Welcome week events
= Blue Star Families Event
= Partner Event
In-Person Events
- Events
- In-Person Events
Blue Star Families Welcome Week Book Display
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library 5005 Duke Street, AlexandriaThis book display is geared towards welcoming military connected families to the Alexandria Library in the month of September. Selected books include guides to Alexandria and the greater DC area,…
Stroller Warriors BSWW: Vandenberg, CA
Join Stroller Warriors for a Blue Star Welcome Week workout! Visit our Facebook group for event location details: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SWVandenberg/
Stroller Warriors BSWW: New London, CT
Join Stroller Warriors for a Blue Star Welcome Week workout! Visit our Facebook group for event location details: https://www.facebook.com/groups/strollerwarriorsnewlondon
Stroller Warriors BSWW: Hill, UT
Join Stroller Warriors for a Blue Star Welcome Week workout! Visit our Facebook group for event location details: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swhill
Stroller Warriors BSWW: Fort Meade, MD
Join Stroller Warriors for a Blue Star Welcome Week workout! Visit our Facebook group for event location details: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SWFortMeade/
Stroller Warriors BSWW: Virginia Beach, VA
Join Stroller Warriors for a Blue Star Welcome Week workout! Visit our Facebook group for event location details: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SWVirginiaBeach/
Stroller Warriors BSWW: Camp Lejeune, NC
Join Stroller Warriors for a Blue Star Welcome Week workout! Visit our Facebook group for event location details: https://www.facebook.com/groups/strollerwarrior/
Stroller Warriors BSWW: Pensacola, FL
Join Stroller Warriors for a Blue Star Welcome Week workout! Visit our Facebook group for event location details: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SWPensacola/
START Book Program (Serving, Thriving and Reading Together) – South Bowie L…
Prince Georges County Library - South Bowie Branch 15301 Hall Rd, Bowie, MD 20721, USA, BowieRegistration Opens August 10th You're invited to participate in Blue Star Families' START (Serving, Thriving, and Reading Together)! This is a free and unique humanities-based and family-focused program that builds community…
BSWW – Tampa Bay Lightning Game Chance Event
Amalie Arena 401 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, USA, TampaYou're invited to enter for a chance to cheer on the Tampa Bay Lighting in honor of: Blue Star Welcome Week Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday, September 24th…
Military Spouse Program
201 North Franklin Street, Suite 201 201 North Franklin Street, Suite 201, TampaAccording to the 2021 Blue Star Families annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey, only 30% of active-duty family respondents feel a sense of belonging to their local civilian community. We’re on a mission to change that with our grassroots approach program that instills a sense of belonging and engagement in the local community for military spouses.…
Blue Star Welcome Week Breakfast
5815 Ox Rd 5815 Ox Rd, Fairfax StationThe Fairview Elementary School PTA will host a breakfast for military families, with an emphasis on new families, to join school administration and fellow military families for breakfast to welcome them to the Fairview community.
Little Critters: Nature Play
National Zoo 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, WashingtonBlue Star families, welcome to Little Critters: Nature Play at the National Zoo! Come play with us as we explore animals and nature with free-choice activity stations, water play, and story times. Connect with other local families and caregivers during this program geared for young children (ages 0-8) and their caregivers. No registration required. Location…
Tech Help
Nixon Library 703 W Main St, JacksonvilleBring your tech questions or issues and a staff member will be available to assist you. More information on this and other events can be found at https://events.cals.org/events
MacDill AFB Albert B. Arrighi Library Blue Star Families Story Time
8102 Condor Street 8102 Condor Street, TampaJoin us at the library for Pre-K story time, children's songs & a craft!
Blue Star Welcome Week – Military Themed Storytime
2047 Pass Rd. 2047 Pass Rd., BiloxiThe library will be hosting a military-themed storytime for toddlers and young children starting at 10am. Children will also be invited to construct a military-themed craft.
Salute to the Military Spouse (All Branches Welcome)
Delta Marriott Virginia Beach 2800 Shore Drive, Virginia BeachREGISTER HERE! Brunch & Thrive: Empowering Military Spouses in Hampton Roads Join the Navy League, the Retail Alliance and the Hampton Roads Workforce Council for a delightful brunch event designed exclusively for military spouses! What to expect: PART I (Day One)-Tuesday 24 September, 2024 Tricare 101: Demystify your healthcare options and ensure you're getting the…
Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months
472 Main Street 472 Main Street, RidgefieldFor families with walkers ages 12-24 months. Join us for fingerplays, movement, music and stories. This weekly storytime emphasizes rhymes and songs geared towards the development of toddlers. This program engages both the caregiver and the child together, so all attendees should expect to participate. Siblings are welcome! No registration required. Programs like this are…
Blue Star Welcome Week Coffee Connect – JBLM
Starbucks JBLM Exchange 5280 Pendleton Ave, Fort Lewis, WA 98433, USA, Fort LewisWelcome to Puget Sound, Blue Star Families! Join us for a Starbucks Coffee Connect to welcome new members of the community and connect with anyone located near or on JBLM.…
Welcome, Blue Star Families! Courtesy of AAFMAA and UTR
239 Sheridan Ave. 239 Sheridan Ave., Fort MyerWhether you're a new arrival or a seasoned member of the military community, AAFMAA supports you in making new connections to the resources you need, both on- and off-base! Come join us at the Fort Myer Post Library for a fun Blue Star Family info-sharing event. Bring the kids along to enjoy the United Through…
Starbucks Welcome to the Community – El Segundo, CA
Starbucks 200 N Douglas St, El Segundo, CA 90245, USA, El SegundoJoin us for our Welcome to the Community event at Starbucks! Come by to connect with families in your new community or stop in to share your local favorites. We…
BSWW – Chance to attend Welcome Tea
The Britannia Tearooms 2323 Midway Drive San Diego, CA 92110, San DiegoBlue Star Families Welcome Week Tea September 24th at 11:00AM The Britannia Tearooms 2323 Midway Drive San Diego CA 92110 Have you recently relocated to the San Diego area and…
Military Family Welcome Week Free Screening
Tropic Cinema 416 Eaton Street, Key WestWe will provide free admission to military families with ID for any movie screening on September 24th, 2024, seating is limited, and we cannot guarantee availability for all showings but will be happy to provide alternate date for anyone who does not get in that day
Starbucks Welcome to the Community – Fort Richardson, AK
Starbucks Fort Richardson, AK99505, AnchorageJoin us for our Welcome to the Community event at Starbucks! Come by to connect with families in your new community or stop in to share your local favorites. We…
Starbucks Welcome to the Community – Caldwell, ID
Starbucks 3020 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA, CaldwellJoin us for our Welcome to the Community event at Starbucks! Come by to connect with families in your new community or stop in to share your local favorites. We…
Starbucks Welcome to the Community – Caldwell, ID
Starbucks 3020 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA, CaldwellJoin us for our Welcome to the Community event at Starbucks! Come by to connect with families in your new community or stop in to share your local favorites. We…
Online: iPad 101 – Sharing and Organizing Your Photos
The iPad’s camera takes beautiful photos, but what happens to those photos and how can you find them to look at them whenever you want to? Join us as we learn how the iPad organizes your photos and various ways you can search. Want to organize them differently? Learn how to create your own albums…
Youth Oral History Training
Nixon Library 703 W Main St, JacksonvilleLearn how to interview elders with CALS Community Archivist Danielle Afsordeh. Students who participate may receive volunteer hours for this program. Learn more about this and other events at https://events.cals.org/events
Online: The Story of Fingerprints, with Toni McKeen
Everybody has them, they are all different, but did you ever ask why they exist? And how and when they are formed on our hands- what is their purpose? Which ancient culture was the first to realize this? Then we will take this science into the 21st century with modern developments, facial recognition technology, and…
Free Art Day
85 North Street 85 North Street, CantonThis is a free art event for veterans and their families. We are providing dinner and several activities for all ages. Local Color Studio invites veterans and their families to join us for an evening of creativity and a complimentary dinner! We are honored to host this special event to celebrate and show our appreciation…
Casual Tuesday Ruck Team Red White and Blue
200-298 W Market St. 200-298 W Market St., JeffersonvilleWe meet at/near the base of the large Flag that is flying near the restrooms on the Indiana side of the Big Four Pedestrian Bridge. There is plenty of parking on Mulberry Street immediately adjacent to the start location. If the weather is nice, parking can be tight so get there early. We will ruck…
Online: 7 Ways to Support Your Student Without Losing Your Mind
The Ridgefield Library is pleased to present: 7 Ways to Support Your Student’s Studying & Executive Functions Without Losing Your Mind In this engaging seminar, parents will learn practical tools to support their children's study practices and executive functions, to ensure their success in school. What attendees will learn: What are the study skills all…
Food for Tots
472 Main Street 472 Main Street, RidgefieldParents and caregivers of children ages birth-three years are invited to join Lauren Pambianchi APRN, CPNP for an overview with evidence-based information on introducing your child to solids, food allergies, and suggestions for picky eaters. Lauren is a pediatric nurse practitioner passionate about establishing and maintaining healthy eating habits for children.
Online: NASA Space Telescopes: Meet the Webb and Roman Space Telescopes
Peter Sooy from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland will talk about the build and launch of the James Webb Space Telescope in 2021. He will also cover an overview of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA’s next flagship observatory that is scheduled to launch by May 2027, and is designed to settle…
BSWW South Tampa Starbucks Coffee Connect
South Tampa Starbucks 4418 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611, USA, TampaJoin us for our monthly Starbucks Coffee Connect! We have some fun giveaways and will be making a fun craft. Please note the new time for Welcome Week -…