The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering.
We’ve curated an assortment of events that aim to assist, educate, and enrich Veterans and their families. Each week, we’ll continue to post relevant and timely events for the Veteran community.
Whether you’re a Veteran, service member, caretaker or family member, there are events and experiences tailored to the unique needs of the Veteran community posted below:
National
SBA Hour with Veterans – Online
Friday, May 17, 2024, 12 – 1 p.m. ET
Resiliency Workshop for Children in Caregiving Homes: Coping Skills – Online
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. CT
Brick by Brick Esports – Online
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 8 – 9 p.m. ET
Resiliency Workshop for Children in Caregiving Homes: Communication Skills – Online
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 10 – 11 a.m. CT
Sharing the Journey – Online Support Group
Monday, May 20, 2024, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT
Creating Calmness Workshop – Online
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 8 – 9:30 p.m. ET
Veterans Teletown Hall – Online
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 12 – 1 p.m. CT
Alabama
No events listed for this week
Alaska
No events listed for this week
Arizona
No events listed for this week
Arkansas
Carry The Load’s Memorial May Campaign – Little Rock, AR
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 11:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT
California
East LA VA 101: Overview on VA Benefits – Commerce, CA
Friday, May 17, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET
Antelope Valley VA Clinic Open House Event – Lancaster, CA
Friday, May 17, 2024, 10 – 11 a.m. PT
East LA VA 101: Overview on VA Benefits – Commerce, CA
Friday, May 17, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET
Colorado
Carry The Load’s Memorial May Campaign – Denver, CO
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 3 – 4:30 p.m. MT
Connecticut
No events listed for this week
Delaware
First State Air Show: 2024 Dover Air Force Base,DE
Friday, May 17, 2024, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET
District of Columbia
2024 Military Spouse Employment Summit – Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET
Florida
Carry The Load’s Memorial May Campaign – St. Petersburg, FL
Friday, May 17, 2024, 12:15 – 1 p.m. ET
Carry The Load’s Memorial May Campaign – Bushnell, FL
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 1:30 – 3 p.m. ET
Carry The Load’s Memorial May Campaign – Pensacola, FL
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 3:45 – 6 p.m. ET
Georgia
No events listed for this week
Hawaii
No events listed for this week
Idaho
No events listed for this week
Illinois
VA Spring Health Fair – Bloomington, IL
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 7:45 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. CT
Indiana
Race for the Warrior 2024 – Fort Wayne, IN
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 1 – 7:30 p.m. ET
Iowa
No events listed for this week
Kansas
PACT Act Spring Fling – Wichita, KS
Friday, May 17, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT
Veteran Mobile Enrollment and Claims Fair (Derby, KS)
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT
Carry The Load’s Memorial May Campaign – Leavenworth, KS
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 7:45 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. CT
Kentucky
Carry The Load’s Memorial May Campaign – Louisville, KY
Friday, May 17, 2024, 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. ET
Louisiana
Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall – Kenner, LA
Friday, May 17, 2024, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. CT
Louisiana Veterans Festival – Slidell, LA
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 3 – 9 p.m. CT
Veteran’s Day at the Capitol – Baton Rouge, LA
Monday, May 20, 2024, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT
Maine
No events listed for this week
Maryland
No events listed for this week
Massachusetts
No events listed for this week
Michigan
VA Coffee with Campers – Holland, MI
Friday, May 17, 2024, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
Eastern Michigan Veterans Benefit Fair – Lapeer, MI
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET
Minnesota
No events listed for this week
Mississippi
Carry The Load’s Memorial May Campaign – Biloxi, MS
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. CT
Missouri
Carry The Load’s Memorial May Campaign – St. Louis, MO
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 7:45 – 8:45 a.m. CT
Montana
Carry The Load’s Memorial May Campaign – Laurel, MT
Friday, May 17, 2024, 12:15 – 2:30 p.m. MT
Veterans Benefit Seminar – Lincoln, MT
Friday, May 17, 2024, 1 – 2 p.m. MT
Nebraska
Carry The Load’s Memorial May Campaign – Omaha, NE
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 2:15 – 3 p.m. CT
Nevada
No events listed for this week
New Hampshire
No events listed for this week
New Jersey
South Jersey Veteran Stand Down – Atlantic City, NJ
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET
New Mexico
No events listed for this week
New York
No events listed for this week
North Carolina
Castle Point VAMC Memorial Day Ceremony – Wappingers Falls, NY
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
North Dakota
No events listed for this week
Ohio
Veteran Resource Fair & Cookout: Alliance, Ohio
Friday, May 17, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET
Veterans Resource Fair – Stars & Strides 5K – Kirtland, OH
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
Armed Forces Day – Chill Out at the Grill Out – Maumee, OH
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 12 – 5 p.m. ET
Oklahoma
No events listed for this week
Oregon
No events listed for this week
Pennsylvania
14th Annual VA2K Walk and Roll Event – Lebanon, PA
Friday, May 17, 2024, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET
Armed Forces Day Veterans Town Hall & Resource Event – Oxford, PA
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET
Rhode Island
No events listed for this week
South Carolina
No events listed for this week
South Dakota
No events listed for this week
Tennessee
VA PACT Act Veterans Resource Fair – Columbia, TN
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 2 – 6 p.m. CT
Texas
VA Community Mental Health and Wellness Summit – San Antonio, TX
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT
Utah
No events listed for this week
Vermont
No events listed for this week
Virginia
Hampton Roads Military Community Employer Connect (Peninsula) – Newport News, VA
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET
Hampton Roads Military Community Employer Connect (Southside) – Norfolk, VA
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET
Washington
No events listed for this week
West Virginia
No events listed for this week
Wisconsin
No events listed for this week
Wyoming
No events listed for this week
To find events in your local area, visit the VA Facility Locator and click your state and local area. Events are listed near the bottom of each page.
Additionally, you can find events here: Outreach Events
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Washington STATE
Nespelem Job & ResourceFair
Save the Date!
July 25th, 2024
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Colville Tribal
Government Center
21 Colville St
Nespelem, WA
Veteran Priority of Service!
WorkSource is hosting a hiring event in
partnership with Colville Tribes Veteran
Services and Colville Tribes Vocational
Rehabilitation.
Contact Terrie Garcia-Hernandez at (509)665-3721 or by
email at maria.garcia-hernandez@esd.wa.gov for more
information as Table space is limited for this event.
Thank you for alphabetizing the States. This was a much easier read. Keep up the wonderful work you are doing to keep the Veterans/military personnels informed.