December 21, 2021

This Week’s Summit County Events

We hope you are enjoying the holiday season in Summit County! 

Are you still looking for that special gift? Why not try one of Breck Create's classes tonight and take home your handmade art just in time for Christmas! 

Santa is taking some time to ski this week! He'll be at A-basin on Friday and Loveland on Friday & Saturday! You can also Skate with Santa at the Breckenridge Ice Rink on Christmas Eve! Finish the week with some Live Music across the county on Sunday! 

Now here's what's happening in Summit County this week…
 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22ND

Metalsmithing Projects | Breckenridge | 5.30 pm

In this class, students will be exposed to a new technique every week. Students will be able to take home a finished project each week and will develop skills to explore their practice independently.  No experience is required for Metalsmithing Basics or Beginner Projects.  For Intermediate and Advanced projects, you will need prior Metalsmithing experience to successfully complete the project within the allotted class time. 

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Beginner Crochet Crafts | Breckenridge | 6 pm

This class is for both absolute beginners and those that are perfecting basics and wanting to learn more stitches and techniques. We will cover chains, basic stitches, transitioning rows, changing widths, and working in the round, and then discuss and/or learn “next level” techniques used in many projects. We will look at yarn, tool choices, patterns, and project types, then either complete a small item or start a slightly larger one to finish at home. Feel free to bring your own projects, yarn, or a small item to decorate/cover (soup bowl, jar, mug).

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23RD

Holiday Follies | Silverthorne | 6.30 pm

The LDTC Holiday Follies tradition is the family event of the season.   Celebrating everything December, Holiday Follies 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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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24TH

Ski with Santa | A-Basin | 9 am

Santa Claus and an elf will arrive at A-Basin at 9:00 a.m. to hand out candy to children in the A-Frame Lodge and Mountain Goat Plaza. After Santa visits the base area buildings he will visit children on Molly Hogan before heading up Black Mountain Express to visit our friends at Black Mountain Lodge. Santa will be leaving A-Basin just after 11:00 a.m. 

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Skate with Santa | Breckenridge | 10.30 am

Santa loves Breckenridge as much as you do, so come say hello while he has a little fun before starting his evening deliveries around the world! Don't miss your chance to give Santa your Christmas wishes in person and maybe take a photo or two. It's a family-friendly afternoon of ice skating with plenty of bleacher space for watching or taking a break. and snacks and beverages for purchase.  We make it easy for all ages and abilities with rental skates, helmets and skating aids for new skaters.

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Christmas Eve at Copper | Copper Mountain | 4 pm

Head to Copper Mountain on December 24th to celebrate the holiday season with a DJ set, fireworks show, and more. It all takes place in Eagle's Landing in Copper's Center Village

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25TH (MERRY CHRISTMAS!)

Ski with Santa | Loveland | 9 am

Every Christmas Santa takes time out of his busy schedule to ski at his favorite area, Loveland! This year is no different as he makes his appearance on the 24 and 25. Not only will he be cruising the slopes, but also visiting the Ski & Ride School and Loveland Valley to spread holiday cheer and pose for photos. Don’t miss out on some great holiday skiing and a chance to catch Skiing Santa!

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26TH

A day of Live Music across the county: 

Live Music with Johnny Johnston @ Breckenridge, 12 pm

Live Music with John Truscelli @ Frisco, 4 pm

Live Music with Acoustic Moose @ Breckenridge, 5 pm

Have a wonderful week Living The Mountain Life! 

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