November 11 - December 30
With two grand tree lighting ceremonies, a half-million holiday lights, dazzling decorations and holiday activities, French Lick Resort is where the spirit of the season comes alive. We love to hang onto that holiday magic as long as possible, so our lights and decorations stay up into early January.
West Baden Springs Hotel • Atrium
It’s the true sign the holidays have officially arrived: the annual tree lighting at West Baden Springs Hotel. The ambiance of the hotel’s spectacular atrium and 45-foot-tall tree usher in the holiday season in grand fashion. Enjoy holiday music and Christmas carols and catch a special holiday light show after the tree officially lights up.
Please be aware that attendance at this year's tree lighting ceremony is exclusive for West Baden Springs Hotel guests only.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and event without notice.
6:30pm
French Lick Springs Hotel • Front Lawn
Our annual tree lighting ceremony at French Lick Springs Hotel truly captures the essence of the holidays. The festivities kick off with our Celebration of Lights, which includes the lighting of our grand tree, a fireworks display and a projection light show on the front of the hotel. Afterward, resort guests can enjoy the Sleigh Bells Party with children's activities, live holiday music and a meet-and-greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
The public is welcome to attend our Celebration of Lights. Please be aware that the Sleigh Bells Party is available exclusively for overnight guests of French Lick Springs Hotel, West Baden Springs Hotel and Valley Tower.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and event without notice.
Complimentary
Visit us for your chance to write a letter to Santa! But hurry — the North Pole is a long way away, and it takes time to get there. Drop your letter in one of the holiday mailboxes by December 12, and we’ll make sure it gets to the North Pole for Santa to mail a response to your home in time for Christmas. Find the letters and holiday mailboxes at French Lick Springs Hotel, West Baden Springs Hotel and the Activities Center.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
7pm
French Lick Springs Hotel • Monon Room
Complimentary or $10 drop-off option
Bring the whole crew for a family-friendly flick. Arrive a little early and play a round of bingo at 6:30 before the movie. Complimentary popcorn will be served during the movie. Here's a list of what's showing:
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
10am - 1pm
November 19, 26, December 3, 10 • Exhibition Hall
December 17 • Event Center • Windsor Ballroom
Santa needs lots of good workers to get through the holidays, and you can help! Join Santa and his helpers to build your own stuffed buddy to take home. Materials are first-come, first-served, and up to $20 depending on the toy selected.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
5:30pm - 8pm
French Lick Springs Hotel • Spring No. 8
Complimentary
Find Santa and his elves here every weekend during the holiday season! Visit St. Nick at Spring No. 8 (just off the hotel lobby) for a photo opportunity and give him your Christmas wishes. Be sure to bring a phone or camera to snap your own photos.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
1pm - 1:30pm • West Baden Springs Hotel • Lobby
2pm - 2:30pm • French Lick Springs Hotel •Exhibition Hall
December 16 • Event Center • Windsor Ballroom
Complimentary
Get in the holiday spirit and join us for Christmas stories read by Mrs. Claus.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
6:30pm - 7pm
French Lick Springs Hotel • Monon Room
Complimentary
Join us with family and friends to play bingo for a chance at winning a cool prize.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
10am
French Lick Springs Hotel • The Grand Colonnade Restaurant
Complimentary
Have breakfast at The Grand Colonnade with a special visitor from the North Pole. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer will be stopping by, so don’t miss your chance to snap a photo.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
10am - 1pm
December 9 • Exhibition Hall
December 16 • Event Center • Windsor Ballroom
$10
Bring the family, make some memories, and create your epic gingerbread structure from a variety of sweet treats. All contestants receive a prize, and the grand prize design will be announced at the end of the competition.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
11am - 5pm
Event Center • Windsor Ballroom
$15 or $50 for a drop-off session from 11am - 3pm (ages 6-13)
We have everything you need for a fun-filled winter break with bounce house, games, face painting and more. Children of all ages welcome.
Children 13 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian unless a drop-off session is purchased.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
Noon - 3pm & 5pm - 8pm
French Lick Springs Hotel • Spring No. 8
Complimentary
Last call to see Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves before the big day! Find them at Spring No. 8 (just off the hotel lobby) for a photo opportunity and give them your Christmas wishes. Be sure to bring a phone or camera to snap your own photos.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
10am - 6pm
Activities Center
Complimentary
Pick up your candy cane pen at the Activities Center and set out to find all the matching candy canes throughout French Lick Springs Hotel. Return your completed clue sheet to the Activities Center for a prize.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
10am - 6pm
Activities Center
Complimentary
Stop by the Activities Center for your clue sheet, then set out to find all of Santa’s reindeer and snap a selfie with each one.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
