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Oct. 5, 2026

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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Trunks Needed for Trunk or Treat

MWR is seeking Commands, families, individuals, organizations and businesses to participate in this year's Trunk or Treat event on Friday, Oct. 30 from 4-6 p.m. at the NEX. Candy will be provided!

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Get Washington Caps Discount Tickets from MWR

Let's go Caps! Hockey fans can save on tickets for the 2026-27 Washington Capitals season through MWR Community Recreation. Plus, receive a free baseball cap with each ticket purchase!

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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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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

TaylorMade Demo Day

Test out the latest equipment from TaylorMade at Cedar Point Golf Course on Oct. 6 from 12-5 p.m. Free event!

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Homeschool Firehouse Field Trip

The NAS Patuxent River School Liaison invites homeschool families with base access to a Pax River Firehouse field trip on Friday, Oct. 9 from 10-11:30 a.m.

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This Weekend at the Center Stage Theater

Watch a movie at the Center Stage Theater and save! This weekend's showings are 'Practical Magic 2' on Oct. 9 and 'The Social Reckoning' (same-weekend release!) on Oct. 10. Open to all with base access!

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Military Family Wellness Day

Active Duty members, military veterans and their families are invited to join the Fleet & Family Support Center for a free Military Family Wellness Day at Greenwell State Park on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Thank you to Greenwell Foundation for sponsoring this event!
Greenwell Foundation

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Fire Prevention Open House

Close out Fire Prevention Week on Oct. 10 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. with a free and fun family event at the Wood Hobby Field behind the Pax River Firehouse. 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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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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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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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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All You Need to Know About the GI Bill

This free class, hosted by the NAS Patuxent River School Liaison on Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 5-6 p.m., will feature a Master Benefits Advisor from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Attend virtually or in person!

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Mastering the Civilian Resume

Learn essential strategies to draft a powerful resume that captures the attention of potential private sector employers with the Fleet & Family Support Center on Oct. 13 from 1-2 p.m. Registration required - call 301-342-4911.

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Survivor Benefit Plan

This virtual class with 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 on Oct. 14 from 2-3:30 p.m. Registration 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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Current Job Openings

CYP Training and Curriculum Specialist

Child and Youth Program Cook

FLEX Bowling Equipment Worker

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