With another ski season comes another filled-to-the-brim events calendar! We have so much going on between opening day and the end of the calendar year. There will be holiday favorites, family activities, late night parties, lots of live music, and of course, tons of food and drinks to be had. Whether you’re visiting for opening weekend, or coming on your annual holiday family trip, we’re sure to have an event or two for you to enjoy. Be sure to keep an eye our Events Calendar for any new events or activities that might pop up! Mark your calendars now for our featured and annual events because you are not going to want to miss them.
Featured Events through the end of the year
Big Kicker
Kick-off the 24/25 winter season with us at Mt Ellen. Enjoy live music, a rail jam, bonfires, food, drinks and more!
Wall of Fame Celebration
Join us for inducting our class of 2024 Wall of Fame members and stick around for the annual Sugarbash immediately after!
Sugarbash
Grab your dancing shoes and join us for our annual Sugarbash Celebration in the Gate House Lodge. Enjoy live music along with food and beverage.
Champagne Cowbell Party
Celebrate Mt Ellen’s opening day with a Champagne Party! Test your cork-shooting prowess, enter giveaways, boogie to live music, and have a bite and a drink from the Green Mountain Lounge!
New Year’s Eve Party
Celebrate the arrival of 2025 with us with late night music, brews, drinks, and good company, right after the fireworks.
Holiday Week Events 12/21-1/1
Join us for a holiday season filled with unforgettable events, festive cheer, and memorable moments. From cozy gatherings and seasonal dining to family-friendly activities and New Year’s celebrations. Every year holiday week is filled with festive fun for kids and adults alike. We’re bringing back some favorites to help bring the holiday spirit, as well as adding some NEW events that are sure to bring some yuletide joy.
Holiday Event Highlights
- Ice Carving Demonstration with Wicked Good Ice
- NEW! Gingerbread House Building
- NEW! Family Movie Night featuring ELF
- Vermont Institute of Natural Science Owl Night
- NEW! Kids SIM Takeover Night
- NEW! DYI Confetti Poppers
- Alyx the Magician Family Show
- Fireworks and Torchlight Parade
- Fireworks Snowshoe Tour
- NEW! Kids New Years Eve Party
- NEW! Santa Ski
- UVM Viridescent Holiday Caroling
- NEW! Gift Wrap Race
- High Energy Juggling with Jason Tardy
- AND MORE!
Daily Events:
- Hot cider in the courtyard
- S’mores in the courtyard
- Golden Pole Scavenger Hunt
See Full Schedule of Holiday Week Events
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