Colorado Events Calendar

December 24, 2025
Holiday Celebration, Copper Mountain
Ski for the day & join us in celebrating the holiday season with a DJ, holiday cookie decorating, & torchlight parade followed by fireworks! It all goes down at Eagle’s Landing in Center Village and is free to attend.
https://www.coppercolorado.com/events-activities/events-calendar/holiday-celebration/

December 24 – 25, 2025
Skiing Santa Visits Loveland
Every Christmas Santa takes time out of his busy schedule to ski at his favorite area, Loveland! This year is no different as he makes his appearance on the 24 and 25. Not only will he be cruising the slopes, but also visiting the Ski & Ride School and Loveland Valley to spread holiday cheer and pose for photos. Don’t miss out on some great holiday skiing and a chance to catch Skiing Santa!
https://skiloveland.com/events/?format=list&month=12&yr=2025&dy=&cid=mc-948a6a8e8cd15db324902317a630b853&time=month

December 24, 2025
Santa Skis Monarch, Monarch Mountain
December 24, 2025
Enjoy Christmas eve skiing & riding at Monarch, bring the little ones to meet Santa as he skis around spreading holiday cheer.
https://salidachamber.org/event/santa-skis-monarch/

December 24, 2025
Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade, Telluride
The Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade will start at the top of the Gondola and head down into the Town of Telluride. Watch as Telluride Ski & Snowboard School instructors meander down the mountain with torches to light up the mountainside. 
https://www.telluride.com/event/christmas-eve-torchlight-parade/

December 24, 2025
Torchlight Parade, Winter Park Resort
Our iconic holiday celebration is back, and you’re invited! At 5:30pm, cozy up with a cup of cocoa around the fire and watch as our skiers make their way down Hughes — illuminating the night under a brilliant fireworks display. Before the big event, get your fill of holiday cheer with our other festivities at the base. Take your picture with Santa at the Village Gazebo from 1-4pm, grab some sweets from Treeline Treats, and visit the Gondola Circle for Bradley’s for delicious hot cocoa. Following the Torchlight Parade, West Portal will also be hosting a non-denominational church service, and all are welcome to attend.
https://www.winterparkresort.com/things-to-do/events/torchlight-parade

December 24 – 25, 2025
Santa visits Wolf Creek Ski Area!!
Santa will be visiting Wolf Creek handing out candy canes and spreading holiday cheer!
https://wolfcreekski.com/calendar-events/

December 27. 2025
Whiskey Tasting, Purgatory Resort
Please join us for an evening of exploring different flavors and enjoying excellent company.
Our expert selects a different lineup each year of high-end whiskeys representing a variety of regions and flavors.  This year’s whiskeys will be announced soon – stay tuned!
Located at Hoody’s on December 27th, from 5:00pm to 6:30pm at only $32 per ticket. Included will be a guided sampling of four top-shelf whiskeys, plus a hand-crafted cocktail to finish of the evening. Guest count is limited to 30 people and will sell out, so don’t wait! We hope to see you there!
https://www.purgatory.ski/event/whiskey-tasting/

December 27, 2025
Ice Skating Show, Vail
Welcome to Winter!
As part of Vail Après, enjoy a free, 15 minute outdoor exhibition of Elite Skating.  The show is high energy ice entertainment with great popular and holiday themed music.  Featuring World, International, Team USA Skaters, and Seasoned Professionals.   There are two performances each night. | 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm
https://discovervail.com/event/ice-skating-shows/

December 27, 2025
Barrel Room Music Series, Breckenridge Distillery

Live Music is BACK at Breckenridge Distillery this winter! Join us in the Barrel Room for live performances by local and Colorado musicians at 1925 Airport Road. Performance – Chief Compliant. Doors at 5:00. Music at 5:30. Reservations Recommended. Full Dinner Service & Cocktail Menu Available. Call our FREE Breck Distillery Shuttle on the day of your reservation for a ride: (970) 445-8613https://breckenridgedistillery.com/events-calendar/

December 28, 2025
Barrel Room Music Series, Breckenridge Distillery

Live Music is BACK at Breckenridge Distillery this winter! Join us in the Barrel Room for live performances by local and Colorado musicians at 1925 Airport Road. Performance – Kenn Lee Band. Doors at 5:00. Music at 5:30. Reservations Recommended. Full Dinner Service & Cocktail Menu Available. Call our FREE Breck Distillery Shuttle on the day of your reservation for a ride: (970) 445-8613 https://breckenridgedistillery.com/events-calendar/

December 28, 2025
Dine with the Dogs, Vail
Dine With The Dogs returns for it’s FIFTH season thanks to Helly Hansen and Vail Ski Patrol. Grab an early lunch and meet members of Vail Ski Patrol and their avalanche dogs. Dog meet & greet and Q&As with patrollers are on the menu. Head over to Henry’s Hut at the top of Mountaintop Express (#4) with your family and friends between 10:30 and 11:30AM every Sunday to meet the Pros!
https://discovervail.com/event/dine-with-the-dogs-vail-mountain/

December 28, 2025
Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band, Aspen
Acclaimed actor and voice artist Hank Azaria conceived the tribute show “Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band” as a theatrical performance honoring Bruce Springsteen, a lifelong passion. Azaria meticulously perfected his vocal and physical impression of Springsteen’s distinctive style, backed by a band whose members have performed with top artists, to create an authentic homage rather than a mere impersonation
https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/hank-azaria-and-the-ez-street-band-a-springsteen-celebration/

December 29, 2025
Winter ArtWalk, Crested Butte
Please join us on this special evening to meet the artists & support your local publicgalleries.
https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/winter-artwalk/

December 30, 2025
Audi Ajax Cup, Aspen/Snowmass
Benefiting the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club’s 3,000-plus athletes, the Audi Ajax Cup features head-to-head slalom races on Little Nell Hill at Aspen Mountain followed by an exclusive après ski party at Chica Aspen. The Audi Ajax Cup is the pinnacle event of the Holiday Season in Aspen and helps raise $2.5 million dollars in financial aid to support local athletes.
https://www.aspensnowmass.com/visit/events/audi-ajax-cup

December 30, 2025
First Tracks, Beaver Creek Ski Resort
Your unforgettable adventure begins at 7:15 a.m. at the base of Centennial Express lift. Our First Tracks hosts will greet you in the morning and then offer the best terrain recommendations. Once you’ve worked up an appetite by leaving your freshly carved tracks on the mountain, you’ll head over to Beaver Creek’s mid-mountain lodge, Spruce Saddle, where an amazing culinary team will welcome your group to a delicious gourmet breakfast—a rewarding treat for a job well done.
https://www.beavercreek.com/explore-the-resort/activities/event-detail.aspx?id={4e55fe76-d690-4255-aa4f-5f5aece08e94}&sd=11%2F01%2F2025&ed=01%2F31%2F2026

December 31, 2025
Moonlight Dinner Series – New Year’s Eve Celebration with Hazel Miller, Arapahoe Basin
Join us for a spectacular New Year’s Eve at Black Mountain Lodge with special guest Hazel Miller & The Collective!
Ride the Black Mountain Express, snowshoe, or skin under the stars to the mid-mountain lodge. Once you arrive, you’ll be invited in with a complimentary glass of champagne and an extensive spread of Hors d’oeuvs.
Live music from Hazel Miller and The Collective begins at 8:30 p.m., followed by a chef-prepared buffet-style feast. We will celebrate New Year’s at 10:00 p.m. — midnight on the East Coast — but the night will continue with music through 11:00 p.m. On your way out, don’t forget to grab a box of truffle chocolates! This is a night filled with amazing music, great food, and the best way to ring in 2026! 
https://www.arapahoebasin.com/event/moonlight-dinner-new-years/

December 31 2025
New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade and Fireworks, Aspen/Snowmass
Close out 2025 with a torchlight parade and fireworks on Fanny Hill. Skiers and snowboarders ages 8 and up are invited to join in the fun making wide turns down the mountain with LED torches that illuminate the night sky and snow with a festive glow.
https://www.gosnowmass.com/event/nye-torchlight-parade/

December 31, 2025
Jen Kramer’s Magical New Year, Aspen
A multi-generational show, with two shows scheduled around the legendary Aspen fireworks. Named Best Magician in the 2024 Best of Vegas Awards, Yale graduate Jen Kramer delivers a high-energy, family-friendly magic show at the Westgate Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, blending mind-blowing sleight-of-hand with storytelling and audience participation. Known for appearances on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and Masters of Illusion, Kramer’s international experience and charisma create an unforgettable theatrical experience that has earned a Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award.
https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/jen-kramers-magical-new-year-5-pm/

December 31, 2025
New Year’s Eve, Beaver Creek Ski Resort
Stroll through the village and take in lively entertainment, vibrant lights, and a retro glow of music and energy as the night unfolds—topped off with two dazzling fireworks shows and Beaver Creek’s iconic torchlight ski down.
https://www.beavercreek.com/explore-the-resort/activities/event-detail.aspx?id={b2f71953-7590-40f3-8a74-6ae6ffddf326}&sd=11%2F01%2F2025&ed=01%2F31%2F2026

December 31, 2025
Torchlight Parade, Breckenridge
Join us at the Peak 9 base area where we kick off New Year’s Eve with a Torchlight parade! https://www.breckenridge.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/event-detail-page.aspx?id={d369a4ce-e2d8-4215-99b6-8aa8fd2b77d4}&sd=12%2F15%2F2025&ed=05%2F01%2F2026


December 31, 2025
New Year’s Eve at Copper, Copper Mountain
Eagle’s Landing, Center Village
Take your last laps of the year and celebrate the New Year with a DJ set, torchlight parade, fireworks, and more. It’s free to spectate and it all goes down in Center Village.
https://www.coppercolorado.com/events-activities/events-calendar/new-years-eve/

December 31, 2025
Noon Year’s Eve Party, Estes Park
Can’t stay up ’til midnight? Then join us as we ring in the New Year at NOON! Complete with a countdown, sparkling cider and live music.No refunds can be given after the Registration Deadline.
11:30am – 1pm | $40 | Special Music: The Kings Of Swing
https://www.visitestespark.com/event/noon-years-eve-party/16591/

December 31, 2025
New Year’s Eve Celebration, Granby
Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable celebration at Granby Ranch! Join us for a night filled with dazzling fireworks, a mesmerizing torchlight parade, and fun for the whole family. Watch as skiers light up the mountain during the torchlight parade, and let the little ones shine in the Kids Light Parade—where they can join in the fun with glow sticks and festive gear. Afterward, head to the lodge for our lively NYE Party, complete with music & dancing. It’s the perfect way to welcome 2025 surrounded by friends, family, and the beauty of the mountains!
https://www.destinationgranby.com/event/new-years-eve-celebration/1915/

December 31, 2025
New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Grand Lake
Ring in the New Year at Midnight in spectacular fashion with Grand Lake’s Fireworks Display! Set against the stunning backdrop of snow-capped mountains and the frozen lake, this dazzling show lights up the winter sky and creates a magical celebration to welcome the year ahead. Bundle up, grab some hot cocoa, and enjoy the fireworks from the town or along the shores of Grand Lake.
https://gograndlake.com/new-years-eve-fireworks/

December 31, 2025
New Year’s Eve: Midnight in the Tropics, Keystone Resort
Escape to a night of sun-soaked vibes and island beats high in the mountains as we ring in 2026 at Warren Station in Keystone! Join us for tropical cocktails, vibrant décor, and live music that will keep you dancing past midnight. DJ Drake kicks off the night with an unmissable set, and we’re thrilled to welcome back The Goonies for another epic dance party. Sip tiki-inspired creations and toast to new beginnings in paradise with our Champagne Package ($45–$80) or go all out with the VIP All-Inclusive Package ($75) featuring table seating, a bottle of bubbly, your midnight toast, and a commemorative glass. Dress in your brightest island attire and let the rhythm carry you through the countdown. Come celebrate 2026 in the mountains!
https://warrenstation.com/event/midnight-in-the-tropics/

December 31, 2025
NYE Uphill Climb and Live DJ, Monarch Mountain
Ski in the new year at Monarch Mountain with a morning uphill climb followed by music and party favors in the lodge.
https://salidachamber.org/event/nye-uphill-climb-and-live-dj/

December 31, 2025
New Year’s Eve Celebration and Torchlight Parade , Powderhorn Mountain Resort
Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable evening at Powderhorn Mountain Resort’s Annual NYE Celebration! Join us for a magical night featuring dazzling torchlight parades, a spectacular fireworks show, and live music to keep the energy alive. Bring the whole family to celebrate and create lasting memories on the slopes.
Event Highlights:
Children’s Torchlight Parade: Watch the littlest skiers light up the mountain with neon LED torches.
Fireworks Show: A brilliant finale of colorful fireworks to ring in the New Year.
Live DJ Performance: Dance the night away starting at 4:00 PM.
https://www.powderhorn.com/events/event/163-new-years-eve-celebration-and-torchlight-parade.html

December 31, 2025
Torchlight Parade, Purgatory Resort
Purgatory Resort is hosting our traditional New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Torchlight Parade!
Ring in the New Year for our 60th Anniversary celebration with festive drinks, fireworks, and a torchlit skiing parade! Gather round as ski instructors and mountain patrol put on the most spectacular light show as they ski down to the base area, torches in hand. Following up, we’ll light up the mountains with a firework show. Don’t miss out on the fun!
https://www.purgatory.ski/event/new-years-eve-fireworks-torchlight-parade/

December 31, 2025
New Year’s Eve Light Up Snow Cat Parade and Fireworks, Steamboat Ski Resort
Celebrate the new year in style! Kick off the evening with a Light Up Snow Cat parade and the Steamboat SnowSports Instructors performing synchronized skiing illuminated only by the light of torches. At the conclusion of the parade, fireworks will light up the sky over the resort to ring in 2026.
https://www.steamboat.com/things-to-do/events/new-years-eve-fireworks-and-light-up-snow-cat-parade

December 31, 2025
New Year’s Eve Dress to Impress Masquerade Party, Steamboat Ski Resort
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style, where mountain elegance meets ski town charm! Ride the gondola to an unforgettable evening high above the valley, surrounded by breathtaking snow-covered peaks. This “Dress to Impress” masquerade invites you to don your finest attire, a dazzling mask, and your best party vibes.
Dance the night away to the beats of live DJ’s mixing up funk/disco, and 80’s / 90’s hits with early 2000’s and modern pop favorites, creating the perfect energy to welcome 2026.
https://www.steamboat.com/things-to-do/events/new-years-eve-at-thunderhead

December 31, 2025
New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks, Telluride
Watch as Telluride Ski and Snowboard School instructors meander down the mountain with torches to light up the mountainside while fireworks light up the sky above. The Torchlight Parade is at 6:30 p.m. in Mountain Village and Telluride. Fireworks begin shortly after the torchlight parade and are best viewed from the Mountain Village core.
https://www.telluride.com/event/new-years-eve-torchlight-parade-fireworks/

December 31, 2025
Torchlight Parade & Fireworks | New Year’s Eve, Vail
Join in New Years Eve festivities in the Town of Vail.
6:15pm | Torchlight Parade | Golden Peak
Join the Vail Ski and Snowboard School for the annual nighttime torchlight ski-down parade at Golden Peak. Watch one of the most spectacular sights on the mountain as the instructors ski in formation down Golden Peak with flares! The fireworks show will follow the torchlight parade.
6:25pm | Fireworks Display |
Viewable from all base areas and throughout the village.
The short show will be visible from all across the valley floor including Vail Village, Golden Peak, Lionshead Village, and across I-70 in West Vail. View the map below for where you will be able to see the fireworks coming off of Vail Mountain.
https://discovervail.com/event/new-years-eve-torchlight-parade-fireworks/

December 31, 2025
New Year’s Eve Celebration, Winter Park Resort
Winter Park shines on New Year’s Eve. On December 31, the Rendezvous Event Center, in downtown Winter Park, will host sledders and tubers, and a Silent Disco by Big Little Sound. This event is free and open to the public and sleds, tubes, and toboggans are provided on the event center’s tubing hill.
This event is located in the town of Winter Park at the Rendezvous Event Center.
https://www.winterparkresort.com/things-to-do/events/deck-the-slopes-weekend-4