Santa Claus LOVES the Vail Valley.  It could be the elevation, perhaps it’s the cold, whatever the reason – we are happy that he loves our mountain valley.  We’ll be adding to this list of 2016 Vail Valley Santa Visits throughout the month, so check back for updates!

Santa & the World’s Tallest Elf in Eagle
December 3, 2016 9:00am-12:00pm
Dusty Boot Roadhouse, Eagle

2016 Winter Minturn Market
December 3rd & 10th 10am-2pm
Santa Visits 11am-2pm
Minturn, CO

Christmas on Broadway, Eagle
December 3, 2016
Parade on Broadway at 5:30pm
Santa, Live Nativity &  at Town Park

The Eagle Chamber of Commerce is organizing the 27^th Annual Christmas on Broadway – A Traditional Down Valley Christmas Celebration on December 3, 2016 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. The children can get a bag of candy at 5:00pm at The Peppermint Station next to Parade Central to enjoy while watching the parade. The community will come together for the parade starting at 5:30pm on Broadway then follow the parade to The Eagle Town Park to see the live nativity, tell Santa their Christmas wishes, warm up by the bonfire while sipping on Wassail and enjoy the sounds of The Harris and Lee Band until 8:00pm.

The Solaris Hop
Solaris, 141 Meadow Drive in Vail Village
December 7, 2016 4:00-8:00pm

Home for the Holidays – Gypsum
Town of Gypsum Community Tree Lighting
December 10, 2016 5:00-8:00pm
Gypsum Public Library

photo: Vail Daily

Come celebrate the holidays at the Gypsum community tree lighting, visit with Santa Claus and his reindeer, warm up with Cocoa & cookies at the Gypsum Library & hear tunes from the EVHS Jazz Band & choir. Gypsum Recreation Center free day ~ 3pm to 5pm.

Vail Holidaze December 11, 2016
Kris Kringle Market 11am-3:30pm
Santa Visit 12:30-2:30pm

Vail Village, Willow Bridge Road 11:00–3:30pm
31 local and regional Colorado vendors.  This outdoor market is the perfect place to find a unique gift for that someone special. The market will offer ornaments, handmade toys, decorations, cookies, roasted nuts and more.  Visit with Santa 12:30–2:30pm

Vail Library Fireplace Holiday Party
Vail Public Library
December 15, 2016 5:00pm

Thursday, December 15th at 5:00 pm

Annual Holiday Party with Santa Claus and Ralph, the World’s Tallest Elf.  Enjoy a fun filled evening with caroling, arts and crafts, movies and of course a chance to sit on Santa’s lap.  They will begin assigning numbers at 5:00. This will  keep the visits organized  and let you enjoy  the partyand activities without losing your place in  line.  In the spirit of the giving season, they suggest bringing a donation of canned goods for our local food bank.

Storytime with Santa
Edwards Riverwalk Backyard
December 16, 2016 5:30pm

Annual Riverwalk story time with Santa! He will read a few Christmas themed books and greet kids of all ages in the Riverwalk Backyard.  December 16th, 2016 behind the businesses of Riverwalk in Edwards.

Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate
Bridge Street Office, Vail, CO
December 17, 2016 2-4pm

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Stories with Santa
Eagle Public Library
December 18, 2016 2:00pm

Stories with Santa! Come share some classic holiday tales at the Eagle Public Library, enjoy cider or cocoa, make a craft and sit on Santa’s lap to share your last minute wish list!

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Santa and Ralph at Kiwi International Delights
142 Beaver Creek Pl, Avon, CO
December 23rd 6:00-8:00pm

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Santa at Gorsuch in Vail Village
263 Gore Creek Dr, Vail, CO
December 22, 23 & 24 from 3:00-6:00pm

photo: Gorsuch Facebook

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Park Hyatt, Beaver Creek
Santa visits Saturday, December 24th
12:00pm-2:00pm

photo: Park Hyatt Beaver Creek

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Vail Cascade
December 24th, 3:30-5:30
Santa and his Elf
In the Lobby of the Cascade Resort
1476 Westhaven Dr, Vail

photo: Vail Cascade

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