Celebrate the Season at These 10 Holiday Events in Stowe

The first Christmas trees stand lit and decorated, lights adorn street posts and garlands decorate storefronts – Stowe is ready for the holiday season. Named one of “7 Mountain Towns that are a Storybook Paradise in Winter” by Reader’s Digest, this is especially true for Stowe in December. Beginning Friday, November 30, Stowe is a destination for holiday cheer. With tree lightings, a Main Street lighting, local performances of holiday classics and plenty of opportunities to check items off your gift list, Stowe is ready to entertain. Below are a few seasonal events happening around town this holiday season.

A Traditional Christmas in Stowe
When: November 30 – December 2, 2018
Where: Various Stowe locations
Tree lightings, wagon rides, Santa visits, reindeer, parade and so much more will kick off the holiday season in Stowe, Vermont. A Traditional Christmas in Stowe is back for its 10^th year and will feature three days full of everyone’s favorite holiday traditions. The weekend will kick off Friday night with a lighting of Main Street and will end on Sunday with a Frozen Party & Character Skate with Stowe Parks & Recreation and “A Christmas Carol” at Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center.

Festival of Trees and Light & Members’ Art Show
When: November 30 – December 29, 2018
Where: Helen Day Art Center
For one month, the Helen Day Art Center will dedicate their gallery walls to their members for the Members’ Art Show & Sale, while presenting the Festival of Trees and Light. Join them in celebrating the season with a group exhibition featuring members’ artwork among evergreen trees decorated by master artisans, beautiful Hanukkah display of menorahs, games and dreidels. This festival will be a great opportunity to find a unique, meaningful gift for the art lover in your life.

Insider tip: Looking for an all-ages holiday activity? Helen Day Art Center is hosting an afternoon full of snacks and seasonal art activities. This event is in conjunction with the Festival of Trees and Light and Members’ Art Show exhibits. Create holiday decorations, play dreidel games and decorate gingerbread houses at this festive free event.

Spruce Peak Resort Association presents “A Christmas Carol”
When: November 30 – December 2, 2018
Where: Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center
Watch this timeless classic come to life at Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center in Stowe. This imaginative production by the Vermont Youth Theatre features four-part singing, dancing gravediggers, riffs on ancient carols and blues, classical, Latin rhythm and contemporary savoir fair.

Holiday Happenings at Decisions
When: Sundays and Saturdays, December 1 – 30, 2018   
Where: Decisions
Join Decisions for a Holiday Happenings event with Vermont artisans. Each week Decisions, a women’s apparel boutique, will feature a different local Vermont craft producer. Shop for exquisite Christmas tree ornaments on December 2 with Little River HotGlass Studio from Moscow. On December 8, Uncle George’s Flowers will make you a personalized holiday arrangement. You get to choose the colors, flowers, container and their skilled florist will make a beautiful bouquet.

‘Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some!)’
When: December 7 – 9, 2018
Where: Hyde Park Opera House
Looking for a non-traditional Christmas play to attend? The Lamoille County Players presents this romp through the holiday season. Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story every told. This performance includes Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times, pop-culture and every carol ever sung.

Holiday Ugly Sweater Party at von Trapp Brewing
When: December 12, 2018
Where: Trapp Family Lodge Bierhall
Get into the holiday spirit with Trapp Family Lodge and von Trapp Brewing at their Holiday Ugly Sweater Party! Join the party on December 12, bring an unwrapped toy or gift for a Vermont family and wear your ugliest sweater. Gifts will be donated to a local nonprofit. There will be games, prizes and von Trapp Brewing’s signature brews on tap.

Vermont Ice Wine & Cocktail Open House
When: December 15 – 16, 2018
Where: Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits
Every December, just before the Christmas holiday, locals and visitors join Boyden Valley Winery to enjoy their premier Vermont Ice products. Guests will enjoy Vermont Ice cocktails and take home recipes, samples and warm Glögg while enjoying the stunning landscape. Have a wine lover on your gift list? Boyden will be offering 20% off select products, as well as offering gift boxes and other items. A bottle of Vermont Ice Wine or Maple Crème Liqueur is a great gift option.

Skate with Santa
When: December 15 & 22, 2018
Where: Stowe Arena
Listen to holiday music, enjoy seasonal treats and write letters to Santa, while skating in Stowe’s state-of-the-art arena. Hosted by Stowe Parks & Recreation, this yearly event is fun for the whole family. Haven’t had a photo with Santa yet? He will be taking a few breaks from skating for photo opportunities!

Cold Hollow Cider: Barn Dance
When: December 21, 2018
Where: The Rusty Nail
Celebrate the season with some live music, dancing and Cold Hollow’s signature hard cider; Barn Dance! December 21, Cold Hollow Cider Mill will be hosting a barn dance with music by local artists the Chad Hollister Band. Grab a bite to eat at Tres Amigos, then lace up your dancing shoes!

Stowe Mountain Resort’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
When: December 31, 2018
Where: Stowe Mountain Resort
Kick off the new year at Stowe Mountain Resort’s annual celebration! Enjoy dinner, torchlight parade, DJ, photo booth and fireworks to ring in 2019. Dinner includes a Raw Bar, Prime Rib and turkey stations, pasta station and a kid’s station. Make this New Year’s Eve one to remember!

From holiday events to live music and cooking classes, there’s always something happening in Stowe. Check out all of Stowe’s upcoming events.