Event Calendar
Aspen Gay Ski Week
Jan 11, 2026
All Day
Join us for the oldest annual, week-long gay ski celebration in the nation. Explore four picturesque ski mountains with varied terrain, gather for a friendship dinner on Tuesday, January 13th, and the biggest event of the week, a costume downhill ride on Friday, January 16th.
Aspen's New Year's Eve Celebration
Dec 31, 2025
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in downtown Aspen on December 31 with s’mores and a cozy bonfire, family-friendly live music, complimentary ice skating, and a spectacular fireworks display over Aspen Mountain.
Buttermilk Opening Day
Dec 13, 2025
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Buttermilk welcome skiers and riders as their slopes open for the winter season in Aspen.
Sharing Shakespeare | Oct 20 - Mar 9
Oct 20, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Aspen Institute presents the Sharing Shakespeare Series.
Aspen Highlands Opening Day
Dec 13, 2025
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Highlands welcome skiers and riders as their slopes open for the winter season in Aspen.
Snowman Scavenger Hunt: December - March
Dec 01, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Gather your family and friends and explore our breathtaking 40-acres to find items to build your snowman! Pick up your camera in at the front desk to take a picture of your completed snowman.
Hot Cocoa Station and Letters to Santa
Dec 15, 2025
All Day
The magic of the sweetest season begins with your letter to Santa. Write your holiday wish list and our merry messengers will send it with a polar express postage stamp directly to the North Pole.
Winter Wonderland in Anderson Park
Dec 21, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The iconic Anderson Park will transform into an enchanting winter wonderland on December 21.
ACES Winter Explorers Holiday Break Camp
Dec 22, 2025
All Day
This winter break, ACES (Aspen Center for Enviornmental Studies) will be offering Outdoor Winter Explorers Camp December 22, 30-31 & January 2 at Hallam Lake for kids currently enrolled in grades K-4. Participants will explore the intricacies of the natural world during the winter months, learn about animal and human survival skills, and become snow scientists and master trackers.
Aspen for the Holidays: A Wheeler Original
Dec 21, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join Aspen's historic Wheeler Opera House for a one-night holiday performance featuring renowned talent, spirited music, and holiday cheer.
DanceAspen: A Snowy Soirée
Dec 22, 2025
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
DanceAspen brings a joyful 30-minute holiday showcase to the Wheeler stage. Complete with post-show sweet treats and festive photo opportunities, it's a charming afternoon for guests of all ages.
Apres-Skiing and Dining
Daily
All Day
Cozy up at our restaurant for shareable plates and specialty drinks after a day on the slopes.
Sundown Menorah Lighting
Dec 14 - Dec 22, 2025
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Join us in the lobby each evening at sundown during Hanukkah for a memorable menorah lighting ceremony.
Holiday Display
Dec 15 - Jan 02, 2026
All Day
Our Executive Pastry Chef, Sara Figueiredo and her team will be sure to get you and your family into the holiday spirit with an enchanting gingerbread showpiece made of sweet ingredients to celebrate the sweetest season. Stop by our lobby to see what this year's festive theme is and marvel at their merry masterpiece.
S'mores on the Patio
Weekly on Friday Saturday and Sunday
Dec 05 - Dec 28, 2025
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Celebrate the season with evening s'mores on the weekends. Starting on December 5, join us for some delightful holiday s'mores on the patio at West End Social, from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
All I Want for Christmas: A Holiday Cabaret
Dec 20 - Dec 21, 2025
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Enjoy vibrant evenings from the best of Broadway with a spirited blend of show-stopping performances and beloved holiday classics.





