Events, Shopping, and Dining This Holiday Season
Twinkling lights, cups of hot cocoa, bundled ice skaters, festive shop windows, bells and carols.
Celebrating the holiday season in the festive alpine town of Jackson Hole is like living a scene from a Christmas movie. One where Santa drops from a tram and the best views of the lights come from 7,000 feet.
Holiday Events
For a full schedule of events in Jackson Hole, click here.
November 28: Jackson Hole Turkey Trot and turkey dinner at The Wort Hotel
November 29: Opening day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and the famous Town Square Lighting
December 5: The Wort Hotel holiday lighting
December 14-24: Santa on the Square
December 21: Tree lighting, snow castles, and free skating at Teton Village
December 23: Cookie decorating
December 24: Santa drops from the tram
December 25: Ski with Santa on Christmas Day!
December 26: Snow Cats & Avy Dogs
December 31: Torchlight parades at Snow King Mountain Resort and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
Holiday Shopping
Jackson Hole and Teton Village offer an entirely unique shopping experience with gifts you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Find custom hats from Sing Hat Company, stunning jewelry from Native JH, curated books from Valley Book Store, and unique trinkets from MADE. Small, local, one-of-a-kind shops can be found throughout the Valley, but some of our favorite “shopping districts” are Gaslight Alley, Glenwood Ave., the Aspens, and Teton Village.
Shopping small and locally-owned in Jackson Hole supports business owners, employees, and our local economy throughout the year.
Holiday Dining
Though still a small town, Jackson offers world-renowned dining options inspired by alpine cuisine and seasonal ingredients. In the winter, festive produce fills warm soups and locally-sourced meats make unique entrees. The following, along with many other dining options in town, are locally-owned, community-minded, and sustainably-run with curated winter menus that represent the holiday season in Jackson well.
Coffee: Cowboy Coffee and Snake River Roasters
Breakfast: Cafe Genevieve and The Bunnery
Lunch: Hatch and Healthy Being
Dinner: Trio and Snake River Grill
Holiday Activities
Ice skating in Town Square and Teton Village start as soon as the snow and weather allow, creating a winter wonderland in Jackson Hole. Skates are available for rent at each location.
Elk Refuge Sleigh Rides, beginning on December 16, provide exclusive access to the National Elk Refuge and up-close views of Rudolph’s friends.
Gondola and Tram Rides. Take a scenic ride to the top of the Teton Mountain Range with a gondola ride at Snow King Mountain Resort or a tram ride at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Late afternoon excursions offer some of the best views of the lights in town.
Adventure starts here.
View AllFrom awe-inspiring encounters with nature to wild and western activities every kind, Jackson Hole offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences, 365 days a year.
Eager to glimpse your first bear, moose, or wolf? Challenge yourself with a run down black diamonds or class III rapids? Hook an 18-inch cutthroat? Meet a real cowboy? Watch a Teton sunset? This place is full of experiences you won't find that at home, or anywhere else for that matter. In Jackson Hole, wild adventures aren't just possible—they're already here waiting for you.