From twinkling lights to timeless turns, there’s no better place to experience the spirit of the season. Join us for festive events, cozy alpine charm, and world-class skiing and riding. This year marks our 90th season—come celebrate a legacy of mountain magic and make Sun Valley home for the holidays.
Join us to kick off Winter Wonderland festivities at Sun Valley Resort. Embrace the holiday spirit with photos with Santa and cookie decorating fun in the Sun Valley Village!
Stop by the Boiler Room for photos with Santa and cookie decorating on December 5 in the Sun Valley Village. Individual cookies can be purchased and children will be given a space in the Boiler Room to decorate.
Now in its 10th year, the European-style market will have everything from locally made artisan goods, holiday gifts, holiday wreaths, treats and more! Join us on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13.
The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place at 6pm sharp on Saturday, December 12. Festivities include an appearance by Santa, live holiday music, free cookies and cocoa, and an outdoor bar.
Stay tuned for additional event details, including this year’s vendor list at www.sunvalley.com/events/holiday-market/
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting Celebration in the Sun Valley Village. Festivites include an appearance by Santa, live holiday music by Faculty Lounge, ice carvings, free cookies and cocoa, and an outdoor bar.
Festivities kick off at 5:30pm with the tree lighting at 6pm sharp!
A live ice carving demonstration will take place near The Ram restaurant starting at 4pm.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of festive cheer and musical enchantment as Sun Valley Resort proudly presents our annual holiday concert. (Doors Open at 6pm)
Join us for a special holiday buffet with kid-friendly dishes and traditional favorites, plus live festive holiday music.
Reservations, menu & pricing coming soon.
Join us for our beloved Christmas Eve Ice Show! Stick around after the show to catch our Torchlight Parade on Bald Mountain, plus a fireworks spectacular.
The Sun Valley Carolers will take the stage at 5:30pm with some Christmas favorites, followed by a Christmas themed ice show. As always, complimentary cookies and cocoa will be served on the Lodge Terrace for all to enjoy!
Please note, the bleachers will open up at 3pm. Guests cannot reserve bleacher seats before that time.
Join us for Sun Valley’s spectacular Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade and Fireworks! Following the holiday ice show, around 6pm–6:10pm, watch as skiers descend Bald Mountain in a dazzling torchlight display (down Upper and Lower College runs), accompanied by a fireworks show spectacular launched from Dollar Mountain.
For the best vantage points to experience both the torchlight descent and fireworks finale, gather with family and friends around the Sun Valley Lodge, the Sun Valley Pavilion Lawn, and surrounding parking lots—a perfect way to celebrate this special evening together.
Seating at the Ice Rink opens at 3pm, with the Sun Valley Carolers performing Christmas favorites at 5:30pm, followed by a festive holiday-themed ice show. Complimentary cookies and cocoa will be served outside the Lodge for all to enjoy (first come, first served).
Bundle up for a night of big laughs at Sun Valley’s annual winter stand-up comedy series, featuring comedian Mike James. Tickets on sale soon
This family-friendly event welcomes everyone to hit the slopes and enjoy some nighttime turns, music under the stars, and fireworks!
Location: Dollar Mountain
*Season passes are not valid for this event. If you already have a Sun Valley Season Pass or Sun Valley Lift Ticket Card, your Night Skiing ticket will be loaded onto that card and there is no need to visit the ticket window. You may go directly to the lift.
Tickets on Sale this Fall
Dance into the New Year with a touch of glamor at our dazzling “Snow Ball” Party! Join us for an evening of glitz, glitter, bubbles, and bites as we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new.
Tickets on Sale this Fall
Start: December 5, 2026
End: December 31, 2026
Event Categories: Community, Festivals
Event Tags: Christmas, community event, family friendly, featured, Festivals, Ketchum, Sun Valley, Wood River Valley
Website: https://www.sunvalley.com/events/winter-wonderland-kick-off/
Cost: Free & up
October 10, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - October 10, 2026 @ 9:30 pm
October 10, 2026 @ 11:00 am - October 10, 2026 @ 1:00 pm
October 11, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - October 11, 2026 @ 9:30 pm
