HILL AIR FORCE BASE – Don’t get the holiday blues or be stuck with nothing to do. Check out these winter holiday events, activities and volunteer opportunities happening at and around Hill AFB.
25 Days of Winter giveaway
Log onto the Hill FSS Facebook page and be one for the 75 winners in this contest that continues to Christmas. All the details and contest rules are on the page.
Winter wonderland ice skating
Family and friend skate night at WSU Ice Sheet includes ice skate rental and 2 hours of ice skating from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 9 for $5 per person. Registration is required by calling Outdoor Recreation at 801-777-9666 by Dec. 7. Transportation for dorm residents available upon request for an additional fee.
Cookie drive
Help share in the holiday spirit by volunteering to bake cookies for the annual Team Hill Airmen Cookie Drive or help package the treats on Dec. 12. You can help by baking and dropping off a minimum of 2 dozen homemade cookies from 6:30-10:00 a.m. Dec. 12 at the Airman Recreation Center, 7269 Weiner St.
Sign up to donate cookies at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-team-hill-airmen-cookie-drive-tickets-459088264357.
You can also help collect, sort, and package cookies on Dec. 12. Sign up at Team Hill Airmen Cookie Drive Volunteer Sign-Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A48A9A72FAB9-2022.
Ugly Sweater bowling
Bowl with your family and friends in your ugly sweaters 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 14. Everyone receives 1 free bounce-back game for your next visit to the bowling center.
CFC free movie night
Watch a free showing of the live-action Aladdin movie at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the base theater courtesy of Hill’s Combined Federal Campaign.
Santa’s wonderland
Visit Santa at The Landing for this free magical event from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 14. This event includes treats, indoor bouncy house, face painting, balloon artists, crafts and more.
Santa and Elves 5K fun run
The Warrior Fitness Center invites you to a free 5K fun run around the Duck Pond or 2.4k walk on the Freedom Trail at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 15. Register for a chance to win prizes at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-and-elves-5k-fun-run-24k-walk-tickets-465753570467.
New Year’s Eve Bowling
Enjoy unlimited bowling for up to six people per lane this New Year’s Eve. The celebration will include pizza, wings, pitcher of soda, prizes and shoe rental for only $135 for Session 1, 5:3- 7:30 p.m. and $175 for Session 2, 9:30 p.m.-midnight. Sign up today by calling 801-777-6565.
Season rentals at ODR
Outdoor Recreation is taking appointments for renting skis, poles, snowboards, and boots. Make your appointment by calling 801-777-9666.