Winter West Wonderland

Wolf statue with snow

Winter West Wonderland

Feel like walkin’ in a winter wonderland this holiday season? You’re in luck, as the University of West Georgia will host Winter West Wonderland from Dec. 1st - 4th.

Open to everyone!

 

Winter West Information

Winter West Wonderland logo

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, Dec. 1st, through Friday, Dec. 4th; 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 UWG Outfitters at 301 West Georgia Drive

Bring your friends and family to UWG to join the Winter West Wonderland fun!

View the Event Map [PDF]

Winter West Wonderland Activities

Snowman light sculpture created by UWG's Art Department

Light Sculptures

Light sculptures designed and crafted by UWG art and computer science students.

Students singing

Holiday Music Showcase

Performances of holiday music by UWG's talented students.

Santa Claus and Wolfie posing for a picture.

Photos with Santa Claus

Visits and photos with Santa Claus and Winter Wolfie, hosted by UWG Alumni and Constituent Engagement.

Cookies on a platter

Cookie Decorating

Deck your cookies with frosting and fun! Join us to create your own edible holiday masterpiece.

Tile with spiral patterns

DIY Crafts

Get crafty this holiday season! Join us to create your own festive decorations and personalized gifts to celebrate the season.

Holiday market

Holiday Village

Holiday market with vendors selling arts, crafts, and other products!

Vendors will be located in the Campus Center Front Gym.

Vendor Registration

Toys by a Christmas tree

Donations

A donation point for Toys for Tots (in partnership with Southwire) and non-perishable food and hygiene items to UWG Cares to support students on campus.

Dining hall

Dining

Food available nightly offering:

  • Meals
  • Drinks
  • Sweets

(additional cost)

close up of christmas tree branches with gold sparkles.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Tuesday, December 1st at 5:30 p.m.

Outside of the Campus Center

Students watching a movie on the quad

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.

Winter West Wonderland at night, showing the campus center and various light sculptures in the background.

Friday Night Lights 5K & Fun Run

Friday December 4th

Friday Night Lights 5K

6:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Festive Fun Run

6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.