The Little Nell in Aspen, Colorado, invites family travelers to celebrate the season with an array of winter and holiday programming.
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Holiday celebrations kick off Nov. 27 with Thanksgiving dinner at Michelin-recommended Element 47 and Ajax Tavern. A Thanksgiving to-go option is also available. The Little Nell’s annual tree lighting ceremony takes place Dec. 7. The festive night includes Christmas caroling, hot chocolate and a visit from Santa. Young guests may attend Children’s Storybook Hour with local author Jill Sheeley on Dec. 12, 19 and 27, 10–11 a.m. Enjoy readings from Sheeley’s books alongside milk and cookies.
Enjoy Christmas Eve and Christmas Day fixed-price dinners at Element 47 for an elevated spin on holiday classics. An optional wine pairing menu is available. Ajax Tavern offers a more relaxed, á la carte menu for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners. Ring in 2026 at the property’s New Year’s Eve with Dom Pérignon celebration. The lavish event takes place 10 p.m.–1:30 a.m. and features dazzling offerings including tarot card readings, live performances, rare wine and gourmet bites. A variety of ticket levels are available to purchase.
The ski-in, ski-out property offers guests excellent winter sport experiences as curated by the ski concierge team, including Snowcat powder tours, private gear fittings and the new Audi snowshoe adventure.
Visit the website for a full calendar of events.
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