Frosted Forest
Frosted Forest: A Bubolz Holiday Celebration
December 6th & 11th, 2025
Experience the magic of the holidays at our second annual Frosted Forest!
Join us for two days of festive celebrations amidst the winter beauty of the preserve.
Event Details
Family-Friendly Holiday Craft Open House
Saturday, December 6th | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Join us for a morning of fun arts and crafts to get you and your family in the holiday spirit! Craft stations will be set up throughout the lower level of our Nature Center, each themed for the upcoming holidays. These activities are suited for all ages, with Bubolz staff available to replenish supplies and assist as needed while you create at your own pace.
Please arrive before 11:30 AM to allow enough time for all crafts. Adult supervision is required.
- Individual ticket: $10
- Family ticket (members): $20
- Family ticket (non-members): $25
- Limited tickets available. This event will sell out, so don’t wait and get yours today!
Frosted Forest: Adult Evening at the Preserve – CANCELLED
Thursday, December 11th | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Ages 21+
An elegant yet playful night out in the Great Blue Heron Hall! Enjoy holiday décor, light bites, and a festive bar featuring wine, beer, and signature seasonal cocktails or mocktails (two drink tickets included). Gather your friends for rounds of Singo and “Minute to Win It” challenges – with names drawn from the crowd to compete in silly, spirited holiday games that keep everyone cheering.
Cozy up by the fire for unlimited s’mores, capture memories at our festive photo backdrop, and don your favorite ugly sweater or most creative holiday outfit for extra merriment!
Tickets: $25 per person (includes two drink tickets, light bites, and s’mores).
Limited tickets available. Online sales close at midnight on Wednesday, December 10th. Remaining tickets day-of (if available) will be $30 at the door.
Dress code: while there is no formal dress code, we encourage you to wear your ugliest holiday sweater or a festive costume to add to the fun!
Don’t miss out on this great event! Whether you want to enjoy an adult evening out, create lasting memories with your whole family, or both – welcome the holiday season with us at our second annual Frosted Forest event! We look forward to celebrating with you!
Frosted Forest is a fundraiser for Bubolz Nature Preserve. All proceeds support our mission of connecting all people to nature and help to provide high-quality outdoor educational experiences for children and families. Because this is a fundraiser, tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by Bubolz. Thank you for helping us make nature accessible and inspiring for generations to come.
A huge thank you to our sponsors!
Premier Sponsor
