November 11 -January 7
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.
7pm
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.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and event without notice.
4pm - 7pm
French Lick Casino • Front Lawn
Our annual tree lighting ceremony at French Lick Springs Hotel truly captures the essence of the holidays. The festivities include the lighting of our grand tree, a fireworks display and live music capturing the holiday spirit. Santa Claus is also comin’ to town, so be sure to stick around to meet with St. Nick after the tree is lit.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and event without notice.
Kids Christmas Crafts
2pm – 6pm
Clifton Ballroom
Santa & Mrs. Claus Meet & Greet
4pm - 5:30pm
Spring No. 8
Celebration of Lights
6pm
French Lick Casino • Front Lawn
Projection Show
Immediately following Celebration of Lights
French Lick Springs Hotel • Front Lawn
Santa & Mrs. Claus Meet & Greet
7:30pm - 9pm
Spring No. 8
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.
French Lick Springs Hotel • Front Lawn
Powerful projectors and 3D animation transform the exterior of French Lick Springs Hotel into vibrant holiday scenes. Holiday sounds fill the air as the building seems to magically come to life in each eight-minute show.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
7pm
French Lick Springs Hotel • Habig Room
Complimentary
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.
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.
Event Center • Windsor Hallway
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.
2pm - 5pm
West Baden Springs Hotel • Atrium
In the spirit of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol,” these costumed singers in their velvet dresses, top hats and coattails are a spectacle to hear and behold. Enjoy a relaxing soundtrack of classic holiday carols filling the atrium.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
10am - 12pm
Event Center • Windsor Ballroom
$25
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.
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 - 12:30pm
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 $25 depending on the toy selected.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
11am - 5pm
Event Center • Windsor Ballroom
$20 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.
Event Center • Second Level
From the North Pole scenes to our famous gingerbread house, our Christmas Village is a must-see during the 50 Days of Lights. Stop by to see the sights and snap some photos in our winter wonderland.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
