No doubt about it: Ski season is in full swing in Jackson Hole during the months of January and February. But there are other winter pastimes and events available for you and your family to experience while you're in the Tetons.
Here is our round-up of what's going on.
January Events
Ongoing throughout the month:
• Wyoming Stargazing offers free, year-round, public stargazing events on clear Thursdays of each month (when the temperature is above zero degrees Fahrenheit!) just after sunset at Rendezvous Park (R-Park) off of Rte. 390, the Teton Village Rd. Please park in the main parking area and walk to the far side of the hill following the "Public Stargazing" signs. There is $10/person recommended donation. Astronomy educators use one of their large aperture telescopes to show you planets, stars, planetary nebulae, galaxies, and more. There is no need to reserve your spot in advance; just come and go as you please.
• Jackson Hole Moose Hockey games will be held in the Snow King Sports & Events Center on January 4, 4,10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31 - Visit snowkingsec.com.
• The Silver Dollar Showroom in the Wort Hotel hosts live music every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. The Wort's sister bar, The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, has music every Monday-Saturday night.
• Elk Refuge Sleigh Rides - From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Tickets are sold in the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center in the parking lot. - fws.gov/refuge/national_elk_refuge
• Open mic at Cowboy Coffee at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday night of the month
• Bluegrass Tuesdays in the Silver Dollar Showroom at the historic Wort Hotel has brought locals and visitors together for more than 15 years, year-round, through the music of One Ton Pig; 7-10:30 p.m.
• "GlowNights" in Teton Village and at the Center for the Arts - Annual installation through February presented by JH Public Art; free admission daily until 10 p.m. at each location. - jhpublicart.org
• Snow King Mountain’s brand-new, state-of-the-art Observatory and Planetarium — the only observatory on a North American ski area — allows you to stargaze and check out the skies day and night. A rooftop observation deck allows portable telescopes to be set up for additional viewing during astronomical events. Planetarium shows rotate throughout the day along with programming at the solar telescope, science on a sphere exhibit, and in the immersive private theater.
• The iconic Jackson Hole Hootenanny takes place every Monday night at 6 p.m. in the Silver Dollar Showroom in the Wort Hotel.
• Enjoy free live music daily at the Mangy Moose from 4-7 p.m.
1: Menorah Lighting at the Four Seasons Jackson Hole - 5:30 p.m.
4: The Second City 65th Anniversary Show at Center for the Arts - Comedy presented by Off Square Theatre Company; 7 p.m. For tickets click here
12: JH Nordic Alliance Annual Free Ski, Fat Bike and Snowshoe Day - Turpin Meadow Ranch; lunch, snacks, hot and cold drinks; 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. - jhnordic.com
17-18: AlpinFilm 2025 at Center for the Arts - Presented by Teton Climber's Coalition, this is a hybrid film festival celebrating mountain culture, adventure and the art of storytelling in the heart of American mountaineering; 7 p.m. Tickets cost between $25-$40. Click here to purchase.
18: Winter People's Market - Farmer's market held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Community Building (305 W Snow King Ave) - tetonslowfood.org
24: International Fly Fishing Film Festival - Presented by Jackson Hole One Fly and Jackson Hole Trout Unlimited at 7 p.m. at the Center for the Arts - jhcenterforthearts.org
27: Marcus King: An Intimate Acoustic Evening Featuring Drew Smiths - at Center for the Arts; 7 p.m.; for tickets click here
31: Annual International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race - This family-friendly event will feature sled dogs, mushers, refreshments and fireworks, right in the middle of Jackson Town Square! Events start @ 5 p.m.; races @6:30 - wyomingstagestop.org
February Events
Ongoing throughout the month:
• Wyoming Stargazing offers free, year-round, public stargazing events on clear Thursdays of each month (when the temperature is above zero degrees Fahrenheit!) just after sunset at Rendezvous Park (R-Park) off of Rte. 390, the Teton Village Rd. Please park in the main parking area and walk to the far side of the hill following the "Public Stargazing" signs. There is $10/person recommended donation. Astronomy educators use one of their large aperture telescopes to show you planets, stars, planetary nebulae, galaxies, and more. There is no need to reserve your spot in advance; just come and go as you please.
• Jackson Hole Moose Hockey games will be held in the Snow King Sports & Events Center on January 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31 - Visit snowkingsec.com.
• The Silver Dollar Showroom in the Wort Hotel hosts live music every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. The Wort's sister bar, The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, has music every Monday-Saturday night.
• Elk Refuge Sleigh Rides - From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Tickets are sold in the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center in the parking lot. - fws.gov/refuge/national_elk_refuge
• Open mic at Cowboy Coffee at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday night of the month
• Snow King Mountain’s brand-new, state-of-the-art Observatory and Planetarium — The only observatory on a North American ski area — allows you to stargaze and check out the skies day and night. A rooftop observation deck allows portable telescopes to be set up for additional viewing during astronomical events. Planetarium shows rotate throughout the day along with programming at the solar telescope, science on a sphere exhibit, and in the immersive private theater.
• Bluegrass Tuesdays in the Silver Dollar Showroom at the historic Wort Hotel has brought locals and visitors together year-round for more than 15 years through the music of One Ton Pig, 7-10:30 p.m.
• "GlowNights" in Teton Village and at the Center for the Arts - Annual interactive lights art installation through February presented by JH Public Art; free admission daily until 10 p.m. - jhpublicart.org
• The iconic Jackson Hole Hootenanny takes place every Monday night at 6 p.m. in the Silver Dollar Showroom in the Wort Hotel.
• Enjoy free live music daily at the Mangy Moose from 4-7 p.m.
• Jackson Hole Playhouse's winter dinner theatre musical, "TBA" starts February TBA on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; visit jhplayhouse.com for ticket information and reservations.
5: National Theatre Live: Presents "Laughter" at Center for the Arts - The multi-award-winning production of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy featuring Andrew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) returns to the big screen. Note: This is a recording of a performance; it is not live; 7 p.m. For tickets, click here.
8-15: Kings & Queens of Corbet's Freeride Event - Watch as skiers and snowboarders take on the famous Corbet's Couloir at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in a new competition. - jacksonhole.com
“Jackson On Ice” at Teton Village Ice Rink - Presented by The Grand Teton Skating Association; free; 7 p.m.
8: SkiTour Apres Thrown Down Weekend 1 at Mangy Moose Saloon - Maddy O'Neal, The Sponges & Rumpus; 8 p.m.; tickets $25-$45; click here
to buy.
13-3/21: WhoDunnit? Anonymous Art Show & Sale - The Art Association of Jackson Hole's annual event where art lovers bid on new works donated by 200+ artists and guess WhoDunnit? Held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the nonprofit's gallery. A $35 ticket includes food, music and bidding registration. - artassociation.org
8: Winter Market Fest - Presented by Jackson Hole Farmer's Market from 1-4 p.m. in the convention center at the Lodge of Jackson Hole; locally sourced food, live music and activities - jacksonholefarmersmarket.org
8: 8th Annual Coney Classic Alpine Skijor and Dog Party - Cross-country ski races with dogs; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; on Palisades lake bed; refreshments. - alpinewy.org
13-3/21: WhoDunnit? Anonymous Art Show & Sale - The Art Association of Jackson Hole's annual event where art lovers bid on new works donated by 200+ artists and guess WhoDunnit? Held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the nonprofit's gallery. A $35 ticket includes food, music and bidding registration. - artassociation.org
15: 30th Annual Moose Chase Nordic Race - Trail Creek Nordic Center in Wilson - jhskiclub.org
15: SkiTour Apres Thrown Down Weekend 2 at Mangy Moose Saloon - SkiiTour, Smalltown DJs and N2N; 8 p.m.; tickets $25-$45; to buy, click here
19: Blind Pilot with Kacy & Clayton at Mangy Moose - 8 p.m.; tickets $35; purchase here
22: Winter People's Market - Farmer's market held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Community Building (305 W Snow King Ave) - tetonslowfood.org
22-23: Teton Valley Skijoring - Held at Teton County Fairgrounds in Driggs, Idaho, less than an hour's drive from Jackson via Teton Pass, at 6 p.m.
23: Met Opera in HD: Puccini’s Tosca - Presented by Grand Teton Music Festival at the Center for the Arts; 3 p.m.; jhcenterforthearts.org
25-27: Special Olympics Wyoming Winter Games – Competitions will take place at both Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and Teton Pines - sowy.org
26: An evening with Railroad Earth at Center for the Arts - Performance at 7 p.m. - jhcenterforthearts.org
28-3/2: Dick's Ditch Banked Slalom at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
More Fun Things To Try
SEE WILDLIFE ON THE ELK REFUGE
January and February are the prime winter months for viewing wildlife here in Jackson Hole, especially out on the National Elk Refuge. Horse-drawn sleigh rides on the refuge are offered daily —and they hold the promise of spotting more than just the thousands of elk that winter out there every year. Bison, coyotes and foxes can also be seen mingling with the elk or on the outskirts of the refuge. You'll also be able to watch eagles and hawks flying overhead, too.
Sleigh rides run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Buy tickets at the Jackson Hole and Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center located at 532 North Cache St., just a few blocks north of Jackson's Town Square. Reservations are suggested, as the sleigh rides are run on a first come, first served basis. Cost: Adults $40 and ages 5-12, $25. Kids 4 and under ride for free. For more information, call (307) 733-0277 or 1 (800) 772-5386.
TAKE A SNOWCOACH THROUGH YELLOWSTONE
Yellowstone National Park is closed to cars during the winter, so the only way to access the world’s first national park is by hopping on a snowmobile or snowcoach. Snowcoach tours provide a warmer, more social and relaxing alternative to snowmobiling. They also offer guided interpretations of the wildlife, history and geological features of the world’s first national park.
Tours are offered from December 15th through March 15th. Scenic Safaris and Teton Science Schools’ Wildlife Expeditions are the only two outfitters making snowcoach journeys available to you from Jackson Hole.
- Scenic Safaris’s full-day Old Faithful Tour will take you to the famous grand, old geyser, making several stops along the way to learn about the park's history and winter wildlife (think lots of bison!), view thermal features, and, of course, take pictures. Cost: $450
- Teton Science Schools’ Wildlife Expeditions also offers a full-day Old Faithful Expedition. Cost: $2,750 (up to four people)