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Text-based logo that reads Vail Apres Welcome To Winter with a snowflake icon

Nov 15 - Jan 5

Celebrate the beginning of winter

Step into Vail this November and kick off your winter in style!  After your ski day, join us in town for silent discos, art workshops, ice skating exhibitions, the magical tree lighting ceremony, live music and more.  Coming again this year is the enchanting Kringle Crossing mini holiday village and Smile with Santa where kids can meet the jolly man himself.

Details

Date:
Nov 15 - Jan 5
Tickets:
Varies based on each event

Vail Après Schedule

Smile with Santa
Dec
8
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Smile with Santa

Vail Kris Kringle Market
Dec
12
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Vail Kris Kringle Market

Art Workshops
Dec
12
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Art Workshops

Vail Kris Kringle Market
Dec
13
12:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Vail Kris Kringle Market

Silent Disco
Dec
13
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Silent Disco

Tiësto
Dec
13
6:30 pm

Tiësto

Vail Kris Kringle Market
Dec
14
12:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Vail Kris Kringle Market

Ice Skating Shows
Dec
14
4:45 pm - 5:30 pm | Arrabelle

Ice Skating Shows

Vail Kris Kringle Market
Dec
15
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Vail Kris Kringle Market

Smile with Santa
Dec
15
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Smile with Santa

Art Workshops
Dec
19
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Art Workshops

Silent Disco
Dec
20
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Silent Disco

Smile with Santa
Dec
22
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Smile with Santa

Smile with Santa
Dec
23
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Smile with Santa

Art Workshops
Dec
26
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Art Workshops

Silent Disco
Dec
27
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Silent Disco

Ice Skating Shows
Dec
28
4:45 pm - 5:30 pm | Solaris Ice Rink

Ice Skating Shows

Art Workshops
Jan
2
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Art Workshops

Silent Disco
Jan
3
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Silent Disco

Ice Skating Shows
Jan
4
4:45 pm - 5:30 pm | Solaris Ice Rink

Ice Skating Shows

Back in Vail this year! 

Kringle Crossing

Your favorite whimsical, pocket-size village is back again this year, but with new interactive enhancements, buildings and much more.  Look for these on the International Bridge in Vail Village AND in Lionshead Village at Sunbird Park.

International Bridge | Mid- November – Mid- January

two girls running in front of kringle crossing
The snow-covered Sonnenalp hotel in Vail with hills rising in the background.

Book Early Winter Lodging

Early season means less people in town and great deals on lodging — that includes the best of Vail hotels, condos and vacation rentals. Search properties and book direct.

Early Season Rates