Holiday Happenings
Here's a page to give you a quick peek at the special events and offerings we have for you from now until the end of the year. Scroll down to also see MWR's hours during the holiday season.
Every effort is made to keep this list up to date. Please contact the respective programs for specific details.
Check back regularly, more events may be added!
Nov 7
Rowvember
Fri • 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
JBPHH Fitness Center
Get your team of three and give it your all to row together to the finish line! Teams with the fastest time will win a prize.
Nov 8
ITT Fall Showcase
Sat • 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
NEX Courtyard
Save BIG and let ITT help you plan the trip of a lifetime! Stop by the courtyard for a morning of ITT vendors, prizes, and live entertainment.
Nov 15
Wicked Part One Screening Party
Sat • 1:30 p.m.
Sharkey Theater
Get ready for the sequel with Sharkey Theater! Watch Wicked Part One, enjoy face painting, a photo op, and other festivities for just $5 a person. The movie will begin at 3 p.m.
Nov 27
Thanksgiving To Go
Thu • 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Tradewinds
Pick up your plate of holiday classics, including turkey, mashed potatoes, dessert, and more! $29 per meal, or feed a family of four for $116.
Thanksgiving with Liberty
Thu • 11:30 a.m.–while supplies last
Liberty Center (Kona Winds Complex)
Single servicemembers (and geo-bachelors E6 and below) are invited to enjoy a free Thanksgiving meal with the Liberty family!
Nov 29
Cranksgiving
Sat • 8:30–10:30 a.m.
JBPHH Fitness Center
Ages 18 and up are invited to burn off the turkey-day calories at a two-hour cycle workout with JBPHH fitness instructors!
Dec 1–24
Gift Wrap Station
Normal Business Hours • Library
Back by popular demand! Wrap gifts away from prying eyes, or share extra wrapping paper and ribbons with those still waiting for their household goods.
Dec 12
56th Annual Tower Lighting presented by USAA
Fri • 4–8 p.m.
Freedom Tower
Tower Lighting is one of the biggest holiday events of the year! Say hello to Santa, enjoy free games and activities, and grab a bite to eat. Bring the family, blankets, and chairs and get ready for a fun-filled evening spreading holiday cheer!
Dec 13
Ugly Sweater 5K
Sat • 7 a.m.
Hickam Fitness Center
Grab your friends and put on your ugliest sweater—it’s time for the Ugly Sweater 5K!
Dec 16
Winter Bingo
Tue • 6 p.m.
Library
Bring the family for a cool game of Winter Bingo. There may even be a visit from Santa himself!
Dec 20
A Sharkey Theater Christmas
Sat • 5:30 p.m.
Sharkey Theater
A Sharkey Theater Christmas festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. and include a visit from Santa (and a photo op!) and a hot cocoa bar. At 7 p.m., everyone will settle in for a showing of Elf. Did we mention it's a pajama party? Come celebrate the season in your comfiest pj's!
Dec 31
NYE Countdown Party
Wed • 8 p.m.
The Sandbar
Ring in the New Year in style at The Sandbar’s Countdown Party! Enjoy a live DJ, pupus, champagne, and party favors as you say hello to 2026.
HOLIDAY HOURS
Here is a list of the MWR facilities that will be open on the holidays. Contact the individual programs for more details and up to date information.
NOTE: Facilities not listed in the indicated holiday are closed.
THANKSGIVING (Thu • Nov 27)
AQUATICS
Hickam Family Pool • 12–5 p.m.
Scott Pool • 12–5 p.m.
FITNESS
JBPHH Fitness Center • 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
All other fitness facilities will have unmanned 24/7 access (registration required).
GOLF
Ke'alohi Par 3 • 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Navy-Marine • 6:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
LIBERTY
Kona Winds • 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Hickam Beach • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
White Plains Beach • Lifeguards on Duty 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Surf Shack Closed)
FOOD & BEVERAGE
The Sandbar • 3–10 p.m.
Tradewinds • 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (Pickup Only for Reserved Meals-To-Go)
10th Puka Lounge • 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
BLACK FRIDAY (Fri • Nov 28)
Please note: Unlisted facilities in this section will follow their normal hours of operation.
AQUATICS
Hickam Family Pool • 12–5 p.m.
Scott Pool • 12–5 p.m.
BOWLING
Hickam • 12–6 p.m.
Pier Side (Snack Bar Only) • 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
FITNESS
Hickam • 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
JBPHH (Pearl) • 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wahiawa Annex • 6 a.m.–2 p.m.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Hickam Beach • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
White Plains Beach • Lifeguards on Duty 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Surf Shack Closed)
Rainbow Bay Marina • 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
The Sandbar • 3–8 p.m.
10the Puka Lounge • 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
CHRISTMAS EVE (Wed • Dec 24)
ARTS & CRAFTS
Sales Store • 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Engraving Shop • 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Frame Shop • 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Ceramics Studio • 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Wood Shop • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Makai Recreation and the Hickam Skate Hangar will be closed.
AQUATICS
Hickam Family Pool • 12–5 p.m.
Scott Pool • 12–5 p.m.
AUTO SKILLS
Auto Skills Center • 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
Car Wash • 7 a.m.–2 p.m.
FITNESS
Hickam • 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
JBPHH Fitness Center • 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wahiawa Annex • 6 a.m.–2 p.m.
Pier Side • 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
GOLF
Barbers Point • 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Ke'alohi Par 3 • 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Mamala Bay • 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Navy Marine • 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
ITT & Navy Getaways
Barbers Point Beach Cottages • 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Barbers Point ITT • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Fleet Store ITT • 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
NEX Store ITT • 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
LIBERTY
Kona Winds • 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
LIBRARY
JBPHH Library • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Equipment Rentals • 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Hickam Harbor Marina • 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Hickam Beach • 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
White Plains Beach • Lifeguards on Duty 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Surf Shack Open)
Rainbow Bay Marina • 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Tradewinds • 12–3 p.m. (Pickup Only for Reserved Meals-To-Go)
Wright Brothers Cafe • 7–10:30 a.m.
The Sandbar • 3–10 p.m.
10th Puka Lounge • 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
CHRISTMAS DAY (Thu • Dec 25)
AQUATICS
Hickam Family Pool • 12–5 p.m.
Scott Pool • 12–5 p.m.
FITNESS
JBPHH Fitness Center • 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
All other fitness facilities will have unmanned 24/7 access (registration required).
GOLF
Barbers Point • 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Ke'alohi Par 3 • 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Navy Marine • 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
ITT & Navy Getaways
Barbers Point Beach Cottages • 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Barbers Point ITT • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Fleet Store ITT • 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
NEX Store ITT • 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
LIBERTY
Kona Winds • 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Hickam Beach • 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
White Plains Beach • 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Surf Shack Closed)
FOOD & BEVERAGE
The Sandbar at Kona Winds • 3–10 p.m.
10th Puka Lounge • 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
NEW YEAR'S EVE (Wed • Dec 31)
AQUATICS
Hickam Family Pool • 12–5 p.m.
Scott Pool • 12–5 p.m.
AUTO SKILLS
Auto Skills Center • 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
Car Wash • 7 a.m.–2 p.m.
BOWLING
Hickam • 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
FITNESS
Hickam • 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
JBPHH Fitness Center • 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wahiawa Annex • 6 a.m.–2 p.m.
Pier Side • 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
GOLF
Barbers Point • 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Ke'alohi Par 3 • 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Mamala Bay • 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Navy Marine • 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
LIBERTY
Kona Winds • 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
LIBRARY
JBPHH Library • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
MAKAI RECREATION CENTER
Regularly scheduled classes.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Hickam Beach • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Hickam Harbor Marina • 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
White Plains Beach • 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Surf Shack Open)
Rainbow Bay Marina Office • 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Wright Brothers Cafe • 7–10:30 a.m.
The Sandbar • 3 p.m.–12 a.m.
10th Puka Lounge • 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
NEW YEAR'S DAY (Thu • Jan 1)
AQUATICS
Hickam Family Pool • 12–5 p.m.
Scott Pool • 12–5 p.m.
FITNESS
Hickam Memorial Fitness Center • 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
All other fitness facilities will have unmanned 24/7 access (registration required).
GOLF
Barbers Point • 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Ke'alohi Par 3 • 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Mamala Bay • 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Navy Marine • 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
LIBERTY
Kona Winds • 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Hickam Beach • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
White Plains Beach • Lifeguards on Duty 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Beach Shack Closed)
FOOD & BEVERAGE
10th Puka Lounge • 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
