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.
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
Historic Clay Tile Painting
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Recreation
West Baden Springs Hotel • The West Baden Mercantile Company
Apply your own creative touch to a piece of West Baden history.
Christmas Carnival
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Children's Activities
Event Center • Windsor Ballroom
Step right up for a fun-filled winter break with carnival games, bounce house, velcro axe throwing, jugglers, balloon animals and face painting.
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.
Carriage Rides
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Recreation
French Lick Resort
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.
LIVE MUSIC IN THE LOBBY
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Recreation
French Lick Springs Hotel
Get in a weekend state of mind with musical entertainment, featuring acoustic guitar, piano or other live acts.
Santa Claus Meet & Greet
5:30 PM - 8:30 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.
An Acoustic Christmas with Chris Young
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
FEATURED
Exhibition Hall
This holiday season, join country music superstar Chris Young for a special evening featuring acoustic renditions of beloved Christmas favorites along with his iconic chart-topping hits.
Purchase Tickets
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.
