2025 Winterfest
Sunday, December 7, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

37th Annual Winterfest

Celebrate the joy of winter on Sunday, December 7 at Columbia Icefield! Join us with your family and friends for a fun afternoon of skating, crafts, and treats.

Member tickets

Entry is FREE for UWSA members and their families/guests!

  • We are partnering with our friends at WUSA to collect non-perishable food items for the WUSA Food Support ServicePlease consider bringing an item or two with you to donate in place of an entry fee. Items like canned fruits and vegetables, breakfast foods, and hygiene products are especially needed, but every donation counts.

Non-member tickets

If you're not a member of the UWSA, you and your guests will need to purchase an entry ticket for $5.

  • UWSA members pay monthly dues for services and benefits—member pricing is reserved for them. Non-members are not eligible for free entry or subsidized toy purchase. Learn more about UWSA membership.
  • All non-members who purchase UWSA member tickets will have their tickets revoked and payment refunded.

What's included in your ticket?

  • Skating (note that children must be supervised at all times)
  • Face painting (courtesy of Rose Vogt, UWSA Past President and member of the UW Retirees' Association)
  • Balloon artists
  • Unlimited digital photos at our photo booth
  • Crafts for kids
  • Free gift for every child
  • Hot chocolate bar (and coffee!)
  • Snacks and treats

Optional toy purchase

  • Toys are available for sale for $14 (members) or $18 (non-members)
  • View the selection of toys
  • All toy orders must be placed during checkout by Thursday, November 13 at 11:59 p.m. 

Questions ahead of the event can be directed to Carly Richardson. Volunteers and UWSA staff will be on site the day of the event. 

Do you know a high school student looking to gain volunteer hours? Being involved with this event is a great way to help earn their diploma, gain experience, and get involved in the community! If interested, please email Carly Richardson.