Sun Valley is my favorite place in the world to spend Christmas! Here are my favorite things to do in Sun Valley at Christmas time!
🎉 Key Events & Dates for Holiday 2025 at Sun Valley Resort
Winter Wonderland Kick‑Off
- 🗓️ Date: December 6, 2025
- 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Sun Valley Idaho+1
- 📍 Location: Sun Valley Village Sun Valley Idaho+1
- 🎅 What to expect: Holiday kickoff fun with photos with Santa, cookie decorating, and festive vibes as the resort begins its holiday celebrations. Sun Valley Idaho+1
- 🔗 More info: Winter Wonderland Kick‑Off – SunValley.com Sun Valley Idaho
Sun Valley Tree Lighting Ceremony
- 🗓️ Date: December 13, 2025
- 🕠 Time: Festivities begin 5:30 PM, Tree lit at 6:00 PM Sun Valley Idaho+1
- 📍 Location: Sun Valley Village, near the duck pond / Sun Valley Inn area Sun Valley Idaho+1
- 🎶 Highlights: Live holiday music, appearance by Santa, ice carving demonstration (starts ~4:00 PM), free cookies & cocoa, outdoor bar. Sun Valley Idaho+1
- 🔗 More info: Tree Lighting – SunValley.com Sun Valley Idaho
Holiday Market (European‑Style Market)
- 🗓️ Dates: December 13–14, 2025 Sun Valley Idaho+1
- 🕚 Times:
- December 13: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sun Valley Idaho+1
- December 14: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sun Valley Idaho+1
- 🛍️ What to expect: Artisan gifts, holiday wreaths, seasonal treats, decorations — a great place for holiday shopping or gifts. Sun Valley Idaho+1
- 🔗 Details: Holiday Market – SunValley.com Sun Valley Idaho+1
Santa Skate Night (Skatin’ Around the Christmas Tree)
- 🗓️ Date: December 20, 2025 Sun Valley Idaho+1
- 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Sun Valley Idaho+1
- ⛸️ Details: Outdoor ice‑skating with Santa, holiday music, complimentary cookies & hot cocoa. Skate rental included (fee applies). Sun Valley Idaho+1
- 🔗 Info: SunValley Events Calendar Sun Valley Resort+1
Brunch with Santa
- 🗓️ Dates: December 23 & 24, 2025 Sun Valley Resort+1
- 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sun Valley Idaho+1
- 🍽️ What to expect: Holiday brunch buffet, festive atmosphere, and likely appearances from Santa — great for families with kids. Sun Valley Idaho+1
- 🔗 Check availability: SunValley.com Holidays Page Sun Valley Resort+1
Christmas Eve Ice Show + Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks
- 🗓️ Date: December 24, 2025 Sun Valley Idaho+1
- 🕠 Time: 5:30 PM start for the Ice Show — Torchlight Parade and fireworks follow on Dollar Mountain. Sun Valley Idaho+2Sun Valley Idaho+2
- 🎇 Details: The evening begins with a holiday-themed ice show, followed by the traditional torchlight parade down Dollar Mountain — then fireworks under the night sky. Complimentary cookies and cocoa on the Lodge Terrace. Sun Valley Idaho+2Sun Valley Idaho+2
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Let It Snow: A Jazz Holiday Concert
- 🗓️ Dates: December 19–20, 2025 Sun Valley Resort+1
- 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM (doors open ~6:00 PM) Sun Valley Idaho+1
- 🎷 What to expect: Live holiday‑themed jazz concert — a stylish, cozy holiday evening out. Sun Valley Resort+1
Horse‑Drawn Sleigh Ride Dinners at Trail Creek Cabin
- 🗓️ Dates: December 19–25, 2025 and December 27–31, 2025 (plus January 1–3, 2026) Sun Valley Idaho+1
- 🍲 What to expect: Horse‑drawn sleigh ride to the historic cabin followed by a 4‑course prix fixe dinner — a magical alpine holiday dining experience. Sun Valley Idaho+1
- 💲 Pricing (as listed): $289 per adult / $170 per child (before taxes and gratuity) Sun Valley Idaho+1
- 🔗 Booking info available on Sun Valley’s official site under “Trail Creek Sleigh Ride Dinners.” Sun Valley Idaho+1
New Year’s Eve Night Skiing & New Year’s Eve Snow Ball
- 🗓️ Date: December 31, 2025 Sun Valley Resort+1
- 🕕 Night Skiing Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM on Dollar Mountain Sun Valley Resort+1
- 🕘 Snow Ball Time: 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM at River Run Lodge — celebrate New Year’s in style with music, dancing, and festive vibes. Sun Valley Resort+1
- 🔗 More info: SunValley.com Events Calendar Sun Valley Resort+1