WinterFest

Make the holiday season extra special with fun family events from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and the Teton Village Association.

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Tree Lighting, GlowNights & Snow Castles


Saturday, December 21, 2024

4pm - 6pm

Village Commons


Kick off WinterFest 2024 with our annual tree lighting ceremony and the GlowNights lighting of Electric Dandelions by Liquid PXL with our snow castle opening. Bring the entire family and celebrate with free hot chocolate, cookies, and sparklers. The official light-up will begin at 5pm. We are also offering free skate rentals for this special occasion or you can bring your own.

GlowNights is sponsored by Jackson Hole Public Art, Teton Village Association, Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism, and Willow Street.

Mountain Craft Holiday Market


Sunday, December 22, 2024

12pm - 6pm

Lobbies of Snake River Lodge & Spa, Alpenhof, Hotel Terra and Gravity Haus


Take a stroll around the Village and pick up holiday gifts for your friends and family at our festive holiday market featuring a curated selection of local artisans, offering unique and handcrafted gifts.

Breakdancing Santa


Monday, December 23, 2024

3pm - 4pm

Village Commons Rink


Toy making isn't Santa's only hobby. Inspired by the 2024 Summer Olympics event, Santa decided to learn a new skill and wants to show you his moves. Swing by the Village Commons Skating Rink and watch Santa break it down. 

Skate With Santa


Tuesday, December 24, 2024

3pm - 4pm

Village Commons Rink


The magic of Santa Jackson Hole Style, this is not your usual sleigh arrival for the holiday star. Join us at 3pm to ice skate with Santa on Teton Village's ice-skating rink! There are skate rentals, or you're welcome to bring your own. 

Santa Drops From Tram


Tuesday, December 24, 2024

4:30pm


Head over to the Tram dock around 4:30 PM for a very exciting arrival and welcome the holiday season right! Please bring any last-minute letters for Santa Claus. There will be a box for kids to drop their letters into located by the Tram.

Ski/Ride with Santa


Wednesday, December 25, 2024

10am - 1pm

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort


Santa is a pretty solid intermediate skier these days thanks to our friends at the Mountain Sports School! Seek him out around Teewinot and the base of the Gondolas around 10 am, or find him on the hill afterward on Après Vous and Casper! He'll be skiing around until 12 pm.

Snow Cats & Avalanche Dogs


Thursday, December 26, 2024

4pm - 5pm

Kid's Ranch


A behind-the-scenes look at the resort's coolest stuff. Everybody wants to meet an avalanche dog and handler, then you mix that with a tour of a snow cat and you've covered it all – big trucks, cool dogs, and safety.

Family Scavenger Hunt


Friday, December 27, 2024

10am

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort


Download the JH Insider app to participate in our WinterFest Scavenger Hunt! A clue will drop at 10am for a chance to find elves hidden throughout the Ski area. Prize to be redeemed at JH Sports & Teton Village Sports. 

Sledding Evening


Saturday, December 28, 2024

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Base of the Bridger Gondola


Join us from 4:30-5:30 pm for some mellow sledding on sleds provided by JHMR. Glide across the slope on a slow pitch between Bridger and Sweetwater. The sled area will be roped off and for one night only sledding in the designated area will be permitted.

Free Skate Night & Hot Cocoa


Sunday, December 29, 2024

4pm - 5pm

Teton Village Commons Rink


Grab the family and join us for a night of gliding around under the Wyoming winter sky with free hot coco! Offering free skate rentals for this special occasion or you can bring your own.

Raptor Center


Monday, December 30, 2024

4pm - 5pm

Events Tent | Across from Tram Dock


Stop by our events tent, located across the trail from Tram Dock, and learn about local birds of prey with the Teton Raptor Center, a nonprofit organization advancing raptor conservation through education, research, and rehabilitation.

NYE Fireworks, Torchlight & Glow Worm Parade


Tuesday, December 31, 2024

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Base of Sweetwater Gondola


Calling all kids for the Glow Worm Parade! This New Years' tradition substitutes glow sticks for torch lights. All children are welcome to participate & no sign-up needed. We will load the Sweetwater Gondola from 4:30-5:15 and the parade will start at 5:30pm. Kids will finish at the base of Sweetwater Gondola. Come dressed in skis and boots (no poles please). Participation is free and parents are not required to accompany skiers but are welcome to join. 

The Torchlight Parade (MSS Staff only) will begin shortly after the Glow Worm parade reaches the base of Sweetwater Gondola, at approximately 6pm, and fireworks will follow. Ring in the New Year in classic JHMR tradition! 

Wish Papers & Free Skating with Pizza & Hot Chocolate


Tuesday, December 31, 2024

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Southcable


Send off 2024 and welcome the new year with wish papers and hot chocolate. Sponsored by Jackson Hole Public Art, write down your aspirations for 2025 and manifest them into existence. Afterward, enjoy free skating at the Village Commons rink and fuel up at Southcable with pizza and hot chocolate. 

Low Down Brass Band & Cache Funk


Tuesday, December 31, 2024

8:00pm


Finish your New Year's Eve off at one of the best music venues in Jackson Hole, The Mangy Moose. Boogie down with Low Down Brass Band & Cache Funk to close out one of the best days of the year.

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