Community chills out at BGSU’s Winter Wonderland

Archie Pardon didn't want to leave the inflatable snow globe set up as part of Winter Wonderland. Archie came to the event by his mother Joanna Pardon.

By DAVID DUPONT

BG Independent News

Bowling Green State University welcomed the new semester with a Winter Wonderland on the Bowen Thompson Quadrangle this week.

A variety of winter activities including skating on an iceless rink, bounce houses,  giant snow globe and train rides were offered.

On Saturday morning the university invited community members to join the party.

Despite the freezing weather and wind gusts, Joanna Pardon, who was there with her son Archie, said she was glad they came. Everything was fun.

Train rides were just one of the attractions at BGSU’s Winter Wonderland.
Nathan Blust and his two daughters Avery and Adelynn try out the iceless skating rink.
Dorian Bggs and his son Lincoln work on stuffing a bear at the Winter Wonderland Saturday on the Bowen Thompson Quadrangle at BGSU.
Bounce houses and slides outside the student union at BGSU.
Shawn Lovato and her children, from left, Jessie, Ellie, and Brandon, take time to warm up.