December 14, 2021

Christmas in Summit County

The holidays are in full swing in the mountains. Don't miss the holiday festivities in Summit County…

Holiday Family Music Classes

Tuesday, December 14th – Wednesday, December 15th

Families with infants to five-year-olds in Summit County are invited to register for a festive outdoor class in December!  Bundle up and enjoy singing, dancing, and playing along to some favorite Christmas, Hanukkah, and Winter songs – followed by a Hot Chocolate Social!

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Holiday Cookie Decorating 

Tuesday, December 14th 

Get crafty together and spread some holiday cheer in this cookie decorating experience with the new pastry chef at Gravity Haus in Breckenridge! She will be cooking up her delicious gingerbread cookie recipe and guests will be able to decorate them as they wish!

Jackson Family Wines will be supporting this event and offering their delicious wines for members to indulge in to get those creative juices flowing.

Make sure to whip out those ugly holiday sweaters and the ugliest sweater will win a prize!

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Lighting of Dillon

Wednesday, December 15th 

Enjoy the lighting of Dillon at Marina Park on Wednesday, December 15th, 2021. New to the Lighting of Dillon this year, Santa and Mrs. Claus will make the trek from the North Pole to join us (bring your cameras)! Santa's mailbox will also be available for all the wishes and wants. Free hot chocolate and kids' crafts will be provided. 

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It's a Wonderful Life 

December 16th – December 30th 

Based on the story, The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern adapted by Joe Landry

This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.

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Holiday Follies – Lake Dillon Theatre Company 

December 10th – December 23rd

The LDTC Holiday Follies tradition is the family event of the season.   Celebrating everything December, HF has music, dancing, comedy, trivia, and lots of holiday merriment.   Some say too much….but we don’t believe in “too much” Christmas!   We do know that “Yule Love It”

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Have a wonderful holiday season! 

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