The Holidays at Aspen Snowmass
The holidays in Aspen and Snowmass Village are peak season for our towns and slopes, booking your hotels and lift tickets in advance assures the lowest rates and best deals.
Early Season at Aspen Snowmass
Aspen and Snowmass Opening Day
Thanksgiving Dinner
Wintersköl 2025
Why Visit Early Season
In case you need more convincing, discover 6 more reasons to visit Aspen Snowmass early season.
Holiday Happenings at Aspen Snowmass
The Little Nell Christmas Tree Lighting
Join us on December 7th for The Little Nell’s Annual Tree Lighting Celebration, a cherished community tradition that transforms the Wine Bar and Courtyard into a magical winter wonderland. Festivities take place from 5–7 pm, with the tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 pm. Enjoy complimentary freshly baked cookies, rich hot cocoa, and warm apple cider crafted by our pastry chefs while the Aspen High School choir fills the air with beloved carols. Capture special moments with Santa and celebrate the spirit of the season alongside friends and neighbors.
Christmas Eve + Christmas Dinners at The Little Nell
Audi Ajax Cup
Benefiting the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club’s 3,000 athletes, the Audi Ajax Cup features a full day of head-to-head races on Little Nell Hill at Aspen Mountain followed by an exclusive après ski party at the St. Regis Aspen. The Audi Ajax Cup is the pinnacle event of the holiday season in Aspen and helps raise over one million dollars in financial aid to support local athletes in both recreational and competitive programs. Tickets are on sale now.
Holiday Things to Do
Skiing and Riding at All Four Mountains
Breathtaker Alpine Coaster at Elk Camp, Snowmass
Tubing at Elk Camp, Snowmass
New Year's Eve at Aspen Snowmass
New Years Eve Dinner at Ajax Tavern
Begin the evening slopeside at Ajax Tavern, where the spirit of the mountain meets the art of celebration. Indulge in an à la carte menu of refined holiday selections, complemented by the warmth and vibrancy of Aspen’s most iconic setting. Guests can choose between two seatings, an early celebration, or a later, more spirited affair. Each offers an unforgettable 2.5-hour dining experience, crafted to mark the final hours of the year with style and delight.
New Year's Party at Limelight Aspen
No tickets, no velvet ropes—just good tunes, great food, and even better company. Join us on December 31 starting at 2 pm until 1 am as we ring in 2026 the laid-back, light-up, and lively Aspen way. Come as you are, stay as long as you’d like.
Fireworks in Aspen Snowmass
New Year’s Eve with Dom Pérignon
Ring in 2026 with Aspen’s most iconic celebration. The Little Nell invites you to experience a constellation of unforgettable moments at the 10th annual Dom Pérignon New Year’s Eve Party, Silver Solstice. As Aspen’s alpine skies glitter above, the evening unfolds with endless Dom Pérignon, gourmet indulgences, mystical experiences, and radiant midnight revelry. This is a night for transformation, elevation, and intentional celebration—rooted in elegance and crowned by the stars.
