Community Programs

Resiliency | Connection | Cohesion

What are Community Programs?

Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) is comprised of 198,189 active-duty military, family members, civilians, and military retirees who live and work in and around the JBSA metropolitan area. The 502d Force Support Squadron (FSS) provides Community Services Programs that promote social cohesion, economic upliftment, and overall betterment while enhancing the resiliency and well-being of our JBSA community members. We offer a variety of small and large family-based programs and events for ALL ages and varying degrees of capability. We love being able to help our community members engage, network, and thrive during their time here with us at JBSA.

Major Events

Snowfest | JBSA-Lackland | Jan. 25, 2025

Slip and slide through the icy slopes of Texas! Bring the family out to the annual Snow Fest at JBSA-Lackland. This FREE event includes snow slides and interactive activities for all ages and music. Food
& refreshments are available for purchase

Night in Vegas | JBSA-Lackland | Mar. 8, 2025

You can bet on the perfect night out by joining us for Night in Vegas. The evening includes $2,000 in chips, gaming, food, music and live auction at the end for a chance to win fantastic prizes.

Month of the Military Child | JBSA-Randolph | April 5, 2025

The Month of the Military Child celebrates all military children with lots of games crafts, interactive activities, food and music at this event. This is open to all DOD ID cardholders across JBSA

The Great Texas Freedom Fest | JBSA-Fort Sam Houston | April 12, 2025

The installation will open its gates to the public for this event, free to all who attend. The theme is “United in Service,” and the open house will feature live music, food trucks, museum tours, military demonstrations, and family activities.

Night in Vegas | JBSA-Randolph | July. 26, 2025

You can bet on the perfect night out by joining us for Night in Vegas. The evening includes $2,000 in chips, gaming, food, music and live auction at the end for a chance to win fantastic prizes.

Back to School Bash | JBSA-Fort Sam Houston | Aug. 9, 2025

Celebrate back to school, by giving out school supplies and having lots of fun. Includes youth games and activities, music, interactive inflatables and food trucks.

Dinner to Die For | JBSA-Lackland | Aug. 22, 2025

Enjoy a night of thrilling intrigue as you immerse yourself in an interactive
theatrical murder mystery while dining on great cuisine at the JBSA-Lackland
Gateway Club. This is a unique experience for adult patrons to enjoy!

Oktoberfest | JBSA-Fort Sam Houston | Sept. 27, 2025

Enjoy live music, German beer, fest tent, festive food, interactive activities for the whole family and much more. Parking and admission are free. So get your lederhosen on and meet us on Fort Sam Houston for some mirthful merriment, Bavarian style.

Fall Fest | JBSA-Lackland | Oct. 18, 2025

Join FSS as we spice things up with our FALL FEST! Patrons don’t want to miss
out on this great event, because FSS is bringin’ the FUN! Food trucks, kids games and crafts, petting zoo with lots of unique animals that patrons can interact with and of course….free PUMPKINS! The event will have everything you need to kick start the Fall season the right way!!

Spooktacular | JBSA-Randolph | Oct. 25, 2025

All treats and no tricks! Community Programs and Youth Programs partner to
make this one spectacular Halloween event. Patrons are invited to the JBSA
Spooktacular at the JBSA-Randolph Parr Club. The event includes scary good
fun with a trick-or-treat trail, creepy carnival, haunted house, food trucks and
music! Patrons won’t want to miss out on this terrifyingly delightful evening of fun! The event is free and open to all JBSA members

Holiday Tree Lighting | All JBSA Locations | Dec. 3-5, 2025

502d Force Support Squadron honors the winter holiday season by hosting its annual Lighting of the Tree on all three primary locations with a leadership hosted “countdown”, a visit from Santa, festive holiday music and free cookies & hot chocolate. This event is open to all DoD ID cardholders and families.

Grub with the Grinch | JBSA-Randolph | Dec. 13, 2025

502 FSS is hosting a morning of festive holiday fun at the JBSA-Randolph Parr
Club. This event includes a brunch buffet, table activities, a screening of the
Grinch and a private photo op with Santa himself. The event is open to all DOD ID cardholders.

We Want You!

to volunteer at our next Community Programs event!

Why Volunteer?

  • Volunteering gives back to the Joint Base San Antonio community in a direct way
  • Helping out in community activities looks great on both college and job applications
  • You too can have fun gettin’ it done!

Get Started Volunteering

For more information about volunteer opportunities at the next community event, send an email to [email protected] with “Volunteering” in the subject line.

Community Programs