The Holidays Are Here: December Events In Jackson Hole
It’s the most magical time of the year—and Jackson is the place to be! The town sparkles with festive lights, and the trees are dusted with fresh snow, setting the stage for the perfect holiday escape. This December, Jackson offers a lineup of must-do activities you can’t miss!
Ice Skating on Town Square
All month long, glide beside Jackson’s famous elk antler arches and beneath the rotating Million Dollar Cowboy Bar sign every evening as the town square is converted to a festive outdoor ice rink. Rental skates available.
Kids on Snow
December 13th – December 15th
Kids on Snow is the perfect winter event for the whole family to enjoy! Kids under 12 can ski for free this weekend from 9 am to 4 pm daily (when accompanied by a paying adult). The fun doesn’t stop there—Kids on Snow also offers $100 group lessons, free rentals, retail discounts, ice skating, chances to meet avalanche dogs and snowcats, plus a fun movie night! With so many activities at an incredible value, Kids on Snow will be an event you won’t want to pass up!
Santa on the Square
December 14th – December 24th
Meet Santa and enjoy festive treats on Jackson’s Town Square this week from 5 pm to 7 pm. You can snap a photo with Santa and tell him what’s on your Christmas wishlist while indulging in free hot cocoa and cookies courtesy of Jedidiah Catering and Concessions.
Tree Lighting, Snow Castles, & Free Skate
December 21st
As part of Winterfest, JHMR is celebrating with the official Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm in the Village Commons. Before or after the ceremony, enjoy a free skating session on the rink from 4 pm to 6 pm. Be sure to check out the stunning snow castle sculptures on display while you’re there!
Winterfest
December 21st to December 31st
Winterfest kicks off 10 days of fun-filled events hosted by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and the Teton Village Association. Get ready for free skate nights, cookie decorating, skating with Santa, evening sledding, and much more! There are plenty of ways to make memories with family and friends this holiday season!
Here is this year’s lineup:
Tree Lighting, Snow Castles, and Free Skate December 21st from 4pm – 6 pm
Mountain Craft Holiday Market December 22nd from 12pm – 6pm
Break Dancing Santa & Cookie Decorating December 23rd from 3pm to 5pm
Skate with Santa December 24th from 4pm to 5pm
Santa Drops from the Tram December 24th at 4:30 pm
Ski/Ride with Santa December 25th from 10am to 1pm
Snow Cats and Avalanche Dogs December 26th from 4 pm to 5 pm
Family Scavenger Hunt December 27 th at 10 am
Sledding Evening December 28th from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Free Skate Night and Hot Cocoa Pop-Up December 29th from 3:30 pm to 5 pm
Movie Night December 30th
NYE Fireworks, Torchlight & Glow Worm Parade December 31st from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Santa Drops from the Tram
December 24th
Don’t miss the magic at JHMR’s Back Tram Dock at 4:30 pm as Santa descends from the tram onto the snow! Just in time for the Christmas festivities, this thrilling event is sure to bring excitement and holiday cheer. Be sure to bring any last-minute letters for Santa—there will be a drop box near the tram for your wishes!
NYE Fireworks, Torchlight, & Glow Worm Parade
December 31st
There’s no better way to ring in the New Year than in Jackson Hole! Kids of all ages are invited to join the Glow Worm Parade, where they’ll trade torches for glow sticks. The Sweetwater Gondola will begin loading from 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm, with the parade starting at 5:30 pm The kids will make their way down to the base of the Sweetwater Gondola—make sure to come dressed in skis and boots!
At around 6 p.m., the Torchlight Parade will light up the slopes, followed by an incredible firework show to welcome in the New Year!
From all of us at Mountain Modern, we wish you and yours a magical holiday season!