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Join Us For Our Annual Snowland Celebration

December 1 – December 23

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'TIS THE SEASON FOR

SLIDING & SPLASHING

Snowland, our annual holiday celebration, is an immersive winter wonderland filled with special seasonal events, winter activities, crafts, visits with Santa Claus, and more. Don’t miss Great Wolf Lodge in the winter: Book your family’s winter vacation today and enjoy memories to last a lifetime.

DON'T MISS OUR

SNOWLAND EVENTS

An enchanted place where happiness reigns while it snows every single day indoors! Giant snowflakes glisten from the rafters; lights twinkle in the trees, and everyone awaits the daily visit from Santa. Top off the perfect night with a holiday tale at Snowland Story Time in the Grand Living Room, followed by our Frosty Fest Family Dance Party! For the most-up-to-date listing of events offered, check out our mobile app.

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Frosty Fest Family Dance Party
Come dancing in our winter wonderland with your whole pack to classic holiday tunes.
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Indoor Snowfall
Enjoy the indoor snowfall and let the magic of the season surround you.
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Snowland Bingo
Stamp a whole row then howl, "Bingo!", at this family-friendly version of the classic game.
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Snowland Competition Games
Show off your seasonal skills with a ring toss, beanbag throw, and more.
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Snowland Scavenger Hunt
Become a holiday hero by solving clues and bringing holiday cheer.
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Snowland Trivia
Tap into your pack's collective brainpower for a fun round of trivia.
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Snowland Arts & Crafts
Grab a Snowland arts & crafts kit, build it and enjoy with your pack.
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T'was the Night Before Snowland Yoga Tails
Flex and stretch with fun-filled yoga that celebrates the holiday season.

SANTA GRAND ARRIVAL

Experience Santa’s grand entrance, accompanied by a spectacular fireworks display that will illuminate the night sky.

November  30th

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GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT

VISITS WITH SANTA

Don't forget your list when you join us for a chance to meet Santa Claus himself.
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Boy wearing wolf ears and whispering to Santa's ear
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Little girl in holiday pajamas smiling at Santa
Santa smiling
Boy wearing wolf ears and whispering to Santa's ear
two kids smiling and sitting on Santa's laps
Little girl in holiday pajamas smiling at Santa

*Santa visit times vary by lodge.

MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE A LITTLE SWEETER

GINGERBREAD HOUSE

Make your holidays a little sweeter when you dine inside our life-size Gingerbread House for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Your $25 dining fee directly benefits two local charities, Niagara Falls Soup Kitchen, and Ozanam (St. Catharines Soup Kitchen). The delicious aromas drifting from this giant gingerbread house may invite cravings, so we've made room inside for you to satisfy them with your pack!
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ginger bread house at great wolf lodge 2023
Ginger bread house 2023 at the great wolf lodge
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Reservations are required by making an online reservation.  The Gingerbread House seats up to 8 people. Breakfast, Lunch and dinner seating is available daily November 28 through January 5, 2025. Reservations via Yelp.

CAPTURE THAT

WOLF OUT MOMENT!

Share the moments when your family becomes a pack—the excitement that happens when you Wolf Out! #GWLwolfout
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young kids making snowglobe crafts
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GIVE THE GIFT OF THE GREAT WOLF

There's no greater gift than quality time spent with the whole pack. So give the gift of a stronger pack this howl-iday season with a Great Wolf gift card.

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EXPLORE THE OTHER SEASONS

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Save on your stay with discounted rates and can't-miss deals when you book today. Jump in and start planning your getaway in Niagara Falls, Ontario, CA.
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Up to 25% off

Save up to 20% on a 2-night stay or up to 25% off on a 3-night stay when you book within 120 days of arrival.

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Up to 30% off

Book your stay at least 120 days prior to arrival. 

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Save up to 25% off

A special discount for first responders.

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Passes & Packages

Check out dining deals, attractions passes, birthday packages, and more to get the most out of your stay.
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Attraction Pass
Wolf Pass

Ideal for the whole family, the Wolf Pass offers access to our most exciting attractions, treats, and more. (Shoes required for some activities)

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Package
Wolf Wakeup Breakfast

Treat your pack to a howlin' good breakfast that will fuel everyone up for a day of adventure.

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Attraction Pass
Paw Pass

Guest favorites such as games at Northern Lights Arcade, MagiQuest, and more are included in the Paw Pass.

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Attraction Pass
Pup Pass

If you want a taste of all that Great Wolf offers, the Pup Pass is the ultimate attraction pass. (Shoes required for some activities)

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Package
Magi-Cal Adventure

The lodge transforms into a magical realm with this package that has everything for the ultimate MagiQuest experience.

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Fort McKenzie Cabana

Reserve a private cabana to give your family a personal oasis inside the water park.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Snowland?

Snowland is Great Wolf Lodge’s annual holiday celebration, where the lodge transforms into a winter wonderland filled with seasonal festivities, games, crafts, and special events.

When does Snowland start/end?

Snowland is only at the lodges between November 25 and January 6. 

What activities are included during Snowland?

During Snowland, your family can participate in the following activities as part of your stay: ​
-Lodge-wide holiday scavenger hunt ​
-Snowfall Celebration singalong  ​
-Frosty Fest holiday dance party ​
-A variety of seasonal-themed games like Bingo and Trivia ​
-Customized seasonal arts and crafts  ​
-Enjoy our visits with Santa (on select days and hours per lodge) 

Is there an additional cost for these activities?

No — all of our Snowland special events and activities are included with your stay. 

Do I need to make reservations in advance for any of these activities? ​

No. All these activities are included with your reservation, but certain events happen at set times, so check the in-lodge activities schedule upon arrival to plan your family time in advance. 

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