For every adult whose inner child has never grown up, who believes in the joy of the holiday season and the magic of Santa Clause, a Christmas vacation in Snowmass Colorado is destined to remind you of all that makes this holiday shine. Offering Christmas colored events, lights that shimmer brightly against freshly fallen snow, and a different type of magic in our Timberline holiday hideaways you have chosen to call home for this brief respite in time, your Christmas in 2024 is destined to be the one you remember with joy for years to come. This guide to finding the best holiday events in Snowmass will help build the anticipation to a fevered pitch of excitement!
Holiday Events in Snowmass
No matter how old we get, the sight of homes, businesses, and shops alight with colorful Christmas lights will still bring a sparkle to our eyes and an exclamation of delight to our tongues and as you explore all that makes our piece of paradise a winter wonderland, there will be numerous ways to see the lights: the tree lighting ceremonies that are an integral part of our celebration all through town, including Light up the Night at Snowmass Chapel in which 50 large trees are covered in lights and ornaments; the neighborhoods filled with homes all decked out in their holiday best, still engaged in the competition you chose to remove yourself from, but still enjoy when others do; and the simple decorations that often grace the inside of local restaurants, bringing festive cheer to every bite you take and serving as a serene reminder that the holiday season is in full swing. The magic of lights will never let you down!
Holiday Art Sale and Holiday Treats Cooking Experience, December 4, Colorado Mountain College AspenÂ
Your list of people to buy for can be intimidatingly long, but the magic of Christmas will make it easy to cross everyone off the list when you attend the Holiday Art Sale at Colorado Mountain College Aspen. Located at 255 Sage Way in Aspen and offering a large selection of masterpieces created by the most talented artists in the state, we can promise that the recipients of each gift will be moved to tears at your good taste and gift giving style. Still feeling festive after your shopping expedition and interested in learning some new treats to put on your holiday table? CMC Aspen is also hosting a Holiday Treats Cooking Experience on this day, making treats from around the world. Learn from the masters how to create a variety of sweet treats that will make your Christmas dining that much more perfect!
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker, December 6-8, 235 High School Road
A holiday viewing of the Nutcracker is a tradition that never grows old and just because you are traveling this Christmas, it is not one you will have to forego. The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet presents the Nutcracker in all its color and glory over three beautiful days in December, bringing a new interpretation to this treasured classic as Clara travels the world, celebrating Christmas in strange and wonderful places. Offering whimsy, magic, and the most talented dancers in the state, we have already purchased our tickets, have you?
Anderson Ranch Holiday Open House, December 12, 5263 Owl Creek Road, Snowmass Village
By mid-December the holidays are in full swing and the Anderson Ranch Arts Studio Holiday Open House will offer a full-on celebration of the most wonderful holiday of the year. Featuring tours of their studios where the artwork on display is also on sale (last-minute holiday gifts, anyone?) and providing family friendly activities that include holiday treats including s’mores, hot chocolate, and a variety of pastries, craft making sessions in Children’s Building, and as you shop in the ArtWorks Store, the opportunity to pick up many more gifts and stocking stuffers. Even better (in the minds of tired shoppers) complimentary gift wrapping is available, allowing parents somewhat of a break on Christmas Eve!
The Magic of Our Timberline Holiday Hideaways
The holiday season can be as exhausting as it is exciting, and the magic of our Timberline escapes will help you recharge and regain your enthusiasm for Christmas. Sipping hot cocoa in front of roaring fires, watching all your holiday movie favorites on modern and state of the art televisions, even creating your Christmas feast will be fun in our upscale and fully equipped kitchens. As the snow falls gently to the ground, providing a white Christmas you will never forget and your children stay on their best behavior, not wanting to be downgraded to Santa’s Naughty List, every moment will be filled with whimsy, wonder, and the magic your inner child has always sought. Contact us to reserve your favorite holiday hideaway today!
