Best December Events in Breckenridge [Updated for 2022]

We love December in the mountains!  As the holidays roll in, the events and parties begin! There are plenty of December events in Summit County to fully celebrate this festive time of year - and don't forget about world class skiing throughout the county! 

Lighting of Breckenridge / Race of the Santas

The annual Lighting of Breckenridge event is back this year, in all of its festive glory. Taking place December 3rd, participate in or spectate all of the great events this celebration has in store, including: 

• Bernese Mountain Dog Parade
• Race of the Santas
•  The Lighting Ceremony

For information about the Lighting of Breckenridge, visit the Go Breck website. 

Ullr Festival

It's time to pray for snow and pay our respects to Ullr, the God of Snow. The annual Ullr Festival is always a great time in Breckenridge as we kick off the ski season with a snow-hopeful celebration. Taking place December 8th-11th, there are LOTS of ways to Pray for Snow this year, including:

• Shot Ski
• Polar Plunge
• Ullr Parade
• Ullr Bonfire

To learn more about this legendary event, visit the Go Breck website. 

Night Skiing at the Keystone Ski Resort

Night skiing at the Keystone Ski Resort is a great way to fit in some extra laps! Make your plans to ski under the lights during Christmas and New Year's this year: Open nightly December 23rd - January 1st!

For more information on this great way to take some turns this winter, visit the Keystone Ski Resort website. 

LIVE Theater: A Christmas Story

If you're anything like us, you love live theater performances for the holidays. Have no fear because the Breckenridge Creative Arts District is committed to live shows throughout the year. Catch A Christmas Story at the Breckenridge theater December 7th-30th.

For ticket information, visit the Breckenridge Backstage Theater website. 

Backcountry Film Festival

Winter Wildlands Alliance is back on the road with their Backcountry Film Festival, which includes a stop in Breckenridge. If you happen to be here on December 12, we highly recommend spending your evening at The Eclipse getting stoked for ski season!

You can purchase tickets here.

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