Winter Carnival
press release: The Wisconsin Union's Winter Carnival is a long-standing tradition. The Wisconsin Union Directorate, Wisconsin Hoofers and other campus partners challenge you to embrace the cold and go play outside! When you need to warm up a bit, head inside for hot chocolate and food specials!
Events as of Jan. 7:
January 31 | 6:00pm, Memorial Union: Hot Chocolates of the World & Gingerbread Houses
Try hot chocolate from around the world and build a gingerbread house!
January 31 | 7:00pm, Memorial Union Winter Carnival Snowshoe to Picnic Point Bonfire
Cross Lake Mendota on snowshoes or skis and warm up with a bonfire at Picnic Point!
February 1 | 11:00am, Memorial Union: WINTER: This Too Shall Pass
Presented by Allen Centennial Gardens
February 1 | 3:00pm, Memorial Union: Winter Carnival VR Outoors
Almost as good as the real outdoors!
February 1 | 4:00pm, Memorial Union Winter Carnival Lake Mendota Hockey & Broomball Tournament
Join the 5th annual tournament presented by Rec Sports
February 1 | 5:00pm, Free Art Friday: Origami
Make eco-friendly origami boxes
February 1 | 5:00pm, Memorial Union: Behind the Beat: The North Westerns
Behind the Beat is a weekly jazz series featuring local and regional talent.
February 1 | 7:00pm. Memorial Union: Winter Carnival Snow Ball 2019
Dance the night away!
February 1 | 7:30pm, Memorial Union-Shannon Hall: Imani Winds
Woodwind quintet renowned for energetic playing, culturally poignant programming and adventurous collaborations.
February 2 | 10:00am, Memorial Union: Winter Carnival SNOWGA
Join us for yoga on Lake Mendota!
February 2 | 10:30am, Memorial Union: Climate Change in the Modern World
Watch a video and join a discussion and Q&A about climate change.
February 2 | 11:00am: Winter Carnival Ice Golf on Lake Mendota
Lake Mendota turns into a 9-hole course!
February 2 | 11:00am, Memorial Union: Mix Your Own Trail Mix with "The Dish"
Make your own trail mix to keep you energized through Winter Carnival!
February 2 | 12:00pm, Alumni Park: Winter Carnival Family Fun
Join Badgers of all ages for an afternoon of family-friendly, winter-themed activities in Alumni Park as part of the Wisconsin Union Winter Carnival. Get out and experience winter with a mini-hockey shoot-out and snowsuit-friendly outdoor yoga. Then, head inside One Alumni Place to warm up with winter-themed storytelling, art activities and complimentary hot cocoa and apple cider. Drop in to attend these FREE activities. (Children should be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.)
February 2 | 12:00pm, Memorial Union: Winter Carnival Snowflake Making
You've never made paper snowflakes like these before!
