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2024 Special Events

Check out the Fort Drum FMWR Special Events of 2024.

Please note that dates, times and location are subject to change. 

🍁 Maple Days - March 16 | 9 AM - 11 AM

The Peak, 4350 Euphrates River Valley Road

Enjoy a FREE breakfast with us! Breakfast will include pancakes with maple syrup, sausages and a beverage.
This event is open to DoD ID cardholders of all ages. 

 

☀️ Solar Eclipse Viewing - April 8 | 12 PM - 4 PM

The Peak, 4350 Euphrates River Valley Road

Grab your lawn chairs and meet us at The Peak on April 8 for the Solar Eclipse.
We'll be serving FREE food, playing the best tunes, hosting rad games, offering drink specials for purchase and more!

Eclipse glasses and shirts will be available for purchase, so you can commemorate the day that you witnessed this almost once-in-a-lifetime event!
This event is open to DoD ID cardholders of all ages. 

 

🌮 Cinco de Mayo Celebration - May 4

The Peak, 4350 Euphrates River Valley Road

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us! Enjoy FREE food, music, drinks and more!
This event is open to DoD ID cardholders of all ages. 

 

🌊 Riverfest - June 7 | 8 AM

Alexandria Bay, NY

Explore Alexandria Bay with us and enjoy the Uncle Sam Boat Tour, a picnic lunch and more! Adults - $18, Children ages 6-12 - $5, Children 5 and under are free.
This event is open to DoD ID cardholders only. 

 

🎆 Mountainfest  - June 20 | 12 PM

Division Hill, Fort Drum, NY

Join us for Mountainfest activities, food trucks, games, military demonstrations, the AmeriCU Salute to the Troops Tribute Concert and more! 
This event is free and open to the public.

 

🚲 Bike Rodeo - July 11

Magrath Overflow Parking Lot

Join us in a fun filled bicycle riding safety course. Learn the basics of bicycle safety, practice your bicycle riding your skills in an obstacle course and more!
This event is free and DoD ID cardholders of all ages. 

 

☀️ Summer Block Party - July 20

Magrath Sports Complex

Celebrate the Summer with us at our annual Summer Block Party!
Enjoy free food, music, drinks, games and fun for all!
This event is free and open to DoD ID cardholders of all ages.

 

🏃🏾‍♂️ Mountain Mudder - August 16 | 6:30 AM

The Peak, 4350 Euphrates River Valley Road

Challenge yourself in this 5.5 mile, 23 obstacle mud run starting at The Peak, going through Remington Park and ending with an after party! 

Pre-registration cost is $30.
Day of registration cost is $35 for DoD ID cardholders and $40 for non-DoD ID cardholders. Cost includes a T-shirt, medal and after-party with food and beverage.

Pre-register at Magrath Sports Complex, Monti Physical Fitness Center or Outdoor Recreation or register the day of the event on location at 6:00 a.m.

Time Waves: 6:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

This event is open to all patrons ages 18 and older.

 

🎨 Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest - August 24

Magrath Sports Complex Overflow Parking Lot

Express your creativity and create a chalk art masterpiece! Refreshments and materials will be provided at the event. Winners will be chosen in different age groups.
This event is free and open to patrons of all ages.

 

🍂 Fall Volksmarch - September 21

Remington Park

Join us as we celebrate the Fall season with a Volksmarch! Enjoy German beverages, Bratwurst, Brotchen, music, games, and more!

$15 per person to include one Bratwurst on Brotchen with a beverage.
$30 per person to include a walking stick, one Bratwurst on Brotchen and a beverage.
Day of registration will be an additional $5 fee. No cost for children under 5 years of age.

This event is open to patrons of all ages.

 

🎃 Trunk or Treat - October 25

Magrath Sports Complex Softball Field

Put on your most FANG-tastic costume and join Fort Drum Family & MWR and the Fort Drum USO for Trunk or Treat, A SPOOK-tacular evening of fun, food trucks and treats!
This event is free and open to patrons of all ages.

 

Home for the Holidays, Thanksgiving - November 28

The Peak, 4350 Euphrates Rier Valley Road

Join us and Fort Drum BOSS for a free and delicious Thanksgiving dinner!
This event is free for and open to DoD ID cardholders of all ages.

 

🎄 Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration - December 5

The Peak, 4350 Euphrates River Valley Road

Ring in the holiday season with us at the annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration. Enjoy free food, a meet and greet with Santa Claus, holiday festivities and more!
This event is free and open to DoD ID cardholders of all ages.

For more information on Special Events, please call 315-772-5685.