This holiday season, Upland is transforming its central plaza into a stunning, snow-filled village and we’re inviting YOU to bring the magic!

Imagine a festive landscape that feels like stepping into a holiday card: snow-dusted paths, twinkling lights, and cozy, wintery scenes around every corner. This is your chance to design a holiday wonderland, complete with charming decorations and creative touches that will make Upland’s central plaza feel like a true winter dream.

Starting now, you have the opportunity to design the outdoor 3D space of Upland’s City Plaza at 52 Grove St. in San Francisco for the Winter Wonderland Contest! Your mission? Simple: make it festive, make it magical, and make it unforgettable. Whether it’s enchanting decorations, sparkling winter effects, or cozy holiday scenes, we want to see your most joyful and creative ideas come to life.

Every submission that successfully passes our quality assurance test will earn its creator a special badge to showcase their design prowess.

And for the top design? Not only will it be featured as the centerpiece of our Winter Wonderland, displayed for the whole community to enjoy, but the winner will also receive 2,500 $SPARKLET!

Inspiration for Your Winter Wonderland

Snowy Village Pathways

Transform Upland’s paths into charming, snow-covered walkways. Picture festive trees dusted with snow and twinkling lights, with cozy benches perfect for enjoying the holiday magic. Add rustic touches to create that cozy village feel we all love in winter scenes.

Magical Winter Skybox

Set the mood with a winter skybox that glows with holiday magic. Imagine a deep twilight-blue sky filled with softly drifting snowflakes, twinkling stars, and even a hint of northern lights. This starry, snowy sky will wrap the plaza in the atmosphere of a winter wonderland.

Cobblestone & Frosted Pathways

Add an old-world charm by creating cobblestone paths lightly dusted with snow and edged with frost. Decorate with garlands strung between lamp posts for a festive sparkle and touch of greenery. It’s the perfect look to make each path feel warm and inviting for holiday strolls.

And these are just a few ideas, feel free to explore any theme that captures the joy of the season, from candy-cane forests and toy workshops to cozy hot chocolate stands and caroling corners. Let your imagination bring the holiday spirit to life!

Key Dates

Submission Deadline: November 29th, 2024
Winners Announced: December 10th, 2024

Important Guidelines

To keep the Upland Winter Village family-friendly and fun for everyone, be sure to follow these rules:

• No use of existing minted Upland objects, such as Structures, Ornaments, Map Assets, Legits, Go Karts, and Cars.
• Avoid content that includes hate, sexual, or racist themes.
• Avoid content that promotes extreme violence or is inappropriate for a celebratory Holiday setting.

Submit Your Holiday Plaza Design Here