Winter West Wonderland 2023
Winter West Information
This community event will feature numerous opportunities to get in the holiday spirit, including lighted displays of student-built sculptures, a holiday market, and an opportunity to meet and take pictures with Santa Claus and Winter Wolfie.
WHO: Open to the Public: Students, Alumni, Community Members, Everyone!
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 28, through Friday, Dec. 1; 4-8 p.m. nightly
WHERE: University of West Georgia Campus Center | Parking available at the Campus Center at 302 West Georgia Drive and behind the UWG Bookstore at 301 West Georgia Drive
Bring your friends and family to UWG to join the Winter West Wonderland fun!
Winter West Wonderland Activities
Light Sculptures
Light sculptures designed and crafted by UWG art and computer science students
Holiday Musical Performances
Performances of holiday music by UWG's talented students.
Also check out our Holiday Music Showcase!
Theatrical Performances
Performances of holiday-themed shows – “Ballet Magnificat” and “Jen Kramer's Magical Holiday Show” – at the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts
(Tuesday and Thursday only; additional cost; tickets available online)
Visit with Santa and Wolfie
Visits and photos with Santa Claus and Winter Wolfie, hosted by UWG Alumni and Constituent Engagement.
Cookie-Decorating Demonstration
A cookie-decorating demonstration with a take-home decorating kit
(additional costs)
DIY Crafts
DIY holiday crafts
(additional cost)
Holiday Village
Holiday market with more than two dozen vendors selling arts, crafts, and other products!
Donations
A donation point for Toys for Tots (in partnership with Southwire) and non-perishable food and hygiene items to UWG’s Center for Integrative Wellness to support students on campus
Dining
Food available nightly offering:
- Meals
- Drinks
- Sweets
(additional cost)
Friday Night Movie
Canceled due to expected weather.
Buy your Winter West Merch here!
Continue West for the Holidays
Continuing Education invites you to join them for four nights of learning, laughter and fun with demonstrations of winter-themed activities from 4-8 p.m., Tuesday to Friday. Also, purchase your 2024 Summer Camp gift certificates!
Rock Wall
Join us to experience the UWG Rock Wall in the Campus Center. Challenge yourself to reach new heights or give bouldering a try! Climbers must be at least 14 years of age or 10 for bouldering!