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
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.
A Very Merry Giveaway
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Gaming
French Lick Casino
Collect all three pieces and add to your French Lick Resort holiday village!
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.
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
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.
Gobble and Gather Bingo
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Children's Activities
Activities Center
Join us with family and friends to play bingo for a chance at winning a cool prize.
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 Valley Bar & Grill
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Musical Entertainment
Valley Bar & Grill
Weekend vibes await at Valley Bar & Grill, located in the lobby of Valley Tower Hotel near French Lick Casino.
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.
LIVE MUSIC IN THE LOBBY
6:00 PM - 9:00 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.