A weekend of fun,

as we welcome the

holiday season!

It involves walking and a whole lot of chocolate, but what IS the chocolate walk?

December 1 - 3

  • Ski Movie (Fri eve)

    Ski Movie (Fri 6-9 pm)

    What better way to celebrate the winter season than with a warm and cozy ski film? Grab your tickets and get ready to feel inspired to shred!

  • Holiday Craft Fair (Sat 9 am - 4 pm)

    Get your holiday shopping done in one spot at the Heritage Museum, all while supporting our local artists! Shop, enjoy the chili cook-off, and take a photo with the jolly Santa, himself!

  • Photos With Santa

    Photos With Santa (Sat 9 am - 4 pm)

    Support BVMS Yearbook and get your picture taken with the jolly fellow! $10 suggested donation. Located upstairs at the Heritage Museum. Brought to you by Amber Gaston, Full Circle Realty!

  • Chocolate Walk (Sat, all day)

    A tasty way to tour BV’s small businesses and eat tons of chocolate! From Nov 29 - Dec 1, buy your cards at Full Circle, the Village, or Midland Stop. $300, $200, & $100 grand prizes for turned in cards!

  • Local Author Fair (Sat, 12 - 3 pm)

    The Buena Vista Public Library invites you to discover and celebrate local authors. Grab a signed book for yourself or a holiday gift that anyone would love! A top notch chocolate walk spot, as well!

  • Polar Plunge (Sat 1 pm)

    Come join your friends and jump into the icy water of the Arkansas River to help raise funds for the local Toys for Tikes programs.

  • Mini-Blessings Light Show (Fri, Sat, Sun @ dark)

    Drive or stroll through McPhelemy Park and enjoy the dazzling lights that Mini-Blessings have hung. $10 per car or $3 per person. This is a great fund raiser for an even greater cause!

  • Christmas Chorale

    Head to the BV High School performance space to be dazzled by the Collegiate Peaks Chorale. Friday at 7 pm / Saturday at 3 pm. Free, but donations are encouraged!

  • Ugly Sweater One Mile Race (Sat 4:00 pm)

    Blaze down East Main St in your ugliest of holiday sweaters. This run is hosted by One Love Endurance and is sure to be a speedy good time!

  • Parade of Lights

    Parade of Lights (Sat 5:15 pm)

    Either jump into the line up of fun, or plan to be along E Main St to see how this small town celebrates with big lights! At the Splash Park, Santa will recite ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and light our town tree!

  • Great Santa Soak

    Great Santa Soak (Sun morn)

    Stay warm as the temps drop by soaking in the hot springs with your favorite jolly fellow. The first 100 to show up will get a free Santa hat.

  • Swing Dance Soiree (Sun 5:30 pm)

    Wear your holiday party attire and join us at the Ivy Ballroom for a festive evening featuring an all-levels swing dance lesson with Swingin’ Denver.

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