Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge

December 1 - 25

Welcome to a place where it snows indoors and you can swim all day; a place your entire family shared the spirit of the season together. Snowland™ at Great Wolf Lodge® makes winter warmer than ever.

Dine in our life-size Gingerbread House

Make your holidays a little sweeter when you dine inside a life-size Gingerbread House! The delicious aromas that drift from this giant Gingerbread House may start a craving for sweets, so we've made room inside for you to eat with your pack! Reservations can be made at the hostess stand upon arrival. One additional fee of $20 will be charged for each seating (of up to 6 people) and will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Santa Visits Great Wolf Lodge

Santa Claus is coming to town - at Great Wolf Lodge! He will make his grand entry during our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 1 starting at 6 p.m.! Children of every age can write letters to Santa in the Writing Depot (located in Cub Club) throughout Snowland. He'll be sure to respond after his world tour on December 25.

Additional visits from Santa

December 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 Santa will be making additional visits for photos in the Grand Lobby from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.!

North Pole University

Children can become a Snowland expert by enrolling in North Pole University (NPU). Complete 5 fun courses on your study guide (like practicing your chimney-sliding skills on a waterslide) to obtain your certification, arcade tokens and a special prize!

Christmas Celebration

Take a holiday from cooking and enjoy a Christmas buffet at Great Wolf Lodge. Our culinary team is preparing a holiday buffet filled with traditional mouthwatering favorites that will please the entire family.

Our Christmas Eve Buffet is open to the public and will be held Monday, December 24, 2012 in Camp Critter Bar and Grille from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Miss Kansas Teen USA

December 15

Join Alyssa Klinzing, Miss Kansas Teen USA from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Grand Lobby for some arts and crafts. She will be available for photos from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and will also be reading the story at Story Time!

Snowball

December 31

Howl in the New Year at Great Wolf Lodge! We offer activities your pups can’t wait to get their paws on! From a Dance Party to a Balloon Drop, the whole pack is sure to have a ball – a Snowball!

Activities include:

• DJ Dance Party - Come join DJ Alex in the Grand Lobby at 9:00 p.m. and dance the night away until midnight!
• Balloon Drop - Countdown to midnight and celebrate a New Year with your family and a balloon drop!
• Crafts - Come to the Northwest Territories from 6:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. for complimentary arts and crafts!
• Entertainment Room - Stop by the Fallen Timbers from 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. for interactive games, movies and snacks!
• Photo Booth - Take home the memories spent with us at Great Wolf Lodge. A complimentary Photo Booth will be in Fallen Timbers from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. to your to capture photos with your family.
• Fun in the Grand Lobby - Join our Ambassadors of Fun in the Grand Lobby for hours of fun and games from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

New Year’s Eve Buffet

Celebrate the new year with our New Year’s Eve buffet at Great Wolf Lodge. Our culinary team is preparing a holiday buffet filled with traditional mouthwatering favorites that will please the entire family.

Our New Year’s Eve Buffet is open to the public and will be held Monday, December 31, 2012 in Camp Critter Bar and Grille® from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m