
Press pause and play with us this finals season. DeStress Fest: Playful Escape is a series of nostalgic, joy-filled events to help students unwind, reconnect with their inner child, and recharge for the finish line. Build a custom popcorn mix, blow bubbles, play yard games, or decorate a canvas bag. Spend time with a therapy dog to help you unwind. Let the play begin!
WEDNESDAY 11/19 | 10am-2pm
📍Location: Plaza of the Americas
Kick off De-Stress Fest with fun and relaxation! Build a custom popcorn mix, blow bubbles, play yard games, or decorate a canvas bag. Spend time with a therapy dog to help you unwind. Take a break and join us!
WEDNESDAY 11/19| 10am-12:30pm
📍Location: De-Stress Lounge Library West
Level Up Your Wellness with Geeky Gator! Explore the therapeutic side of playing with activities like potion-making, mosaic crafting and gaming.
FRIDAY 11/21 | 9am-3pm
📍Location: CWC Peabody
A welcoming drop-in space with mindfulness activities and comfort items to help de-stress and recharge. Enjoy soft lighting, gentle sounds, meditation aids, and creative activities to support mental wellbeing, allowing you to relax at your own pace.
TUESDAY 12/2 | 5:30pm
📍Location: Honors Village Great Hall
Level up your wellness with Geeky Gator and UF Housing. Join us for a cozy evening feat. a screening of K-Pop: Demon Hunters, where pop idols balance fame, friendship, and fighting supernatural forces. Enjoy warm ramen, unwind with fellow students, and recharge before exams!
WEDNESDAY 12/3 | 12-3pm
📍Location: Reitz Union Rm# G310
Unwind before finals at the Reitz Union's De-Stress Fest! Visit different rooms to meet student life offices and enjoy wellness activities designed to help you recharge before exams.
Check our events calendar or follow us on Instagram @ufcwc for event updates, virtual opportunities, and pop-up surprises.