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Holiday Spectacular & Tree Lighting

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Holiday Spectacular & Tree Lighting
November 12, 2024
6-8 p.m.  |  Front Lawn and Plaza
Tree Lighting: 8 p.m.

The most wonderful time of the year is almost here! Lander’s Holiday Spectacular and Tree Lighting Ceremony will have all your favorite festivities, plus new activities to put you in the holiday spirit:

  • Ferris Wheel
  • Rock-O-Plane Ride
  • Festive Petting Zoo
  • Carriage Rides
  • Games & DIY Crafts
  • Movies by the Pool
  • Student Performances
  • Tree Decorating Contest
  • Gingerbread House Contest
  • Ugly Sweater Contest
  • Giant Snow Globe and Photo Booths
  • Service Projects
  • Seasonal Music and Refreshments
  • Special Guests – Santa and Mr. and Mrs. Bearcat
  • PLUS a Spectacular Holiday Fireworks Finale! 

 

>> Activity Locations & Parking Map

 

STUDENTS: HELP US LIGHT THE TREE!

You can help the President and First Lady light this year’s Holiday Tree! Complete this form for your chance to join Dr. and Mrs. Cosentino at the campus tree for the official lighting ceremony and photos.

We will be selecting one student from each undergraduate class (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior) and two students from our Graduate program to participate in the festivities! Open to current Lander students.

 

TREE DECORATING CONTEST

Get your holiday creativity flowing with the Tree Decorating Contest! All students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in this fun and friendly competition, which is open to the first 50 groups who sign up. 

Pick up your tree from Student Activities on Nov. 6th, from 1 PM to 5 PM on the third floor of the Student Center. Decorated trees must be in place by 5:30 pm Nov. 12. Every tree must have lights. Limited to the first 50 groups who register.

 

STUDENT GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION

Enter the Gingerbread House Competition, and let your imagination run wild while making sweet memories! This activity is open to current Lander students and is limited to the first 25 groups who register.

Gingerbread houses can be collected from the SSC on Nov. 7, from 1PM - 5PM. Don't forget to gather all of your decorations to personalize your creation!

 

 

 

 

Photo Galleries

2023 Tree Lighting Photo Gallery

2022 Tree Lighting Photo Gallery

2021 Tree Lighting Photo Gallery

2020 Tree Lighting Photo Gallery

2019 Tree Lighting Photo Gallery

2018 Tree Lighting Photo Gallery