Community Events – October 17, 2025

Trunkin’ Treats in Baumholder

Register your trunk by Oct. 23 for the free Trunkin’ Treats on Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the parking lot in front of the Hall of Champions Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 3105, and the Wagon Wheel Theater on Smith Barracks. Bring the entire family to this spooktacular event on Oct. 31. Other fun activities offered: Halloween movies, snacks and a costume contest takes place at the Wagon Wheel Theater and Boo Lane Night from 3-8 p.m. at Strikers Bowling Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks. Register by Oct. 23 by scanning the QR code available on baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Holiday Bazaar

The Holiday Bazaar is a shopper’s paradise for all your shopping needs. The Holiday Bazaar is from Friday, Nov. 7 to Sunday, Nov. 9 at the Family & MWR Special Events Center, Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Hours of shopping are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. There will be a multitude of vendors offering everything from pottery, antiques, wine, cheese, jewelry, and so much more. All prices in U.S. dollars, with only debit and credit cards accepted. Open to U.S. ID cardholders only. Strollers are welcome. For details, check out kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. or baumholder.armymwr.com

Landstuhl Car Wash Winter Promotion

Landstuhl Car Wash will offer a winter special throughout November to help customers protect their vehicles from seasonal damage. Regular use of the car wash, especially the under-spray feature, helps remove salt and grime buildup that can lead to rust and corrosion. Discounted rates for the month include the Ultimate Wash for $13 and the Superior Wash for $11. Customers who receive an oil change or tire service and present a same-day receipt to the attendant—weather permitting—will receive further discounts: $12 for the Ultimate Wash and $10 for the Superior Wash.

Kaiserslautern Youth Sports Winter Season Registration

Registration for winter youth sports for the Kaiserslautern community is Nov. 1 to 29 or until teams are full.  Sports offered are Basketball, Cheerleading (Landstuhl Post & Sembach Kaserne) and Wrestling (Ramstein Air Base).  Age requirements vary by sports. Cost: $65 & up. Health Assessment/ Sports Physical must be on file and good through the season (March 15, 2026).  For more information and to register, contact Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Barracks., Bldg.162, 541-9065/ 9066/ 9067, or 0611-143-541-9065/ 9066/ 9067.

Baumholder Start Smart Winter Season Registration

Registration for Start Smart Winter Season for the Baumholder community is Nov. 17 to Dec. 14.  Start Smart is a Child/ Parent interactive program led by a CYS Sports & Fitness Specialist. Cost is $30. Sports offered are basketball, ages 3 and 4, and Cheer, ages 3 and 4, and Move & Play (ages 2 and 3). 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.

Baumholder Youth Winter Sports Season Registration

Registration for winter youth sports for the Baumholder community is Nov. 17 to Dec. 14. Sports offered are basketball, ages 5 to 15, and cheerleading, ages 5 to 15. Cost is $65. A current Health Assessment/ Sports Physical must be on file and valid until March 15, 2026, to participate.  Sports clinics offered are bowling (ages 8 to 15), bowling, ages 8 to 15, volleyball, ages 9 to 15, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, ages 3 to 15, indoor soccer, (ages 5 to 15) and pre-season strength and conditioning (ages 5 to 18). Cost for sports clinics is $50. Register in person at Parent Central Services, Bldg. 8876 on Wetzel Kaserne, by calling 531-3440 or 0611-143-531-3440.

Volunteer Coaches Needed for Winter Season

Baumholder Youth Sports and Fitness is recruiting volunteer coaches for the upcoming winter season. Coaches are needed for basketball (ages 5–15), cheer (ages 5–15), bowling (ages 8–15), volleyball (ages 9–15), Brazilian jiu jitsu (ages 3–15) and indoor soccer (ages 5–15). Volunteer benefits include eligibility for hours toward awards and promotion, up to a 100 percent discount on sports fees for enrolled children, exclusive Baumholder sports gear and the opportunity to make a positive impact on the community and its mission. Interested individuals should contact the Youth Sports and Fitness Office at Wetzel Kaserne, Building 8876, or call 0611-143-531-3218.

Wine and Yoga

Uncork & Unwind: Yoga with a Splash of Wine will be held Nov. 14 and 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. The 18-and-over event offers a relaxing evening of social networking followed by a rejuvenating yoga session. Admission is $15 and includes two glasses of wine. Participants must bring their own yoga mats. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just looking to unwind after a long day, this event offers the perfect blend of movement and mindfulness. Register via a QR code on kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. For details, call 541-9100 or 0611-143-9100.

Turkey Shoot

Registration for the Turkey Shoot is now to Nov. 16 at the Rolling Hills Golf Course, Bldg. 8888 on Wetzel Kaserne. The November Turkey Shoot happens Sunday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and  is a fun season closeout tournament with the winner receiving a free turkey and second place will get a free ham. This tournament will be standard stroke play format over 18 holes. Cost is $30 for members, $35 for early signup and $40 for day of signup. For details, call the golf course at 531-3408 or 0611-143-531-3408.

Splash Day

Check out the upcoming Splash Day on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Baumholder Aquatic Center, Bldg. 8897 on Wetzel Kaserne. Cost $3 for everyone, even pass holders. Participants can enjoy water activities or on the inflatable AquaTrack. Please note that swimmers must be six years old and older to participate in water activities. Registration is not required. The facility will only be open for this event and will be closed to all other swimming. Life jackets are provided. For more information, call the Aquatic Center at 531-2901 or 0611-143-531-2901.

5K Leftover Run

Show your spirit of Thanksgiving and dress as your favorite Thanksgiving-related character for the Leftover 5k Fun Run on Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Family and MWR Special Events Center, Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Cost is $8 per runner. Cost is free for children under 12 years old. The first three male, female and child finishers will receive medals. The first 20 participants who show up at the event will receive a T-shirt from previously conducted runs. Participants can walk or run. Strollers and families are welcome.  Register via the QR code on kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Java Café Fall for Pumpkin Special

Dive into the Autumn with Java Café Drink Special, “Fall for Pumpkin” now until Nov. 6. The special is Pumpkin Spice, either hot or iced. For more information, visit Java Cafés on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 273, and Landstuhl Post, inside LRMC, Bldg. 3774, in Kaiserslautern.

Contracted Lifeguard Positions

The Baumholder Aquatic Center, located in Bldg. 8895/97 on Wetzel Kaserne, is hiring contracted lifeguards. Positions are available and may vary between annual and seasonal, full-time and part-time roles. For more information, call 531-2929 or 0611-143-531-2929.

October to December Trip Schedules Available

The Baumholder and Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation travel schedules for October to December trip schedules are available under the “Calendar” section of baumholder.armymwr.com and kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. Trips are subject to change and availability. Travelers now can sign up and pick up at both locations. 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.

“Dinovember” at the Landstuhl Library

The annual “Dinovember” celebration is Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Landstuhl Library, Bldg. 3810 on Landstuhl Post. The event will feature dinosaur-themed activities, crafts, games and surprises for attendees of all ages, with a special focus on families. Organizers say guests may even encounter a few prehistoric visitors during the festivities. For details, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Halloween 5K Costume Fun Run

The Fitness, Athletics and Aquatics Program hosts a 5K Halloween Fun Run, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. at the Family and MWR Special Events Center, Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. The cost is $8 per person, children under 12 years old are free. Signups are at 9:30 a.m. at the event or participants can register through WebTrac on Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.  Come dressed in your favorite costume! Zombies, mummies, dogs, strollers and families are welcome. Prizes awarded to the first male, female and child crossing the line. For more information, contact jana.goode.naf@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.