French Lick Springs Hotel Historical Tour
Tours
French Lick Springs Hotel • Landmarks Emporium
Learn about French Lick Springs Hotel's amazing history, from the creation of tomato juice in 1917 to the infamous Derby Weekend Raid of 1949 when gambling became suddenly taboo — even in French Lick.
Letters to Santa
Children's Activities
French Lick Resort
Visit us for your chance to write a letter to Santa!
Season of lights
Recreation
French Lick Resort
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.
Schedule of Events
Story Time with Mrs. Claus
Children's Activities
French Lick Resort
Get in the holiday spirit and join us for Christmas stories read by Mrs. Claus.
Stables Tours
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tours
The Stables at French Lick Resort
For a firsthand glimpse of what life is like in our Stables, we’ll show you the ropes.
Family Fun Fest
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Children's Activities
Event Center • Hoosier Ballroom
We’ve got everything you need for a fun holiday weekend with bounce houses, video games, face painting and more.
Santa Claus Meet & Greet
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Children's Activities
French Lick Springs Hotel • Spring 8
Find Santa and his elves here every weekend during the holiday season! Visit St. Nick for a photo opportunity and give him your Christmas wishes.
Historic Clay Tile Painting
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Recreation
West Baden Springs Hotel • The West Baden Mercantile Company
Apply your own creative touch to a piece of West Baden history.
Afternoon Tea
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Culinary
West Baden Springs Hotel • Atrium
Savor an elegant experience by sitting down to a proper afternoon tea. Enjoy finger sandwiches, scones and petit fours, and choose from a selection of gourmet teas.
Cookie Decorating with Mrs. Claus
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Children's Activities
Event Center • Hoosier Ballroom A
Nothing could be sweeter this holiday season! Come and visit with Mrs. Claus, and add your decorative spin on Christmas cookies with icing and sprinkles.
Carriage Rides
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Recreation
West Baden Springs Hotel
Take in the beauty of the French Lick Resort by daylight or twilight with a relaxing horse-drawn carriage ride.
LIVE MUSIC IN THE ATRIUM
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Musical Entertainment
West Baden Springs Hotel
It’s the music you love through the ages, performed by acts ranging from jazz trios to our piano soloist.
Santa Claus Meet & Greet
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Children's Activities
French Lick Springs Hotel • Spring 8
Find Santa and his elves here every weekend during the holiday season! Visit St. Nick for a photo opportunity and give him your Christmas wishes.
Football Frenzy Bingo
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Children's Activities
Activities Center
Join us with family and friends to play bingo for a chance at winning a cool prize.
Dive In Movie
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Children's Activities
French Lick Springs Hotel • Indoor Pool
Bring the whole crew for a family-friendly flick.
Movie Showings
LATE NIGHT JAZZ CLUB
9:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Musical Entertainment
Library • West Baden Springs Hotel
Jazz connoisseurs and music lovers alike will savor the smooth, sultry sounds of the Late Night Jazz Club.
