Photo: Dave Dugdale, CC BY-SA 2.0Vail Village · Full-service resort
Sonnenalp Vail
A family-owned Bavarian-style hotel on Gore Creek with four restaurants, a spa with indoor-outdoor pools and a kids club.
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Photo: Toshihiro Matsui, CC BY-SA 3.0Vail Village · Small lodge
Christiania Lodge at Vail
A 22-room, family-run Bavarian lodge just behind Gondola One, with a heated pool and Sarah's Lounge.
Photo: jikatu, CC BY-SA 2.0Lionshead · Ski-in/ski-out
The Arrabelle at Vail Square
A ski-in/ski-out hotel on Vail Square beside the Eagle Bahn Gondola, with a spa and rooftop hot tubs.
Where to Eat
A classic dinner, a lively pub and slopeside après.
Photo: LauraGilchristEdu, CC BY 2.0Vail Village · Classic dinner
Lancelot Restaurant
Roasting prime rib by the Children's Fountain since 1969, alongside Austrian dishes, steaks and seafood.
Photo: Insufficient Postage, CC BY 2.0Vail Village · Pub and live music
Red Lion
A top-of-Bridge-Street institution since 1963, known for burgers, chili, live music and first-come seating.
Photo: arvindgrover, CC BY-SA 2.0Lionshead · Slopeside après
Garfinkel's
A locally owned sports bar since 1992 whose sunny deck looks out over the gondola and Vail Mountain.
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Spas & wellness
Resort spas, massage studios and recovery treatments for after a long day on the mountain.
Village shopping
Boutiques, galleries, jewelers and outdoor gear shops across Vail Village and Lionshead.
Ski rentals
Rental shops and delivery services to sort your skis and boots before opening day.
What's Happening
Upcoming events, checked against each organizer's own page. Times are Mountain Time.
outdoors
Guided Nature Hikes on Vail Mountain (final summer weekend) (organizer site, opens in a new tab)
Walking Mountains naturalists lead free easy (1:00 pm) and moderate (10:30 am) forest hikes from the Nature Discovery Center on Sept. 25, 26 and 27, the last Vail Mountain dates on their calendar this season. Expect high-altitude trail above 10,000 feet, so bring layers and water.
sports
Cougar Ridge Classic 26K & 14K Trail Race (organizer site, opens in a new tab)
A point-to-point trail race that crosses Vail Mountain through autumn aspens and drops into Minturn. The 26K starts at 7 a.m. in Vail Village and the 14K starts at 9 a.m. from Eagle's Nest; spectators can cheer at the start or ride the gondola to the halfway point.
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Vail Ski & Snowboard Swap (organizer site, opens in a new tab)
The valley's big pre-season gear sale, with new and used skis, snowboards, boots, helmets and outerwear, and proceeds supporting local ski and snowboard athletes. Hours: Fri 5-9 pm, Sat 11 am-6 pm, Sun 11 am-3 pm.
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Trick or Treat Trot (organizer site, opens in a new tab)
Young kids and their families trick-or-treat door to door through Vail's pedestrian villages on Halloween, stopping at shops marked with a jack-o'-lantern bag. No registration needed; bring a reusable bag.
sports
Vail Mountain Opening Day (organizer site, opens in a new tab)
Lifts start turning for the 2026-27 winter season, opening Vail's weeks of early-season apres events. Vail Resorts announced the date in August and says it depends on conditions.
music
Stoke Sessions: Free Friday Concerts (organizer site, opens in a new tab)
Free outdoor live music at the Vail Village entrance on the first Fridays of ski season, with nearby restaurants serving food and drinks. It repeats Nov. 20 and Dec. 4, 4-7 pm; performers have not been announced yet.
music
Silent Disco in Lionshead (organizer site, opens in a new tab)
Put on wireless headphones, pick a channel and dance outdoors in Lionshead after skiing. It runs Wednesday afternoons through the holidays, starting Nov. 18 and Nov. 25.
family
Lionshead Tree Lighting with Smile with Santa (organizer site, opens in a new tab)
Santa visits the Lionshead tree lighting on the day after Thanksgiving, and families can take free photos, digital or printed on site. Santa then moves to Kringle Crossing on International Bridge on Sundays from Nov. 29.
arts
Free Outdoor Figure Skating Shows (organizer site, opens in a new tab)
Elite and Team USA skaters give two short outdoor exhibitions at 4:45 and 5:30 pm on the Arrabelle rink. More shows follow on Saturdays in December.
music
Dobson Arena Reopening Concert: Trampled by Turtles & Old Crow Medicine Show (organizer site, opens in a new tab)
Two Americana headliners, with Lindsay Lou opening, play the first big show in the renovated Dobson Arena. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the music starts at 6.
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Plan Your Trip
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Budget a ski day: advance and window lift tickets, the Epic Pass, lessons and parking for 2026/27.
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Things to Do in Vail on a Weekend, by Season
What to do on a Vail weekend in each season, from the villages to the mountain.
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