has announced The St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce as a Platinum Sponsor for the 2026 Pax River Air Show featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. The air show will be held June 20-21.

Thank you to the St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring the 2026 Pax River Air Show.
St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce

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Air Show Preferred Seating Now on Sale

General admission and parking to the 2026 NAS Pax River Air Show is free and open to the public, but preferred seating options are available for those interested in enhancing their air show experience!

Thank you to the following for sponsoring the 2026 Pax River Air Show!
Presenting Sponsor - Rolls-Royce; Platinum Sponsor - Lockheed Martin; Platinum Sponsor - The St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce; Gold Sponsor - VTG; Gold Sponsor - The Maryland Marketing Partnership; Gold Sponsor - BAE Systems

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Center Stage Theater to Host Free Advance Screening

The Center Stage Theater will host a free advance screening of 'Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War' on Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m.

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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Coming to CFG Bank Arena

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire returns to CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore May 30-31 - purchase discount tickets now through MWR Community Recreation!

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Mystics Discount Tix Available through MWR

Watch the Washington Mystics play for less with discount game tickets from MWR Community Recreation! Tickets start at just $66 and are available to all with base access.

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Long-Term Storage Available at NRC Solomons

NRC Solomons has openings for long-term, unsecured storage spaces for boats, RVs, POVs and utility trailers.

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Great Wolf Lodge Discount Weekend Offered in June

Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg discount weekends with MWR are fun for the summer too! The next weekend is June 26 - reserve your spot now for $555.

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Strike Zone Bowling Center

12 lanes plus cosmic bowling and food & beverage options at Cafe 300

NRC Solomons Lodging & Camping

Lodging units and campsites at the Navy's largest outdoor recreation facility

Cedar Point Golf Course Tee Times

18 holes of championship golf in a stunning waterfront setting

This Weekend at the Center Stage Theater

Watch a movie at the Center Stage Theater and save! This weekend's showings are 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' on Friday, May 8 and 'The Drama' and 'Fuze' on Saturday, May 9. Open to all with base access!

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Cinco de Liberty

Unaccompanied Housing residents can celebrate Cinco de Liberty on Tuesday, May 5 from 4-5:30 p.m. with a free taco bar, frozen drinks & music!

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Mental Health Awareness Kickoff

The Fleet & Family Support Center is bringing awareness to mental health with a kick-off event on Thursday, May 7 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Navy Exchange. Local resources, community connections and food trucks!

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Military Spouse Appreciation

Military spouses are invited to stop by the NEX on Friday, May 8 from 10 a.m.-noon for free goodies and giveaways, while supplies last!

Thank you to the following for sponsoring this event!
National Capital Council of the Navy League; Frost & Embers Fairy Hair; Shawna Juma, Home Towne Real Estate; Starbucks of California, MD; American Legion Auxiliary Unit 255

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Mental Health Awareness Run

Run a half marathon, 10K or 5K - the choice is yours - in support of mental health awareness on Saturday, May 16 at 8 a.m. Free event!

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Movie Under the Stars: Zootopia 2

Enjoy a free outdoor movie showing of 'Zootopia 2' on Friday, May 22 beginning at 9 p.m. at the West Basin Marina. Free candy and popcorn, while supplies last! Open to all with base access.

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Dive Into Summer

Enjoy the official opening of the NRC Solomons Riverside Pool on Saturday, May 23 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The first 250 guests will enjoy a refreshing sweet treat to cool off! Regular pool admission fees apply.

Thank you to USAA for sponsoring this event!
USAA

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Summer Smash Bash: Bounce & Blast

Enjoy an afternoon of free fun including an obstacle course, giant slide, climbing wall, arts & crafts and lawn games with NRC Solomons on Sunday, May 24 from 2-4 p.m. at Lighthouse Park. Open to all with base access!

This event is supported by CMWR.

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Getting Ready for Kindergarten

There is a lot to look forward to in kindergarten and a lot to do to get ready! Join the Pax River School Liaison to learn what your child needs to know before starting school with a free virtual workshop on May 13 from noon-1 p.m.

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Building Healthy Relationships

Learn how to strengthen your family relationships with a virtual workshop with the Fleet & Family Support Center on May 14 from noon-1 p.m. Registration is required - call 301-342-4911.

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Survivor Benefit Plan

NAS Pax River's Personal Financial Manager will provide basic information on key provisions of the Survivor Benefit Plan and its role in retirement planning for military members with a virtual workshop on May 15 from 2-3:30 p.m. Registration is required - call 301-342-4911.

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Virtual Special Education Workshops

Parents can get all of the 'need to know' information about special education with a series of free virtual workshops. The monthly sessions are open to all families navigating special education. 'Demystifying the Acronyms and Supports for Students with Behavioral Needs' will be held on May 20 at 1 p.m.

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Amazing Newborns Infant Care Class

Learn basic instructions that every new parent needs to know with the Fleet & Family Support Center's New Parent Support on Wednesday, May 20 from 2-4 p.m. Registration is required - call 301-342-4911.

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