Winter

From elite athletes competing for the Burton US Open title to free concerts in Vail Village, there is always something exciting going on in Vail even when the snow is falling.

Vail Opening Day

Vail Opening Day

NOVEMBER
Opening Day at Vail Resort Come take part in this years celebration of skiing on the mountain, holidays and the magic of the winter season. A family-friendly event that invites all those who love to feel the freedom of riding down a snow-covered mountainside and eating delicious chocolate chip cookies!
Location: Vail Ski Resort
Beaver Creek Opening Day

Beaver Creek Opening Day

NOVEMBER
Beaver Creek Resort Opening Day - Celebrate the magic of winter all weekend long! Kick it off with the Annual Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition and vote for the Official Cookie Recipe of Beaver Creek.
Location: Beaver Creek Village
Beaver Creek Annual Tree Lighting

Beaver Creek Annual Tree Lighting

NOVEMBER
A Thanksgiving week tradition at Beaver Creek Resort. Tree lighting, fun family events, skiing and more.
Vail Tree Lighting & Lantern Walk

Vail Tree Lighting & Lantern Walk

DECEMBER
Embrace the holidays with the annual tree lighting ceremony and lantern walk. Come see local children from the Vail Childrens Choir sing, the Town of Vail Mayor, St Nick and more. Cookies to decorate, hot chocolate to help keep you warm and family fun all around.
Location: Vail Resort
Vail New Years

Vail New Years

DECEMBER
Vail Valley comes together for a celebration like no other. Watch the torchlight parade as skiers make their way down the Golden Peak and into town for fireworks and festivities. Stay up top Vail Mountain for a late-night New Year`s Eve party featuring music from world-class DJ`s.