Join Us For A Fun Community Event & Holiday Tradition

Holiday Hoopla & Winterfest

Thursday, December 18, 2025 | CDS Campus

We’re thrilled to invite you to a fun-filled afternoon of winter festivities and Wildcat spirit! As we wrap up the year and head into winter break, Holiday Hoopla and Winterfest offers a festive tradition full of cheer, creativity, and community. All families, staff, alumni, and friends are welcome to join the celebration!

Event Highlights

Winterfest

3:00-4:30pm | love hall courtyard

• Hot Cocoa

• Cider
• Crafts

Food Trucks

4:00-6:30pm | In Front of Nash

Stick around after Winterfest to enjoy delicious eats from local food trucks before heading into the big Holiday Hoopla game. Fuel up and get ready to cheer!

Holiday Hoopla!

5:30–7:00pm | Nash ATHLETIC CENTER

A favorite holiday tradition! Embrace the joy of friendly competition as alumni, teachers, staff, and students play each other at our Holiday Hoopla basketball game.  

• 5:30-6:00pm Pre-Game Fun
• 6:00-7:00pm Basketball Game with Halftime Contests

Recruiting alumni Hoopla players!  Alumni are invited to join the reigning Red Team of teachers, staff, and fellow alumni and play against our student athletes in this fun annual game. This shortened game is fun for alumni of all skill levels; if you would like to play, please contact Becky Vlachoyannis, Director of Alumni Relations, at alumni@carolinaday.org.

Important Notes: 

• All children attending the event must be supervised by a guardian at all times.

• All outdoor portions of the event are weather permitting with subject to change.

• Food trucks are independent; service and sales are theirs exclusively.