Winter Activities and Things to Do

Winter


Art & Nature:
  • Vilar Performing Arts Center: Located in the heart of Colorado's Beaver Creek Resort, the Vilar Performing Arts Center is a 530-seat theatre, owned and operated by the Vail Valley Foundation, which presents a variety of year-round performances including Broadway musicals, rock concerts, family shows, comedy, dance, film, jazz and more. Visit Vilar Center for a schedule of show and performances, as well as tickets pricing and times.

  • Alpine Art Center: Alpine Arts Center fosters the appreciation, practice, and enjoyment of the visual arts throughout the Vail Valley and beyond. The center offers a broad spectrum of classes, open workshops, drop-in sessions, summer programs, birthday parties, exhibits, public events, and outreach programs. Whether you are interested in learning a new craft or are a professional artist looking to enhance your technique, Alpine Arts Center offers art for all ages at all stages. Visit Alpine Art Center for more information on available classes.

    • Family & Kids Activities:
  • Ski and Snowboard School: The incredibly diverse staff of both Vail Mountain and Beaver Creek Mountain bring a wealth of knowledge and skill with a guest-centered focus to help you achieve your goals and an experience like never before. Schedule your private or group lesson with Vail Mountain or Beaver Creek Mountain.

  • Small World Child Care: Younger children can have their very own vacation in this exclusive program designed to stimulate kids from 2 months to 6 years old. Children are put in child care centers that suit their age and stage. For more information, please call (970) 754-5325 or visit Small World Play School.

  • Disco Skate Night: Watch a light show and listen to a DJ while skating on the Black Family Ice Rink. Skate rentals available. Free ice time if you bring your own skates! Visit Beaver Creek Mountain for more information.

    • Music & Dance:
  • Vail Snow Daze: December 10-16. Winter doesn't start until we say it does. Kick–off the ski season with an action-packed week at Vail Snow Daze – the biggest early season party in North America. From awesome live concerts with Wilco, Michael Franti & Spearhead and The Shins to our 50th birthday bash and exclusive movie premiere, Snow Daze is a week in Vail you do not want to miss. This year’s events include an all-mountain photo competition, Dummy Demolition Derby under the lights, and three larger-than-life concerts in Vail Village. Visit Vail Snow Daze for more information.

  • Vail Holidaze: Vail Family Holidaze is a new celebration of the holiday season in Vail! With activities and free events tailored towards both children and the young at heart, Vail truly is the place to be this December! Visit Holidaze in Vail for more information.

    • Sports & Recreation:
  • Adventure Sessions: If you think you know your favorite mountain...Think again. The Adventure Sessions matches you with a top guide and a small group of similarly skilled skiers and riders. You’ll get the most out of your day, go places that you may not have been before, cut lift lines and pick up tips and technical information along the way. Visit Vail Mountain for more information.

  • Ice Skating: Lace up your skates and hit the ice at rinks in Vail, including Solaris and the Arrabelle or Beaver Creek's rink, located in the heart of the Village.

  • Adventure Ridge: Play in the afternoon and well into the night at Adventure Ridge with ski bikes, kids snowmobile track, a slippery slope of rip-roaring tubing lanes and more. A snow park the size of a football stadium on top of the mountain and family food favorite Bistro Fourteen. The gondola runs from breakfast till night. Drink hot chocolate and watch the sun set over the bowls. Adventure Ridge, a family experience Like Nothing on Earth...Visit Adventure Ridge for more information.

  • Nordic Centers: It's time for the other mountain experience. Need a day off the slopes? Maybe looking for something different? Try one of our Nordic experiences. Take a backcountry Snowshoe or XC tour in the beautiful white river national forest, or learn new skills like Telemark and XC skiing. Whatever your desires we have an alternative for you. Visit Vail Mountain or Beaver Creek Mountain for more information.

  • Bowling: Enjoy a round of bowling at any number of the bowling alleys in the Vail Valley.

  • Avon Recreation Center: A multi-use facility with over 40,000 square feet of fun! Within its doors lies a variety of activities which will exceed you and your family’s fitness and leisure needs. Whether you want to join one of our many award-winning yoga classes, swim laps in our 5-lane lap pool, or simply relax and daydream while floating along the lazy river, the Avon Recreation Center and its staff can surely accommodate your needs. Avon Recreation Center