It’s that time of year again, and Vail’s annual Holidaze event to celebrate the holiday season with light, music, fun in the snow, and holiday goodies is just around the corner. With events throughout Vail Village and the Solaris ice skating rink as well as tree lightings, the list goes on!
The best place to celebrate the season with your family, Holidaze offers tons of activities to keep you and your family in the spirit while enjoying Christmas at the best place on earth. See below for a complete schedule of family fun and events!
Saturday, December 17
5:30 p.m. Tree Lighting Ceremony, Slifer Plaza in Vail Village
Sunday, December 18
8 a.m. Jingle Bellz Snowshoe, Lionshead
Monday, December 19
2-5 p.m. Candy Cane Patrol, Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas
3-5 p.m. Kids Zone, Vail Village and Lionshead
3-6 p.m. Santa’s Workshop, The Four Seasons Vail
5 p.m. Wonder Voice – Free holiday concert at Solaris Plaza
7-9:30 p.m. Carolers roaming through Vail Village and Lionshead
Tuesday, December 20
2-5 p.m. Candy Cane Patrol, Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas
3-5 p.m. Kids Zone, Vail Village and Lionshead
3-6 p.m. Santa’s Workshop, Vail Marriott
5 p.m. Colorado Children’s Chorale – Free concert at Solaris Plaza
5 p.m. Menorah Lighting, Slifer Plaza in Vail Village
7-9:30 p.m. Carolers roaming through Vail Village and Lionshead
Wednesday, December 21
2-5 p.m. Candy Cane Patrol, Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas
3-5 p.m. Kids Zone, Vail Village and Lionshead
3-6 p.m. Santa’s Workshop, The Antlers
3:15-4 p.m. Skate with the Stars, Solaris Plaza Ice Rink and Arrabelle Square Ice Rink
5 p.m. Winter Solstice on Ice, Solaris Plaza Ice Rink
7-9:30 p.m. Carolers roaming through Vail Village and Lionshead
Thursday, December 22
2-5 p.m. Candy Cane Patrol, Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas
3-5 p.m. Kids Zone, Vail Village and Lionshead
3-6 p.m. Santa’s Workshop, Manor Vail
3:15-4 p.m. Skate with the Stars, Solaris Plaza Ice Rink and Arrabelle Square Ice Rink
5 p.m. Winter Solstice on Ice, Solaris Plaza Ice Rink
7-9:30 p.m. Carolers roaming through Vail Village and Lionshead
Friday, December 23
2-5 p.m. Candy Cane Patrol, Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas
3-5 p.m. Kids Zone, Vail Village and Lionshead
3-6 p.m. Santa’s Workshop, Arrabelle at Vail Square
3:15-4 p.m. Skate with the Stars, Solaris Plaza Ice Rink and Arrabelle Square Ice Rink
5 p.m. Winter Solstice on Ice, Solaris Plaza Ice Rink
7-9:30 p.m. Carolers roaming through Vail Village and Lionshead
Saturday, December 24
9-10 a.m. Carolers at the Vista Bahn, Lionshead and Golden Peak base areas
2-5 p.m. Candy Cane Patrol at the Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas
3-5 p.m. Kids Zone, Vail Village and Lionshead
6-8 p.m. Kids After Dark Party, Lionshead at the base of the gondola
Sunday, December 25
9-10 a.m. Carolers at the Vista Bahn, Lionshead and Golden Peak base areas
Saturday, December 31
6:15 p.m. Torchlight Parade and Fireworks, Golden Peak
7-10 p.m. First Night Family Activities, Adventure Ridge
8 p.m–1:30 a.m. Vail New Year’s Eve 2012, Dobson Arena, www.vailnye.com