If you are vacationing in Jackson Hole for the holidays, a great event to attend is Leslie Bricusse’s version of Scrooge! the musical at the Jackson Hole Center for the Arts. Performed by the local Off Square Theater Company, the classic Christmas story comes to live with cheery songs, stage effects, and beautifully detailed costumes.
As you enter the theater, the set soon transforms you into 19th century England where you soon learn the town runs around a bitter old man named Ebenezer Scrooge played perfectly by local actor Terry Schwab. As the story continues along, you meet all the familiar faces such as the Cratchit family, the spirits of Christmases, and the favorite Tiny Tim. The story never ends without old Scrooge kicking that “Bah, humbug” attitude and making a wonderful transformation into the Christmas spirit. The cast and crew make the musical truly magical for your family with their talent in both acting and singing.
Scrooge! is playing in Jackson from December 11-21st at 8pm with matinees on Saturday (2pm) and Sunday (3pm). You can buy tickets at the Center for the Arts, which is located two blocks south of Town Square. Tickets cost thirty dollars for adults and twenty dollars for children and seniors. Contact the box office directly at 733.4900 or purchase online at www.offsquare.org.
Jackson Hole’s annual Town Square Lighting is a festive tradition and cause to grab you warm coats and bundle your family up for the fun annual event in historic Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Every year the day after Thanksgiving families pack the small town square and enjoy complimentary coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies while they sing Christmas carols amongst neighbors and participate in other holiday festivities. After a few favorite Christmas carols are preformed by The Jackson Hole Community Band, a countdown begins and then all the trees and antler arches that surround the town square are lit up with blue twinkle Christmas lights.
This holiday event continues in Jackson Hole with a visit from Santa Clause who hides his reindeer and sleigh in the nearby Elk Refuge so the animals blend right in! The children quickly file in line to tell Santa some valuable wishes as Christmas quickly approaches. The Annual Jackson Hole Town Square Lighting is a great event for all families and if you happened to miss it, still stop by town square and check out the beautiful lights which remain the whole holiday season.
The Jackson Hole Stagecoach has been circling Jackson’s town square for 50+ years and is over 90 years old. Everything is original just like in the 1800s. It’s the only Stagecoach in the United States you can ride on top of (perfect for kids) and is a big attraction for our European guests. The ride is 8-10 minutes and happens every day between Memorial and Labor Day.
It’s just around the corner. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s opening Day is November 29th. Been contemplating a Jackson Hole ski vacation? Snow is starting to pile up, backcountry skiers are finding fresh tracks on Teton Pass in the midst of a white forecast and holiday preparations are in full swing. If you have been considering a Jackson Hole ski vacation, the holiday season is the perfect time to visit and there are great vacation packages and lodging deals to take advantage of now.
The venerable town hill, Snow King, is slated to open on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th for all those forgoing football for some post meal exercise and our westerly Teton neighbor, Grand Targhee Resort, will open–fingers crossed for a fresh bounty awaiting powder seekers–on November 22nd.
A Jackson Hole Traveler vacation planning tip: check the Teton Pass and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Web cams for live feeds of current conditions and weather as your travel dates approach. Preparing a game plan for your ski destinations (whether bound for Snow King, Grand Targhee, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, the backcountry or a combination of all) will help you select accommodations that maximize your time on the slopes and seeing sights. The December season offers a great chance to experience the Holiday festivities in Jackson Hole, sample the legendary “Cowboy Powder” followed by a hot tub soak and make it back in time to warm up by the fire with family and some holiday cheer.
