WinterFest

Make the holiday season extra special with fun family events from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and the Teton Village Association.

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Tree Lighting, GlowNights & Snow Castles


Firday, December 19, 2025

4pm - 6pm

Village Commons


Kick off Winterfest 2025 with our annual tree lighting ceremony and the GlowNights lighting of Electric Dandelions by Liquid PXL with our snow castle opening. Bring the entire family and celebrate with free hot chocolate, cookies, and sparklers. The official light-up will begin at 5pm. We are also offering free skate rentals for this special occasion, or you can bring your own

Snow Cats & Avalanche Dogs


Saturday, December 20, 2025

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Kid's Ranch


A behind-the-scenes look at the resort's coolest stuff. Everybody wants to meet an avalanche dog and handler, then you mix that with a tour of a snow cat and you've covered it all – big trucks, cool dogs, and safety.

Free Skate Night & Hot Cocoa


Monday, December 22, 2025

4pm - 5pm

Teton Village Commons Rink


Grab the family and join us for a night of gliding around under the Wyoming winter sky with free hot coco! Offering free skate rentals for this special occasion or you can bring your own.

Santa Drops From Tram


Wedesday, December 24, 2025

4:30pm


Head over to the Tram dock around 4:30 PM for a very exciting arrival and welcome the holiday season right! Please bring any last-minute letters for Santa Claus. There will be a box for kids to drop their letters into located by the Tram.

Ski With Santa


Thursday, December 25, 2025

10am - 1pm

Teewinot lift, Sweetwater Gondola and Casper lift


Santa has been working on his technique and is an intermediate skier these days thanks to our friends at the Mountain Sports School! Seek him out around Teewinot and the base of the Gondolas around 10:00 AM or find him on the hill afterward on Après Vous and Casper! He'll be skiing around until 12:00 PM

Family Scavenger Hunt


Friday, December 26, 2025

10am

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort


Download the JH Insider app to participate in our WinterFest Scavenger Hunt! A clue will drop at 11am for a chance to find elves hidden throughout the Ski area. Prize to be redeemed at JH Sports & Teton Village Sports. 

Ski/Ride with Santa


Wednesday, December 25, 2024

10am - 1pm

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort


Santa is a pretty solid intermediate skier these days thanks to our friends at the Mountain Sports School! Seek him out around Teewinot and the base of the Gondolas around 10 am, or find him on the hill afterward on Après Vous and Casper! He'll be skiing around until 12 pm.

Sledding Evening


Saturday, December 27, 2025

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Base of the Bridger Gondola


Join us from 4:30-5:30 pm for some mellow sledding on sleds provided by JHMR. Glide across the slope on a slow pitch between Bridger and Sweetwater. The sled area will be roped off and for one night only sledding in the designated area will be permitted.

TVA Event TBD


Monday, December 30, 2025

4pm - 5pm

Events Tent | TBD


NYE Fireworks, Torchlight & Glow Worm Parade


Wednesday, December 31, 2025

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Base of Sweetwater Gondola


Calling all kids for the Glow Worm Parade! This New Years' tradition substitutes glow sticks for torch lights. All children are welcome to participate & no sign-up needed. We will load the Sweetwater Gondola from 4:30-5:15 and the parade will start at 5:30pm. Kids will finish at the base of Sweetwater Gondola. Come dressed in skis and boots (no poles please). Participation is free and parents are not required to accompany skiers but are welcome to join. 

The Torchlight Parade (MSS Staff only) will begin shortly after the Glow Worm parade reaches the base of Sweetwater Gondola, at approximately 6pm, and fireworks will follow. Ring in the New Year in classic JHMR tradition! 

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