MERRY CHRISTMAS VILLANOVA!
SIGNATURE EVENTS
UNIVERSITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
December 4, 2025 | 5:00 PM
Join us for this annual community event at the Rowen Campus Green and enjoy festive treats, a Blessing of the Children, performances from the Villanova Voices & Singers, a holiday light show, firepits and s'mores, and a special visit from Santa!
HOLIDAY VILLAGE & NIGHT MARKET
December 11, 2025 | 3:00 - 7:30 PM
This annual tradition features carriage rides, food trucks, local vendors, photo ops, entertainment, and more. Come shop, eat, and be merry at the Rowen Campus Green for this festive Villanova event!
CAMPUS EVENTS
Departments across campus offer a variety of fun and festive holiday events for the Villanova community! View the Christmas and Holiday Events Calendar for these upcoming programs.
Merry Christmas, Villanova!
The holiday season is a joyful time to come together in celebration and community. We warmly invite all to join us for a series of festive gatherings filled with cheer, tradition, and the spirit of the season.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
UNIVERSITY EVENTS & INITIATIVES
Through the Office of the President, University Events and Initiatives coordinates major university events, supports strategic campus initiatives, oversees the University Events Calendar, and provides general strategy and oversight of event management at Villanova.
The office also offers support and guidance to departments and campus partners for planning events. Please feel free to reach out with any questions related to planning or hosting events on campus.