Winter Wonderland at Great Wolf Lodge

December 1 - 23

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. Winter Wonderland at Great Wolf Lodge® makes winter warmer than ever.

Festivities include:

• Daily snow shows inside the Great Living Room.
• Special appearances by Santa Claus daily at 3 p.m. in the Gingerbread house.
• The Niagara Falls Room transforms into Santa's workshop with a writing depot, wrapping depot and toy creation station.
• North Pole University – Complete fun, holiday assignments to earn your “Snowploma,” arcade tokens and surprise gift!
• Forest Friends Show and Winter Story Time.

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.

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 "Snowploma", arcade tokens and a special prize!

Santa's Arrival and Tree Lighting

December 1

Meet in the Grand Living Room at 2 p.m. for the arrival of Santa Claus and the Official Tree Lighting.

Santa’s Workshop

Daily 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Explore our festive Howliday activities. Some fees apply.

Howliday Caroling by the Fire

Nightly 7:30 p.m.

Meet at the Fireplace in the Grand Living Room for a jolly ol’ time filled with holiday classics

Paw Race

Every Monday

Watch as 406 paws race to win. At 11:00 a.m., watch as 406 paws race down the Canada Vortex for a chance to win a free night stay! Must be present to win. All rooms registered on Sunday nights are automatically entered.

Wolf Science

Sundays at 2 p.m.

Watch and learn from our very own scientists in the Niagara Falls Room after Santa's Workshop.

Family Dance Party

Every Friday night after Story Time at 8:30 p.m. join us for our Great Wolf Family Dance in our Grand Living Room. Bring your entire family and show off your dance moves. There are prizes and giveaways too. It is a howlin' good time.

Family Scavenger Hunt

Saturdays at 8:30pm

Join us in the Grand Living Room Saturday nights after Story Time at 8:30 p.m. Receive your "Hunt" and race around the lodge to be one of the first families to complete the adventure. Prizes are awarded to the top 3 families.

New Year’s Eve

December 31st

All wolves welcome to ring in the New Year!!!

Join us in the Grand Living Room for the Countdown to Midnight Family Dance with balloon drops, complimentary champagne, punch and party favors for every guest. Then, ring in the New Year with a Great Wolf Lodge firework display.

Exclusive Luau Pool Party

December 31st

Splash into the New Year the Great Wolf Lodge Way. Bring your pack to Bear Track Landing from 9:30 p.m. – 12 a.m. You will enjoy themed appetizers, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages (cash bar available), entertainment, and the biggest prize pool ever! There will be exciting games and contests, live hula dancers, prizes and of course, all your favorite water slides. Everyone at the party will have a chance to win an inclusive weekend at Great Wolf Lodge, Niagara Falls. Don’t miss this exclusive pool party. Fees apply.

Grand Buffet

December 31st

Prepare yourself for this All – You – Can – Eat New Year’s Eve extravagant grand buffet at the Antler Shanty. Indulge in elegant appetizers, carved roast, seafood, and homemade desserts. It is sure to satisfy any craving you have. Choose from 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. dinner seating times. Seating is limited so reservations are required. Call (905)354-4888 ext. 5608. Fees apply.

Magi New Year's Feast

December 31st

Come enjoy a feast set for kings and queens. Indulge in an elaborate buffet featuring carved strip loin & roasted chicken. This themed dinner will take you back to Medieval Times when lords and ladies dined with knights while entertained by minstrels and jesters. After the feast, complete your evening with an interactive scavenger hunt in another time while playing MagiQuest. Choose from 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. dinner seating times. Reservations can be made at (905)354-4888 ext. 5608. Fees apply.

Face Painting

December 31

Get your face painted in the Grand Living Room starting at 12:00 p.m.!

Balloon Extravaganza

December 31

Our balloon artist is sure to impress with balloon twisting skills. Come to the Grand Living Room from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. for some family fun.

Family Games

December 31

Join us in Grand Living Room from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. for fun games for the whole pack!