Community Events – August 28, 2026

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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.

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.

Kaiserslautern’s End of Summer Car Show

Registration for the Kaiserslautern’s End of Summer Car Show is now 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.

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.

Community Job Fair

The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Army Com-munity Service is hosting a community Job Fair Wednesday, Sep. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. Open to all ID card holders. Job seekers can build their network by connecting with government agencies and contractors. Applicants will learn about local resources, volunteering and ACS Services. Job seekers should bring their résumés and references. Dress attire is Business Casual. Active-Duty Members are welcome to wear OCPs. For more information, call 541-9000 or 0611-143-541-9000 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Thursday Night Comedy Show

Maxi Witrak headlines the Thursday Comedy Show Sep. 17 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. Feature comedian is Irene Sango. Host is local comedian Erin Crouch. This is an 18+ event. Doors open at 7 p.m., tickets are $10 at the door.  Payment can be made with credit and debit cards or U.S dollars. Customers can reserve seating for $7 a person when they call 541-9115 or 0611-143-541-9115 from Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hideaway Bistro & Grill will be open until 9 p.m. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Saturday Night Comedy Show

Maxi Witrak headlines the Saturday Night Comedy Show Sep. 19 starting at 7 p.m. at the Tavern on the Rock inside the Rheinlander Community Club, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks. Feature comedian is Irene Sango. Host is local comedian Erin Crouch. This is an 18+ event. Doors open at 6 p.m., tickets are $10 at the door.  Payment can be made with credit and debit cards or U.S dollars. Customers can reserve seating for $7 a person when they call 531-2830 or 0611-143-531-2830. For more information on the comedians, visit baumholder.armymwr.com. 

9/11 Remembrance 5K Run

The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Fitness, Athletics and Aquatics Team are hosting a free 9/11 Remembrance Run Friday, Sep. 11 at 6:15 a.m. at the Hall of Champions Fitness Center, Bldg. 8105, and Minick Field on Smith Barracks in Baumholder.  For more information, call the Hall of Champions Fitness Center at 531-2836 or 0611-143-531-2836, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

AFE Flag Football & Stripes

Armed Forces Entertainment will present Flag Football & Stripes, a free event, on Tuesday, Sep. 22, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Minick Field, Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Youth activities run from 5 to 6:30 p.m., followed by adult sessions from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Youth, ages 5 to 18, should register through Baumholder Child, Youth and School Services by visiting Parent Central Services, Bldg. 8876, or calling 0611-143-531-3440. Registration opens Sep. 8. Participants should wear athletic attire, bring water and be prepared to train with select U.S. National Team players. In case of inclement weather, activities will move to the Hall of Champions Physical Fitness Center. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

CYS Parents Day Out / Parents Night Out Events

Registration is open now until Sep. 4 for the Baumholder and Kaiserslautern CYS Parents Day Out/Parents Night Out. The Parents Day Out events will take place at the Landstuhl CDC1, Bldg. 93802, in Kaiserslautern and the Smith CDC, 8099, in Baumholder. Upcoming Parents’ Day Out trips (location to be determined). Dec. 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 13 from 5 to 11 p.m. and May 22 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Cost is $8 an hour. Kaiserslautern and Baumholder youth Centers will be providing late night openings and field trips (youth in sixth to twelfth grade) on the same day of the Parents’ Day & Night Out events. Open to all CYS-registered children youth.  To sign up, please call or visit the Kaiserslautern Parent Central Services, Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, 541-9065 or 0611-143-541-9065/66/67, or Baumholder Parent Central Services, Bldg. 8876 on Wetzel Kaserne, 531-3440 or 0611-143-531-3440.

Free Saturday Line Dancing Lessons

Free line dancing lessons will be offered on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at the Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. The next one is Aug. 22. The sessions run from 8 to 9 p.m. and are open to all skill levels. Participants can practice their new moves during Country Night immediately afterward, featuring music by DJ Caddy. More information is available at kaiserslautern.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, Aug. 24. 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. 

Sports Massage Therapy in Baumholder

Sports Massage Therapy services are now available at the Aquatics Center, Bldg. 8895/8897 on Wetzel Kaserne, offering 30-, 50- and 80minute sessions designed to ease tension and improve mobility. Certified therapists provide Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue, Swedish Massage, and Medical Sports Massage to help reduce stress, manage pain and support strength building. The Baumholder program offers personalized care for active-duty service members, families and community members. All services require a scheduled appointment. Find out more and to register at baumholder.armymwr.com/programs/massage-therapy.

August to November Trip Schedules Available

The Baumholder and Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation travel schedules for August to November are available under the “Calendar” section of baumholder.armymwr.com and kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. Trips are subject to change and availability. Travelers may register for trips and be picked up at either location. For questions, please call Baumholder Outdoor Recreation at 531-3401 or 0611-143-531-3401 or Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation at 541-5654 or 0611-143-541-5654.

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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