Get ready for a day filled with festive fun and family-friendly activities at the Wild and Wonderful Winterland slated for 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7 at WesBanco Arena, 2 – 14^th Street, Wheeling. This free event, sponsored by the City of Wheeling’s Parks & Recreation Department, promises to bring the magic of the holiday season to life with activities, entertainment, shopping and more.

Event highlights include the following: 

-Ice skating: Bring your own skates if possible. Limited sizes will be available to borrow.

-Cookie Decorating for Kids: Supplies are limited, so arrive early.

-Craft Station for Kids: Let creativity shine.

-Write Letters to Santa: Share your holiday wishes.

-Bounce House & Inflatable Slide: Endless fun for the little ones.

-Caroling: Enjoy performances by cast members of the Strand Theatre.

In addition to the variety of activities, you can showcase your creativity in the Gingerbread House Competition. Bring your completed gingerbread house to WesBanco Arena between 10 a.m. and noon. Judging starts at 1p.m., with awards presented at 2 p.m. To register for the competition, visit bit.ly/winterlandhouse.

Concessions will be available. Savor delicious treats from local favorites including

WesBanco Arena Concessions; Max’s Concessions; Grand Vue Park Flurry’s Ice Cream; Chick-fil-A; and Fabio’s Pizza (available until 2 p.m.)

Find unique holiday gifts from a curated selection of craft vendors including: Carting, Coffee, and Chaos; Dewitt Apiary; Double A Customs and Accessories; G&M’s Mercantile; Glowzone; Harper and Co.; Just A Rumor Designs; Knot In Chains Crochet; Leslie’s Traveling Treasures; Mocha Crochets and Crafts; Moe’s on Main; Psychedelicacies; Red Aspen; Sacred Sol Stones; Signature Homestyles; Sourdough Microbakery; The Festive Collective; The Local Beadery, LLC; The Purple Turtle; Three Fates Art; Trendy Creations; and Yarniverse Creations.

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the season with your community! Mark your calendars for Dec. 7 and join us for a day of winter wonder. For more information, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (304) 234-3641.