Christmas Festivities in Jackson Hole 

Christmas is a magical time to be in the Tetons – especially with all the extra snow this year. Whether you’re here for a week or spending holiday season in the Tetons, here are a few of our favorite fun and tasty happenings around Christmas. 

Provisions JH

Hosting Christmas dinner? Let Provisions do the work and order from their pick-up holiday menu. You can choose between a full menu, or order a la carte, with sides like maple roasted sweet potatoes with a candied pecan crumble and bacon and mushroom cornbread pudding. 

Tasty desserts include a chocolate almond truffle cheesecake and berry crumble pie to round out the evening. Order all meals, sides, and/or desserts by Dec. 20 and pick up at Snake River Roasting Co. Cafe on the Dec. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

The Wort Hotel

Head to the Silver Dollar Bar & Grill for the annual Christmas buffet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy all the holiday classics like slow cooked ham and roasted yams, or come early and enjoy an array of Christmas morning breakfast offerings. Reservations are required. Check out the Wort Hotel’s full lineup of holiday events on their website. 

The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar

If you’re looking to hit the town on Christmas Eve, head to The Cowboy for the Naughty or Nice Party from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Let loose in your favorite holiday pajamas, sweaters, or costumes, and enjoy a few naughty or nice drink specials. Event is 21 and over, with a cover charge at the door or free for locals or Wort Hotel guests.

Persephone Bakery

Order a holiday cookie gift box for a loved one, or pick up a selection of whole cakes, frozen quiches, cookies, and bake-at-home pastries for no stress hosting. 

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Calico Bar & Restaurant

Take the pressure off hosting and order family-style takeout specials from Calico including cheese platters, triple layer chocolate cake, cases of wine, six-packs of beer, and spicy margs by the pint. Order in store, email julie@calicorestaurant.com, or call the restaurant to reserve. 

Cookie Boxes from Chef Marlee Horchen

Order assorted cookie boxes to share with loved ones from local chef Marlee Horchen. Choose from delicious options like cranberry orange pinwheel, peanut butter cup, triple ginger molasses, pumpkin with brown butter cinnamon glaze, and more. Direct Message her on Instagram to order. 

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Four Seasons Westbank Grill

A special holiday menu will be prepared by the Westbank Grill’s executive chef from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve, as well as a Christmas Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Stick around for last chair and catch Santa rappelling out of the Tram at 4:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Ski with Santa on the Teewinot, Casper, and Apres Vous chairs from 10 a.m. to noon on Christmas Day. 

Snow King Mountain

Join in for some fun with Snow King’s Santa on Christmas Day. Santa will be riding the lifts from 9 to 11 a.m. in the morning, and hitting King Tubes from noon to 2 p.m. on Christmas Day. Snap some photos with Santa and spectacular views of the Tetons for a Christmas you won’t forget on the King!

Cream and Sugar is offering limited edition peppermint ice cream sandwiches, grab them while you can!

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Lily Krass

Lily Krass is a freelance storyteller and recipe developer based in Jackson, Wyoming. In addition to writing for ski and outdoor publications like SKI, Powder, and Teton Gravity Research, she also co-authored a cookbook: Beyond Skid: A Cookbook For Ski Bums, a collection of recipes inspired by life in a mountain town.

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