October Fitness Schedule
Check the October Events Calendar for full schedule including instructor’s days off.
October Events Calendar
Check out all of the exciting events you can do here on post in October!
The Villages In-Office Trick-Or-Treating
Join us and walk through our offices filled with your favorite storybook characters to collect some candy!
November Fitness Schedule
Check the October Events Calendar for full schedule including instructor’s days off.
MWR Town Center Decorating
Volunteers wanted to help decorate Town Center for Christmas.
Army Family Action Plan Focus Group
Nov. 17, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.: Army Family Action Plan Focus Group, Epicenter.
Barstow Community College Block Party
Join us for an afternoon of music, food, and community at the Inaugural BCC Block Party @ Fort Irwin! Bring the family and come enjoy the celebration during American Education Week.
Annual Planned Power Outage
Fort Irwin has a planned Post-Wide power outage to work on maintenance for the post’s electric and power structures to prevent multiple unplanned outages each year. The power is expected to be off from 6am-8pm approximately. View the graphic below for some useful tips and resources for that day.
MWR Indoor Bounce House Event
No power at home? Bring the kids to let some energy out with some indoor bounce houses!
Patriots and Paws Furniture Donation
Onsite day-of check-in begins at 10:15am and closes at 11am.
*MUST CHECK IN WITH VILLAGES TEAM ONSITE BEFORE 11AM (including pre-registration and walk-ins)
Pre-register below:
Teen Career Exploration Fair
1:30pm-4:00pm
Youth Center (BLD 21)
Open to all registered youth 6th-12th Grade
Post-Wide Trick-Or-Treating
Fort Irwin celebrates Halloween Trick-Or-Treating through the neighborhoods on October 21st to allow for families to go experience it together due to the rotational schedule.
An interactive map will be shared soon of houses that plan to participate in passing out candy.
Patriots and Paws Furniture Donation
Onsite day-of check-in begins at 10:15am and closes at 11am.
*MUST CHECK IN WITH VILLAGES TEAM ONSITE BEFORE 11AM (including pre-registration and walk-ins)
Pre-register below:
Wave of Light
Their light lives on.
Weed Army Community Hospital invites the Fort Irwin community to join us for our Wave of Light Infant & Fetal Loss Remembrance on October 15 at 6 p.m.
Together, we will honor the little lives forever loved, stand beside families who carry their memory, and recognize the friends, neighbors and medical professionals touched by pregnancy and infant loss.
October 15, 2026 | 6 p.m.
Weed Army Community Hospital
We also invite you to help create our community remembrance. Share a name, memory, story or message of encouragement through our online form. You do not need to have personally experienced loss to participate—sometimes a few words of love and support are exactly what someone needs.
Share your remembrance:https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/wGpBRXHHCj
Wave of Light shirts and other commemorative items are also available for those who would like to wear their support.
https://www.imaginegreaterdesigns.com/prod.../wave-of-light/
Remember. Support. Honor. Together.
Food Pantry
Ingalls Hall
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
FREE 20–30 lbs of food & diapers for all community members. No ID or income verification required!
ROUTE: Enter from G Street and go up 4th Street. Please follow the green line on the updated map—do not enter from 5th Street.
We need your help!? Volunteers are always welcome and VMIS eligible. https://form.jotform.com/wee.../food-pantry-volunteer-signup
Need someone to pick up for you? Proxy forms are available online. weed-irwin.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Public-Health
MWR’s The Con
T H E C O N
The Collectibles Convention "The Con" is coming to Fort Irwin for it's first ever and first of its kind! Vendors and collectors are coming out from all across Southern California (and rumor has it some from Las Vegas) to participate in this event. There will be fun activities scheduled for the duration of the event, so come on out and have some fun FOR FREE!!! Early access is available at a small charge, if you want to have first eyes (and first dibs) on what will be available that evening.
4 p.m. - 8 p.m. General Admission
3 p.m. - 8 p.m. VIP Early Access
Oct. 9, 2026
Epicenter, Fort Irwin
Interested in becoming a vendor or signing up for VIP Early Access? Sign-up at https://www.fortirwin.events
Breast Cancer Awareness 5K
Join us Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m.–noon for the Rachelle H. Lui Memorial 5K & Breast Cancer Awareness Event at Weed Army Community Hospital.
Whether you run, walk or cheer from the sidelines, come help us fill the morning with pink as we remember, raise awareness and celebrate our community.
5K Fun Run/Walk
Community Health Fair
Face painting
Food
Music
Best Dressed Contest
Local vendors & resources
Pets & strollers welcome
Admission is FREE!
Grab your pink, gather your people and we’ll see you at WACH!
Dolly Day
DOLLY DAY IS COMING TO THE USO!
Save the date, mark your calendars, do whatever you need to do . . . Please plan to join us on September 25 for a day full of country charm, sparkle, sweet treats, and plenty of Dolly-inspired fun!
We’ll be serving up lunch at the Smoky Mountain Snack Shack with a loaded Potato Bar, plus funnel cakes and coffee at the Cup of Ambition Café.
Little ones can join us for a special Toddler Storytime in Dolly’s Butterfly Garden, featuring I Am a Rainbow read by a special guest.
And that’s not all!
Visit the Rhinestone Roundup Station — where you can decorate your own pink bandana
Pop on over to Dolly’s Imagination Station - where we will have crafts for the kids
Our Big Hair, Don’t Care Beauty Bar — will be a great spot to add a little color (pink of course) to your hair
Don't forget to stop by Dolly’s Photo Porch — Strike a pose and show off your Dolly-inspired style
Come dressed in your best denim, pink, rhinestones, country glam, or big hair and help us celebrate a day inspired by one of country music’s most colorful icons!
Dream more. Sparkle more. Have more fun.
USO Country Fair
Come on out to the Fort Irwin Country Fair on Saturday, September 19, from 5:00–8:00 PM! Bring the whole family for an evening of old-fashioned country fun featuring games, crafts, fair-style food, friendly competitions, entertainment, a petting zoo, a cake walk, and more. Country attire is encouraged, so pull out your boots, denim, and plaid and come enjoy a fun-filled community celebration!
If you are interested in entering one or more of the Baking Competitions, please click the link for more details. We will have adult and junior categories! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/bD79zbMU14
Vendor spaces are available to all Fort Irwin businesses, HBB's, food trucks, organizations, groups and military units. If you are interested please email belias@uso.org for vendor details.
Storytime at The Villages
Join us for 2 book readings, educational crafts, and activities!
Patriots and Paws Furniture Donation
Onsite day-of check-in begins at 10:15am and closes at 11am.
*MUST CHECK IN WITH VILLAGES TEAM ONSITE BEFORE 11AM (including pre-registration and walk-ins)
Pre-register below:
Food Pantry
Ingalls Hall
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
FREE 20–30 lbs of food & diapers for all community members. No ID or income verification required!
ROUTE: Enter from G Street and go up 4th Street. Please follow the green line on the updated map—do not enter from 5th Street.
We need your help!? Volunteers are always welcome and VMIS eligible. https://form.jotform.com/wee.../food-pantry-volunteer-signup
Need someone to pick up for you? Proxy forms are available online. weed-irwin.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Public-Health
Labor Day Office Hours
HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS!
Please note that The Villages at Fort Irwin office hours will be adjusted for Labor Day.
Friday, September 4th
Closing early at 1:00 PM
Monday, September 7th
Office Closed in observance of Labor Day
The trash route will run as normal.
If you need immediate assistance while the office is closed, please contact Maintenance at:
760-386-2460
We hope everyone has a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!
Suicide Prevention Color Run
Get ready to splash some color for a great cause! Join us for a vibrant Color Run/Walk in support of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
This is more than just a run; it's a morning of fun, fellowship, and community. Let's come together to show our support for one another and make a positive impact. We are stronger together!
When: September 3, 2026, at 6:30 AM
Where: Four-Plex (Across the street from the Box Gym)
Come for the run, stay for the food and fun! The entire military community is invited. Let's make a difference together.
September Events Calendar
Check out all of the events you can participate in September on post!
September Fitness Schedule
Check the September Events Calendar for full schedule including instructor’s days off.
Storytime at The Villages
Join us for 2 book readings, educational crafts, and activities!
August Fitness Schedule
Check the August Events Calendar for full schedule including instructor’s days off.
Storytime with The Villages
Come join us for stories, educational crafts, and activities!
MWR's Dueling Piano
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟲 𝗣𝗠 - 𝟵 𝗣𝗠
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹
Preregister for $25: https://forms.gle/aWzAGxbSQwFikSRc9
Pay $35 at the door
MWR's Sunset at the Pool
𝓙𝓤𝓛𝓨'𝓢 𝓢𝓤𝓝𝓢𝓔𝓣 𝓘𝓢 𝓜𝓐𝓚𝓘𝓝𝓖 𝓐 𝓢𝓟𝓛𝓐𝓢𝓗
Summer is in full swing, and we're turning up the fun with a special water-filled edition of Sunsets in the Park at the Sandy Basin Community Pool in partnership with The Villages at Fort Irwin!
𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮��
𝟱 𝗣𝗠 - 𝟴 𝗣𝗠
Grab the family, invite your friends, and cool off with an evening packed with water play, laughter, community fun, and unforgettable summer memories. Whether you're splashing in the pool, enjoying the sunshine, or simply spending quality time with neighbors, this is the perfect way to celebrate summer in the High Desert!
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗯𝗲𝘀
𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗻
𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲
Don't spend another summer evening indoors—come make a splash and enjoy one of Fort Irwin's favorite community events!
Bring your swimsuits, towels, and your best summer energy—we'll see you poolside!

