Boo!

Halloween Happenings in the Vail Valley

From family-friendly trick-or-treating to late-night, costumed dance parties, we've assembled a handful of options for your consideration.

10/14/2025 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Holiday

The Official Guide to 4th of July in the Vail Valley

From parades to concerts and fireworks, the must-do Independence Day events

06/17/2025 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Be Mine

5 Perfect Dates

From spa specials to a backcountry ski tour—five ways to spoil that special someone.

02/11/2020 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Party Planner

The Definitive Guide to New Year's Eve in the Vail Valley

From fireworks and foie gras to champagne toasts and balloon drops: the best places to welcome 2020.

12/26/2019 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Holidays

Winterfest Returns to Vail Village

And brings Denver-based light installation artists Alt Ethos with it.

12/16/2019 By Kirsten Dobroth

Holidays

How to Curate a Cozy, Hygge Holiday Season

Hygge Life co-founder Alexandra Gove discusses her new book, "Dwell, Gather, Be: Design for Moments," and how to cultivate lasting memories over the holidays.

12/10/2019 By Kirsten Dobroth

Datebook

Vail-Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: November 29-December 1

Two tree lightings, a Kris Kringle Market, and a 10th Mountain parade—Revely Vail takes over this weekend's agenda.

11/26/2019 By Katie Coakley

Holidays

Minturn Celebrates 115 Years with 15 Days of Holiday Festivities

Tree lightings, outdoor concerts, caroling and more! Minturn rings in the season with 15 days of holiday cheer.

11/26/2019 By Kirsten Dobroth

Holidays

Five Thanksgiving Feasts

Five gourmet meals we're thankful for—plus, where to find take-out turkey.

11/18/2019 By Kirsten Dobroth

Village Talk

Where to Find the Valley's Most Charitable Coffee Beans

Extreme skier Chris Anthony launches a custom coffee roast that gives back to local youth.

11/12/2019 By Kirsten Dobroth

Eat + Drink

The Ultimate Holiday Dining Guide

A gourmand’s guide to the must-have dishes and over-the-top bottles at 18 signature resort dining rooms where holiday memories are made—plus, where to be on NYE.

11/12/2019 By Kirsten Dobroth Photography by Rebecca Stumpf

Out + About

The Winter Season's Parties in Photos

A photographic recap of the season's hottest events from the 2018/19 winter season.

06/05/2019 Photography by Holiday Cole

NYE 2018

On New Year's Eve, Party Like It's 1909

Looking for a down-to-earth alternative to ski downs and mountaintop sky shows? Welcome 2019 in a room with a view of the Front Range at Hotel Boulderado's 110-year Anniversary Gala

12/21/2018 By Ted Katauskas

Datebook

Vail-Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: December 21-23

Vail Village's ice theater opens to the public—plus, "A Christmas Carol" at the Vilar, Vail Yeti hockey, and plenty of live music to get you through the weekend.

12/17/2018 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff