events winter
+ spring 21-22 Thunderbird Ski Club Vail
Vail, CO January 8-15, 2022 Want to ski all day and then enjoy a relaxing spa trip during the night? Then the Thunderbird Ski Club Vail trip is the perfect chance to get a little R&R right in the middle of Vail. Make new friends skiing with the club! tbirdskiclub.com
Beaver Creek Wonder Celebration
Beaver Creek, CO January 14-16, 2022 Explore the beautiful winter sculpture display and snap some timeless photos with your loved ones. Beaver Creek Wonder Celebration art installations will bring to life a sense of adventure and discovery in the heart of the village. vailresorts.com
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Avon, CO January 18, 2022 Enrich your mind with this dance-education event. Dance Theatre of Harlem has achieved unprecedented success, bringing innovative and bold new forms of artistic expression to audiences. vaildaily.com
Winter Culinary Weekend
Powabunga Music Festival
Vail, CO December 9-12, 2021 Experience an epic mountain music festival weekend at Ford Park. Featured artists include Rufus De Sol, Bob Mosses, Vintage Culture and others. Doors open at 4 p.m. on both festival nights, so make sure to get there early. Continue to check their site for future artist line-up releases and planned activities for the highly anticipated return of Powabunga. powabungafestival.com
Vail Holidays
Vail, CO December 16, 2021- January 1, 2022 Vail’s beautiful mountain village is the ideal backdrop for many celebratory holiday events, which will ignite holiday spirit for visitors and locals alike. Stay tuned for highly anticipated events, such as the holiday market, tree lighting and many more! discovervail.com
Winterfest
Vail, CO December 19, 2021 Wander through an illuminated ice installation throughout the Vail Village area! The 15th Annual Vail Winterfest returns with 20 ice structures for the public eye. Make sure to check out this free community event! discovervail.com
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Magic of Lights
Vail, CO Through January 2, 2022 This family-friendly winter lighting walkthrough experience offers locals and destination guests alike a memorable activity by creating a winter wonderland and underlining the natural beauty of the surrounding area. magicoflightsvail.com
Vail Snow Days
Vail, CO December 2-5, 2021 This free concert series in Ford Park is sure to have you jamming out to great music. Various performances and artists come together to put on incredible live music for the community. vailsnowdays.com
JANUARY Christmas Tree Bonfire
Minturn, CO January 8, 2022 Enjoy the cozy and intimate atmosphere of this small-town event. Residents may leave their undecorated trees at the end of their driveway on designated dates for free pick-up by the Minturn Public Works Dept, and enjoy free hot cocoa and smores around the bonfire. Dates for January 2022 TBA. minturn.org
Arrowhead Uphill and Skimo
Edwards, CO January 22, 2022 Participants will ascend approximately 1,700 vertical feet and just under two miles from the base of Arrowhead Village to the top of Arrow Bahn Express Lift. The event will conclude with breakfast and awards at Broken Arrow Restaurant at the base of Arrowhead. Online registration is available prior to race day at the Vail Recreations’ website. vailrec.com
Vail Jazz Winter Series 2022
January 2022 Vail, CO Listen to Vail’s best jazz musicians collaborate either online or in person! A wide variety of jazz instrumental groups, vocalists and soloists will perform, so there is a little something for everyone. Dates for January 2022 TBA. vailjazz.org
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DECEMBER
Beaver Creek, CO January 20-23, 2022 This food-centric weekend will leave you full — full of food and full of knowledge. The Winter Culinary Weekend offers interactive cooking demonstrations, unique cocktails tastings and so much more! vailresorts.com