On December 26, 2024
Arts, Dining & Entertainment

Ring in 2025 at Killington’s New Year’s Eve Celebration

Courtesy KPAA

Dec. 31 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.—KILLINGTON — The Killington ski resort invites guests to cap off 2024 with a day and evening of festive fun at the K-1 Base Lodge. Featuring family-friendly activities, live music, outdoor treats, and an exciting fireworks show, this New Year’s Eve celebration promises a memorable send-off to the year.

An eve packed with entertainment

The celebration kicks off with activities for all ages inside the K-1 Base Lodge. Families can enjoy mask-making, board games, and a coloring corner, while live music by the Dan Brown Duo fills the lodge with festive energy. Outdoors, guests can gather around fire pits to roast s’mores and sip hot cocoa, savoring the crisp mountain air.

As the day progresses, the event culminates with the Groomer Parade and a spectacular fireworks display. Please note: bringing outside alcohol to this event is strictly prohibited.

Schedule of Events

Food service in K-1 Lodge: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. K-1 Lodge – 2nd floor

Pub menu in K-1 Lodge: Late morning – 5 p.m. K-1 Lodge – 3rd floor

Live music from Dan Brown Duo 2:30- 5:30 p.m. K-1 Lodge – 3rd floor

Outdoor bar service (weather-dependent): 3:30-6 p.m. K-1 Lodge patio (slope side)

Mask making: 4- 5:30 p.m. K-1 Lodge – 2nd floor

Coloring corner & board games 4 – 5:30 p.m. K-1 Lodge – 2nd floor

S’mores & hot cocoa (while supplies last!) 4 – 5:30 p.m. K-1 Lodge patio (slope side)

Groomer Parade 5 p.m. Outside of K-1 Lodge (slope side)

Fireworks show immediately following groomer parade outside of K-1 Lodge (slope side)

Ring in the New Year in style

Adults can head to the Wobbly Barn or Pickle Barrel night clubs in Killington to ring in the actual New Year at midnight.

At the Pickle Barrel “Never in Vegas” and “DJ Primary Instinct” will provide the jams starting at 9 p.m. At the Wobbly Barn, the Krishna Guthrie Band (KGB) will kick things off for our final Happy Hour of 2024 from 6-9 p.m. Then, at 9 p.m., Sean Patrick and the Alibis will be taking the stage to cap off the year. Sean Patrick and the Alibis bring the energy to the stage every night with their high-energy performance of all your favorite songs and nightclub sing-alongs. Their contagious energy and electric performances will have you dancing, singing, and fully immersed in the moment.

Pickle Barrel tickets are $100 per person.

Wobbly Barn tickets are $85 per person. 

All guests must be 21 years of age or older. Valid ID required at the door.

Buy tickets in advance online. Only if the events are not sold out will tickets be available at the door (as long as occupancy allows). 

For more information, visit: picklebarrelnightclub.com or killington.com/things-to-do.

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