Photo: Dave Dugdale, CC BY-SA 2.0Vail Village · Full-service resort
Sonnenalp Vail
A family-owned Bavarian-style hotel on Gore Creek with four restaurants, a spa with indoor-outdoor pools and a kids club.
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Photo: Toshihiro Matsui, CC BY-SA 3.0Vail Village · Small lodge
Christiania Lodge at Vail
A 22-room, family-run Bavarian lodge just behind Gondola One, with a heated pool and Sarah's Lounge.
Photo: jikatu, CC BY-SA 2.0Lionshead · Ski-in/ski-out
The Arrabelle at Vail Square
A ski-in/ski-out hotel on Vail Square beside the Eagle Bahn Gondola, with a spa and rooftop hot tubs.
Where to Eat
A classic dinner, a lively pub and slopeside après.
Photo: LauraGilchristEdu, CC BY 2.0Vail Village · Classic dinner
Lancelot Restaurant
Roasting prime rib by the Children's Fountain since 1969, alongside Austrian dishes, steaks and seafood.
Photo: Insufficient Postage, CC BY 2.0Vail Village · Pub and live music
Red Lion
A top-of-Bridge-Street institution since 1963, known for burgers, chili, live music and first-come seating.
Photo: arvindgrover, CC BY-SA 2.0Lionshead · Slopeside après
Garfinkel's
A locally owned sports bar since 1992 whose sunny deck looks out over the gondola and Vail Mountain.
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Spas & wellness
Resort spas, massage studios and recovery treatments for after a long day on the mountain.
Village shopping
Boutiques, galleries, jewelers and outdoor gear shops across Vail Village and Lionshead.
Ski rentals
Rental shops and delivery services to sort your skis and boots before opening day.
What's Happening
Concerts, festivals and family events coming up in Vail.
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Vail Ski & Snowboard Swap
The Vail Ski & Snowboard Swap runs Oct 2-4, 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Vail: free entry, new and used winter gear, and proceeds for Ski & Snowboard Club Vail.
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Vail Farmers' Market and Art Show: Final Sunday of 2026
The Vail Farmers' Market and Art Show closes its 2026 season on Sunday, Oct 4, on Meadow Drive in Vail Village, 9:30 am-3 pm, with 155+ vendors.
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Ethical Leadership Forum
The Ethical Leadership Forum runs Oct 8-9, 2026 in Vail, with a Friday morning program at The Sebastian on healthcare as a shared responsibility.
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Scarecrow Building Contest at the Vail Public Library
Build a scarecrow with your team at the Vail Public Library on Sunday, Oct 18, 2026, 1-3 pm. A fall contest for kids and families; register one team at a time.
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Packy Walker Book Signing: Vail, the Early Days
Packy Walker signs Vail, the Early Days at the Vail Public Library on Thursday, Oct 22, 2026, 5-6 pm. Registration required; books for sale at the event.
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Trick or Treat Trot
Vail's free Trick or Treat Trot is Saturday, Oct 31, 2026, 2-5 pm: kids trick-or-treat through shops in Vail Village and Lionshead. No registration needed.
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Vail Sportsmanship Tournament: Youth Hockey at Dobson Arena
The Vail Sportsmanship Tournament brings youth hockey teams to Dobson Arena on the weekends of Nov 6-8, 13-15 and 20-22, 2026, with games also in Eagle.
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Vail Mountain Opening Day
Vail Mountain plans to open for the 2026-27 ski season on Friday, Nov 13, 2026. The date depends on weather and conditions; here is what to know.
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Stoke Sessions: Free Friday Concerts in Vail Village
Free live music at Checkpoint Charlie in Vail Village on Fridays Nov 13, Nov 20 and Dec 4, 2026, 4-7 pm, with nearby restaurants serving food and drinks.
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Kringle Crossing Holiday Village in Vail and Lionshead
Kringle Crossing, Vail's mini holiday village of North Pole chalets, runs Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027 in Vail Village and Lionshead, with Santa visits.
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Silent Disco in Lionshead
An outdoor silent disco in Lionshead Village on Wednesdays from Nov 18 to Dec 30, 2026, 3:30-6:30 pm, part of the town's Vail Apres winter program.
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Lionshead Tree Lighting and Smile with Santa
Santa comes to the Lionshead tree lighting on Friday, Nov 27, 2026, 3:30-5:30 pm, with free photos; visits continue in Vail Village through Dec 22.
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Free Outdoor Figure Skating Shows
Free 15-minute outdoor figure skating shows at the Arrabelle and Solaris rinks in Vail, from Nov 27, 2026, at 4:45 and 5:30 pm, with Team USA skaters.
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Dobson Arena Reopening Concert: Trampled by Turtles and Old Crow Medicine Show
Trampled by Turtles and Old Crow Medicine Show reopen Vail's Dobson Arena on Saturday, Nov 28, 2026, with Lindsay Lou. Tickets $20 plus fees, all ages.
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Vail Yeti Hockey at Dobson Arena: 2026-27 Home Games
Vail Yeti semi-pro hockey returns to the renovated Dobson Arena for 21 home games, Dec 4, 2026 to Mar 27, 2027. Puck drop 8:05 pm, tickets from $15.
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Vail Village Tree Lighting
The Vail Village holiday tree lighting is Sunday, Dec 6, 2026 at 5 pm at the Children's Fountain on Gore Creek Drive, with caroling and a festive guest.
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Vail Kris Kringle Market
The Vail Kris Kringle Market, a European-style holiday market from the Vail Farmers Market team, runs Dec 10-13, 2026 in Vail Village. Free to browse.
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Express Lift Bar Apres Days with Live DJs
Live DJs at Express Lift Bar, base of Gondola One in Vail Village, Fri-Sun from Dec 11, 2026 to Apr 11, 2027, 2:30-5:30 pm. Full DJ schedule inside.
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Vail Ugly Sweater Fun Run
The Vail Ugly Sweater Fun Run is Sunday, Dec 13, 2026: a 5K or 3K through Lionshead and Vail Village from Bart and Yeti's, $9 plus a food or toy donation.
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Dine With The Dogs at Henry's Hut: Meet Vail Ski Patrol's Avalanche Dogs
Meet Vail Ski Patrol's avalanche dogs at Henry's Hut, top of Chair 4 on Vail Mountain, Sundays 10:30-11:30 am from Dec 20, 2026 to Mar 28, 2027.
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Vail Ice Spectacular at Dobson Arena
The Vail Ice Spectacular is Dec 23, 2026, 6:30-8 pm at the renovated Dobson Arena: a 90-minute figure skating show, with tickets from $86 including fees.
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New Year's Eve Fireworks in Vail
Vail's New Year's Eve fireworks go up from Vail Mountain at 6 pm on Dec 31, 2026, visible from Vail Village, Lionshead, Golden Peak and West Vail. Free.
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Vail Legacy Weekend 2027: 10th Mountain Division Celebration
Vail Legacy Weekend returns Feb 27-28, 2027 with a 10th Mountain Division parade, live music and a Black Hawk helicopter landing, in town and on the mountain.
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Taste of Vail
Taste of Vail runs March 31 to April 3, 2027: four signature wine and food events in Vail Village and on the mountain, plus seminars and dinners.
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GoPro Mountain Games
The GoPro Mountain Games return to Vail June 10-13, 2027: free-to-watch kayak, climbing, bike, trail run and dog events from Golden Peak to Lionshead.
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Vail Lacrosse Tournament
The Vail Lacrosse Tournament runs June 15-17, 2027 for youth and high school boys and girls teams, with games at Ford Fields in Vail and around the valley.
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Bravo! Vail Music Festival
Bravo! Vail's 40th season runs June 25 to August 5, 2027, with four orchestra residencies at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. Orchestras and ticket dates.
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Vail Lacrosse Shootout
The Vail Lacrosse Shootout runs June 26 to July 4, 2027, with elite, masters and U19 divisions playing at Ford Field and around the valley over the Fourth.
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Vail Dance Festival
The 2027 Vail Dance Festival opens July 30, 2027 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. What we know so far, tickets, lawn seating and getting to Ford Park.
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Vail Jazz Festival
The 33rd Vail Jazz Festival runs September 3-5, 2027 over Labor Day weekend in the Jazz Tent at Manor Vail Lodge, near Golden Peak. Dates and venue.
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Plan Your Trip
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Where to Stay in Vail: Hotels by Area, Fees, Ski Access
Compares Vail Village, Lionshead, Golden Peak and Cascade on lift access, resort fees and parking.
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How Much Does It Cost to Ski in Vail? 2026/27 Prices
Budget a ski day: advance and window lift tickets, the Epic Pass, lessons and parking for 2026/27.
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Things to Do in Vail on a Weekend, by Season
What to do on a Vail weekend in each season, from the villages to the mountain.
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