Select days November 16 - December 23
Call for package availability (888) 936-9360
French Lick Scenic Railway

Head to French Lick this holiday season and grab your seat on the train to the North Pole! Book the Polar Express Package for a round-trip train excursion at the French Lick Scenic Railway plus an overnight stay at either resort hotel. The Polar Express includes a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus, hot chocolate and cookies, Christmas songs and a gift for each child. Families are encouraged to wear their pajamas to fully get in the spirit

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Wednesdays • 12:30pm tour/2pm tea & 1:30pm tour/3pm tea
West Baden Springs Hotel • Atrium
$38 Adults • $29 Children ages 5 - 12
Reservations required. (812) 936-5579

Embark on a 70-minute historical tour of West Baden Springs Hotel. You’ll be fascinated with the rich and entertaining legends and stories that are a part of the history of this elegant turn-of-the-century hotel. Then refresh yourself with a proper afternoon tea in the atrium featuring finger sandwiches, petit fours and scones served with a tasteful selection of gourmet teas.

Sunday, December 16 • 5pm
Sunday, January 6 & 20 • 5pm
Sunday, February 17 & 24 • 5pm
Sunday, March 3 & 17 • 5pm
Sunday, April 14 & 28 • 5pm

West Baden Springs Hotel
$45 per person • Reservations required. (812) 936-5579

Shake things up and get a spirited education about the history of the cocktail while our West Baden mixologist provides demos and samples of signature drinks. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Friday, December 28 • 8pm 
Friday, January 11 • 8pm
Friday, February 22 • 8pm
Friday, March 8 • 8pm
Friday, April 5 • 8pm
Friday, May 24 • 8pm
Friday, June 7 • 8pm

West Baden Springs Hotel • Atrium 
$58 • Reservations required. (812) 936-5579

Experience wine tasting at West Baden Springs Hotel paired with five courses of a variety of hors d'oeuvres. The event includes American and European wine presentations by our house wine expert highlighting a different imported or domestic varietal with each pairing. Our atrium is the ultimate wine tasting room!

Saturday, January 12 • 4pm
Friday, March 15 • 4pm
West Baden Springs Hotel
$60 per person • Reservations required. (812) 936-5579
 

Have a glass or two with us, then have your own customized glass to take with you. A seasoned artist will guide you through basic tips and tricks for painting wine glasses. After adding your own touch of class to your glass, you’ll have it as a keepsake to cheers with for years to come.

Tuesdays, January 8 – April 30 • 2pm
West Baden Springs Hotel
$20 for adults • $10 for children 12 and younger
Reservations required:  (812) 936-5579

Get a taste of some sweet ideas and join our pastry team as they teach you tricks, tips and techniques on cake decorating. Learn about basic flat icing and borders for cakes, the different piping tips that create unique designs and borders, and find out how to make the perfect lettering for your next cake.

Saturday, February 9 • 1pm - 4pm

​French Lick Springs Hotel • Hoosier Ballroom

We’re commemorating our 11th annual Chocolate Festival with 1950s-themed flair, so cruise on in for a fab celebration of all things chocolate. Sample from a tempting spectrum of chocolate creations, all made in house. Our pastry team comes up with new chocolate concoctions every year, so you’re sure to experience new flavors along with traditional favorites. Three cooking shows and one mixology class are also on tap for this year’s event, with live entertainment throughout. 

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Friday, March 15 - Saturday, March 16
West Baden Springs Hotel 
Reservations required: (888) 936-9360

Sip and swirl your way through our magnificent Wine Experience Weekend. The experience begins Friday evening with an elegant five-course dinner paired with five different types of wine, served in West Baden Springs Hotel. On Saturday, sample three more food and wine pairings in a wine education presentation, and enjoy a dynamic cooking demo with our resort chef.

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Friday, March 8 - Saturday, April 7
 
Young adventurers can “Spring into the Wild” as they prepare for a French Lick Resort safari. Kids will learn about various animals with safari-themed crafts, activities, and games that give them a chance to prove their official Safari Game mastery. All activities are supervised by our trained attendants and have been developed to ensure that kids have a fun-filled “Spring into the Wild” experience.

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Tuesday, April 2 • 2pm
West Baden Springs Hotel
$20 for adults • $10 for children 12 and younger
 

Bring your junior chef and join our pastry chef as they provide pointers on how to dress up your cupcakes. After covering basic techniques on frosting, you’ll learn about how to craft flowers from icing as well. A perfect spring break activity for you and your little one to put the icing on the cake of a special stay at the resort.

Saturday, March 30 • 4pm
West Baden Springs Hotel
$40 per person (ages 5 & up)
Reservations required. 812-936-5579
 

Enjoy cookies and milk while you paint along step-by-step with instruction from an experienced and enthusiastic artist. You will leave with a one-of-a-kind creation and a newfound talent. Limited seating. This activity is recommended for children 5 years and older accompanied by an adult.

Wednesdays, April 24 through May 22 • 10am • $20
West Baden Springs Hotel
Reservations required. (812) 936-5579

Plant the seed of knowledge with this 30-minute class designed to help you understand how your garden grows. Start with a tour of our greenhouse and garden as our grounds maintenance staff guides you through greenhouse basics and other garden-variety discussions such as soil mix and when to plant, along with a Q&A session. After the class, test out your green thumb with your own seeds and a pot to take home.

Fridays in May • 3pm - 5pm
​French Lick Springs Hotel • Front Lawn

Come and get a close-up with our mane man! “Pepsi” is a full-grown miniature horse who is our mascot at The Stables, and you can meet Pepsi and snap a photo with him on the front lawn of French Lick Springs Hotel. Bring your own camera and take your own pictures with Pepsi free of charge. Pepsi is known for his friendliness and loves attention, so stop by and say hello!

Saturday, May 18, 2019 
​Event Center Plaza

Run a race, help raise money for a great cause, and kapow! — you can be a superhero by participating in the annual French Lick Family Classic. Come ready to conquer our 5K Walk/Run and Kids 1 Mile Mini course, which winds through the resort grounds. Wear your best 5K-friendly superhero costume and have a shot to win one of the prizes awarded for best costume. Proceeds from the race will benefit Clothe-A-Child. Register online at familyclassic@frenchlick.com.

Sunday, August 4 - Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Make it an August to remember when you join your friends at French Lick Resort for a celebration of women's golf. For the past seven years, The Alice Dye Invitational has been one of our most popular and fun golf events.

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