The snow is falling and the Christmas spirit is alive and well in Aspen. This is always a wonderful time of year with so much to see and do during the holiday season. Here are a few local events and activities you may want to check out:
Teddy Bear Story Hour • December 21-24
Visit Santa’s Workshop at the Hotel Jerome for a variety of different activities for families. The Teddy Bear Story Hour is a great one. Kids are encouraged to bring along their favorite teddy bears and stuffed animals as they listen to classic holiday stories from around the world, told by members of the Aspen Historical Society. Learn more.
Hotel Jerome Winter History Tours • All Winter Long
The Aspen Historical Society also hosts Winter History Tours every Tuesday and Thursday at 1:30 pm. This is a local tradition and you get to learn all about the history of Aspen in the winter season. Learn more.
Santa Sightings
Santa will be making his way all around Aspen this holiday season. Here are a few of his upcoming stops:
- Gorsuch Aspen • December 20, 22, 24
- Aspen Recreation Center • December 21
Holiday Cabaret Show • December 22-23
The Ballroom at Hotel Jerome transforms into a holiday-themed cabaret. Enjoy a gourmet meal and then a special cabaret performance from Theatre Aspen (21 & over only). Learn more.
Snowflake Decorating and Movie Marathon • December 23
Have fun decorating snowflakes while watching a “Frozen” movie marathon with the kids. This takes place at the Pitkin County Library starting at 11:00 am. Learn more.
The Holiday Bell Tones Festive Carolers • December 23
The Holiday Bell Tones Festive Carolers will be performing a medley of holiday classics in the Hotel Jerome lobby starting at 6:00 pm.
Christmas Eve Dinner at Element 47 • December 24
Element 47 at The Little Nell is offering a four-course prix fixe menu for their annual Christmas Eve dinner. The main dishes include venison, wagyu beef, seabass, foie gras, hand-made pasta and a wide variety of incredible desserts. Learn more.
Christmas Eve Dinner at the Hotel Jerome • December 24
Prospect at the Hotel Jerome will be hosting its own Christmas Eve dinner with a festive five-course menu, optional wine pairings and a selection of delectable mignardises to cap off the night. Learn more.
12 Days of Aspen Holiday Giveaway • December 25
Come by the Aspen Chamber Resort Association Guest Pavilion (across from Paradise Bakery) to pick up this year’s special holiday giveaway while supplies last.
Christmas Dinners at The Little Nell • December 25
Both the Ajax Tavern and Element 47 will be hosting Christmas dinners at The Little Nell with holiday-themed menus and special surprises. Learn more.
Happy Holidays!
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Brittanie Rockhill
Aspen Real Estate
DRE # FA.100019229
