Holiday Events in Jackson Hole
From gingerbread workshops and breakfasts with Santa to torchlight parades, fireworks, and late-night live music, the holidays in Jackson Hole feel pretty magical. Whether you’re here with family, a group of friends, or planning a New Year’s Eve getaway, this guide walks through the key events happening during your stay. If you haven’t booked your home yet, Outpost offers stays in the valley’s most popular areas, so you’re never far from the holiday celebrations.
December 18
Holiday Cocktails & Music
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Silver Dollar Bar, The Wort Hotel
Ease into the holidays with seasonal cocktails and live music at the Silver Dollar Bar. The cozy, wood-paneled bar is a classic Jackson setting and an easy walk from Town Square. It’s the perfect way to kick off your holiday stay in town.
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December 19
Tree Lighting, GlowNights, Snow Castles & One Wild Ride
Time: 4:00–6:00 pm
Where: Village Commons, Teton Village
Head out to Teton Village for an evening that officially kicks off the holiday stretch at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The Village Commons comes to life with tree lighting, glowing art installations, snow play areas, and plenty of festive energy at the base of the mountain.
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December 20
Snow Cats & Avalanche Dogs
Time: 4:30–5:30 pm
Where: Kid’s Ranch, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Meet the snow cats and avalanche dogs that keep the resort running safely all winter. This is a great event for kids who love big machines and dogs, and for anyone curious about what happens behind the scenes on the mountain.
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December 21
Breakfast With Santa
Time: 9:00–11:00 am
Where: Silver Dollar Grill, The Wort Hotel
One of the most beloved downtown holiday traditions. Families can enjoy breakfast, visit with Santa, and soak in the festive atmosphere of the Silver Dollar Grill. It’s a relaxed way to add a special moment to your Jackson Hole holiday.
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Cookie Decorating at Café 6311
Time: 3:00–5:00 pm
Where: Café 6311, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
After a day on the slopes, swing by Café 6311 at the base for cookie decorating. Kids can get creative while adults warm up with something from the café. It’s a fun après-ski activity for all.
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December 22
Gingerbread House & Cookie Decorating
Time: 4:00–7:00 pm
Where: Silver Dollar Bar & Grill, The Wort Hotel
Back in downtown Jackson, The Wort hosts an afternoon of gingerbread houses and cookie decorating. This is a great option if you want a cozy indoor activity after time outside or a fun way to ease into Christmas week with little ones.
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Free Skate Night & Hot Cocoa
Time: 4:00–5:00 pm
Where: Teton Village Commons Rink
Teton Village’s outdoor rink is always charming, but free skate night makes it even better. Lace up your skates and glide under the lights with complimentary hot cocoa.
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December 23
Ornament Making
Time: 4:30–6:30 pm
Where: Base of Sweetwater Gondola, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Create a keepsake from your time in Jackson Hole. Kids and adults can make ornaments at the base of the Sweetwater Gondola, a fun way to wind down before Christmas Eve.
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December 24
Santa Drops From the Tram
Time: 4:30 pm
Where: Tram Dock, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
If one event feels uniquely “Jackson Hole,” this is it. Santa rappels from the iconic aerial tram and greets families at the base. It’s a quick event but a very memorable moment, especially for kids experiencing it for the first time.
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Naughty or Nice Christmas Party
Time: Evening
Where: Million Dollar Cowboy Bar
Once the sun goes down, the focus shifts to the Town Square. The Cowboy Bar’s Naughty or Nice Christmas Party is a lively way to spend Christmas Eve, with live music, dancing, and holiday cocktails.
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December 25
Wort Christmas Day Buffet
Time: 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Where: The Wort Hotel
If you’d rather relax than cook, The Wort’s Christmas Day buffet is a great option. Expect holiday classics, carving stations, sides, and desserts in the hotel’s historic dining room. Reservations are required and this one tends to book up.
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Ski With Santa
Time: 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Where: Teewinot Lift, Sweetwater Gondola & Casper Lift, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Santa trades the sleigh for skis and spends part of Christmas Day making laps on the lower mountain. Look for him near Teewinot, Sweetwater, and Casper, and be ready to stop for a quick family photo.
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December 27
Sledding Evening
Time: 4:30–5:30 pm
Where: Base of the Bridger Gondola, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Bring the kids for an early evening of sledding at the base of the gondola.
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Elf: Holiday Film on the Big Screen
Time: 6:30–8:30 pm
Where: Center for the Arts, Jackson
After sledding or a day on the hill, head back into town for a screening of the holiday favorite Elf at the Center for the Arts. It’s a cozy way to spend an evening and a nice option if you’re ready for a break from outdoor activities.
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December 31
New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Torchlight & Glow Worm Parade
Time: 4:30–6:30 pm
Where: Base of Sweetwater Gondola, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Start your New Year’s Eve in Teton Village. Kids kick things off with a Glow Worm parade, followed by a torchlight run from mountain staff and fireworks over the base area. It’s early enough that families can easily get little ones to bed afterward or head back into town for round two.
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New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks at Snow King Mountain
Time: 7:00–9:00 pm
Where: Base of Snow King Mountain
On the town hill, Snow King hosts its own New Year’s Eve celebration. Watch a torchlight parade snake down the slopes, then enjoy fireworks over Jackson. Since Snow King is just up the road from Town Square, this is an easy event to pair with dinner in town.
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New Year’s Eve at The Wort
Time: 8:00 pm–12:00 am
Where: The Wort Hotel
Back downtown, The Wort’s New Year’s Eve celebration brings live music, dancing, and a festive crowd together in one of Jackson’s most iconic spaces. It’s a great choice if you want a celebratory but still approachable night out.
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New Year’s Eve at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar
Time: 9:00 pm–1:00 am
Where: Million Dollar Cowboy Bar
If you’re looking for a ski town, western feel, the Cowboy Bar is the place to be. Expect a band on stage, a packed dance floor, and plenty of energy as the clock strikes midnight.
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Where to Stay for the Holidays
Staying with Outpost puts you close to the holiday events that matter most. Choose a downtown Jackson home if you want to walk to Town Square, The Silver Dollar Bar, the Cowboy Bar, Snow King, and the Center for the Arts. If your trip revolves around skiing, a stay in Teton Village keeps you steps from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Winterfest activities, and New Year’s Eve fireworks at the base. Wherever you land, you’ll have a comfortable home base to return to after long days outside and late nights celebrating under the winter sky.
