New events and program updates

California · San Diego

Connect the Vets — Third Tuesday

October 20, 2026, 9–11 AM Pacific. A free social gathering with fellow Veterans at the Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center. The organizer welcomes Veterans of every era and branch. Registration, deadline, capacity and funded travel or lodging are not published. Coffee is mentioned; full meal coverage is not stated. Veterans of all eras and all branches. Cost: Free

Upcoming · confirm current availability · Checked October 18, 2026

Arizona · Sierra Vista

Cochise County Veteran Stand Down

October 23, 2026, 9 AM–1 PM MT as posted by VA; confirm local time. Benefits, housing, employment, health and essential-resource event for Veterans and families. The official VA page says breakfast, lunch and transportation are available; the transportation service area, reservation process and lodging support are not stated. VA labels the hours Mountain Time; confirm local time. Veterans and families. Cost: Free Questions: csvchair@gmail.com.

Upcoming · confirm current availability · Checked October 18, 2026

Massachusetts · Brockton

Trunk or Treat — Brockton Campus

October 29, 2026, 10 AM–1 PM Eastern. VA Boston Police Service hosts costumes, treats and family activities at the Brockton campus. The official page lists the event as free. It does not state advance registration, capacity, detailed admission restrictions or travel, lodging and meal funding. Family event advertised by VA Boston Police Service; no detailed admission restrictions published. Cost: Free

Upcoming · confirm current availability · Checked October 18, 2026

Arizona · Golden Valley

Veteran Services Event — Golden Valley American Legion

October 30, 2026, 9 AM–3 PM PT as posted by VA; confirm local time. Enrollment, service-connection and pension claims help, program information, medical referrals and services for enrolled Veterans. VA encourages attendees to bring a DD214 and relevant records. Registration, deadline, capacity and travel or lodging funding are not published. The official page labels the hours Pacific Time. Veterans, families and caregivers; on-site VHA medical services are for enrolled Veterans. Cost: Free

Upcoming · confirm current availability · Checked October 18, 2026

Alabama · Tuskegee

Annual Veterans Day Parade — Tuskegee

November 5, 2026, 11 AM–noon Central; lineup at 9 AM. Central Alabama VA invites Veterans and the community to its parade at Vetegee Field. Admission is free. Parade start is 11 AM Central, with lineup at 9 AM. Participant-entry rules, deadline, capacity and travel, lodging or meals coverage are not published. Veterans, families, employees and community members; not Veteran-exclusive. Cost: Free

Upcoming · confirm current availability · Checked October 18, 2026

Additional program updates

West Virginia · Hillsboro

C.A.M.O. Forge and Frame Veteran Retreat

October 28, 6:00 PM–November 1, 2026, 1:00 PM; time zone not stated. The state tourism listing confirms a full-scholarship arts-and-nature retreat featuring timber framing and blacksmithing. Published scholarship terms include lodging, most meals, instruction and supplies; participant travel and a refundable $50 reservation fee are described on the organizer page, but current application acceptance must be confirmed directly. The organizer application form was visible on October 18 and includes the October 28–November 1 course. Earlier indexed versions conflicted; confirm selection and remaining places at 304-653-4079. Lodging, most meals, instruction and supplies are included for selected applicants; travel is participant-paid and the $50 reservation fee is refunded after attendance.

Application form visible · selection and space unconfirmed · Checked October 18, 2026

Arizona ·

Arizona Rifle Bull Elk Hunt Giveaway

November 27–December 3, 2026. One disabled Veteran will receive a guided Arizona rifle bull-elk hunt, with round-trip domestic airfare for the Veteran and one guest. Disabled U.S. military Veterans; the organizer states that any VA disability percentage qualifies. Registration with M.O.S Veteran Adventures is required. Cost: Free registration. The official homepage advertises the giveaway and the registration form is live; no entry deadline is posted. Round-trip airfare within the United States is included for the selected Veteran and one guest.

Upcoming · confirm current availability · Checked October 18, 2026

New Jersey · Far Hills

2026 USGA ERG Veterans Event

November 14, 2026, 9:00 AM–2:30 PM ET. Third annual Veterans event connecting Veterans with VA staff and community partners for resources, service information, camaraderie and support. Veterans; the VA listing does not publish additional eligibility restrictions. Listed as an upcoming in-person event; registration requirements are not stated.

Upcoming · confirm current availability · Checked October 18, 2026

Washington ·

Battle Mind to Home Mind — Fundamentals Workshop Series

Friday, October 23, 2026, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM; Friday, November 13, 2026, 1:00–4:00 PM; and Friday, December 11, 2026, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (Pacific time). Virtual Zoom workshop series for professionals, Veterans, families, caregivers and community allies. WDVA lists registration through EventSquid. VTSC offers no-cost workshops; three APA continuing-education credits are pending per workshop. No closing deadline or remaining-space count is published. State-run program, not federal VA.

Registration linked by WDVA · confirm capacity · Checked October 18, 2026

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