Holiday Tree Lighting

Joint Base San Antonio

Joint Base San Antonio is having THREE Holiday Tree Lighting Celebrations! Santa will visit each event and there will be free cookies and hot cocoa?! Check out the schedule for the nearest celebration to you. Lackland December 2 | held at the Gateway Club Randolph December 5 | held at the Taj Mahal Fort Sam Houston December 6 | held at the Main Flag Pole Events are open to all DoD ID Cardholders. For more information, please call (210) 652-5763.

Trees for Troops

LAK Outdoor Recreation

Complimentary trees are distributed at Lackland Outdoor Recreation. 309 Oscar Westover Road, Lackland AFB, 78236. Building 871. Noon - 12:30 p.m. - Spouses of Deployed Members 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Active Duty, Reserve and Guard 2:30 - 4:00 PM - All DOD Card Holders 300 Trees available First-come first-served basis. For more information, call (210)925-5533.

Grub with the Grinch

LAK Gateway Club

Enjoy Grub with the Grinch at the JBSA-Lackland Gateway Club on December 14th at 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM. There will be brunch, The Grinch Movie, Christmas crafts, and photos with Santa! The price is $15/person, and children 3 and younger are free. Open to all DoD ID cardholders. Registration is required and runs from Nov. 4 to Dec. 9.  Please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grub-with-the-grinch-tickets-708540663197?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Bowl with the Grinch (Fort Sam)

FSH Bowling Center

502d Force Support Squadron Presents Bowl With The Grinch JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Bowling Center Dec. 14 | 1-3 p.m. Kids 12 & younger can bowl two games (shoes included) and receive a goodie bag of candy for only $10.

3D Archery Shoot at Camp Bullis ODR

Camp Bullis Outdoor Recreation

3D Archery Shoot Jan. 4 & 5 and Feb. 1 & 2 JBSA-Camp Bullis Outdoor Recreation Center 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The 3D Archery Range features 30 life-like animal targets including bears, black panthers, deer, and alligators. Targets are set up at various distances between 5 & 55 yards. 3D archery is open to the General Public. Traditional (Long Bows and Recurve Bows( and Compound Bows are allowed but No Crossbows. Camp Bullis ODR has Recurve Bows available to rent for $20 each. Registration is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants may start the course as soon as they register. Cost is: $5 for E1-E4, active-duty or medically retired $15 for ages 13 and older $5 for youth ages 12 and younger

FSS Activity Closures

Joint Base San Antonio

502 FSS Jan. 9 Holiday Hours All 502 FSS facilities are closed on Jan. 9, the federal holiday, except for the following that are open: Lackland ITT is open from 9 am to 1 pm Lackland Skylark Bowling Center is open from 11 am to 6 pm Lackland Gateway CDC is open from 7 am to 4:30 pm Lackland School-Age Care is open from 6 am to 6 pm Fort Sam Houston METC Fitness Center is open from 11 am to 7 pm Fort Sam Houston Main CDC is open from 7 am to 4:30 pm Fort Sam Houston School Age Care Program is open from 6 am to 6 pm

Snowfest

LAK Amphitheater

Don't miss an evening of fun at our JBSA 2025 SNOWFEST! This event will take place at JBSA-Lackland Amphitheater from 5-9 p.m. There will be FOUR GIANT SNOW SLIDES, MUSIC, INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES and FOOD TRUCKS! Bring all the family! For more information, call (210) 652-5763.

FSHISD Board of Trustees Vacancy

Joint Base San Antonio

Fort Sam Houston Independent School District (FSHISD) Board of Trustees Vacancy Jan. 27-Feb. 21 Fort Sam Houston Independent School District (FSHISD) Board of Trustees are now accepting nominations for one vacant seat. FSHISD is seeking a dedicated and community-focused individual to join its Board of Trustees. The positions must be filled by either a military member or DoD civilian living on or employed by Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. To qualify for the board, a volunteer must: • Be a qualified voter • Take the official oath of office • Serve without compensation Trustee will take an official oath of office and serve without compensation for 2 years. Interested applicants must submit a resume no later than 1700 on February 21 to the School Liaison Program Manager via email at [email protected]. After submitting a resume, qualified candidates will receive a notification for an interview. For more information call 210-823-6500

Spring Break Camp Registration (Pre-teen & Teen)

JBSA Youth Programs

Do you need quality programming and activities for your pre-teen or teen during Spring Break? JBSA Youth Programs provides high-quality programs supporting engineering concepts, arts, life skills, leadership, cooking, physical fitness, and field trips for youth ages 9-18. The cost of the camp is $160 weekly. Register for Spring Break in the CYPBMS system. For more information call: Fort Sam Houston Youth Programs at (210) 221-3502 Lackland Youth Programs at (210) 671-2388 Randolph Youth Programs at (210) 652-3298

Big Game Bowling Watch Party

FSH Bowling Center

Big Game Party Feb. 9 • 5 p.m. $20 per person, for up to five guests, rental shoes included Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with bowling and watching the big game on 20 screens throughout the center. Reserve a lane for up to five people and get bowling, shoe rental, fountain drink, and giveaways. We have limited lanes and reservations are required.

Holiday Hours

Joint Base San Antonio

The Fitness Centers at each location that are open on the actual holiday will be open for 24/7 access and will not be manned. Therefore, please ensure you are registered for 24/7 access. Click here to view the holiday hours of all FSS activities for 2025