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Mardi Gras Celebration

Celebrate Mardi Gras in Vail in the streets of the Villages!  The “Out of Line” Brass Band will begin playing its festive tunes through the town and ending with après at Avanti F&B in Golden Peak. 2:45PM | Parade begins at Base of Gondola One 3:30PM | Parade ends at Avanti F&B 3:45PM – 4:45PM … Continued

Après Art | Custom Hat Coloring

FRIDAYS @ 3:30PM – 5PM | Avanti F&B Get into the spirit of the spring ski season and throwback to your creative, coloring days!  We’ll have custom hats available, while supplies last, for you to create a unique, Vail Après trucker hat.  Led by Alpine Arts Center and open to all ages, one hat per … Continued

Yeti Ford Alpine Adventure

Something big has been brewing at the Gardens, and the wait is finally over. We are thrilled to unveil the Giant Yeti Invasion, a first-of-its-kind outdoor art exhibit featuring six massive sculptural canvases transformed by the incredible talent of local school-aged children, Town of Vail’s Art in Public Places and Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. From … Continued

Artist in Residence | Show & Tell

Join Art in Public Places for a lively après at the Vail Art Studio.  The first artist-in-residence, Gus Gruner will Show & Tell for 5 minutes at the top and bottom of each hour during this lively studio reception. Learn what has inspired him and what he has created during his residency at the Vail … Continued

Smile with Santa

Welcome to Winter! As part of Vail Après, embrace this cherished tradition of meeting with the jolly man himself.   Families and children will have the chance to enjoy the spirit of Christmas for the holiday festivities! Free photos will be available and can be shared with you digitally or printed onsite. Saturday, 11/29 — … Continued

Art Workshops | Vail Après

Welcome to Winter! As part of Vail Après, get into the spirit of the ski season with these free, creative, art activities.  Led by Alpine Arts Center and open to all ages.  Instruction and project starts every 30 minutes at 4:30pm, 5:00pm and 5:30pm, registration not necessary, but while space & supplies last. Thursday, 11/20 … Continued