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FLANNEL & FALL FEST @ FORT MCNAIR

FLANNEL & FALL FEST @ FORT MCNAIR

Get ready for a day of autumn excitement at the Flannel & Fall Fest at Fort McNair. Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 1st, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and prepare for an afternoon of community fun. Come out to the Flag Pole and Softball area for some food, contests, music and games!!! Test your skills with classic fair games like cornhole, horseshoes, axe-throwing, and the hi-striker, or have a blast with inflatable games including basketball, skee-ball, and Connect-Four. "Blue Ribbons" awards to the winners. Indulge in delicious downhome food such as brisket sandwiches, bratwurst, currywurst, soft pretzels, caramel apples, and a (fest favorite) funnel fries. Maybe just hang out with a warm glass apple cider or a cool glass of sweet iced tea. Don your best autumn attire for the Best Flannel Costume contest, play some games and have some fun. ALSO we are looking for a few good cooks out there to compete in a Chili Cook-Off and Pie-Contest. Email brandon.s.lamberson.naf@army.mil if you are interested. ALSO wear your best flannel

Oct 1 11 am - 2 pm
FALL-O-WEEN FEST @ FORT MYER

FALL-O-WEEN FEST @ FORT MYER

Join the Joint Base Community for a spooktacular celebration at the Fall-O-Ween Fest on Friday, October 30th. This exciting event is a collaborative effort between MWR, The Old Guard, The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own," and the entire Joint Base Community, promising a memorable evening of frights and delights. Get ready for live musical performances by TUSAB's Country Roads and Downrange Bands that will provide a thrilling soundtrack to the night's festivities. Prepare for an evening filled with "Fricks, Treats, and Community Fun!" designed for all ages. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities including a spooky Haunted House, creative Costume Contests, classic Hay Rides (AND HEADLESS HORSEMAN), and even some Pumpkin Smashing. Festive food and drinks will be available to keep everyone energized throughout the event. Stay tuned for event times and all the fun stuff planned here at JBMHH.armyMWR.com. Location: Summerall Field 3:30PM -- Games, Inflatables, MWR Food Tent & Food Trucks, MWR's HAUNTED HOUSE, and event OPENS 4:00PM -- Opening remarks and The Old Guard's Hayride begins 4:15PM -- Chili Cook-Off 4:30PM -- The U.S. Army Band's Country Roads Live Performance on Summerall Field 5:00PM -- COSTUME COMPETITION (Open to the public) 6:00PM -- Pumpkin Smashing Time 6:45PM/7:00PM -- Hayride closes (at darkness) 7:00PM -- The U.S. Army Band's DOWNRANGE "DERANGED" ROCK CONCERT at Brucker Hall 7:30PM -- Outdoor Movie at Summerall Field Begins 8:00PM -- Haunted House closes

Oct 30 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm
REVENGE OF THE HAUNTED BASEMENT (MWR's Haunted House at Patton Hall)

REVENGE OF THE HAUNTED BASEMENT (MWR's Haunted House at Patton Hall)

Prepare for a chilling experience as the "Revenge of the Haunted Basement" returns to Historic Patton Hall. Last year they took over the basement. This year they expanded to the upstairs. From October 28th to 30th, the doors will be open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for those brave enough to enter. For an admission fee of $10 per person, you can descend into the darkness where whispers of the past await your return. This terrifying event challenges you to face the horrors that lurk within the historic walls of Patton Hall. Will you survive what lurks inside?

Oct 28 4 pm - 8 pm
ORDER AHEAD BOWLING CENTER

ORDER AHEAD BOWLING CENTER

ORDER AHEAD from the Fort Myer Bowling Center Kitchen using ChowNow.   Scan the QR code on the picture OR just look to the right side of the screen on this page.  Click on that Green Tab! Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ... order ahead, set your pick-up time, drive-by grab it and go.  SKIP THE LINES!!!!!