Happy December! This week's events calendar is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! At December’s First Friday event in Silverthorne, join the community celebration of the holiday season with a holiday tree lighting and art market at the Silverthorne Pavilion. This First Friday event will feature Silverthorne’s annual lighting celebration, holiday carolers from the Summit Chorale Society, photos with Santa, a holiday art market, music from Summit Community Orchestra, dance performances from the Summit Dance Academy and Silverthorne Recreation Center, a holiday story hour at Red Buffalo Coffee & Tea and plenty of hot chocolate!
On Saturday, watch the Town of Breckenridge transform into a real-life holiday card thanks to more than 13,000 feet and 250 LED Holiday Lights. Enjoy a Handmade Holiday Market, Dog Parade, Holiday Moose March, and the Race of Santas! Finish the day with the Lighting of Breckenridge.
Now, here’s what’s going on this week in Summit County...
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2ND
Align in the Pines | Keystone | 8.30am
The Keystone Neighbourhood Company presents Align in the Pines Winter Yoga Series with Lole, a yoga series in the base area of Keystone Resort where guests will enjoy an hour of mountain air and a yoga practice designed for everyone from the casual yogi to the Ashtanga expert.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3RD
First Friday: Lighting of Silverthorne & Holiday Market | Silverthorne | 4.30 pm
December’s First Friday will bring the Silverthorne community together to celebrate the holiday season with a holiday tree lighting and art market at the Silverthorne Pavilion. This First Friday event will feature Silverthorne’s annual lighting celebration, holiday carolers from the Summit Chorale Society, photos with Santa, a holiday art market, music from Summit Community Orchestra, dance performances from the Summit Dance Academy and Silverthorne Recreation Center, a holiday story hour at Red Buffalo Coffee & Tea and plenty of hot chocolate!
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Kids First Friday Night Out | Breckenridge | 5 pm
Kids AND parents deserve a night out, so save the date for the first Friday of the month November-May for an evening of fun for everyone!
At 1st Friday, your child enjoys an evening of swimming, pizza dinner, and a movie. Other activities may include inflatables, indoor climbing and crafts -- all for much less than a sitter and takeout at home. Parents have three kid-free hours for dinner dates, errands, appointments or a long, long bubble bath!
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Date Night: Naughty or Nice Holiday Ornaments | Breckenridge | 7 pm
Mingle with other couples and create cherished holiday keepsakes. Enjoy a drink and decorate bisque fired ornaments using multiple ceramic techniques. Pieces will need to be fired and picked up the following week.
Tickets will include 1 drink of beer or wine. Additional drinks are available for purchase. Participants must be 21 or older to attend.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4TH
Lighting of Breck & Race of Santas | Breckenridge | 12 pm
Breckenridge ups the ante on small-town holiday charm with the return of Lighting of Breckenridge and Race of the Santas.
The first weekend of December kicks off a festive holiday scene in the streets of Breckenridge. Hundreds of Santa look-alikes will run down Main Street in a race to kick-off the holiday season. Hang out post-race to watch the town transform into a real-life holiday card thanks to more than 13,000 feet and 250,000 LED holiday lights. The iconic holiday lights in downtown Breckenridge are one of the most photographed sights during the snowy months and continue to shine and spread hope all winter long.
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Goods in the Woods | Keystone | 2 pm
Goods in the Woods is a local art fair taking place in the beautiful Warren Station Center for the Arts at Keystone Resort. This community marketplace will feature local artist creations paired with live music throughout the afternoon.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5TH
Breakfast Sleigh Ride with Santa | Frisco | 10 am
Join the good people and adorable draft mules of Two Below Zero along with a special guest for a scenic, tasty and fun experience! This experience is 2 ¼ hours long and includes a sleigh ride to a secluded spot for breakfast with Santa.
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Non-profit Winter Carnival | Breckenridge | 11 am
The Nonprofit Winter Family Carnival is happening this December at the Silverthorne Pavilion. The Carnival is a fun, family-friendly, community event engaging with children and youth while families can learn more about the nonprofit organizations in Summit County and the resources they provide. Each nonprofit will have a booth offering a game, activity, or craft station.
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