Vail Village Tree Lighting

Vail Village at the holidays · Photo: Ratul Ghosh via Google

• When: Sunday, December 6, 2026, 5 pm
• Where: Children's Fountain, Gore Creek Drive, Vail Village, Gore Creek Dr, Vail, CO 81657
• Cost: Free
• Organizer: Discover Vail and the Town of Vail (Vail Apres)

Official Event Page

Vail Village lights its holiday tree on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 5 pm at the Children's Fountain on Gore Creek Drive, between Pepi's and Lancelot. It is free and part of Vail Apres, the early-winter program run by Discover Vail and the Town of Vail.

Expect live caroling and pop-up appearances by a certain bearded guest in red. It is a short, outdoor event, well suited to families with young children who want a holiday moment without a late night.

Where it is

The Children's Fountain sits on Gore Creek Drive in the heart of Vail Village, a few minutes' walk from the Vail Village Parking Structure and the Transportation Center, where the free in-town bus stops.

Make an evening of it

Pepi's and Lancelot are both steps from the fountain if you want dinner afterward; book ahead on a holiday weekend. Lionshead has its own ceremony earlier in the season: the Lionshead tree lighting is on November 27.

Good to know

This is an outdoor event in early December, after sunset. Dress for cold, and bring a warm drink for the kids. The organizers had not published a detailed program beyond the 5 pm start when we checked.

Details checked against the organizer's official event page on September 28, 2026. Dates and times can change; confirm with the organizer before you go.