LOCAL HAPPENINGS

December 20-31

12 Days of Aspen

Over the holidays, Aspen is transformed into a Winter Wonderland. During the 12 Days of Aspen, December 20-31, downtown Aspen comes alive with everything from free ice skating and carriage rides to concerts and carolers. Santa joins in the celebration, as do his reindeer Comet & Vixen! To top it all off, join us in celebrating New Year's Eve with a fireworks extravaganza over Aspen Mountain. Date: 12/20/2011 - 12/31/2011 Time: All Day Location: downtown Aspen Contact: Special Events Phone: (970) 925-1940 Admission: FREE Website: http://www.aspenchamber.org/calendar-of-events/annual-special-events/12days/  > MORE

December 20 - January 01

Aspen Film Festival Academy Screenings

Every year Aspen Film's Academy Screenings offers a silver screen celebration of the season's high profile films headlined by top directors and talent. The dates for the 20th edition of this eagerly attended holiday highlight are December 20 - January 1. The full program and other information including tickets will become available in the coming months so please check back. Time:TBA Location:Harris Concert Hall Contact:Aspen Film Phone:(970) 925-6882 Admission: TBA Website: www.aspenfilm.org  > MORE

January 12th - 15th

Winderskol

Wintersköl, Aspen's annual "toast to winter," dates back to a quiet January in 1951 when local Aspenites decided to celebrate Aspen's unique Nordic lifestyle with an eclectic weekend of festivities. Today the four day celebration features on-mountain activities, live music, a canine fashion show, WinterFest, fireworks and much more. Time:All Day Location:Downtown Aspen Contact:Julie Hardman Phone:(970) 920-7146 Admission:Free Website: http://www.aspenchamber.org/calendar-of-events/annual-special-events/winterskol/  > MORE