Enjoy a festive tour through Crystal’s quaint resort village. Each trail stop offers unique activities, plus food & beverage and retail sales, including Black Friday specials!
Pick up your Holiday Trails Guide from one of the following locations: Front Desk, Park at Water’s Edge and the Mountain Market. Please limit guides to one per family.
On the back of your Holiday Trails Guide, write your name, address and phone number and return to the Park at Water’s Edge by 7:55pm for a chance to win. Prize drawing held at 8pm. Guests must be 18+ to be eligible to win prizes; need not be present to win. Please, one entry per family.
5 – 5:30pm: First Light Celebration with Santa
Holiday Trails will kick-off with Santa making his way through the resort core beginning at 5pm from Kinlochen to the Crystal Center on a Horse Drawn Surrey. He’ll use his holiday magic to help light Crystal Mountain’s holiday tree at 5:30pm during our First Light Celebration. Plus, we’ll sing along to holiday favorites with Izzy Wallace.
5:30 – 8pm: Holiday Trail Stops
Trail Stop: Park at Water’s Edge
- Outdoor Laser Tag – Sessions at 5:30pm, 6:15pm, 7pm, 7:45pm and 8:30pm. $15 per person. Online Waiver Required. Advanced reservations required, call the Park at Water’s Edge at 231-378-2238 .
- Ice Skate Rentals – $12 per person, per hour (weather permitting)
- Holiday Trees – $20 each. Four Seasons Club Members receive 20% off!
- Build-A-Buddy Kits with holiday outfit – $40
- Raffle Entry Location – Turn in your Holiday Trail Map with your 5 trail stop stamps and be entered to win a prize!
Trail Stop: Barr Park Lawn
- Visit with Santa
- Meet Santa’s Reindeer!
- Warm up at our fire pit.
- Get a hot chocolate or hot cider at the Barr Park Shack
Trail Stop: Bru Bar
Trail Stop: Mountain Market
- Create Your Own Hot Cocoa Station
- Black Friday Retail specials
- Black Friday Gift Card Special
Trail Stop: Peak Fitness Center
- Glitter Tattoos – $10 each
- Black Friday Retail specials at Peak Boutique
- Kids DIY Spa Gift Making Station
Trail Stop: Crystal Spa
- Black Friday Gift Card Special
- Black Friday Retail specials
Trail Stop: Kinlochen
- Black Friday Retail specials
- Putting Game – Putt for an extra discount!
Trail Stop: Mountain Sports
- 20% off Stöckli skis
- 10% off all other hardgoods
- 20% off winter jackets and pants
Additional Activities
Horse Drawn Surrey Rides
Rides begin at 5:30pm and depart every 30 minutes from the Crystal Center. $12 per person for ages 2 and up, free for kids under 2 years old. Reservations required, call the Park at Water’s Edge at 231-378-2238 .
Wild Tomato Patio
Live Music with Izzy Wallace from 6 – 8pm.
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Our First Light Celebration is now happening during our Holiday Trail Celebration!
Santa will kick off the festivities at 5pm with a Horse Drawn Surrey ride down Crystal Mountain Drive starting from Kinlochen. He’ll hop off at the Crystal Center and use his holiday magic to help us light our tree at 5:30pm sharp! Plus, we’ll sing along to holiday favorites with Izzy Wallace.
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All the Holiday Cheer!
Get ready for a Grinch-tastic takeover at our Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 16. This year, the Grinch is in charge, bringing a touch of holiday mischief to our annual festivities. Capture a memorable photo with Santa Claus himself, and enjoy a roaring bonfire, artsy holiday crafts, cozy movie time, shopping specials, live entertainment, and delicious holiday treats.
Then head up to the NEW Lights In The Sky experience at SkyBridge Michigan, featuring 150,000 twinkle lights. Don’t miss the chance to sip Cocoa with The Grinch – you won’t want to miss his mischievous charm!
Lunch with Santa | Noon – 2pm
Holiday Open House weekend wouldn’t be complete without a visit from the big man himself. From noon-2pm on Saturday, December 16, you are invited to Lunch with Santa. Bring your little ones and enjoy a delicious meal while creating unforgettable memories with the jolly old man in the red suit. Plus, don’t miss Photos with Santa in the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa lobby from 3 – 5pm.
Meet The Grinch | 5 – 8pm
Get up close and personal with the Grinch! Step into Whoville and capture the holiday spirit with an unforgettable photo opportunity alongside this iconic character. He might even strike a classic Grinch pose or two! But that’s not all – you can also cozy up with the Grinch over a cup of steaming hot cocoa. Share your holiday wishes, swap stories about your favorite Grinchy pranks, and maybe even convince him to join in on a little holiday mischief.
Lights In The Sky at SkyBridge Michigan | 3 – 9pm
Don’t miss SkyBridge Michigan’s new Lights In The Sky experience, featuring over 150,000 twinkle lights. This captivating display transports you to a world of wonder and awe. Join us for an enchanting night under the stars and be part of the luminous holiday magic at Boyne Mountain.
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Give Santa a friendly wave before his trip around the world!
Santa will hit the slopes at Crystal Mountain beginning at 10am.
Call the Snow Sports Desk at 888-968-7686 ext. 2000 for more information.
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