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Holidayfest

Celebrate the holiday season with these fun events and activities for UWF faculty, staff, and leadership.


Signature Events

A photo of cocoa toppings and a sign that says Happy Holidays.

Cookies and Cocoa

Monday, December 4, 2023
12 to 1:30 p.m.
UWF Commons Auditorium

There will be an ornament exchange, holiday bingo and a sugar rush for all. Bingo will begin at 12:30 p.m. Donation Drive items will be accepted at this event.

Please RSVP by November 29, 2023.

RSVP

A photo of a light up reindeer and a Christmas tree.

Holidayfest in Historic Pensacola Village

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
6 to 8 p.m.

There will be a selfie station, yard games, kids crafts and light refreshments. Donation Drive items will be accepted at this event.

Please RSVP by November 30, 2023.

RSVP

Contests and Activities

You've Been Jingled

You've Been Jingled!

Spread some holiday cheer with your co-workers with this year’s “ You've Been Jingled” Print out the flyer below and surprise a colleague with a special treat.

A photo of wrapped gifts.

Join the holiday fun with a campus wide ornament exchange!

If you'd like to participate, bring a wrapped ornament to Cookies and Cocoa on Monday, December 4, 2023 and take one away for yourself.

two carolers at holiday fest 2018

Share Your Favorite Holiday Songs!

We are building the 2023 UWF Holidayfest Playlist. Submit your favorite holiday songs to share with your friends and colleagues.

Submit Song Here

A photo of donated items at UWF Holidayfest 2022.

This year we are supporting Argo Pantry and Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research for our Holidayfest donation drive. Donations will be accepted at Cookies and Cocoa on Monday, December 4, 2023 and at Holidayfest in Historic Pensacola Village on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Visit Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research to make a monetary donation.

Donate Here

  • Toys and games for kids ages 1 - 18
    • Spot It Card Game
    • Super Hero Action Figures
    • Baby Dolls
    • Lego Kits
    • Twin Size Bed Sheets
    • Craft Kits
    • Silly String
    • Card Games
    • Board Games
    • Nintendo Switch Gift Cards
    • itunes Gift Cards
    • Nail Polish
    • Dress Up Outfits
    • Puzzles
    • Books
    • Coloring books

Argo Pantry

  • Canned Goods
  • Granola Bars
  • Peanut Butter
  • Rice
  • Personal Hygiene Items

The Historic Pensacola museums do not have dedicated parking. All posted signage must be obeyed for all lots. For more information on paid parking in downtown Pensacola, visit Premium Parking or City of Pensacola Parking.

Schedule of Events and Activities
Date Events and Activities
Monday, November 27 You've Been Jingled Begins
Monday, November 27 Holiday Playlist Submissions Open
Monday, December 4 Cookies and Cocoa
Wednesday, December 6 Holidayfest in Historic Pensacola Village
Friday, December 8 Holiday Playlist Submissions Close
Tuesday, December 12 Holiday Playlist Shared
Friday, December 15 You've Been Jingled Ends