🎄The holiday season is in full swing, and Cannon FSS is here to celebrate with you! From festive events and activities to cozy gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 🎁
❄️ From our Cannon FSS Family to yours, Happy Holidays
HOLIDAY PARADE AND TREE LIGHTING
DECEMBER 5 | Parade begins at 5 PM
Start the holiday season with a bang at the Cannon AFB Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting on December 5!
The festivities begin at 5 PM with a festive parade starting from the Base Hospital and making its way to the Landing Zone, where an epic tree lighting ceremony will brighten the night at 6 PM.
Be sure to pick up your raffle tickets at the door for a chance to win exciting door prizes throughout the evening!
Warm up with hot cocoa, enjoy scrumptious holiday treats, and celebrate the joy of the season with friends and family.
FREE food will be available!
The menu will include:
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Chicken Tenders
Corn Dogs
Green Chile Stew
Beef Stew
Sides:
French Fries
Potato Chips
Steamed Rice
Country Gravy
Cookies
Cupcakes
Hot Chocolate
Hot Apple Cider
The bar will be open with drinks available for purchase!
A shuttle will be available from Doc Stewart to the Landing Zone. Pre event shuttle will run for 45 mins starting at 4:15 – 4:45 PM.
Buses will pause for 5 mins at each stop and during the event.
Post event shuttle will run for 45 mins starting 7:30 until area is clear of passengers or not required.
BRUNCH WITH SANTA
DECEMBER 7 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM or 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Join Cannon Community Center for Brunch with Santa at the Landing Zone!
Enjoy a delicious brunch, fun holiday crafts, and a magical photo op with Santa—don’t forget to bring your own camera! Seating is limited, so call (575) 784-6381 to register today. It’s FREE!
THE POLAR EXPRESS FAMILY PAJAMA PARTY
DECEMBER 24 | Doors open at 12 PM
All Aboard!
Bring the family out to the Base Theater for a winter celebration! Enjoy a Hot Cocoa Bar, Concession Snacks, and watch The Polar Express. Movie begins at 12 PM.
FREE admission.
CHRISTMAS FAMILY FLIGHTS
ALL MONTH LONG | $120 per flight
Looking for that unique experience to share with your family for the Christmas season?
Come to the Aero Club for a Family Flight where you will fly over the local area for approx. 30 minutes!
Select an evening flight and see the local Christmas decorations. One person at the controls and up to two in the backseat.
Flights available 7 days a week through the month of December 2024. Must sign up one week to desired day by emailing cannonaeroclub@gmail.com.
Ages 6 and up, weight permitting. Flights are weather dependent.
12 DAYS OF FITNESS
DECEMBER 2 – 18
Stop by Cannon Fitness Center front desk and receive a punch card! Over the course of 12 days, complete a series of workouts at your own pace. Turn your completed card back in to receive a prize!
HOLIDAY PAINTING BASH
DECEMBER 13 | 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Join Cannon ITT at Kiln Me Now in Clovis to paint ornaments or choose from a wide selection of pieces to make your own! This event is FREE for SAPI (+1 guest) and DAP families.
Limited spots available. Sign up by December 12 at Cannon ITT (110 Alison Ave).
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH CANNON YOUTH CENTER!
Holiday Party | December 14, 12 – 3 PM – Come get into the holiday spirit! Enjoy holiday themed games, a hot cocoa bar, and an ugly sweater contest!
Gingerbread House Making | December 13, 4 PM – Put your gingerbread house making skills to the test and spend an evening making the sweetest house you can!
Holiday Baking | December 29, 4 PM – Make delicious holiday treats to share with your friends and family or keep it all for yourself!
Holiday Gift Wrapping | December 23, 12 – 3 PM – Need help wrapping those last-minute gifts? Youth Program Keystone and Torch Members will be providing FREE gift wrapping at the BX foyer.
LETTERS TO SANTA
DECEMBER 1 – 14
Write a letter to Santa and bring it to the library to be mailed to the North Pole. (No postage necessary.)
Each child who mails a letter will receive a personal reply from Santa via the US Postal Service. Remember to include your full name and mailing address so Santa knows where to send your letter.
Letters must be mailed no later than Dec 14.
SHREK THE HALLS
DECEMBER 14 | 10 AM – 1 PM
Join Cannon Library for a Shrek-tacular winter celebration at the library!
Enjoy festive activities inspired by the beloved green ogre, from fairy tale crafts to swampy holiday games. Don’t miss this fun-filled event perfect for the whole family.
CHRISTMAS PARTY AT THE TAILGATE SPORTS LOUNGE!
DECEMBER 17 | 4 – 9 PM
Get ready for a holly jolly night of Christmas fun! Join us for family bingo, holiday trivia, and so much more—all happening throughout the event. Enjoy a delicious buffet-style dinner from 4–8 PM, and don’t forget to bring your holiday spirit for the Ugly Sweater Contest!
Kids judging starts at 6 PM, followed by adult judging at 7 PM, with 3 prize winners in each group!
Bring the whole family for a festive day of food, games, and holiday cheer!
HOLIDAY LUNCH SPECIAL
DECEMBER 25 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Stop by Pecos Trail DFAC for a holiday meal filled with all of your favorites!
Menu: Roast Beef with Gravy, Carved Pit Ham, Savory Rotisserie Chicken, Mango Cranberry Chutney, Twice Baked Potatoes, Red Bliss Smashed Potatoes, Broccoli with Carrots & Red Peppers, Balsamic Roasted Vegetables