Experience the enchantment of the holiday season at Smugglers’ Notch Resort! Join us for festive activities like the Candy Cane Scramble, where families embark on a village-wide quest for hidden candy canes. Warm up by the bonfire during our Winter Welcome with complimentary hot chocolate. Don’t miss the Light Up The Night Winter Solstice Celebration, featuring a bonfire, live performances, and a dazzling fireworks display. For the little ones, Breakfast with Santa offers a delightful morning of holiday cheer. Unless noted otherwise, these special events are included in your Winter Experience and Mountain Experience Vacation Packages. Celebrate the season with us and create unforgettable family memories!
Please have your SmuggsPass or Daycation ticket ready to show at all activity venues. Activity schedules are weather-dependent and may change, so for the latest updates, visit our website often or sign up for text alerts by texting “Smuggs” to 855-421-2279.
Schedule:
10:30 am – 11:30 am — Candy Cane Scramble Journey around the Village in search of our candy cane clues. All ages. Meet at the Nordic Center.
10:00 am – 2:00 pm — Daytime Tubing Get ready for a blast at Daytime Tubing in the North Hill Community.
12:00 noon – 2:00 pm — Celebrate the Winter Solstice We’re turning the shortest day of the year into one of the most fun! Head to the Madonna Sterling Base Lodge and join us on the Stache Deck for a Winter Solstice party filled with a barbecue, frosty beers, and beats from DJ Jammin’ Sam. Keep your eyes peeled on the mountain for the Skiing and Riding Solsticians — if you spot them, you could score raffle tickets for a shot at prizes! The big raffle drawing happens at 2:00 pm, so don’t miss your chance to win.
3:45 pm – 4:30 pm — Bonfire Warm-Up Join the Activities crew and warm up around a bonfire.
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm — I-Did-a-Sled Join in a family-friendly sled-building competition. Meet at the Warming Yurt at Sir Henry’s Hill.
