Events and activities for the holidays
Holiday Week at Stratton
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Event Guide
Date & Time
Dec. 20, 2025 — Jan. 4, 2026
All day
HOLIDAY WEEK AT STRATTON
December 20, 2025 - January 4, 2026
It's the most wonderful time of the year. The snow is falling, the lifts are spinning, and the spirits are jolly. The Village is decorated with lights, and the schedule is decked with events. While out and about, be sure to check out the full schedule of events for all ages. Festivities kick off with a visit from Santa, sunrise snowshoe hikes, Snowcat Dinners, yoga, fireworks and more. Check out the full schedule of events below, and may your spirits be bright this holiday week.
Holiday stay special: Save 40% at Founders Lodge from 12/19 to 12/22.
December 20, 2025 - January 4, 2026
It's the most wonderful time of the year. The snow is falling, the lifts are spinning, and the spirits are jolly. The Village is decorated with lights, and the schedule is decked with events. While out and about, be sure to check out the full schedule of events for all ages. Festivities kick off with a visit from Santa, sunrise snowshoe hikes, Snowcat Dinners, yoga, fireworks and more. Check out the full schedule of events below, and may your spirits be bright this holiday week.
Holiday stay special: Save 40% at Founders Lodge from 12/19 to 12/22.
Dec
20
Sat
Event Guide
Events and activities for the holidays
Holiday Week at Stratton
Date & Time
Dec. 20, 2025 — Jan. 4, 2026
All day
HOLIDAY WEEK AT STRATTON
December 20, 2025 - January 4, 2026
It's the most wonderful time of the year. The snow is falling, the lifts are spinning, and the spirits are jolly. The Village is decorated with lights, and the schedule is decked with events. While out and about, be sure to check out the full schedule of events for all ages. Festivities kick off with a visit from Santa, sunrise snowshoe hikes, Snowcat Dinners, yoga, fireworks and more. Check out the full schedule of events below, and may your spirits be bright this holiday week.
Holiday stay special: Save 40% at Founders Lodge from 12/19 to 12/22.
December 20, 2025 - January 4, 2026
It's the most wonderful time of the year. The snow is falling, the lifts are spinning, and the spirits are jolly. The Village is decorated with lights, and the schedule is decked with events. While out and about, be sure to check out the full schedule of events for all ages. Festivities kick off with a visit from Santa, sunrise snowshoe hikes, Snowcat Dinners, yoga, fireworks and more. Check out the full schedule of events below, and may your spirits be bright this holiday week.
Holiday stay special: Save 40% at Founders Lodge from 12/19 to 12/22.
Holiday Lift Hours
The lifts open early mid-week, opening at 8:30AM from December 24 through January 2.
Village Shopping & Dining
Get in your last-minute shopping, pick up new gear for the winter, make the most of your gift card, or dine in at your favorite restaurant. Stroll the Stratton Village.
Daily Winter Activities
View the full schedule and availability for Daily Winter Activities
Saturday, December 20
Sunday, December 21
Wednesday, December 24
Thursday, December 25
Friday, December 26
Saturday, December 27
Sunday, December 28
Monday, December 29
Tuesday, December 30
Wednesday, December 31
Thursday, January 1
Friday, January 2
Saturday, January 3
Sunday, January 4
The lifts open early mid-week, opening at 8:30AM from December 24 through January 2.
Village Shopping & Dining
Get in your last-minute shopping, pick up new gear for the winter, make the most of your gift card, or dine in at your favorite restaurant. Stroll the Stratton Village.
Daily Winter Activities
View the full schedule and availability for Daily Winter Activities
- Drop in at the Coca-Cola Tube Park
- Fuel your adventure with a nightly Vermont Snowmobile Tour or let the kids ride on a Kid's Snowmobile Tour
- Check out Stratton's indoor rock climbing gym - CLIMB
- Enjoy ice skating at the Mill House
- Cruise the Nordic Trails on a Fat Bike, or rent cross-country skis or snowshoes
- Try out Stratton's new SNO-GO Bike Tours in the Sun Bowl
- Daily morning tennis clinics at Training and Fitness Center. December 20-January 4. 8:30am-12:30pm
- Pickleball open play daily at the Training and Fitness Center. 12:30-2:30pm.
Saturday, December 20
- Burton Step On Demo - A free demo of Burton's Step On boots and bindings at the Burton store in the Village. 9am - 3pm.
- Visit Santa in the main Base Lodge for photos, wish lists, high-fives, and holiday cheer. 2pm - 4pm.
- DJ Zach Mastromarino at the outdoor Biergarten in the main Base Area. 3pm - 5pm.
- Après Ski Flow Yoga at the Black Bear Lodge 3pm - 4pm.
- Live music at Grizzly's with Brian Kane and the Beginning. 4-7pm.
- Live music at Table 43.1 in Black Bear Lodge with Logan Boyd. 5:30pm - 8:30pm.
Sunday, December 21
- Sunday Sunrise Hike at the Nordic Center. 7:30am
- Visit Santa in the main Base Lodge for photos, wish lists, high-fives, and holiday cheer. 2pm - 4pm.
Wednesday, December 24
- Lifts open at 8:30am - 4pm
- View full schedule and availability for Daily Winter Activities
Thursday, December 25
- Lifts open at 8:30am - 4pm
- View full schedule and availability for Daily Winter Activities
Friday, December 26
- Lifts open at 8:30am - 4pm
- Live music at Grizzly's with Garland Duo 4pm - 7pm
- Snowcat Dinner at Mid-Mountain Lodge 5:15pm & 5:45pm
- Friday Night Nordic Hikes 7:30pm - 9pm
- Kid's Night Out: Drop your kids off for a fun night of crafting and a Nordic hike under the stars. 6:30pm - 8:30pm.
- Kids must be between the ages of 7 and 13.
- All Nordic equipment is provided.
- Meet on the third floor of the Sun Bowl base lodge at 6:30pm.
- Please be prompt with pickup. Kids must be dressed appropriately in winter gear to participate in the hiking portion. This will require moderate exertion.
- Registration is required.
Saturday, December 27
- Après Ski Flow Yoga at the Black Bear Lodge 3pm - 4pm
- DJ Zach Mastromarino at the outdoor Biergarten in the main Base Area. 3pm - 5pm.
- Snowcat Dinner at Mid-Mountain Lodge 5:15pm & 5:45pm
- Enjoy free s'mores around the fire at the Mill House, located in the Commons, while supplies last. 5:30pm.
Sunday, December 28
- Sunday Sunrise Hike at the Nordic Center. 7:30am
- Live music at Grizzly's with Vinyl Vault 2pm - 5pm
- Lawson's Finest Liquids promo and giveaways at Grizzly's 2pm - 5pm
- Come make a free Holiday kids' craft in the main base lodge, while supplies last. 4:30-5:30pm.
Monday, December 29
- Lifts open at 8:30am - 4pm
- Happy Birthday Stratton! We opened this very day in 1961. Celebrate with cupcakes in the Courtyard, while supplies last. 3:30pm.
- Singo at Table 43.1. A fun twist on traditional bingo where players mark off song titles on their cards instead of numbers, based on lyrics played by a host. 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday, December 30
- Lifts open at 8:30am - 4pm
- Pom-Pom Craft Workshop: Step away from the holiday bustle and join us for a cozy evening of creativity. Unwind, connect, and dive into hands‑on crafting as you design your own wool felt ball creation - a tree, garland, or wreath. Ski and Board Club Room. 5:30pm - 7:30pm.
- All crafting supplies (wool felt balls, tools, and materials) included
- Step‑by‑step instruction and inspiration. Beginner-friendly. Ages 12+
- Non‑alcoholic beverages and small bites provided
- Take home your finished wool felt ball creation
- $55 Registration Required
Wednesday, December 31
- Lifts open at 8:30am - 4pm
- New Years Eve Family Buffet enjoy a chef inspired dinner featuring local Vermont dishes; cash bar. 5:30pm - 8pm.
- New Years Eve Fireworks Hike kids must be 12 years old. Finish in the courtyard with fire and hot chocolate.7pm-10:30pm.
- New Years Eve Silent Disco -14 and over - control your own music through five channels of groovy hits through the decades, at the Sun Bowl base lodge 10pm - 12:30am
- Grizzly's NYE Party - 21+ Ring in the New Year at Grizzly's with live music, an exceptional view of the fireworks, and countdown to midnight with complimentary champagne toast. 21 and up only. 8pm - 1am.
- Fireworks in the main base area - FREE - 8:30pm
Thursday, January 1
- Lifts open at 8:30am - 4pm
Friday, January 2
- Lifts open at 8:30am - 4pm
- Ikon Pass Stroke Event - January -Live music at Mid-Mountain Lodge with Sammy B. 1pm - 3pm.
- Hang out with Lawson's Finest Liquids, holding down the vibes and the Mid-Mountain Lodge with promos and giveaways. 1pm - 4pm.
- Friday Night Nordic Hikes 7:30pm - 9pm.
- Kid's Night Out: Drop your kids off for a fun night of crafting and ice-skating. 6pm - 8pm.
- Kids must be between the ages of 7 and 13.
- All ice skating equipment is provided.
- Meet Homeowner's Lounge at 6pm.
- Please be prompt with pickup. Kids must be dressed appropriately in winter gear to participate in the outdoor ice skating portion. This will require moderate exertion.
- Registration is required.
Saturday, January 3
- Live music in the Sun Bowl Base Lodge with Logan Boyd. 2pm - 5pm.
- Après Ski Flow Yoga at the Black Bear Lodge 3pm - 4pm
- Paint and Sip in the Homeowners Lounge 5:30pm - 7:30pm.
- Snowcat Dinner at Mid-Mountain Lodge 5:15pm & 5:45pm
- Ikon Pass Stroke Event - January - Pass Holder Party at Grizzly's - Enjoy music from Rich Ortiz at Grizzly's. Hang with other Ikon Pass holders, and enter the raffles for Ikon Pass swag, great prizes from sponsors, and the season-long raffle to win a 26/27 Ikon Pass. 4-7pm.
- Live music at Table 43.1 in Black Bear Lodge with Peter Miles. 6:30pm - 9:30pm.
Sunday, January 4
- Ikon Pass Stroke Event - January -Free First Tracks for all Ikon Pass holders. 7:45am lift access.
- Sunday Sunrise Hike at the Nordic Center. 7:30am
- Live music with DJ Joe Bell at Grizzly's. 3pm - 6pm.
