CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ONGOING
Audain Art Museum Public Guided Tours (year-round): Every Sunday, at select times, join their knowledgeable docents for a one-hour introductory tour of the museum, with the tour included in the admission price. Various ongoing events and programs are at the museum, including yoga every Thursday. audainartmuseum.com
Fire & Ice Show (Dec. 31, and Jan. 4 – March 1): Every Sunday night, spend your evening with family and friends with free live entertainment, including hoop dancers! Whistler’s best skiers and riders hit a big air jump through a burning hoop. Skiers Plaza, Whistler Village base. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. whistler.com/events/fire-and-ice-show
Kokanee Valley Race Series (Dec. 18 – March 26): Series events are held on select Thursdays throughout the season. The series is open to skiers, telemarkers and snowboarders, with different gender and age divisions. No racing experience is required to join in on the fun of recreational racing.
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Monthly Bird Walk (year-round): On the first Saturday of every month, join the Whistler Naturalists members and birding experts at the bottom of Lorimer Road, at the Valley Trail, for a walk to Rainbow Park to observe and inventory bird activity. whistlernaturalists.ca/birding
Laugh Out Live! (Dec. 27 – April 22): On select dates, the Laugh Out Live! comedy troupe offers performances in several hilarious formats, such as Stand-Up Standoff and their Marquee Variety Shows. laughoutlive.com
DECEMBER
Wintersphere (Dec. 20 – Jan. 4, except Dec 25): The ultimate winter wonderland experience awaits you this holiday season. Celebrate this magical time of year with free festive activities for the entire family. Join in the fun with visits from entertainers, kids' crafts, signature holiday maze, and much more. wintersphere.ca
Holiday Magic at Whistler Olympic Park (Dec. 20 – Jan. 4): Embrace the spirit of winter with cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing, or a delicious meal in the mountains. Join for a magical evening on Dec. 23 and 30 to ski under the stars and holiday lights. On Dec. 25, bring out your holiday sweaters, Santa hats, or reindeer antlers for a day of festive fun. whistlerolympicpark.com
New Year’s Eve in Whistler (Dec. 31): Usher in the new year at this alcohol-free evening of family entertainment and celebration in Whistler Village. Enjoy the Luminosity Parade, Fire & Ice Show and a spectacular fireworks display. Free public transit is available all day. whistler.ca/nye
JANUARY
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival (Jan. 25 – Feb. 1): Whistler is proud to host this festival, one of the biggest and best gay and lesbian ski weeks in North America. The 2SLGBTQIA+ pride week features a packed event schedule of skiing, snowboarding, parties, dances, social events, and more. whistlerpride.com
FEBRUARY
Coast Outdoors P’ayakentsut Cross Country Ski Loppet (Feb. 28): Register in advance and then be at Whistler Olympic Park for a 10 a.m race start. This free technique loppet (“citizen race”) on 15-, 25- or 50-km courses and a 10-km sit ski course winds through old-growth forest and along some of the park’s world-class racing trails. payak.ca
MARCH
Whistler Blackcomb National Junior Freeride Challenge (March 12 – 15): This IFSA (International Freeskiers & Snowboarders Association) event challenges competitors aged 12 to 18 on big mountain terrain. They are scored based on style, control, technique, fluidity, and line choice.
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APRIL
World Ski & Snowboard Festival (April 6 – 12): Don’t miss this legendary annual event, celebrating Whistler’s reputation as a mecca for mountain culture. The week of non-stop events and action on and off the slopes features snow sports, music, arts, and culture. wssf.com
Audain Gala and Auction (April 18): The highly anticipated “Destination Gala” at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler is the museum’s principal fundraising event of the year. Funds raised allow the museum to continue to showcase beautifully curated exhibitions and innovative engagement activities for children and adults alike. audainartmuseum.com
MAY
Whistler Children’s Festival (May 15 – 17): Back for its 43rd year, Whistler’s longest-running festival engages children and families in arts and culture. Enjoy roving circus performers, magic shows, interactive experiences, and internationally-acclaimed children's performers. whistler.com/events
JUNE
Blueshore Whistler Half Marathon (June 6): The scenic running course showcasing all that Whistler is known for has put the event on the must-do list for distance runners across North America. Distances include the 21.1 km half marathon, 32 km, 10 km, 5 km and a Kids’ Run. whistlerhalfmarathon.com
