Celebrate with friends, family and someone special in Colorado’s most magical mountain town
Add a touch of mountain sparkle — and plenty of blissful soaking — to your New Year’s plans this year. If the idea of ringing in 2026 surrounded by snowcapped peaks, festive holiday lights, and soothing mineral hot springs sounds amazing, you’re absolutely right. Glenwood Springs knows how to celebrate, welcoming locals and visitors of all ages for a joyful transition into a brand-new year.
Here is a guide to everything happening at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort and around town on New Years Eve, 2025, and the days surrounding it.
Seasonal Festivities Around Town
The holiday season in Glenwood Springs stretches well beyond a single night. Glenwood Hot Springs Resort is decked out holiday decor and cheer at the pools, Lodge, Hotel 1888, Shop and Athletic Club. Glenwood Vaudeville Revue’s annual Holiday Show delivers music, comedy, and theatrical fun from mid-November to mid-January. Meanwhile, at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, Winter on the Mountain turns the mountaintop into a glowing winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights and festive activities.
Noon Year’s Eve: A Celebration for Kids
On Dec. 31, Glenwood Springs Community Center hosts its beloved Noon Year’s Eve party, perfect for families. From noon to 3 p.m., the building comes alive with music, magicians, jugglers, acrobats, face painters, bounce houses, and a balloon drop at 2:30 p.m. Also lace up ice skates, take a swim and scramble up the climbing wall. Best of all, the event is completely free and open to the public.
New Year’s Eve at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort
Nothing feels quite like welcoming the New Year while soaking in geothermal waters beneath a starry sky. On December 31, the pools open at 9 a.m. and stay open until 1 a.m., giving guests the freedom to float, relax and celebrate well into 2026.
The Grand Pool, the world’s largest hot springs pool, is the heart of the action with lively competitions throughout the night starting at 7 p.m. At Yampah Mineral Baths, the atmosphere shifts to a quieter, adults-only retreat beginning at 5 p.m. Guests can move between warm soaking pools, cold plunges and the cozy fireplace — a favorite spot for conversing and sharing resolutions for the coming year.
The Grill will keep the celebration fueled with a special New Year’s Eve menu served from 5 to 11 p.m., featuring signature favorites like lobster mac and cheese, short rib sliders, bison chili and homestyle chicken noodle soup as well as arugula heirloom salad, turkey club on focaccia and Italian subs. For decadent snacks and desserts, try a charcuterie snack box, stuffed pretzels, tater kegs (crispy jumbo potato tots stuffed with cheddar, bacon and chives), s’mores bites and frosted cupcakes. Kids are sure to love options like pretzel dogs (all-beef hot dogs wrapped in soft pretzels), mac and cheese, and chicken tenders with dipping sauce.
Schedule of Activities
For all games, except for the treasure hunt, there will be categories: ages 6-10; 11-15; 16 and over.
- 7:00-11:00 p.m. – Treasure Hunt for Golden Ducks
- 7:00 p.m. – Boogie Board Paddle Race
- 8:00 p.m. – Handstand Contest
- 8:30 pm – Ping Pong Scramble
- 9:00 p.m. – Duck Race
- 9:30 p.m. – Noodle Race
- 10:00 p.m. – Inner-tube Basket Toss
- 10:30 p.m. – Alligator Wrestling
- 11:00-11:45 p.m. – Party Favors Distributed
- 11:55 p.m. – Countdown to the New Year
Stay Steps Away from the Celebration
For the most relaxing experience, many guests choose to stay at the resort. The Lodge at Glenwood Hot Springs is a favorite for families and friend groups, offering modern comfort, complimentary breakfast at the poolside Grill, unlimited access to the hot spring pools during business hours, and the luxury of simply walking back to your room after the countdown.
Couples looking for a more intimate escape can book a stay at Hotel 1888, the new 16-room luxury boutique hotel located poolside in the historic Stone Bath House. With breakfast provided, a guest membership to the Athletic Club and a leisurely noon checkout, it’s an effortlessly romantic way to begin the first morning of 2026.
More Ways to Celebrate Around Town
For those who want to add more New Year’s fun to their time in Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park offers nightly music from December 26–31, with the Colorado Currys performing on New Year’s Eve. The park is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
And for a festive night out, the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue hosts two special New Year’s Eve performances — one at 4:30 p.m. and the other at 9 p.m. — complete with party favors, sparkling toasts (sparkling wine or cider), and a theater decked out in full celebratory decor. The two-hour variety show blends comedy, dance and music with food and drinks available à la carte from some of Glenwood Springs’ best restaurants.
Start a New Tradition This Year
Whether you’re traveling with your whole family, planning a fun getaway with friends or escaping for a romantic night with someone special, Glenwood Springs offers a festive, relaxing and memorable New Year’s experience.
Make your plans now to soak and play in blissful geothermal hot springs and toast the arrival of 2026 at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort.
