Join us for our Holiday Events

on December 5th, 2025!

Lighting Day Schedule*

4pm – Vendor Market is open in Werner University Center (WUC).
5:30pm – Cocoa and Cider sponsored by Alumni Relations next to the Sequoia tree
6pm – Opening remarks and Light Parade
6:30pm – Guest speakers, Essay contest winners, and the Tree Lighting!
7:30pm – Santa, Cookie Decorating, and music in the Werner University Center
*Please note that these times are approximate and the tree will be lit when the Light Parade, Guest Speakers, and Essay is read. We recommend you arrive by 6pm to ensure you do not miss the Tree Lighting itself!

After the Tree Lighting:

  • Santa will be available for pictures in the Willamette room in the WUC!
  • Check out cookie decorating, and decorate cookies in the WUC, featuring cookies from Acornistic!

Special Thank Yous:

  • Thank you to Santa and Mrs. Claus for their continuous support of WOU and the Holiday Tree Lighting!
  • Thank you to the Monmouth Public Library for their support in allowing SAB to stage the parade in their parking lot year to year!
  • Thank you to the Monmouth Police Department and Campus Public Safety for their help in ensuring we have a safe and smooth parade!
  • Thank you to the WOU President for helping sponsor the sound equipment to ensure that the Holiday Tree Lighting is accessible!
  • Thank you to our WOU interpreters for providing equitable access to all!

WOU Bookstore

The WOU Bookstore will be open during the duration of the event until 9pm! Come on inside and get a cozy scarf or shirt to sport at the next WOU sponsored event!