Past Event
Events and activities for the holidays
Holiday Week at Stratton
Dec
20
Sat
Event Guide
Date & Time
Dec. 20, 2025 — Jan. 4, 2026
All day
This event has happened in the past.
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
Past Event
Events and activities for the holidays
Holiday Week at Stratton
Date & Time
Dec. 20, 2025 — Jan. 4, 2026
All day
This event has happened in the past.
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, January 3
Sunday, January 4
Past Dates
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
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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 for snow tubing 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
- Daily morning tennis clinics at Training and Fitness Center. December 20-January 4. 8:30am-12:30pm
- Pickleball open play is available daily at the Training and Fitness Center. 12:30-2:30pm.
Saturday, January 3
- Live music in the Sun Bowl Base Lodge with Logan Boyd. 2pm - 5pm.
- Après Ski Flow Yoga at the Training and Fitness Center 3pm - 4:15pm.
- Paint and Sip at the Ski and Board Club (above indoor Guest Services windows) at 6pm5:30pm - 7:30pm.
- Snowcat Dinner at Mid-Mountain Lodge 5:15pm & 5:45pm.
- Ikon Pass Stoke 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.
- Benedicts and Grizzly's open late, enjoy après your favorite spot until 8pm.
- Table 43.1 located in Black Bear Lodge stays open until 10pm.
Sunday, January 4
- Ikon Pass Stoke 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. 2pm - 5pm.
Past Dates
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 Training and Fitness Center 3pm - 4:15pm.
- 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.
- Benedicts and Grizzly's open late, enjoy après your favorite spot until 8pm.
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
- Benedicts and Grizzly's open late, enjoy après your favorite spot until 8pm.
- Table 43.1 located in Black Bear Lodge stays open until 10pm.
Saturday, December 27
- Après Ski Flow Yoga at the Training and Fitness Center 3pm - 4:15pm
- DJ Zach Mastromarino at the outdoor Biergarten in the main Base Area. 2pm - 4pm.
- 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.
- Benedicts and Grizzly's open late, enjoy après your favorite spot until 8pm.
- Table 43.1 located in Black Bear Lodge stays open until 10pm.
Sunday, December 28
- Sunday Sunrise Hike at the Nordic Center. 7:30am
- Après with Aperol at Benedicts. 11am - 1pm.
- 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.
- Extended hours at Benedicts, open until 8pm.
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.
- Extended hours at Benedicts, open until 8pm.
Tuesday, December 30
- Lifts open at 8:30am - 4pm
- Extended hours at Benedicts, open until 8pm.
Wednesday, December 31
- Lifts open at 8:30am - 4pm
- Extended hours at Benedicts, open until 8pm.
- SOLD OUT - 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.
- SOLD OUT -Grizzly's NYE Party - 21+- Ring in the New Year at Grizzly's with live music, an exceptional view of the fireworks, and a countdown to midnight with complimentary champagne toast. 21 and up only. 8pm - 1am.
- Fireworks in the main base area - FREE - 8:30pm Torchlight Parade begins, followed by Fireworks.
Thursday, January 1
- Lifts open at 8:30am - 4pm
- Acoustic Brunch at Benedicts with live music from Ali T. 10am - 1pm.
- New Year's Day Skin With A Guide: Start your New Year off with a great start and an uphill adventure. Whether you are new to this activity or a seasoned "skinner" we encourage you to join us to start your day off right. We will meet at Gondola at 8:15am for an 8:30am start.
- Must be age 12 & up
- Ski Touring rental equipment packages are available.
- Meet at the Gondola at 8:15am.
- Registration is required.
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.
- Benedicts and Grizzly's open late, enjoy après your favorite spot until 8pm.
- Table 43.1 located in Black Bear Lodge stays open until 10pm.
- Kid's Night Out: Drop your kids off for a fun night of crafting, painting, planting a succulent and ice-skating. 6pm - 8pm.
- Kids must be between the ages of 7 and 13.
- All ice skating equipment is provided.
- Meet at the Ski and Board Club (above indoor Guest Services windows) 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.
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