You can hear it in the melodies sung by the Sun Valley Carolers as they stroll through our European-style Holiday Market stalls, and you can see it sparkle in the ceremoniously lit Christmas Tree. The holiday spirit glows in the torchlights that parade down Dollar Mountain on Christmas Eve and ring out in the fireworks that signal the coming of Christmas Day. From photo-ops with Santa Claus to festive movie nights at the Opera House, experience the timeless magic of the holidays at Sun Valley Resort.

Saturday, December 7th:

• Winter Wonderland Kick Off at Sun Valley Village
  • Cookie Decorating |12:00pm-4:00pm
  • Shop for a Cause in the Sun Valley Village | Dec 7 & 8 All Day
• Community Gingerbread Contest – Dec 7th – 31st
  • Located in the Boiler Room, across from the Rec Center in the Sun Valley Village.

Friday, December 13th

• Stand-Up Comedy Series Featuring John Ziegler, Sun Valley Opera House | 7:30pm

Friday, December 13th – Sunday, December 15th

• Holiday Movie Series | Sun Valley Opera House
  • December 13 at 2pm: Elf (PG)
  • December 14 at 6:30pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (PG-13)
  • December 15 at 2pm: Polar Express (G)

Saturday, December 14th:

• Holiday Market at Duck Pond Lawn | 11:00am-7:00pm
• Tree Lighting Ceremony at Duck Pond Lawn | 5:30pm

Sunday, December 15th:

• Holiday Market at Duck Pond Lawn |11:00am-4:00pm

Monday, December 16th

• Sun Valley Serenade screening, Sun Valley Opera House | 5:00pm
• Lucy Goes to Sun Valley screening, Sun Valley Opera House | 4:00pm

Wednesday, December 18th & Sunday, December 22

• Holiday Children’s Storytelling with the Community Library  Sun Room – Sun Valley Lodge | 3:330 – 4:30pm

Thursday, December 19th & Friday, December 20th

• Let It Snow: A Jazz Holiday Concert at Sun Valley Opera House | 7:00pm

December 20th – 25th & December 28th – January 4th

• Trail Creek Sleigh Ride Dinners | Trail Creek Cabin. Advance Reservation required

Saturday, December 21st

• Photos with Santa & Letters to Santa at The Boiler Room | 12:00pm – 3:00pm
• Skatin’ Around the Christmas Tree with Santa at the Outdoor Ice Rink | 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Saturday, December 21st – Saturday, December 28th

• Sun Valley Carolers will be roaming throughout the Sun Valley Village | 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Sunday, December 22 & Monday, December 23

• Brunch with Santa, Sun Valley Club | 9:00am – 2:00pm

Tuesday, December 24th:

• Christmas Eve Ice Show, Torchlight Parade & Fireworks, Sun Valley Lodge Terrace | 5:30pm

Saturday, December 28th

• Stand-Up Comedy Series Featuring Sean Peabody, Sun Valley Opera House | 7:30pm

Tuesday, December 31st:

• New Year’s Eve Night Skiing at Dollar Mountain | 6:00pm-9:00pm
• New Year’s Eve Snow Ball at River Run Lodge | 9:00pm – 1:00am

The full list of events can also be found on the Sun Valley Events Calendar.