Kidtopia Spectacular: Lodging Rates From $179
This winter Keystone presents the 2nd Annual Kidtopia Spectacular, a week of festive on-mountain fun for the entire family.
Dates:
Daily: Dec 15 - Dec 24
Keystone
This event will showcase a variety of activities and Kidtopia programs that make the resort a top destination for families, including firework displays, a torchlight ski parade led by Keystone’s Ski & Ride School, and a mountaintop celebration where guests can enjoy snow tubing, snow cat photo opportunities, live music, hot cocoa and fireside photos with Santa. Kidtopia, Keystone’s season-long free family programming, will animate the mountaintop, plus a special lighting ceremony of the World’s Largest Snow Fort to create an unforgettable night. The Kidtopia Spectacular offers families an entirely new, and uniquely Keystone, mountain experience.

Schedule of Events
Click here for the full schedule of Kidtopia Spectacular events and activities
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15
- Grand Opening Celebrations for Labonte’s Smokehouse BBQ
- 10:30am-3:30pm | On-mountain, Base of Ruby & Santiago lifts
- Free entertainment; Food & Beverage available for purchase
- Free activities- Foot passenger ticket required; Food & Beverage available for purchase
- Winter Wonderland Bounce Party
- 4:30pm-7:30pm | Keystone Lodge & Spa Ballroom, Lakeside Village | Free
- Fireworks Show
- 7:00pm | View from Lakeside Village | Free
- Kidtopia Express! Free Bus Transportation
- 4:30pm-8:00pm | Loop between River Run Village and Keystone Lodge & Spa only | Free
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16
- Craft-er-noon & Face Painting
- 12:30pm-3:00pm | Kidtopia Headquarters, River Run Village | Free
- Ripperoo’s Reverse Village Parade with Santa
- 4:00pm | River Run Village – Start at Dercum Ice Rink, End in Gondola Plaza | Free
- 2nd Annual Mountaintop Spectacular
- 4:30pm-7:00pm | Dercum Mountain & Summit House
- EpicMix Photo Booth with Santa
- Lighting of the Snow Fort with Mountaintop Fireworks Show
- Cookie Decorating
- Free Snow Tubing with advance reservations
- Face Painter
- Family Friendly Food Stations
- Kidtopia Program Sneak Peeks and Crafts
- DJ
- 4:30pm-7:00pm | Dercum Mountain & Summit House
- Kidtopia Fireworks Show
- 7:00pm | View from Gondola Plaza, River Run Village | Free
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17
- PJ Breakfast with Santa
- 9:30am-11:30am | 9280’ Taphouse, River Run Village
- 9:30am-11:00am – Reservations Available
- Food & Beverage available for purchase
- Holiday on Ice: Denver Figure Skating Club Live Shows
- 11:30am-2:00pm | Lakeside Village Ice Skating Rink
- 5:00pm-6:30pm | Dercum Square Ice Skating Rink
- Free
- Santa visits Sleigh & Reindeer Ice Carving
- 1:30pm-3:30pm | Lakeside Village, Lower Plaza | Free
- Ripperoo’s Ice Cream Party
- 3:30pm-4:30pm | Mountain House, 1st Floor | Free
- Starquest Exploration
- 5:00pm-6:30pm | Kidtopia Headquarters, River Run Village | Free
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18
- Fireside Cocoa & Coloring with Santa
- 3:00pm-5:00pm | Bighorn Bistro, Lakeside Village | Free
- Family Game Night
- 6:30pm-8:00pm | Kidtopia Headquarters, River Run Village | Free
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19
- Meet the Avy Dog
- 4:00pm-5:00pm | Kidtopia Headquarters, River Run Village | Free
- Super Snowy Science
- 5:30pm-7:00pm | Kidtopia Headquarters, River Run Village | Free
- Stretch, Bend, & Wiggle: Kid’s Yoga
- 10:30am – 11:15am | Studio K, Lakeside Village | Free
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20
- Critter’s Discovery
- 2:00pm-3:00pm | Kidtopia Headquarters, River Run Village | Free
- Santa visits Kidtopia Headquarters
- 2:00pm-4:00pm | Kidtopia Headquarters, River Run Village | Free
- Winter Movie Matinee
- Show starts at 4:00pm | Kidtopia Headquarters, River Run Village | Free
- Santa Visits Keystone Lodge & Spa
- 5:00pm-7:00pm | Lakeside Village | Free
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21
- Chocolate Village Grand Opening!
- On display until January 7th | Keystone Lodge & Spa, Lakeside Village | Free
- Old-Fashioned Tubing with Ripperoo
- 2:00pm-3:00pm | Nordic Center, West Keystone | Free
- Cupcakes & Canvas
- 5:00pm-6:00pm | Kidtopia Headquarters, River Run Village
- $15 per Child- includes instruction, canvas, art supplies, and cupcake! | Advance Reservations Required
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22
- Santa visits the Chocolate Village
- 3:00pm-7:00pm | Keystone Lodge & Spa, Lakeside Village | Free
- Wacky Tacky Party
- 5:00pm-7:00pm | Kidtopia Headquarters, River Run Village | Free
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23
- Craft-er-noon & Face Painting with Santa
- 12:30pm-3:00pm | Kidtopia Headquarters, River Run Village | Free
- Santa joins Ripperoo’s Village Parade
- 4:00pm | River Run Village – Start in Gondola Plaza, End at Dercum Ice Rink | Free
- Santa visits Dercum Square Ice Rink
- 4:30pm-7:00pm | Dercum Square, River Run Village | Free
- Torchlit Parade with Ski & Ride School Coaches
- 6:45pm | Kidtopia Headquarters, River Run Village | Free
- Kidtopia Fireworks Show
- 7:00pm | View from Gondola Plaza, River Run Village | Free
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24
- Jingle Bell Breakfast | Bighorn Bistro, Lakeside Village
- 7:00am-11:00am – Reservations available
- 8:00am-10:00am – Special appearance by Santa
- Food & Beverage available for purchase
- Santa visits the Kidtopia Snow Fort
- 11:30am-1:00pm | Dercum Mountain | Free with valid lift or scenic ticket