Better in Bavaria Community Events

USAG Bavaria Education Center

Tower/ Rose Barracks

On-post events to check out:          

  • Army Community Service: 
    • Things to do in Bavaria:  May 7, 10 a.m. - noon, Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg. 322. Get information about summer activities for families and children in Bavaria. 
    • Hallo USAG Bavaria: May 11-12, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg. 322  
    • German as a Second Language Classes: May 12-13, 15, 19-21, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Tower Barracks ACS, Bldg. 244  
    • Citizenship & Immigration Workshop: May 15, 9 a.m. - noon, Tower Barracks, Bldg. 244 
    • Workforce Wednesdays: May 6, 2 - 3 p.m., MS Teams, Virtual Employer Highlight event. Occurs 1st Wednesday of each month. Find your next career opportunity. 
    • For more information on these programs visit https://grafenwoehr.armymwr.com/programs/army-community-service-acs 
  • Disney's Winnie the Pooh KIDS: May 30, 4:30 p.m. & 6 p.m. $5 online in advance / $7 at the door (children 2 and under free if sitting on a lap). Honey, friendship, and a daring rescue mission! Bavaria Performing Arts is proud to present Disney’s Winnie the Pooh KIDS, a delightful musical based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated. 
  • Purchase tickets online via webtrac.mwr.army.mil 
  • Community Bring & Buy Market: May 30, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tower Barracks Library. $5 fee for sellers, registration required. Browse for unique treasures or sell your own items!  
  • Toddler Art: Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m. Rose Barracks Arts & Crafts. Ages 2-6. $5 per child (all materials included) Parents and little ones are invited to explore the world of art together at our weekly art class.  
  • Wild B.O.A.R. Outdoor Recreation: The Summer Equipment Rental Rates are now available online. From camping kits and mountain bikes to bouncy castles and charcoal grills, we have everything you need to make the most of the great weather. Visit grafenwoehr.armymwr.com/programs/outdoor-recreation 
    • Mother's Day Fishing: May 9, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. - $25 per adult; $15 per child (0-17); $6 per pole, max 2 poles per family. No fishing license required. To register, Call or stop by the Wild BOAR. 
    • 5 Brewery Hike: May 23, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Cost: $75 per person, 18+. Includes: Transportation, Guided hike, Special Commemorative Beer Stein. 
    • Youth Klettersteig Adventure: May 28, 2:30 p.m. $65 per Youth participant ages 11-14; Includes: transportation, instruction, climbing equipment and CYS supervision. This event involves a 1-mile hike to the site and climbing in areas elevated off the ground, moderate fitness required. A summer tradition! 
  • Zone Café & Bar Recreation Center: See the attached event calendar! 
    • Movie Night: Every 2nd & 4th Thursday, movie starts at 7 p.m. 
    • Pool Tournament: Hosted by B.O.S.S., Every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month, 8-10 p.m., signups start at 7:30 p.m. 
    • Karaoke Night: Every second weekend of the month; Family Karaoke on Friday, 4-8 p.m., Adult Karaoke on Friday & Saturday, 9 p.m.- 12:30 a.m. 
    • Bowling Centers: Kids Bowl Free! Now until September 14. Register to receive two free bowling games every single day. 
  • Sports & Fitness 

    • 2026 IMCOM-EUROPE Army 10 Miler - Virtual Qualifier Race: May 2 & Jun 27, 7 - 9 a.m., watch the best unit-level teams of Europe compete, FREE. Registration Form must be submitted at: usarmy.bavaria.id-europe.list.fitness-programs@army.mil  
    • Virtual Race on May 2: NLT 8 a.m., May 1 
    • Virtual Race on June 27: NLT 8 a.m., June 26 
    • IMCOM-EUROPE Softball: Officials Clinic & Practicum Tournament: May 12 - May 16: Officials Clinic  
      • Where: Softball Triplex, B170, Tower Barracks 
      • When: May 12-15, 2026, from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM daily 
      • Where: "Soldier for Life" Building, B244, Room 219, Tower Barracks 
      • Practicum Tournament – spectators welcome for all the thrilling games! May 16, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Softball Triplex, B170, Tower Barracks 
      • Registration: DSN: 544-9547 or CIV: +49-6111-43-544-9547 
  • STAY in the KNOW! – Follow us online and sign up for updates about USAG Bavaria Family & MWR programs and events! Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/BBo77pA/bavariamwr 
  • Cap and Gown Pass it Down: Do you have a cap and gown you’re no longer using? The USAG Bavaria Education Centers is collecting gently used graduation attire to ensure all our graduates can participate in the Graduation Recognition Ceremonies! Please drop off your donations at the Education Centers: Tower Barracks (Bldg. 538), Rose Barracks (Bldg. 223), and Hohenfels (Bldg. 351). Your generosity helps celebrate academic achievement!   

 

Off-post events to check out: 

  • Grafenwoehr: Old Town Fest, May 8 & 9 
  • Weiden: Springfest, April 30 - May 10 
  • Regensburg: Maidult May 14 - 31 
  • Erlangen: Bergkirwa, May 21 - June 1 

Hohenfels

On-post announcements and events to check out:    

  • Army Community Service  
    • German as a Second Language Classes:  4-6 and 11-13 May, 09:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Bldg. 10A. 
    • Local Explorer Trip – Furth im Wald:  19 May, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Bldg. 10A 
      • Learn about the history of the city, participate in an English-speaking tour of the dragon dungeon and of course visit the dragon from the famous and traditional dragon slayer play. 
  • Annual Kinderfest: Fun, family-friendly events with inflatable bounce houses, face painting, games and much more! 
    • Hohenfels: May 30, 12-4 p.m. 
  • Sports & Fitness 
    • 2026 IMCOM-EUROPE Army 10 Miler - Virtual Qualifier Race: May 2 & Jun 27, 2026, 7 a.m. - 9 a.m., watch the best unit-level teams of Europe compete, FREE. Registration Form must be submitted at: usarmy.bavaria.id-europe.list.fitness-programs@army.mil  
    • Virtual Race on May 2:     NLT 8 a.m. on May 1 
    • Virtual Race on June 27:   NLT 8 a.m. on June 26 
  • IMCOM-EUROPE Softball: Officials Clinic & Practicum Tournament: May 12, 2026 - May 16, 2026. 
    • Officials Clinic  
    • Where: Softball Triplex, B170, Tower Barracks 
    • When: May 12-15 from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily 
    • Where: "Soldier for Life" Building, B244, Room 219, Tower Barracks
  • Practicum Tournament – spectators welcome for all the thrilling games! May 16, 2026, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Softball Triplex, B170, Tower Barracks 
  • Registration: DSN: 544-9547 or CIV: +49-6111-43-544-9547 
  • Unit Level Softball Registration: Step up to the plate and register your unit by May 15 for the upcoming softball season from June-August! Register at Rodney J. Harris Sports & Fitness Center, Bldg. 88. 
  • ACS Annual Career and Volunteer Fair, May 14, Hohenfels Community Activity Center (CAC), 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Bowling Center: 
    • Cosmic Bowling: Saturdays, 6-10 p.m. Adult $5.25/game; Children $4.25/game Join the Hohenfels Bowling Center for a fun night of Cosmic Bowling! Enjoy good music, fog, laser lights all while getting a STAa-RIKE!  
    • Kids Bowl Free! Now until Sept. 14. Register to receive two free bowling games every single day. 
  • Library Events: 
    • German Conversation at the Library: May 5, from 5-6 p.m., Boost your confidence and practice real-life speaking skills at our welcoming German conversation sessions for all levels! 
    • Brick Builder's Club: May 7, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. FREE Join us for a fun-filled hour of LEGO building, challenges and imaginative play. We'll provide the bricks! Sign-ups required 24 hrs. in advance at service desk, by phone DSN 522-1740, CIV 09472-708-1740 or email usarmy.bavarai.id-europe.list.hohenfels-library@army.mil
    • Chess Club: May 13, at 3 p.m., master your strategy and meet new opponents at the library's Chess Club, where players of all ages are welcome to make their move, ages 3 years and up. 
    • Trivia Night: May 15, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. at USO Camp Albertshof. Gather your friends and test your knowledge at fun, pub-style trivia nights hosted by the library and USO! 
  • STAY in the KNOW! – Follow us online and sign up for updates about USAG Bavaria Family & MWR programs and events! Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/pt0vc4Q/hohenfelsmwr 

Garmisch

On-post announcements and events to check out:    

  • Garmisch Community Huddle: May 7, 10 a.m., Pete Burke Community Center 
  • Car Service Weekend: May 8-10, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. B257, Artillery Kaserne, Garmisch Mechanic Services & DIY! Mechanics will be in town for all your car needs! 
  • BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - Please call DSN 521-3702 to schedule your appointment 
  • Late Night Fridays at the Youth Center: May 15, 5:30-9 p.m., an evening packed with games, music, movies, and fun! Open to youth grades 6-12. 
  • GAP Dining Out: May 21, 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Try something new and foster relationships! Registration Information Pre-registration required the Tuesday before. Contact your Family & MWR office at: DSN: (314) 521-3005 | CIV: 09641-70-521-3005 

 

Off-post events to check out: 

  • GaPa Live, Season opening concert with the Musikkapelle Garmisch. The Garmisch Music Band has been an integral part of the cultural life of Garmisch-Partenkirchen for generations. With its blend of traditional Bavarian brass music, lively marches, and modern arrangements, the band delights locals and visitors alike. Free admission. 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., Friday, May 1, Kurpark Garmisch. 
  • Mai Dult, Outdoor market, The Murnau Mai Dult is a fair typical for regional crafts and trade products. It also features art and music performances and regional delicacies. A great mix for a fun day with family and friends. Local shops are also open from 12 – 5 p.m., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday, May 3,Murnau, Pedestrian Zone. 
  • Reptile House - Family Day, Family ticket: 2 adults and two children (from 4 to 13 years) €18. Wednesday, May 6, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Oberammergau. 
  • Blütenzauber – Garden Fair, With the impressive historic castle as backdrop, an inspiring mix of creative ideas, innovative products, and exciting insights awaits you, all about gardens and outdoor living. Stroll among carefully selected exhibitors and discover everything that will make your garden or balcony even more beautiful. Fri – Sun, May 8 – 10, 9.30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Schloss Kaltenberg/Ammersee. 
  • Long Night of Music – one Night, 400 Concerts, Get a chance to listen to all your preferred music styles in just one night! For the 25th time the city will resound with the rich and diverse noise of Munich's many musical offerings. Live performances at over a hundred locations, including cafés, theaters and galleries, will range from classical recitals to avant-garde noise shows, all of which will be in easy reach thanks to a special shuttle service. A ticket for € 23,50 covers that MVG shuttle, as well as entrance to every participating site. Saturday, May 9, 6, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m., Munich. 
  • Sports & Fitness 
  • 2026 IMCOM-EUROPE Army 10 Miler - Virtual Qualifier Race: May 2 & Jun 27, 2026, 7 am - 9 am, watch the best unit-level teams of Europe compete, FREE. Registration Form must be submitted at: usarmy.bavaria.id-europe.list.fitness-programs@army.mil  
    • Virtual Race on May 2:     NLT 8 a.m. on May 1 
    • Virtual Race on June 27:   NLT 8 a.m. on June 26 
  • IMCOM-EUROPE Softball: Officials Clinic & Practicum Tournament: May 12, 2026 - May 16, 2026. 
    • Officials Clinic  
    • Where: Softball Triplex, B170, Tower Barracks 
    • When: May 12-15, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily 
    • Where: "Soldier for Life" Building, B244, Room 219, Tower Barracks 
    • Practicum Tournament – spectators welcome for all the thrilling games! May 16, 2026, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Softball Triplex, B170, Tower Barracks 
    • Registration: DSN: 544-9547 or CIV: +49-6111-43-544-9547 
  • STAY in the KNOW! – Follow us online and sign up for updates about USAG Bavaria Family & MWR programs and events! Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/39Ha8bZ/garmischmwr 

 

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German and American Federal Holiday Calendar 2026

German and American Federal Holidays 2026

German Holidays

American Holidays

  • Jan. 1 - New Year's Day
  • Jan. 6 - Epiphany
  • April 3 - Good Friday
  • April 6 - Easter Monday
  • May 1 - German Labour Day
  • May 14 - Ascension Day
  • May 25 - Whit Monday
  • June 4 - Corpus Christi Day
  • Aug. 15 - Assumption of Mary
  • Oct. 3 - German Reunification Day
  • Nov. 1 - All Saints Day
  • (Dec . 24 - Christmas Eve: most stores have limited hours)
  • Dec. 25 - 1st Christmas Day
  • Dec. 26 - 2nd Christmas Day
  • (Dec 31 - New Years Eve: most stores have limited hours)
  • Jan. 1 - New Year's Day
  • Jan. 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Feb. 16 - Presidents Day
  • May 25 - Memorial Day
  • June 19 - Juneteenth
  • July 3 - Observed Holiday (Independence Day)
  • July 4 - Independence Day
  • Sept. 7 - Labor Day
  • Oct. 13 - Columbus Day
  • Nov. 11 - Veterans Day
  • Nov. 27 - Thanksgiving
  • Dec. 25 - Christmas Day
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

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