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

Holiday

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

From parades to slopeside barbecues, all the must-do Independence Day happenings in the Vail Valley.

06/26/2019 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

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

Weekend

Four Dad-Approved Itineraries for Father's Day

On deck for dad this weekend: a beer and a haircut, steak flights and a tutu 2k race.

06/13/2018 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Datebook

Vail-Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: Memorial Day Edition

Your guide to Memorial Day weekend in the Vail Valley.

05/22/2018 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Eat + Drink

Five Mother's Day Feasts

Looking to spoil Mom this Sunday? We rounded up five of the Vail Valley's most decadent Mother's Day brunches to do just that.

05/09/2018 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Dine

Five Easter Feasts

Forget April Fool's, these Vail Valley restaurants are serving up some serious eats this Easter Sunday.

03/28/2018 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Datebook

Vail-Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: December 22-24

Santa sightings, holidays crafts, and Winterfest — oh my! We've packed this weekend's agenda with a sleighful of holiday cheer for the whole family.

12/21/2017 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Datebook

Vail-Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: December 15-17

From ugly Christmas sweater parties to tree lightings and s'mores, follow our must-do list for a festive pre-holiday weekend.

12/14/2017 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Datebook

The Valley's Ultimate Guide to Thanksgiving

In honor of Thanksgiving (and a four-day weekend), we dished up a family-style serving of this weekend's agenda. So, what's cooking? Everything from turkey day 5k's to a snowmobile movie premier, to a pre-meal ski run on the menu, too.

11/22/2017 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Halloween

The Complete Guide to Halloween in the Vail Valley

From late-night, costumed dance parties to family-friendly trick-or-treating in Vail Village, we've got the valley's most comprehensive guide to all things Halloween at your fingertips.

10/23/2017 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff