Community Events – July 31, 2026

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Get Outdoors with Army ODR Virtual Contest

MWReligible patrons can enjoy time outside during the Get Outdoors with Army Outdoor Recreation virtual contest open through Oct. 31. Each completed activity or equipment rental at Baumholder or Kaiserslautern ODR earns an entry into monthly prize drawings. Participants must submit the official online form for every qualifying action. Winners are announced the second Friday after each month. Full contest details are available on baumolder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. 

MWR Closure July 31

All Family and MWR facilities will be closed on Friday, July 31, in support of the Garrison Organizational Day. Normal scheduled operations will resume on Saturday, Aug. 1. Details can be found at baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Beetlejuice Jr. Auditions

Join us for auditions for Beetlejuice Jr. Auditions Aug. 3 and 4 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at KMC Onstage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. Auditions are for youth, ages 8 to 18. Show dates are Oct. 16 to 18, Oct. 23 to 25, and Oct. 30 to Nov. 1. This 60-minute adaptation of the hit Broadway musical brings the spooky, hilarious story of Lydia Deetz and the mischievous bio-exorcist ghost to the stage for young performers. For more information, call 541-9129 or 0611-143-541-9129 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Rolling Hills Golf Open

Golfers can compete at the Rolling Hills Golf Course’s Open Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the course, Bldg. 8888 on Wetzel Kaserne. Cost is $50, which includes an 18-hole round of golf w/cart, a range token, and tickets for a barbecue meal and refreshment. The Rolling Hills Open is a 1-day 18-hole championship tournament. This is a solo tournament playing in groups of 4. Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place (RHGC Gift cards, $100, $75, and $50) and all winners will receive automatic inclusion on the Rolling Hills Ryder Cup team. Stick around the club house after tournament to announce the winner and for more food, drinks, music, and golf. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Kaiserslautern’s End of Summer Car Show

Registration for the Kaiserslautern’s End of Summer Car Show is Aug. 19 to Sep. 19. Cost is $10 per vehicle. The car show is Sep. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Pulaski Park on Pulaski Barracks. Car-show participation for judging and prizes are open to all military affiliated ID card holders with or without SOFA status, to include active duty, reserve, retired, veteran, family member, and DOD/DA/DAF civilians. There will be 5 categories: Best European; Best Muscle Car; Best American Car; Best JDM and Best Old Timer (must be 25 years or older). Pulaski Auto Skills will be open that day for Craft Shop, Speedy Lube and car wash and wands. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. 

Adventures Begin Here – End of Summer Fest

Family and MWR will culminate the drawing of stunning 2026 MINI Cooper S (4 Door), courtesy of Bavarian Motor Cars, during “Adventures Begin Here – End of Summer Fest” on Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pulaski Park on Pulaski Barracks. The event will feature live entertainment, contests with exciting prizes, and an interactive equipment display. Guests can enjoy food trucks and a full lineup of family activities, plus family fun tournaments. The celebration brings families together while highlighting Outdoor Recreation programs offered in both the Baumholder and Kaiserslautern communities.  For details, call Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation at 541 5654 or 0611 143 541 5656.

Landstuhl CYS Job Fair

Child & Youth Services will hold an in-person job fair Sep. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Landstuhl Youth Center, Bldg. 93812 on Landstuhl Post. CYS is hiring Child and Youth Program Assistants for Miesau, Landstuhl, Kleber and Sembach, offering a $1,200 hiring bonus for eligible applicants, childcare discounts, noncompetitive promotions, salary increases and early childhood education scholarship opportunities. The USAJobs listing is expected to open Sep. 7 and close Sep. 18 (these dates are tentative), and applicants must apply to that posting to qualify for incentives. HR staff will assist with applications, on-the-spot interviews and pre-employment steps. For details, email hayvadna.l.paolucci.naf@army.mil or call 541-9095 or 0611-143-541-9095, or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

KMC Onstage 2026-2027 Season Tickets

KMC Onstage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne, is excited to announce season ticket sales for its 2026-2027 season! Save up to 20% on individual ticket prices with a season pass. Upcoming productions include “Beetlejuice Jr.,” “The Three Musketeers”, the timeless classic “The Wizard of Oz,” and more! For more information, call KMC Onstage at 541-9130 or 0611-143-541-9130, or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Summer Reading Program Block Party

Baumholder Library will host its annual Summer Reading Program Celebration on Friday, July 24, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Pavilion 1, located across from the Wagon Wheel Theater on Smith Barracks. The Block Party–style event will include games, entertainment, food, prize giveaways and community partner stands. This year’s Summer Reading Program theme is “Plant a Seed, Read.” The celebration is free and open to all ages. More details are at baumholder.armymwr.com.

Baumholder 101

Meet new and seasoned community members at the Baumholder 101 held either twice or once a month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Post Office building 8661 on Smith Barracks. The next one is Monday, July 27. The goal of this orientation is to connect families with resources, community information, local agencies and services, and other Spouses. There will be representatives from Army Community Service, Outdoor Recreation, Value Added Tax, and many others. The orientation is not limited to incoming Spouses and is open to all Spouses. Registration is not required. For more information, call 531-2850 or 0611-143-531-2850. 

Bay Rental Special

Family and MWR Automotive Skills Centers on Smith Barracks in Baumholder, and Landstuhl Post and Pulaski Barracks in Kaiserslautern are offering a $2 discount per hour on all bay fees for E-5 and below military service members throughout July. The promotion applies to active-duty, reserve and retired personnel. The centers aim to make vehicle maintenance more accessible for lower-enlisted service members. Facility phone numbers and building locations are available at baumholder.armymwr.com and kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Flag Football & Soccer Start Smart Enrollments

Start Smart Flag Football and Soccer enrollments for Kaiserslautern is now to July 27 or when slots are full. Cost is $25. Start Smart is a parent/ child interactive program for 3–4-year-olds, led by a Sports/Fitness Specialist.  Start Smart teaches children the skills they need to play organized sports in a FUN, non-competitive environment over the course of six, 45-minute sessions. Flag football is offered July 13 to 17 at 5 p.m. on Landstuhl Post. Soccer is offered Aug. 3 to 7 at 5 p.m. on Landstuhl Post. For more information and to register, call Parent Central Services, ROB, Bldg. 162, at 541-9065/ 9066/ 9067 or 0611 143 541 9065/ 9066/ 9067.

Pickleball Tournament

Registration for the Pickleball Tournament is now to Aug. 13. The tournament will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kleber Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 3234/3235 on Kleber Kaserne. This tournament is the beginning of the pickleball season. Cost is $20 per team (Doubles). Register with at Kleber Physical Fitness Center. Format is doubles, timed rounds, round robin and two skill brackets. Open to all military ID card holders, and local national ID card holders, 18 and older. For more information, call 541-9151 or 0611-143-541-9151.  

Baumholder Fall Start Smart

Baumholder Fall Start Smart registration for ages 2 to 4, for the Baumholder community is now to Aug. 16. Sports offered are soccer, cheer and flag football for ages 3 and 4, and Move & Play for ages 2 to 3.  Start Smart is a Child/Parent interactive program led by a CYS Sports & Fitness Specialist. Cost is $30. Register in person at Parent Central Services, Bldg. 8876 on Wetzel Kaserne, or by phone at 531-3440 or 0611-143-531-3440, or visiting www.webtrac.mwr.army.mil

Fall Sports Coaches Needed

Volunteer coach recruitment is underway for the upcoming fall season, with openings in youth sports coaching across Soccer, Flag Football, Cheer, Volleyball, Cross Country, Golf, Archery, Bowling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The program offers benefits such as volunteer hours toward awards and promotion, up to a 100% sportsfee discount for coaches’ children and signature Baumholder sports gear. Volunteers play a critical role in supporting the community and strengthening the mission. Interested applicants may contact the Youth Sports and Fitness office, Bldg. 8876 on Wetzel Kaserne, call 0611-143-531-3218 or email kiannah.m.titus.naf@army.mil to begin the coaching process.

Baumholder Fall Sports Season

Registration for fall youth sports for the Baumholder community is now to Aug. 16.  Sports offered are soccer, ages 5-15, $70; flag football, Ages 7-14, $70; cheer, ages 5-15, $70, golf, ages 8-15, $70, volleyball, ages 9 to 15, $70, cross country, ages 8-15, $70, archery clinic, ages 9-15, $55, bowling clinic, 8 to 15, $55, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Clinic, ages 6 to 12, $55. Sports Physicals/ Health Assessments must be on file and valid to Nov. 15 to participate. Register in person at Parent Central Services, Bldg. 8876 on Wetzel Kaserne, by phone at 531-3440 or 0611-143-531-3440, or visiting www.webtrac.mwr.army.mil.

RECURRING EVENTS

Dog Obedience Training

Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation has dog obedience training starting at eight-weeks of age held Saturdays at the Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation Motor Pool, Bldg. 2902 on Pulaski Barracks. Classes are one hour, with time slots between 9 a.m. to noon depending on the size of the dog. Cost is $15 per dog. This fee must be paid in advance by close of business Friday either in person at Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation or by calling 493-4117 or 0631-3406-4117. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

SKIES Gymnastics

Enrollment is now open for SKIES Unlimited gymnastics for ages 1 to 18 in the Kaiserslautern Community. Visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com and click on the WebTrac link for class times, dates and fees by age group. Open to all ID card holders from all branches of service. For more information and to register, visit Parent Central Services, Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, or call 541-9065/ 9066/ 9067 or 0611 143 541 9065/ 9066/ 9067.

SOS Survivor Support Group

The Army Community Service Survivor Outreach Services hosts a SOS Survivor Support Group second Thursday of every month from 5 to 7 p.m. in Building 3820 (next to the Thrift Shop), second floor conference room on Landstuhl Post. Registration is required and must be done by 2 p.m. the day of the meeting by calling the ACS front desk at 531-2863/2851 or 0611-143-531-2863/2851. This is an ongoing monthly support group for surviving family members of deceased active duty service members.

Latin Nights at the Rheinlander!

The last Friday of the month is Latin Night from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., in the ballroom of the Rheinlander Community Club, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks. The Salsa Band Borinkuba will perform live several Latin music favorites, such as Salsa, Merengue and Bachata.  Food is available from 8 to 11 p.m. This event is for those 18 and older, who are I.D. card holders. No cover charge. For details, call the Rheinlander Community Club at 531-2887 or 0611-143-531-2887.

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