Friday

Santa and the Babies

Friday, December 11, 11 a.m., Vail Public Library, Vail

Kids 3 and under are welcome to come meet Santa at his tea and cookie party Friday afternoon. vaillibrary.com

Ugly Sweater Christmas Party

Friday, December 15, 7 to 11 p.m., Vail Brewing Company, Eagle-Vail

Grab your ugliest Christmas sweater and a cash or toy donation for admittance to Vail Brewing Company's Eagle-Vail tap room for a night of holiday cheer, and, of course, locally made beer. vailbrewingco.com

S'mores Party

Friday, December 15, 7 p.m., Gondola Fire Pits, The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon

The Westin is celebrating the holidays with 25 days of festive (and free) events for families, like Friday's s'more roasting party on the gondola terrace. westinriverfront.com

Yoga Off Broadway & Bonfire Brewing Holiday Party

Friday, December 15, 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m., Bonfire Brewing, Eagle 

Kick off Friday night with a Yoga+Beats class at Eagle's Yoga Off Broadway before heading over to Bonfire Brewing for a pint-fueled party 'til midnight; ditch the PrAna and Lululemon tights for a Santa suit and you may walk away with the pub's "best-dressed" prize. bonfirebrewing.com, yogaoffbroadway.com

A Very Montana's Christmas Party

Friday, December 15, 10 p.m., Montana's Smokehouse, Avon

DJ Tang will be pumping the tunes, an extended remix of Silent Night for an evening that promises to be anything but.  montanassmokehouse.com

Saturday

Vail Holiday Sweater Run

Saturday, December 16, 8 to 10 a.m., Vail Village

Racers take their mark at Vail Village's Checkpoint Charlie before covering 2.7 miles to Lionshead Village — with a hot cocoa stop along the way. Prizes are all part of the race's fun, with awards being handed out to participants rocking the Best Mustache, and the Best Sweater, among others. reneventproductions.com

Free Women's Ski Demo Day

Saturday, December 16, 9 a.m., Eagle Bahn Gondola, Lionshead Village

Women's ski retailer Outdoor Divas will have nearly 100 pairs of skis on hand for ladies to try over the course of the day, with experts available to answer questions about products, as well. outdoordivas.com

Kris Kringle Market

Saturday, December 16, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Vail Village

Made-in-Colorado gifts and a chance to catch Santa will be first and foremost at Vail Village's annual holiday market. If you've already taken care of your Christmas list, come for the people-watching, and snacking on treats. vail-calendar.com 

Build Your Own Bamboo Ski Poles

Saturday, December 16, 1 to 6 p.m., 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Co., Vail Village

The only thing better than customizing your own ski poles (Grass Sticks Bamboo Ski Poles made in Steamboat Springs, no less) is high-octane local hooch to ignite that creative spark, thanks to 2-for-1 drinks specials with an $89 pole purchase. 10thwhiskey.com

Mixtura Peruvian Restaurant Anniversary Party

Saturday, December 16, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mixtura Restaurant, Edwards 

Mixtura celebrates its first year of business with food and drink specials all day. Live music starts at 6:30. mixtura-restaurant.com

Dreamers Delight W/ Dynohunter

Saturday, December 16, 9:30 p.m., Agave, Avon

Avon's Agave Nightclub hosts the whimsical electronic sounds of Dreamers Delight, with special guests Dynohunter. agaveavon.com

Sunday

Kris Kringle Market

Sunday, December 17, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Vail Village

If you missed Saturday's holiday market, check out the final day for a chance to stock up on made-in Colorado gifts for your friends and family. vail-calendar.com 

13th Annual Winter Extravaganza at Eagle Ice Rink

Sunday, December 17, 12 to 3 p.m., Eagle Ice Rink, Eagle

Family fun is first and foremost at Eagle's annual ice skating party. The $5 admission includes hot cocoa and cookie decorating, and visit with Santa. eagleoutside.com

Town of Vail Tree Lighting

Sunday, December 17, 5 to 6 p.m., Vail Village

After caroling and speechifying, Vail Village's bigwigs flip the switch on the town's towering live Christmas tree in Slifer Square (near the covered bridge). vail.com

Riverwalk Menorah Lighting

Sunday, December 17, 5:30 p.m., The Riverwalk, Edwards

Latkes, lattes, and donuts — plus live music — are all part of The Riverwalk's Chanukah celebration, hosted by Chabad of Vail. jewishinvail.com

DJ Stennor at Root & Flower

Sunday, December 17, 10 p.m. to 12 a.m., Root & Flower, Vail Village

Vail Village's only wine bar morphs into a nightclub every Sunday, thanks to DJ Stennor (Bol's resident DJ), and flowing shots of Genepy. rootandflowervail.com