Kids Are The VIPs In Snowmass
Kristina Niemi, January 2017
GoSnowmass just launched their VIK—Very Important Kid—program for the 2016–2017 season. This is a great addition to all of the other kid-friendly happenings around The Valley. The VIK program offers events for every day of the week. You can visit http://viksnowmass.com for more details. But, for your convenience, I’ve posted the schedule below. However, I do recommend calling ahead and confirming these activities are still happening.
Mondays
3:30 - 4:30 pm: Sing-Along and S’mores
What: A cozy fire, yummy s’mores, and a guitar-strummin’ cowboy bring friends and families together during this entertaining après activity.
Where: Snowmass Base Village Fire Pit
When: Mondays & Fridays, December 19 – April 14 @ 3:30-4:30pm
Cost: FREE, children must be accompanied by an adult
Contact: 970.922.2233
4:30 - 5:30 pm: Wildside with ACES
What: Join a Naturalist from the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) for a fun and informative presentation featuring live animals. Animal guests may include ACES’ resident Great Horned Owl, Boa Constrictor, Tarantula and more. All ages welcome.
Where: Treehouse Adventure center
When: Mondays, December 19 through April 10 @ 4:30-5:30pm
Age: All ages
Cost: FREE
Contact: 970.922.2233
Tuesdays
3:30 - 4:30 pm: Kids’ Crafts
What: Designed for families with children 3 years and older, this hour-long program ensures your child will head home with a special, handmade, arts and crafts souvenir
Where: Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, December 20 through April 13 @ 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Ages: 3 years and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: FREE
Contact: 970.922.2233
4:00 - 5:00 pm: All Access Snowmass
What: An “insider’s” edition of VIK, this fun, educational program gives kids (and their parents) a behind-the-scenes peek at life in a mountain town, featuring patrol dogs, snowmaking and much more. Adult supervision required.
Where: Base Village Plaza
When: Tuesdays, December 20 through April 11 @ 4:00-5:00 pm
Age: All
Cost: FREE
Contact: 970.923.2233
5:30 – 9:00 pm Ullr Nights: December 27, February 21 and March 21
What: In honor of the Norse God of Snow — Ullr — Elk Camp is transformed into a nighttime winter wonderland. Guests can make a night of it, with classic winter activities, such as ice skating, sledding, guided snowshoe tours with ACES, snowbiking, snow tubing, and a visit to Ullr’s ghost ship. Enjoy an a la carte culinary celebration with live music, and top it off with s’mores and hot chocolate by the campfire. Snow tubing is available for one-hour sessions beginning at 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm and 7:30pm. Tickets required, reservations recommended.
Where: Elk Camp
When: Tuesdays, December 27, February 21 and March 21 @ 5:30-9:00 pm
Age: All ages
When: Cost: $10, free for children 3 and under
Contact: 970.923.1227 or www.aspensnowmass.com
Wednesdays
3:30 - 4:30 pm: Storytelling
What:: Storytelling At The Ice Age Discovery Center
Gather at the Ice Age Discovery Center to hear some of the tallest tales in the West recounted by master storytellers. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Ice Age Discovery Center, Snowmass Mall
When: Wednesdays, December 21 – April 12 @ 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Age: All
Cost: FREE
Contact: 970.922.2277
3:30 - 4:30 pm Cookie Decorating
What: Cookie Decorating: Kids will love decorating … and eating… cookies for all seasons. For children ages 3 and up; must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Viceroy Snowmass
When: Wednesdays, December 21 through April 12 @ 3:30 – 4:30pm
Age: 3 and up
Cost: FREE
Contact: 970.922.2233
Thursdays
10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Rec Center Fun
What: Family Day at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center
Play in the outdoor heated saline pools. Pick up a basketball game in the gymnasium or test your agility on the climbing wall and bouldering cave. Every Saturday, you and your family will have full access to all the amenities at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center at a discounted rate. Refreshments are available for purchase.
Where: Snowmass Village Recreation Center
When: Thursdays, December 22 – April 13 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Age: All ages
Contact: 970.922.2240, www.snowmassrecreation.com
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Kids’ Crafts
What: Designed for families with children 3 years and older, this hour-long program ensures your child will head home with a special, handmade, arts and crafts souvenir
Where: Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, December 20 – April 13 @ 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Ages: 3 years and up
Cost: FREE, children must be accompanied by an adult
Contact: 970.922.2233
Fridays
3:30 – 4:30 pm: Sing-Along and S’mores
What: A cozy fire, yummy s’mores, and a guitar-strummin’ cowboy bring friends and families together during this entertaining après activity.
Where: : Friday’s @ The Westin Snowmass Resort Fire Pit
When: Mondays & Fridays, December 19 – April 14 @ 3:30-4:30 pm
Age: All ages
When: Cost: FREE, children must be accompanied by an adult
Contact: 970.922.2233
5:30 – 9:00 pm: Ullr Nights
What: In honor of the Norse God of Snow — Ullr — Elk Camp is transformed into a nighttime winter wonderland. Guests can make a night of it, with classic winter activities, such as ice skating, sledding, guided snowshoe tours with ACES, snowbiking, snow tubing, and a visit to Ullr’s ghost ship. Enjoy an a la carte culinary celebration with live music, and top it off with s’mores and hot chocolate by the campfire. Snow tubing is available for one-hour sessions beginning at 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm and 7:30pm. Tickets required, reservations recommended.
Where: Elk Camp
When: Fridays, December 23 through April 7
Age: All ages
When: Cost: $10, free for children 3 and under
Contact: 970.923.1227, www.aspensnowmass.com
Saturdays
2:00 – 5:00 pm: Family Fun at Apres on the Bricks
What: Children of all ages will enjoy a variety of free activities, including face painters, balloon artists, dancers, a live DJ, après specials and more. Snowmass’ Ice Age mascot, Snowy the Mammoth, stops by 2:30-3:30pm for photo ops and fun. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Base Village Fire Pit
When: Saturdays, December 24 – April 15 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Age: All ages
Cost: FREE
Contact: 970.922.2233
5:00 – 8:00 pm: Family Night at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center
What: Play in the outdoor heated saline pools. Pick up a basketball game in the gymnasium or test your agility on the climbing wall and bouldering cave. Every Saturday, you and your family will have full access to all the amenities at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center at a discounted rate. Refreshments are available for purchase.
Where: Snowmass Village Recreation Center
5:00 – 8:00 pm: (Saturdays December 24–April 15)
Age: All ages
Cost: $40 For a family of 4, $10 for each additional child
Contact: 970.922.2240, www.snowmassrecreation.com
Sundays
3:30 – 4:30 pm: Juggling & Magic Show
What: Can Jammin’ Jim juggle a flaming torch, a flaming knife and a flaming bowling ball? You’ll find out during this fun family event, a high-energy variety show, featuring juggling, magic, balloons, music, and comedy, all designed to amaze and mesmerize kids of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center
When: Sundays @ 3:30-4:30 pm
Age: All ages
Cost: FREE
Contact: 970.922.2233
4:00 – 5:00 pm: Postcards from Snowmass
What: Snowmass offers so much to write home about. This fun new program gives children ages 3 and up, and their parents, the chance to color a one-of-a-kind Snowmass postcard. Materials and stamps provided.
Where: Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center
When: Sundays @ 4:00 – 5:00pm
Age: 3 and up
Cost: FREE
Contact: 970.922.2233
*Due to unforeseen circumstances such as high winds, etc. I encourage you to call ahead and ensure the activities are still being held.
This Valley has a plethora of offerings for local children & visitors. Besides these great adventures, be sure to check out my kid-friendly page for more fun things to do with the kids Around Aspen. http://www.aroundaspen.com/kid-approved.html
GoSnowmass just launched their VIK—Very Important Kid—program for the 2016–2017 season. This is a great addition to all of the other kid-friendly happenings around The Valley. The VIK program offers events for every day of the week. You can visit http://viksnowmass.com for more details. But, for your convenience, I’ve posted the schedule below. However, I do recommend calling ahead and confirming these activities are still happening.
Mondays
3:30 - 4:30 pm: Sing-Along and S’mores
What: A cozy fire, yummy s’mores, and a guitar-strummin’ cowboy bring friends and families together during this entertaining après activity.
Where: Snowmass Base Village Fire Pit
When: Mondays & Fridays, December 19 – April 14 @ 3:30-4:30pm
Cost: FREE, children must be accompanied by an adult
Contact: 970.922.2233
4:30 - 5:30 pm: Wildside with ACES
What: Join a Naturalist from the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) for a fun and informative presentation featuring live animals. Animal guests may include ACES’ resident Great Horned Owl, Boa Constrictor, Tarantula and more. All ages welcome.
Where: Treehouse Adventure center
When: Mondays, December 19 through April 10 @ 4:30-5:30pm
Age: All ages
Cost: FREE
Contact: 970.922.2233
Tuesdays
3:30 - 4:30 pm: Kids’ Crafts
What: Designed for families with children 3 years and older, this hour-long program ensures your child will head home with a special, handmade, arts and crafts souvenir
Where: Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, December 20 through April 13 @ 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Ages: 3 years and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: FREE
Contact: 970.922.2233
4:00 - 5:00 pm: All Access Snowmass
What: An “insider’s” edition of VIK, this fun, educational program gives kids (and their parents) a behind-the-scenes peek at life in a mountain town, featuring patrol dogs, snowmaking and much more. Adult supervision required.
Where: Base Village Plaza
When: Tuesdays, December 20 through April 11 @ 4:00-5:00 pm
Age: All
Cost: FREE
Contact: 970.923.2233
5:30 – 9:00 pm Ullr Nights: December 27, February 21 and March 21
What: In honor of the Norse God of Snow — Ullr — Elk Camp is transformed into a nighttime winter wonderland. Guests can make a night of it, with classic winter activities, such as ice skating, sledding, guided snowshoe tours with ACES, snowbiking, snow tubing, and a visit to Ullr’s ghost ship. Enjoy an a la carte culinary celebration with live music, and top it off with s’mores and hot chocolate by the campfire. Snow tubing is available for one-hour sessions beginning at 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm and 7:30pm. Tickets required, reservations recommended.
Where: Elk Camp
When: Tuesdays, December 27, February 21 and March 21 @ 5:30-9:00 pm
Age: All ages
When: Cost: $10, free for children 3 and under
Contact: 970.923.1227 or www.aspensnowmass.com
Wednesdays
3:30 - 4:30 pm: Storytelling
What:: Storytelling At The Ice Age Discovery Center
Gather at the Ice Age Discovery Center to hear some of the tallest tales in the West recounted by master storytellers. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Ice Age Discovery Center, Snowmass Mall
When: Wednesdays, December 21 – April 12 @ 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Age: All
Cost: FREE
Contact: 970.922.2277
3:30 - 4:30 pm Cookie Decorating
What: Cookie Decorating: Kids will love decorating … and eating… cookies for all seasons. For children ages 3 and up; must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Viceroy Snowmass
When: Wednesdays, December 21 through April 12 @ 3:30 – 4:30pm
Age: 3 and up
Cost: FREE
Contact: 970.922.2233
Thursdays
10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Rec Center Fun
What: Family Day at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center
Play in the outdoor heated saline pools. Pick up a basketball game in the gymnasium or test your agility on the climbing wall and bouldering cave. Every Saturday, you and your family will have full access to all the amenities at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center at a discounted rate. Refreshments are available for purchase.
Where: Snowmass Village Recreation Center
When: Thursdays, December 22 – April 13 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Age: All ages
Contact: 970.922.2240, www.snowmassrecreation.com
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Kids’ Crafts
What: Designed for families with children 3 years and older, this hour-long program ensures your child will head home with a special, handmade, arts and crafts souvenir
Where: Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, December 20 – April 13 @ 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Ages: 3 years and up
Cost: FREE, children must be accompanied by an adult
Contact: 970.922.2233
Fridays
3:30 – 4:30 pm: Sing-Along and S’mores
What: A cozy fire, yummy s’mores, and a guitar-strummin’ cowboy bring friends and families together during this entertaining après activity.
Where: : Friday’s @ The Westin Snowmass Resort Fire Pit
When: Mondays & Fridays, December 19 – April 14 @ 3:30-4:30 pm
Age: All ages
When: Cost: FREE, children must be accompanied by an adult
Contact: 970.922.2233
5:30 – 9:00 pm: Ullr Nights
What: In honor of the Norse God of Snow — Ullr — Elk Camp is transformed into a nighttime winter wonderland. Guests can make a night of it, with classic winter activities, such as ice skating, sledding, guided snowshoe tours with ACES, snowbiking, snow tubing, and a visit to Ullr’s ghost ship. Enjoy an a la carte culinary celebration with live music, and top it off with s’mores and hot chocolate by the campfire. Snow tubing is available for one-hour sessions beginning at 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm and 7:30pm. Tickets required, reservations recommended.
Where: Elk Camp
When: Fridays, December 23 through April 7
Age: All ages
When: Cost: $10, free for children 3 and under
Contact: 970.923.1227, www.aspensnowmass.com
Saturdays
2:00 – 5:00 pm: Family Fun at Apres on the Bricks
What: Children of all ages will enjoy a variety of free activities, including face painters, balloon artists, dancers, a live DJ, après specials and more. Snowmass’ Ice Age mascot, Snowy the Mammoth, stops by 2:30-3:30pm for photo ops and fun. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Base Village Fire Pit
When: Saturdays, December 24 – April 15 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Age: All ages
Cost: FREE
Contact: 970.922.2233
5:00 – 8:00 pm: Family Night at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center
What: Play in the outdoor heated saline pools. Pick up a basketball game in the gymnasium or test your agility on the climbing wall and bouldering cave. Every Saturday, you and your family will have full access to all the amenities at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center at a discounted rate. Refreshments are available for purchase.
Where: Snowmass Village Recreation Center
5:00 – 8:00 pm: (Saturdays December 24–April 15)
Age: All ages
Cost: $40 For a family of 4, $10 for each additional child
Contact: 970.922.2240, www.snowmassrecreation.com
Sundays
3:30 – 4:30 pm: Juggling & Magic Show
What: Can Jammin’ Jim juggle a flaming torch, a flaming knife and a flaming bowling ball? You’ll find out during this fun family event, a high-energy variety show, featuring juggling, magic, balloons, music, and comedy, all designed to amaze and mesmerize kids of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center
When: Sundays @ 3:30-4:30 pm
Age: All ages
Cost: FREE
Contact: 970.922.2233
4:00 – 5:00 pm: Postcards from Snowmass
What: Snowmass offers so much to write home about. This fun new program gives children ages 3 and up, and their parents, the chance to color a one-of-a-kind Snowmass postcard. Materials and stamps provided.
Where: Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center
When: Sundays @ 4:00 – 5:00pm
Age: 3 and up
Cost: FREE
Contact: 970.922.2233
*Due to unforeseen circumstances such as high winds, etc. I encourage you to call ahead and ensure the activities are still being held.
This Valley has a plethora of offerings for local children & visitors. Besides these great adventures, be sure to check out my kid-friendly page for more fun things to do with the kids Around Aspen. http://www.aroundaspen.com/kid-approved.html
