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12/20/2026

Family Photography Mini Sessions

 Family Photography Mini Sessions
Recreation
West Baden Springs Hotel • Atrium
Capture that perfect snapshot for your Christmas card, or gather the family for holiday photos to treasure through the years.
Reserve Session

Season of lights

 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

 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.

Afternoon Tea

 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.

Carriage Rides

 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.

12/21/2026

Season of lights

 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

 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.

Carriage Rides

 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.

12/22/2026

French Lick Springs Hotel Historical Tour

 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

 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

West Baden Springs Hotel Historical Tour

 West Baden Springs Hotel Historical Tour
Tours
West Baden Springs Hotel • Landmarks Emporium
Step back in time and discover the captivating history of West Baden Springs Hotel.

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

 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.

Meet the Historian

 Meet the Historian
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Recreation
West Baden Springs Hotel Museum
Have questions or want to learn more about our hotels? Our Resort Historian is your answer man. Stop by the West Baden Springs Hotel Museum and talk some history.

Carriage Rides

 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.

12/23/2026

French Lick Springs Hotel Historical Tour

 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.

Score Some Rewards

 Score Some Rewards
Gaming
French Lick Casino
Interacting with us on social media pays off! Leave a comment on any French Lick Casino Facebook post from the previous week, and you’ll be automatically entered to win.

Season of lights

 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

West Baden Springs Hotel Historical Tour

 West Baden Springs Hotel Historical Tour
Tours
West Baden Springs Hotel • Landmarks Emporium
Step back in time and discover the captivating history of West Baden Springs Hotel.

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

 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.

The Classics Mystery Scratch Off

 The Classics
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Gaming
French Lick Casino
Play our kiosk game for a chance to win up to $100 in French Lick Rewards. Earn 20 points for your chance to scratch off a winning amount!

Carriage Rides

 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.

12/24/2026

French Lick Springs Hotel Historical Tour

 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

 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

Stables Behind the Scenes

 Stables Behind the Scenes
Recreation
The Stables at French Lick Resort
Rise, shine, and go behind the scenes as the stars of our stables begin their day.

Tim's Picks of the Week

 Tim's Picks of the Week
Gaming
French Lick Casino
For each Tim’s pick that loses, $100 in rewards will be added to a season-ending final drawing pot — giving you another chance to win big at the end of the season!

West Baden Springs Hotel Historical Tour

 West Baden Springs Hotel Historical Tour
Tours
West Baden Springs Hotel • Landmarks Emporium
Step back in time and discover the captivating history of West Baden Springs Hotel.

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

 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.

Carriage Rides

 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.

12/25/2026

Season of lights

 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

 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.

Carriage Rides

 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.

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.

12/26/2026

French Lick Springs Hotel Historical Tour

 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

 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

West Baden Springs Hotel Historical Tour

 West Baden Springs Hotel Historical Tour
Tours
West Baden Springs Hotel • Landmarks Emporium
Step back in time and discover the captivating history of West Baden Springs Hotel.

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

 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.

Carriage Rides

 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.

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.