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HOLIDAY EVENTS IN LEADVILLE & TWIN LAKES

Visit Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado, for a peaceful holiday. You’ll enjoy fun holiday events and festive snow. Whether you take a weekend escape or long holiday vacation, you’ll treasure your time at the top of the Rockies. Check out this list of holiday-themed events, then plan your trip!

Leadville Railroad Holiday Express

Nov. 21– Jan. 5
Check the schedule for times
326 E. 7th St., Leadville


Climb aboard the Leadville Railroad for a magical, fun-filled holiday adventure! Travel through the snowy Colorado mountains on a train decorated with holiday lights. Enjoy our three heated lounge cars with comfortable booth seating and large windows. Bring the whole family and make great holiday memories! Buy your tickets today!


Shop Small Saturday in Downtown Leadville

Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024
Noon to 4pm


Support local businesses by shopping small this holiday season! Pick up your passport at the Leadville Visitor Center, 460 Harrison Ave., to get stamps at local businesses. Explore our shops and find fun, unique gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Return your passport to the Visitor Center and be entered to win a fun raffle prize!

Ornaments hanging at FREIGHT Motherlode Holiday Market

Freight's Motherlode Holiday Markets

Saturdays – Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14, Dec. 21
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
FREIGHT
320 E. 9th St., Leadville


Find unique, handcrafted gifts by local artisans. Enjoy festive drinks and foods, live music, and a special visit from Santa! Kids can make their own holiday creations at our Kids Makers Table. Thank you to our wonderful event sponsor Lifetime Home Remodeling!

Warren Miller's 75th Film Tour at FREIGHT

Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024
7 p.m.

FREIGHT
320 E. 9th St., Leadville


Get stoked for ski season and win some giveaways while celebrating 75 years of Warren Miller! Stacked with unbelievable action and unexpected stories, Warren Miller’s 75 will bring fans to powder stashes and chutes around the world. Catch a diverse lineup of snowsports legends, Olympic hopefuls, world champions, X Games stars, and emerging talents on the big screen! The classic Warren Miller Ski Film Tour is brought to you by Follow The Footsteps. Buy tickets today!

Leadville Main Street's Parade of Lights

Friday, Dec. 6
6 p.m.
Harrison Ave., Downtown Leadville


Celebrate the season with a festive holiday parade!

Taste of Leadville

Friday, Dec. 6

4 – 7:30 p.m.

Downtown Leadville


The Taste of Leadville is the annual fundraiser for St. George’s Episcopal Church, in conjunction with the Parade of Lights. Since food is central to our mission, we want to celebrate the many unique tastes of Leadville by bringing the entire community together to sample “bites” and “sips” from our town’s various restaurants and venues. St. George’s offers a food pantry, a mobile food pantry, and community meals to address food procurement challenges in our community. Buy your tickets today!

Calm Beneath Castles Film Screening

Friday, Dec. 13, 2024

6 p.m. (Doors open at 5 p.m.)

FREIGHT
320 E. 9th St., Leadville


Calm Beneath Castles is an awe-inspiring ski movie that delves into the heart, soul, and mind of skiers driven by an insatiable thirst for adventure and discovery. This epic film explores the essence of finding solace in nature and being one with the mountains. Cloud City Mountain Sports presents this Matchstick Productions film at its famous annual fundraiser to support our club, which helps local kids learn to ski, snowboard, and cross-country ski! Take home goodies from a raffle and silent auction. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Buy tickets today!

Aerial view of Twin Lakes at night in winter

Twinter Celebration at Twin Lakes

Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024

4 p.m.

Twin Lakes Village


Celebrate the holidays in Twin Lakes with a tree lighting, tractor and trailer rides, food, drinks, and music! Please bring an ornament to hang on the tree. Tenderfoot Market, the Roadhouse Inn & Cafe and the Twin Lakes Inn will be open.


Holidays & All Winter Long

Skiers in colorful clothes skiing downhill at Cooper

Skiing & Riding at Cooper

Opening Dec. 11 (weather permitting)


Enjoy the uncrowded slopes and family-friendly vibe at Cooper! Only 9 miles from Leadville, Cooper has 64 trails served by five lifts, spanning 480 lift-served acres. Trails are covered in all-natural snow. Season passes are on sale now! Your Cooper Season Pass (Ages 6-74) allows you to ski three free days  at each   partner resort in the Powder Alliance!


Be sure to pack these wonderful winter offerings into your trip, for a gem of a holiday.


Dogsledding

See the sights from a dogsled with Alpine Adventures Dogsledding! Make new furry friends and enjoy this quintessential winter activity at the top of the Rockies.


Groomed Winter Trails

Enjoy fat biking, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling on the area’s network of groomed winter trails.


Ice Skating

Skate under the sun or stars on Leadville’s open-air Huck Finn Ice Rink. (As weather allows; usually opens in December)


Sledding

Zoom down steep and fast Dutch Henry Hill! Bring the kids or bring out your inner child. (As weather allows; usually opens in December)


Snowmobiling & UTV Tours

Explore our winter wonderland on a snowmobile or UTV! Check out Leadville Offroad Adventures and White Mountain Snowmobile Tours for snowmobile rentals and tours. Visit Leadville ATV Tours for UTV rentals and tours.


Snow Zipping / Winter Ziplining

Fly on a zipline above the snowy landscape, with a birds-eye view of surrounding peaks. What a rush! It’s an unforgettable experience. (Zipline opens for winter on Nov. 20, 2024.) Combine your ziplining with a snowmobile tour, for a day of fun! (Snowmobiling starts Dec. 7, 2024, or as snow allows.)

Tennessee Pass Cookhouse & Sleep Yurts

November 28 – April 13
Dinner Served Daily
Lunch Served Saturdays and Sundays


For a special celebration, enjoy a delicious meal at a candlelit yurt. You’ll ski or snowshoe a mile to a tasty dinner or lunch, for a unique experience! Up the adventure quotient and spend the night in a luxury yurt, complete with a comfy bed and a woodstove. By day, glide over the Nordic Center’s scenic trails.

One Perfect Spring Day on Harrison Avenue

April 1, 2025
Shops, Snacks & Small-Town Charm in the Heart of Leadville

The Art of Mud Season

April 1, 2025
IT'S MUD SEASON Spring in Leadville and Twin Lakes means longer days, melting snow, and the start of a new adventure season. But before wildflowers bloom and alpine trails open, we enter a unique time of year locals affectionately call mud season . While this in-between season may be quieter, it’s also a critical time for caring for our trails and outdoor spaces. 

Goggle Tans & Goodbye Runs

April 1, 2025
Saying Farewell to Ski Season in Leadville

LEADVILLE’S IRISH MINERS’ MEMORIAL AND EXHIBIT: THE STORY OF IMMIGRANTS

March 1, 2025
You can now visit the Leadville Irish Miners’ Memorial , which speaks to the hopes and dreams of immigrants across the world. This new memorial honors Leadville residents whose names had been lost to time. 

Spring Has Not Sprung: Cozy Up by the Fire in Leadville, Colorado

February 25, 2025
While much of Colorado welcomes the budding warmth of spring, here in North America’s highest city, winter likes to linger a little (or a lot) longer. At 10,152 feet, Leadville isn’t quite ready to trade snowflakes for sunshine just yet. But that’s part of the magic—our long winters mean more time to enjoy roaring fireplaces, warm drinks, and cozy mountain vibes. So, whether you’re fresh off the ski trails, wrapping up a day of exploring, or just looking for a snug spot to soak in Leadville’s charm, here are the best places in town to warm up by the fire.

2 MILES HIGH, 2 METERS DEEP

February 20, 2025
No matter when you visit Leadville and Twin Lakes, you’ll find yourself two miles above sea level (ok, technically 1.9 miles, but who’s counting?). When you visit in March, you’ll be even closer to the glorious Colorado sun because by this time of year, Leadville and Twin Lakes have typically received around two meters of snow! Yes, meters. Here are some great ways you can enjoy the abundant snow and sun! 1) HIT THE SLOPES AT SKI COOPER Like to ski or ride? Check out Ski Cooper for affordable access to uncrowded slopes. Cooper is open seven days a week through Sunday, April 13, 2025. To learn to ski or board or to improve your skills, sign up for lessons for the whole family. 2) RIDE THE TRAIN Hop aboard the Leadville Railroad Winter Express for a 2-hour train ride through some of the area’s most spectacular scenery. The Winter Express runs until April 13th, departing Thursdays through Saturdays at 1:00 p.m plus daily at 1:00pm during spring break from March 9th through March 29th. This is a popular attraction and reservations are required! Book your seats here . 3) GO SNOWMOBILING Snowmobile and ATV tours are a great way to explore Leadville’s historic East Side Mining District, Turquoise Lake Recreation Area and the surrounding hills. A variety of tour styles are available with options for experienced adventure seekers to beginners and families. Vroom, vroom! Local outfitters include: Leadville ATV , Leadville Offroad Adventures and White Mountain Snowmobiles 4) GO DOGSLEDDING Want a spring break story that’ll make your friends jealous? Hop on a sled and let a team of energetic, tail-wagging huskies whisk you across the snow! You'll glide through stunning mountain scenery with your new four-legged crew leading the way. Dogsledding is a thrilling, unforgettable adventure—and fun for the whole family! 5) GO SNOW ZIPPING Have you ever wanted to zipline in the winter? Now’s your chance! Experience the thrill of our 2-hour Winter Mountain Zip Line Tour , where you’ll descend not one but six exhilarating zip lines, spanning over 8,000 feet of fun. Extend your adventure with the Zip Line and Snowmobile Combo Tour . Get the full scoop on rates, reservations, and restrictions here !
A woman wearing a helmet and goggles is taking a selfie in the snow.

More Snow, Fewer People: Your Guide to a Peaceful (and Safe) Backcountry Visit to Leadville & Twin Lakes

February 20, 2025
If you love deep snow, bluebird skies, and zero lift lines, then March in Leadville and Twin Lakes are calling your name. While other Colorado ski towns are packed this time of year, this high-altitude haven stays refreshingly quiet—meaning more powder, more solitude, and more space to explore safely. Whether you’re carving fresh turns at Ski Cooper, venturing into the pristine backcountry, or enjoying a peaceful après-ski with no wait at the bar, this is your chance to experience winter without the chaos. But with all that extra room comes extra responsibility—so before you head into the untouched snow, let’s talk backcountry safety tips.

Experience the Thrill of Leadville Ski Joring

February 5, 2025
GIDDY UP! March 1-2, 2025 Every winter, Leadville transforms into a high-octane winter wonderland with the annual Leadville Ski Joring & Crystal Carnival Weekend . This two-day event is packed with adrenaline-pumping sports, winter races, and community fun. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a thrill-seeker, or simply looking for a unique winter experience, Leadville is the place to be! This weekend always draws a crowd! Book a place to stay today .

For the Love of Winter

February 5, 2025
In Leadville and Twin Lakes, we want to help you fall head over heels (hopefully not literally) with winter in the mountains. Whether you’re exploring solo, surrounded by family and friends, or with your special someone, come to Leadville-Twin Lakes to spark or rekindle your love of winter.

February is the Worst... Not Here

February 5, 2025
Ah, February. That special time of year when you can’t remember what it feels like to be warm outdoors and spring is still oh so far away. It’s the worst, right?  At Leadville and Twin Lakes, we invite you to turn that February frown upside down and experience how amazing winter in Colorado can be (yes, even in February).
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