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MWR Freebies

Whether you’re new to JBLM or have worked here much of your career, you’re part of the JBLM community and have full access to its many unique benefits.

Lucky you! You can experience a large number of free and exclusive services and activities. We hope you take full advantage of our community while you’re here!

Recreation, classes & clubs

If you dig a little into our website, you’ll find details on all sorts of freebies to entertain, equip and inform you and your family at JBLM.

Here are a few treasures for you to discover:

  • Free gaming areas at Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main and McChord Library at McChord Field. Also choose from thousands of games to check out and play at home.
  • Free language courses online through Mango, available to JBLM library patrons.
  • Free children’s storytimes, Lego clubs, book clubs and craft clubs at your JBLM libraries.
  • Free movies, gaming, tourneys, live televised events and special appearances for DOD ID card holders ages 18 and older at Warrior Zone.
  • Free gym access at our seven fitness centers, some of which offer 24/7 fitness center access.
  • Service members and Veterans are encouraged to stop by the Arts & Crafts Center to pick up a free Art-on-the-Go Kit to take home! A variety of kits are available to explore your creativity. For more information call 253-982-6719 or stop by the center.

More Recreation

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Thursday Pool Tournaments

Jun 26 7 pm
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Summer 5-Mile Run

Kickstart the summer with a 5-mile run on McChord!

Jun 27 8 am - 10 am
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Sounders

Jun 27 12:30 pm - 3 pm

Sounders

Jun 27 12:30 pm - 3 pm
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Gourmet Gatherings

Jun 28 11 am - 1 pm
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Freedom Fest

Celebrate Independence Day early with us! Open to the public!* Non-DoD must enter through DuPont gate. Real ID required for ages 18 & older.

Jun 28 1 pm
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Rock N' Glow Bowling

Jun 28 4 pm - 9 pm
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UFC 317

Jun 28 5 pm - 9 pm
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Anime Night

Jun 28 7 pm - 11:30 pm
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Pizza & Bowling

Jun 29 12 pm - 6 pm
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NAF Job Fair

Jul 1 8 am - 2 pm
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Trivia Night

Jul 2 7 pm - 9 pm
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Family STEAM Adventure Club

Jul 3 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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Holiday Hours

Jul 4
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JBLM Soldiers Field House Pickleball Tournament

Join us for this monthly, free, drop-in pickleball tourney!

Jul 5 12:30 pm
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DONSA hours

Jul 7
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History Trivia Night

Jul 9 7 pm - 8:30 pm
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Open Mic & BBQ Night

Join us for Open Mic & BBQ night!

Jul 11 7 pm - 9 pm
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CG Scramble

Jul 18 1 pm
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3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

Join the tournament, first and third Fridays of the month!

Jul 18 4 pm - 7 pm
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Down & Dirty Trail Run 2025

Run three miles of obstacles with us for free!

Jul 19 10 am
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Open Mic Night

Sep 12 7 pm - 9 pm