Breckenridge Winter Event Schedule
Celebrating winter in Breckenridge is a community-wide effort. Events and festivals receive foundational support from the Town, while Breck Create adds complementary arts and cultural programming. Locals pitch in as volunteers and, of course, help spread cheer. With the exception of a few ticketed programs and classes that require registration, most winter events in Breckenridge are free to attend. Add an entirely walkable downtown and free local transportation, and you’re guaranteed a good time.
Breck Create’s Arts District Winter Weekend
December 5th – 6th • Breckenridge Arts District Campus + Downtown Breckenridge
This festive, two-day celebration marks the start of the Breckenridge holiday season. Explore everything the Arts District has to offer, browse an artist market, enjoy classic winter activities, and bask in the good tidings.
Winter Campus Crawl
Friday, December 5th, starting at 5 p.m.
Step inside historic mining structures turned art studios to see artist demonstrations, family-friendly crafting, and live music.Handmade Holiday
Saturday, December 6th, 2 – 7 p.m.
Find the perfect handmade gift at Breck Create’s annual holiday artisan market featuring staff, instructors, and local artists. Enjoy family-friendly activities including the Santa Dance-Off, Snowman-Making Contest, and Jingle Paws Runway Show.Race of the Santas
Saturday, December 6th, 4:20 p.m.
Picture hundreds of Santas running down historic Main Street Breckenridge. If that doesn’t spark holiday joy, nothing will.Lighting of Breckenridge
Saturday, December 6th, 5:00 p.m.
Santa flips the switch, and 250,000 LED lights—strung on 59,000 feet of cord—transform Breckenridge into a real-life holiday card.
Ullr Fest
December 18th – 20th • Breckenridge Arts District Campus + Downtown Breckenridge
Breck Create Art Classes
A key part of Ullr Fest is the community’s attempt to break the world record for the longest shot ski—a ski fitted with shot glasses. Participants also love dressing in Viking-inspired gear. Breck Create has you covered on both fronts:Ullr Fest: Create Your Own Shot Ski
November 21st • December 4th • December 18th
Transform plastic waste into a functional, festival-ready shot ski in Breck Create’s Precious Plastic Re-Maker studio. Pre-registration required.Ullr Fashion + Accessories Workshop
December 17
Pay homage to Ullr by crafting Viking-inspired headbands, fur-trimmed wrist cuffs, bejeweled necklaces, and more. Pre-registration required.Thursday, December 18th
Crowning of the Ullr King + Queen
3 p.m. • Blue River Plaza
Two local residents are honored for their contributions to the community.Shot Ski
2:30 p.m. line up • 3:30 p.m. start • Main Street, Downtown Breckenridge
Help Breckenridge reclaim the world record currently held by Park City, Utah. You must be 21+ to participate. Registration opens December 1st, 2025. Held in partnership with Breckenridge Distillery and Breckenridge Mountain Rotary.Ullr Parade
4 p.m. • Main Street, Downtown Breckenridge
Join the community in cheering on a procession of creative, high-energy floats.Ullr Bonfire
5 – 7 p.m. • East Sawmill Parking Lot
Warm up by a bonfire built from recycled Christmas trees, pray for powder, and dance for snow.
Friday, December 19th
Rockstar Energy Open Rail Jam
Friday, December 19th – Sunday, December 21st
This world-class snowboarding event features elite pros, rising stars, live music, art installations, and an interactive fan village—all against the backdrop of Breckenridge’s iconic peaks.Ullr Return to the Kingdom Concert
8 p.m. • Riverwalk Center
Proceeds from this ’80s dance-party fundraising event support high-quality child care within the community.
Saturday, December 20th
Ice Skate with Ullr
12:15 – 1:45 p.m. • Stephen C. West Ice Arena
Celebrate Ullr with an afternoon of family-friendly ice skating. Skate rental is included with the price of admission.
