If you are looking for something to do this holiday season, check out these great local events! You will be sure to see some of our team members at them!
Vermont Holiday Festival in Killington
Killington is holding their annual Vermont Holiday Festival this weekend, December 7-8th. Kick off the weekend on Friday evening with music provided by local elementary schools beginning at 4:15pm. Throughout the evening, there will be Santa Workshops where children can create a holiday keepsake. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there to lend a helping hand, as well! Find local vendors, live music, and beautifully decorated Christmas trees for all to enjoy. To top it off, there will be sleigh rides around the base of Killington Mountain. On Saturday, the events run from 1-7pm. Click here for more information!
2nd Annual Holiday Cookie Tour in Chester
This Sunday, December 9th, Chester, VT, will be holding their 2nd Annual Holiday Cookie Tour from 12-4pm. This is the perfect way to get you into the holiday spirit! Purchase a Souvenir Passport with directions to several Victorian and Federal era homes, churches, and an inn. Each stop on the tour has a different kind of cookie to taste and better yet, the Passport has cookie recipes for you to try your favorites at home! Tickets can now be purchased at the Main Street Coffee and Scoop Shoppe on the Green in Chester. Get your tickets ASAP because they do sell out!
Ladies Night in Bellows Falls
Check out Ladies Night in Bellows Falls on December 14th, from 4-8pm! This is such a fun night to get all the ladies in your life together for an evening of holiday shopping! Many of the shops have refreshments (yes, alcohol is involved), along with appetizers and cookies! There are also specials at many of the restaurants and discounts at some of the stores. Many of the shops are also donating a portion of their sales to different local charities. You can even get a chair massage at Halladays!
Demo Day and ShinDig Oysters at Okemo
Spend the day at Okemo on December 15th! Check out the Demo Day, sponsored by William Raveis Vermont Properties from 8am-1pm at the Base Area of Jackson Gore. Test-drive some of the newest ski and snowboard equipment from Norida, Volkl, Blizzard, and Rossignol! Also, on December 15th, ShinDig Oysters will be delivering fresh oysters right to the slopes! Orders must be places by December 12th. Click here for details!
Warren Miller’s Face of Winter Movie Premier
Attend Warren Miller’s, Face of Winter, movie premier at Okemo Mountain School on December 15th. They will have 2 showings, as well as raffle prizes! Tickets are $20 per adult and $15 for a child 16 & under. If either chooses to bring an unwrapped toy for local donation, the cost is $10. Get tickets here! This is a great way to get excited for a winter of adventures at Okemo Mountain Resort! Click here to get your tickets!
Elf Express Train Ride in Manchester
Join the elves, Santa, and Mrs. Claus for a train ride through Manchester, Vermont on December 15th or 16th. You will be entertained by Burr & Burton’s theater and dance clubs with music and dance routines along the ride! There are several departure times, but tickets must be bought by December 12th! For more info, click here.
Christmas Centerpiece Class at Halladays
Attend a Christmas Centerpiece Class at Halladays in Bellows Falls, Vermont on December 16th from 11am-12pm. You will be able to create your own Christmas table centerpiece with Halladays providing the greens and embellishments. This is a fun and festival activity to do with friends or family! Call to reserve your spot, (802) 463-3331!
AliT and Ugly Sweater Party at Trout River Brewery
Kick off the weekend before Christmas with live music by Alison Turner at Trout River Brewery in Springfield, Vermont from 4-6pm on December 22nd. Enjoy one of Trout River’s delicious beers, including a specialty Chocolate Milk Stout, while listening to the sweet sounds of AliT. Better yet, join in the festivities and wear your best Ugly Sweater for a chance to win a prize! The brewery will be open noon-8pm.
Visit with Santa at Jackson Gore
Santa Claus will be making his yearly appearance at Jackson Gore on December 22nd at 4:30pm. Don’t miss Santa before he makes his way to the North Pole!
Santa Balloon Parade at Okemo
Don’t miss Santa and his elves in the parade at the Base Area of Okemo On December 23rd from 11am-12pm!
Mats & Mimosas
Treat yourself or a friend to Mats & Mimosas at the Okemo Mountain School Fitness Facility on December 28th at 10am. The class is being taught by Tara Lichtensteiger, instructor at Go With the Flow Yoga. You will participate in 1 hour of stretch and unwind yoga for all levels, followed by a mimosa! The class size is limited to 15, making it an intimate setting to relax. Get your tickets NOW before they sell out!
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