Get ready for holiday cheer, yule-tidings, and general festiveness because it is almost Holiday Week at Sugarbush! We’ve got a loaded calendar filled with family friendly activities for all ages, seasonal dining, returning holiday favorites, and more. For 10+ days over the holiday period, you’ll find something to do on and off the mountain. Whether you looking for cozy gatherings, pastimes to keep the little ones entertained, or late-night celebrations we’ve got it all.
2024 Holiday Period: 12/21 – 1/1
Lifts Spin daily 8AM – 4PM
Featured Events
Events are free unless otherwise noted
| Date | Event | Description | Time & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat. 12/21 | Breakfast with Santa | Start your holiday season with a magical breakfast where Santa himself will be stopping by! Photo ops and North Pole mail box drop off available. | 9 – 11 AM Rumble’s Bistro & Bar (reservations encouraged) |
| Sat. 12/21 | Champagne Cowbell Party | Kick off the season in style at Mt. Ellen’s opening day Champagne Party! Pop some bubbly, test your cork-shooting aim to ring the cowbell in the rafters. | 3 – 6 PM Green Mountain Lounge $25/bottle of LaMarca |
| NEW! Sun. 12/22 | Santa Ski | Ho-ho-hop on your skis or board and grab that Santa suit for our jolly group Santa Ski at Mt. Ellen! | 2 – 3 PM GMX at Mt. Ellen |
| NEW! Mon. 12/23 | Family Movie Night – ELF | Get into the Christmas spirit with a family movie night! Join us for a showing of Elf. Enjoy free popcorn, cozy seating, and plenty of holiday cheer. | 5 PM Sleeper Room in Gate House Lodge |
| Tues. 12/24 | Non-Denominational Christmas Service | All are welcome to gather for a moment of reflection and peace in celebration of the holiday season. Join us on Christmas Eve for a non-denominational service led by Rev. Bill Wick. | 5 PM Mountain View Room Gate House Lodge |
| Fri. 12/27 | Vermont Institute of Natural Science | Explore owl calls, anatomy, and touchable artifacts to discover what makes these raptors so unique with this interactive owl program with the Vermont Institute of Natural Science. | 4:30 – 5:30 PM Mountain View Room Gate House Lodge |
| Fri. 12/27 | Kids SIM Take Over | Calling kids, ages 6-12, for a night of SIMulated fun at the SHARC! Kids will get dropped off for an evening at the SHARC SIM Rooms, supervised by dedicated Sugarbush staff, playing associated games and enjoying the included pizza, popcorn and drinks. | 6 – 9 PM Sugarbush Health & Recreation Center Reservations Required Limited to the first 18 kids |
| Sat. 12/28 | Comedy Night | Join us for a night of laughs and good company. Recommended 18+ | 7 -9 PM Castlerock Pub |
| Tues. 12/31 | Alyx the Magician | Join Alyx the Magician for a delightful, one-woman magic show. Aimed at kids but fun for all ages, this show promises to dazzle with tricks and laughter for the whole family. | 6 – 6:45 PM Courtyard Room Gate House Lodge $15pp+tax |
| Tues. 12/31 | Fireworks and Torchlight | Join us for the Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Show as we ring in the New Year! The parade will start on Spring Fling at 7 PM, followed immediately by a dazzling fireworks display. | 7PM Lincoln Peak Base Area |
| NEW! Tues. 12/31 | Kids New Years Eve Party | Bring the whole family to the Kids’ NYE Party in the Schoolhouse. With fun activities, music, and a special countdown, the celebration will build up to the ball drop at 9 PM—a perfect way for the kids to ring in the New Year! | 7:45 – 9 PM Schoolhouse |
| Tues. 12/31 | New Years Eve Party | Keep the New Year’s Eve celebration going with live music from The Grift! | 8 PM – 12 AM Gate House Lodge |
| Fri. 1/3 | ALE: A la Carte Dinner | Guests are welcomed to Allyn’s Lodge with a champagne toast, followed by an elegant five-course meal. Beer and wine are available for additional purchase. Following the fireside dinner, guests bundle up to either ski or snowboard down a freshly groomed trail or descend to the base in the comfort of the heated cabin cat. | 5 – 10 PM Allyn’s Lodge |
| Sun. 1/5 | ALE: A la Carte Dinner with Frost Beer Works | Join us, and our friends, at Frost Beer Works for an evening at Allyn’s Lodge, midway up Lincoln Peak, for an intimate and elegant five-course meal in a rustic atmosphere. Arrive at Allyn’s Lodge via our Cabin Cat* and enjoy delicious fireside meal paired with Frost Beers. Following the fireside dinner, guests bundle up to either ski or snowboard down a freshly groomed trail or descend to the base in the comfort of the heated cabin cat. | 5 – 10 PM Allyn’s Lodge |
Holiday Activities
Activities are free unless otherwise noted.
| Date | Activity | Description | Time & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun. 12/22 | Christmas Crafts | Get creative with festive crafts for the whole fam! | 12 – 3 PM Sleeper Room Gate House Lodge |
| Mon. 12/23 | Kind Bud Christmas Sing-Along | Come spread some holiday cheer at our festive sing-along show with Kind Bud. | 1 – 3 PM Lincoln Peak Courtyard |
| Mon. 12/23 | Gingerbread House Making | With an easy kit, construct your very own gingerbread house! | 1 -3 PM Sleeper Room Gate House Lodge |
| Tues. 12/24 | Gift Wrap Race | Test your gift wrapping skills under the pressure of a race. | 2 PM Sleeper Room Gate House Lodge |
| Wed. 12/25 | Indoor Mini Golf | Enjoying a mini put put course suitable for all ages. | All day Sleeper Room Gate House Lodge |
| Fri. 12/27 | Stargazing with Vaughn | Join a guided stargazing a learn about constellations’ lore! Telescopes and binoculars encouraged. | 6 – 7 PM Base of Super Bravo Lift |
| Sat. 12/28 | Blizzard Boogie | Enjoy a family friendly dance party in the courtyard! | 2 – 4 PM Lincoln Peak Courtyard |
| Sun. 12/29 | DIY Confetti Popper Crafts | Make your own confetti popper for your holiday celebration! | 12 – 3 PM Sleeper Room Gate House Lodge |
| Sun. 12/29 | Indoor Mini Golf | Enjoying a mini put put course suitable for all ages. | All day Sleeper Room Gate House Lodge |
| Mon. 12/30 | DIY Confetti Popper Crafts | Make your own confetti popper for your holiday celebration! | 12 – 3 PM Sleeper Room Gate House Lodge |
| Mon. 12/30 | Indoor Mini Golf | Enjoying a mini put put course suitable for all ages. | All day Sleeper Room Gate House Lodge |
| Sat. 1/4 | Blizzard Boogie | Enjoy a family friendly dance party in the courtyard! | 2 – 4 PM Lincoln Peak Courtyard |
Holiday Week Hours of Operation
Live Après Music & Entertainment
Season Pass Benefits and Discounts
| Date | Entertainment | Description | Time & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurs. 12/26 | Marko the Magician | Fun for all ages, Marko amazes with his quick tricks and tableside magic. | 12 – 2 PM Gate House Cafeteria and Rumble’s |
| Fri. 12/27 | Marko the Magician | Fun for all ages, Marko amazes with his quick tricks and tableside magic. | 1 -3 PM Gate House Cafeteria and Rumble’s |
| Sat. 12/28 | Caricature Artist | Get a quick exaggerated sketch done of you and your family as a unique souvenir! | 1 – 4 PM Lincoln Peak Courtyard |
| Sat. 12/28 | High Energy Juggling with Jason Tardy | Be amazed at the juggling, balancing, and fire-breathing acts of Jason Tardy. | 3 – 4 PM Lincoln Peak Courtyard |
| Mon. 12/30 | Balloons | Watch and enjoy as balloons get transformed into animals and hats for all. | 1 – 4 PM Lincoln Peak Courtyard |
| Tues. 12/31 | Balloons | Watch and enjoy as balloons get transformed into animals and hats for all. | 1 – 4 PM Lincoln Peak Courtyard |
