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Oct. 13, 2026

Trunks, Candy Donations Needed for Trunk or Treat

MWR is accepting bags of individually wrapped candies and non-food treats for this year's Trunk or Treat event on Friday, Oct. 30 from 4-6 p.m. at the NEX. Commands, families, individuals, organizations and businesses are also needed to decorate trunks!

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Bowling Center Now Open Sundays

The Strike Zone has expanded its hours of operation to include Sundays! The Strike Zone now has open bowling Tuesday-Friday 12-4 p.m., Saturday 12-8 p.m. (cosmic 4-8 p.m.) and Sunday 12-5 p.m.

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2026 White House Ornaments for Sale

The 2026 Official White House Ornament celebrating American's 250th birthday is on sale at the Community Recreation Office for $21.50. Available to all with base access!

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Great Wolf Lodge Weekends Available

Great Wolf Lodge is even more fun in the fall - book a discount weekend through MWR Oct. 23-25 and enjoy GWL Williamsburg's HOWL-O-Ween, too!

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MWR Active Duty Survey Open

Active Duty members are encouraged to complete the MWR Active Duty Survey and help shape the future of MWR quality-of-life programs! The survey is open through Oct. 25.

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This Weekend at the Center Stage Theater

Watch a movie at the Center Stage Theater and save! This weekend's showing is 'The Weight' on Oct. 16. Open to all with base access!

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Pax River Full Power

Unleash your strength at the Pax River Full Power - a raw, classic full powerlifting meet - on Oct. 17 at 8 a.m. at the Drill Hall. Open to all with base access!

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Bingo

Play free Bingo for a chance to win awesome prizes on Oct. 22 from 5-6 p.m. at the Flight Deck Lounge. Open to all with base access!

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HOWL-a-Weekend

NRC Solomons is celebrating the spooky season with a FREE 'HOWL-a-Weekend' outdoor showing of 'Frankenweenie' plus a campfire and hayride on Saturday, Oct. 24.

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Homeschool Nature Walk

The NAS Patuxent River School Liaison invites homeschool families with base access to a Pax River nature walk on Oct. 27 from 10 a.m.-noon.

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Zombie Run

Evade zombies at this free fun run on Thursday, Oct. 29 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Drill Hall. Volunteer zombies are needed!

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Trunk or Treat

It's an NAS Patuxent River Halloween tradition! Come out and trick-or-treat at MWR Community Recreation's annual free Trunk or Treat on Oct. 30 from 4-6 p.m. (sensory-friendly from 3-4 p.m.) at the Navy Exchange parking lot.

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting this event!
Telemynd Lexington Park CDJR USAA

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Halloween Bowling Special

It's trick-or-treat time at the Strike Zone! Enjoy all-day cosmic bowling on Saturday, Oct. 31 from noon-8 p.m. Wear your costume and get a treat!

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Conquering the Civilian Interview

Learn techniques and strategies to stand out in today's competitive job market with the Fleet & Family Support Center on Oct. 20 from 1-2 p.m. Registration is required - call 301-342-4911.

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Caregiver Self Care

Learn tools, strategies and support for your journey as a caregiver with the Fleet & Family Support Center on Oct. 21 from 10-11 a.m. Registration is required - call 301-342-4911.

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Preparing to PCS: Smooth Move

Whether you're moving in the US or overseas, this free virtual class (via Teams) with the School Liaison and the Fleet & Family Support Center on Oct. 22 from 9-10 a.m. will help Active Duty members and their families navigate the process.

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Saving & Investing

Explore various investment options and learn which instrument best suits you and your individual goals with the Fleet & Family Support Center on Oct. 22 from 2-3:30 p.m. Registration is required - call 301-342-4911.

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Military Dads Connect

Military dads are invited to a peer-to-peer virtual session with the Fleet & Family Support Center's New Parent Support Home Visitor Program on Oct. 27 from 1-2:30 p.m. for support, sharing, learning, resources and more!

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Special Education Workshops

The Pax River School Liaison and the NDW Regional Special Education Liaison will offer a series of classes to help parents prepare for and navigate the special education arena. Each session will be offered in person at the Fleet & Family Support Center and virtually via Teams. The next session will cover the differences between IEPs and 504 plans on Oct. 28 from 12-1 p.m.

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