Special Events

The Special Events team develops, coordinates, stages and manages quality entertainment programs to include: fairs, holiday activities, concerts and much more. These programs are designed to improve the quality of life within our Fort Sam Houston MWR community.

Post Wide Events

Fiesta & Fireworks - 2013 Cancelled
Fort Sam Houston is proud to be a part of San Antonio's 123nd Annual, 11 day Fiesta celebration. We offer a family friendly atmosphere and invite the public to celebrate Fiesta with games, festive foods, live entertainment and an extravagant firework finale! Admission & Parking are Free!

Oktoberfest - October
Join us for a 2 day celebration of Oktoberfest at Fort Sam Houston. Held at the MacArthur Parade Field, patrons of all ages from Fort Sam Houston, Lackland, Randolph and the surrounding community are invited to come out and enjoy some live entertainment, festive foods, games and rides. Admission & Parking are free!

Flea Market & Yard Sale
The post wide Flea Market & Yard Sale allows the Fort Sam Houston military community the opportunity to sell their personal owned household items. The Yard Sale is held biannually and gives patrons living on post the option of selling from their living quarters. Only DoD cardholders are allowed to sell at the flea market. For more information call (210) 221-5225 or 221-5224.
The Flea Market is open to the public for purchasing at 7 am.

Yard Sale	Flea Market	Flea Market
	February 2, 2013	MWR Patrons selling should arrive by 6 am to check-in. Space and equipment rentals are first-come, first-serve.
May 4, 2013	May 4, 2013	MWR Patrons selling should arrive by 6 am to check-in. Space and equipment rentals are first-come, first-serve.
	August 3, 2013	MWR Patrons selling should arrive by 6 am to check-in. Space and equipment rentals are first-come, first-serve.
November 2, 2013	November 2, 2013	MWR Patrons selling should arrive by 6 am to check-in. Space and equipment rentals are first-come, first-serve.

Warehouse Cash & Carry Sale and Sealed Bid Sale
The 502 FSS, MWR Warehouse, located in Bldg 4192 Bay A, hosts a Cash & Carry Sale when a large collection has been turned in. The items sold are collected from MWR facilities and vary from items like:
Furniture   Tv's           Desks
Computers Chairs        Ovens
RefrigeratorTables       Shelves
Gym Equipment   Fry StationAnd more.
All items are sold as is and purchased on a first come first serve basis. Items purchased must be removed from the warehouse at the time of sale. Accepted payment for purchases: cash. For more information call (210) 221-4449.

Community Celebrations

Army Soldier Show
The Army Soldier Show is a live, high-energy musical performance "by Soldiers, for Soldiers." The show tours for six months, performing at over 100 installations throughout the US, Guam and the Republic of Korea.

Easter Egg Hunt
MWR patrons are invited to join us in an Easter Egg Hunt at the Dodd Field Baseball Diamonds. Make sure to bring a basket or bag, the fields will be divided up for the different age groups (0 - 12). More details coming soon.

Month of the Military Child - April
Children of US Service members around the world will be honored throughout the month of April for their contributions to their families' well-being and sacrifices. There will be programs and activities planned for military children through out the month.

Military Spouse Appreciation Day - May
We take this day to acknowledge the significant contributions, support, and sacrifices of Military Spouses. Usually held on the Friday preceding Mother's Day, we salute you with a day just for you. Past year have provide childcare during this event with vendors on site to offer facials, manicures, massages and more.

Back to School Bash - August
Celebrate the last few days of summer with a Back to School Bash! There will be food, music and vendors passing out school supplies and other goodies.

Holiday Tree Lighting - December
The Tree Lighting event kicks off the holiday celebrations on Fort Sam. Come watch as we flip the switch and enjoy a reading of the classic "The Night Before Christmas ", hot refreshments, crafts, real snow and a visit from Santa!

New Year's Eve 5K - December 31
Start the year off on a healthy foot and run into the New Year! Runners will leave the starting line at the stroke of midnight and will be greeted with sparkling cider at the finish line. Open to all ages.

Community Events

Summer Safety Day - June
This event will feature demonstrations to keep you and your family safe this summer. Information will be provided over responsible driving, water safety, heat exhaustion and more. There will also be free refreshments and other fun activities for kids of all ages.

Programs, facilities and services offered by the 502 FSS are open to all active military members and their family, reservists, Coast Guard and National Guard members, retirees, DoD civilian employees, DoD contracted employees unless otherwise stated.