Event Series Hammond Castle

Hammond Castle

Big Wood Cinemas

HAMMOND CASTLE December 16 & 17 Performed live at Big Wood Cinema in Hailey Written by Naomi McDougall Jones Directed by Veronica Moonhill A soon-to-be-filmed motion picture script, written by TLTC's Naomi McDougall Jones, Hammond Castle will be presented as a 2-day Live Staged Radio Play! Featuring an on-stage foley artist creating sound effects alongside a full cast, this fairytale for grown-ups is the story of a 7-month pregnant failed actress who becomes entangled with the power-hungry ghost of a long forgotten inventor hell-bent on fame. He draws her into a glamorous, ghost-filled fantasy and together they hatch a dangerous plan to secure both their legacies... at a terrible cost. Shows Dec 16th @2pm & 7pm, and Dec 17th @7pm. $30 General Admission / $15 Student. Tickets at LibertyTheatreCompany.org

$15 – $30

Introduction to Avalanches Field Day

Ketchum Fire Station

Join the Friends of the Sawtooth Avalanche Center instructors for a field day covering avalanche rescue basics, snowpack layering, avalanche terrain identification, and basic backcountry travel. Please note- you need to have attended a Friends’ Introduction to Avalanches presentation prior to participating in the field day. There is a $50 suggested donation to the Friends of SAC to cover instructor costs. Donations can be made on www.sawtoothavalanche.com (click the donate button) or via Venmo @sawtooth-avalanche. Thank you! We use a pre-registration system for courses due to high demand. Please sign up for a field day using this Field Day Sign Up Form: HERE We will send out more information about the course in the week leading up to it. We will meet at the Ketchum Fire Station and then travel elsewhere depending on snow conditions. You will need a way to travel over snow (snowshoes, touring skis, splitboard…) Please reach out to Annie at education@sawtoothavalanche.com with any questions.

$50

Gingerbread House Decorating

Sun Valley Culinary Institute

Embrace the festive spirit for a delightful afternoon of Gingerbread House Decorating at the Sun Valley Culinary Institute. Crafted by the talented hands of Ketchum's own Mary Jones, each gingerbread house is a testament to local artistry and holiday magic for ages 13 and under (12 and under must be accompanied by an adult).

$60
Event Series Holiday Market

Open Air Holiday Market

Sun Valley Village

The 7th-annual European-style market features locally-made artisan goods, holiday gifts, wreaths, roasted nuts and more plus Colla Voce will be strolling throughout the village. Date & Time: December 16, 11am-7pm Date & Time: December 17, 11am-4pm Vendors Lisa Horton Jewelry Jewelry rooted in nature Kinshop Leather Goods Intentionally designed and carefully crafted goods that are meant to be used, bruised, and loved for years to come, each developing its own patina and personality reflective of its owner's lifestyle. The Chocolate Moose Creates unique and delicious, savory and sweet products Koehn Trout Farms Fresh & Smoked Idaho Trout, Raised By Hand, No Antibiotics Hells Canyon Bolos Custom bolos, jewelry and western wear, all handmade Dolce Cabana Self-care products with the original ingredients, staying clear of using dyes, chemicals or toxic additives that are regularly added to them today. Mountain Mutts Dog Treats- All treats are gluten-free with no wheat flour, pea protein or tapioca flour. Paw Balm, Dog Shampoo Bars and more. Kern Works  Hand-sewn creations including baby blankets, napkins, windsocks, neck gaiters and more! Glassy Globes Hand blown Feng Shui glass globes Hot Eric Honey An enticing electuary—raw honey mixed with spices—enjoyed daily to support a healthy immune system, experience superfood ...

Live Nativity

The Life Church

Local costumed actors and live animals unfold the reenactment of the events surrounding Jesus’ birth while vocalists set the scene musically and a Narrator tells the story. Featured again this year will be three live camels and a donkey from Camels R Fun in Idaho Falls. The production starts at 5:00 PM and will be finished by 6:15pm. Come early to get parking, seats, hot cocoa and cookies. Hay bale seating will be available, but please remember your blankets and hand warmers. DRESS WARMLY, it is an outdoor event

Free
Event Series Limelight Lounge – Live Music Series

Limelight Lounge – Live Music Series

Limelight Lounge

Throughout the year, The Limelight Lounge is the place to be in Ketchum for live local music. It's the perfect way to unwind after a day on the mountain. Order a beer and a few apps (or go all out with dinner from our menu), and enjoy some of the best local talent in an intimate setting. Live music schedule: December: Fri 1st-  Alexa Sluder Sat 2nd- Travis McDaniel Sun 3rd- Brianne Lynn Mon 4th- Bryan Speth Thurs 7th- Kevin Ware Fri 8th- Johnny & Jen Pisano Sat 9th- Katie Buxton Sun 10th- Travis McDaniel Mon 11th- Wayne Worthen Thurs 14th- Kevin Ware Fri 15th- Clayne Zollinger Sat 16th- Mark Mueller Sun 17th- Carson Hasher Mon 18th- Johnny & Jen Pisano Thurs 21st- Kevin Ware Fri 22nd- Alexa Sluder Sat 23rd- David Henry Sun 24th- David Henry Mon 25th- Carson Hasher Tues 26th- George Bouhey Wed 27th- Katie Buxton Thurs 28th-Kevin Ware Fri 29th- Avery Soloago Sat 30th-Mark Mueller Sun 31st-Aaron Golay & DJ Luke Ross

Event Series Limelight Lounge – Live Music Series

Limelight Lounge – Live Music Series

Limelight Lounge

Throughout the year, The Limelight Lounge is the place to be in Ketchum for live local music. It's the perfect way to unwind after a day on the mountain. Order a beer and a few apps (or go all out with dinner from our menu), and enjoy some of the best local talent in an intimate setting. Live music schedule: February: Thurs 1st-  Kevin Ware Fri 2nd-  Johnny & Jen Pisano Sat 3rd- Wesley Schlagenhauf Sun 4th-  Michaela French Mon 5th-  Spencer Dahl Thurs 8th-  Kevin Ware Fri 9th-  Ashley Rose Sat 10th-  Katie Buxton Sun 11th-  Johnny & Jen Pisano Mon 12th-  Gravy Train Thurs 15th—Kevin Ware Fri 16th-  Travis McDaniel Sat 17th- Jake Dejongh Sun 18th-  Travis McDaniel Mon 19th-  Katie Buxton Thurs 22nd- Kevin Ware Fri 23rd-  Mark Mueller Sat 24th-  Bryan Speth Sun 25th-  Jordan Shaw Mon 26th-  Mark Mueller Thurs 29th-  Kevin Ware March: Fri March 1- Alexa Sluder Sat March 2- Aaron Golay Sun March 3- Clayne Zollinger Mon March 4- Charlie Sutton Thurs March 7- Kevin Ware Fri March 8- High Mountain Heard Sat March 9- Ashley Rose Sun March 10- Doublewide Mon March 11- David Henry Thurs March 14- Kevin Ware Fri ...

Event Series Hammond Castle

Hammond Castle

Big Wood Cinemas

HAMMOND CASTLE December 16 & 17 Performed live at Big Wood Cinema in Hailey Written by Naomi McDougall Jones Directed by Veronica Moonhill A soon-to-be-filmed motion picture script, written by TLTC's Naomi McDougall Jones, Hammond Castle will be presented as a 2-day Live Staged Radio Play! Featuring an on-stage foley artist creating sound effects alongside a full cast, this fairytale for grown-ups is the story of a 7-month pregnant failed actress who becomes entangled with the power-hungry ghost of a long forgotten inventor hell-bent on fame. He draws her into a glamorous, ghost-filled fantasy and together they hatch a dangerous plan to secure both their legacies... at a terrible cost. Shows Dec 16th @2pm & 7pm, and Dec 17th @7pm. $30 General Admission / $15 Student. Tickets at LibertyTheatreCompany.org

$15 – $30

Story Time at The Community Library

The Community Library

Join us on Mondays at 10:30 am in the Treehouse in the Children's Library for Story Time. Story Time is best suited for preschool age children; no unattended children please!

Cooper Cox: Out Here

Ochi Gallery

OCHI is pleased to present Out Here, a solo exhibition of new paintings by Brooklyn-based artist Cooper Cox. This is the artist’s first solo exhibition with the gallery. Out Here will be on view at OCHI Sun Valley, located at 119 Lewis Street in Ketchum, Idaho from December 15, 2023 to February 24, 2024. An Artist’s Reception will be held on Thursday, December 28th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM MST. From a young age, Cooper Cox harbored a fascination with trees, often sketching them in the margins of his schoolbooks. Allured by their elegant forms and endurance, as well as by their symbiotic relationships with neighboring organisms, Cox’s newest paintings feature snags—large, coniferous, upright trees that appear lifeless but serve as essential habitats for wildlife long after losing their leaves and flowers. Like the first line in a charcoal drawing, snags appear exposed, revealing the history of their growth as slow, incremental adjustments rather than sudden change. Snags symbolize strength and adaptability—having survived shifting climates and human interventions, Cox’s snags can occasionally bloom soulful blossoms that reflect the emotional and physical changes of senescence. Physically immersed in each stage of the painting process, Cox begins by pushing paint across the ...

Free

J.McLaughlin’s Sip, Shop & Celebrate the Season

J.McLaughlin

Join us for an afternoon of sips and holiday shopping with hostesses Sally Onetto, Board President, and Christine Fesguson, Executive Director, in support of Mountain Humane. 15% of sales will benefit Mountain Humane.

Holiday Events at the Limelight Hotel

Limelight Hotel

Join us for festive holiday events from Monday December, 18 through Thursday, December 21st. Monday, December 18th | 3:30pm - Randimals Show Tuesday, December, 19th | 3:30pm - "Elf" movie with Hot Cocoa & Cookies Wednesday, December 20th | 3:30pm - Book Reading of The Grinch Thursday, December 21st | 3:30pm - Visit from Santa & Photos All events are free of charge.

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