The University of Saint Francis invites the public to visit campus for Christmas events from Dec. 5 through Dec. 9.
All ages are invited to join the Saint Francis community for these events. Information and registration available for all events at go.sf.edu/christmas.
CHRISTMAS AT THE CASTLE
Brookside mansion, 2701 Spring Street
Dates and times: Dec. 5 (4 to 6 p.m.), Dec. 6 (noon to 5 p.m.), Dec. 7 (noon to 5 p.m.), Dec. 8 (4 to 6 p.m.), Dec. 9 (noon to 5 p.m.)
Enjoy the beauty and history of Brookside mansion with decorated Christmas trees and nativity scenes on display. This is a self-guided tour with university volunteers present throughout to share historical information about our beautiful facility.
Cost: $10
CHRISTMAS AT THE CASTLE PHOTO OP
Brookside mansion, 2701 Spring Street
Date and times: Dec. 6, 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m.
This new event allows groups of up to 12 people to pose for holiday photos at five festive spots inside Brookside. Bring your own camera and a volunteer guide can take photos for you, or you can bring your own photographer. Your group will have roughly 15 minutes per room.
Cost: $50 per group
BREAKFAST WITH ST. NICHOLAS
North Campus gymnasium, 2702 Spring Street
Date and time: Dec. 6, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Learn about the legacy of St. Nicholas while enjoying breakfast, story time, crafts and other activities with family and friends. This event is a perennial favorite for families with children and regularly sells out.
Cost: $12 adults; $7 ages 2-12; free under 2.
LIGHTING OF THE LAKE and LIVING NATIVITY
Oratory of St. Francis, 2701 Spring Street
Date and time: Dec. 7, 6 p.m.
Experience the Nativity on the steps of the Oratory of St. Francis, portrayed by members of the Saint Francis community. Surrounding Mirror Lake will be luminaries honoring loved ones. You may purchase a luminary for $15 at go.sf.edu/lights.
Cost: Free (no registration required)
For more information on any of the Christmas events, email advancement@sf.edu.
Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the University of Saint Francis offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs through the College of Health Sciences and the College of Arts, Sciences, and Business. In addition to its traditional programs, Saint Francis designs focused curricula for working adults in Fort Wayne, Crown Point, Lafayette and online. USF Downtown houses the music technology program while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. The University of Saint Francis, recognized as an NAIA Five-Star Champion of Character institution, has 21 athletic programs boasting three individual and four team NAIA national championships. More than 1,900 students from a broad geographic region attend Saint Francis.