With two grand tree lighting ceremonies, a half-million holiday lights, dazzling decorations and holiday activities, French Lick Resort is where the spirit of the season comes alive. We hang on to that holiday magic as long as possible, so our lights and decorations stay up into early January.

Schedule of Events:

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

WEST BADEN SPRINGS HOTEL TREE LIGHTING

It’s the true sign the holidays have officially arrived: the annual tree lighting at West Baden Springs Hotel. The ambiance of the hotel’s spectacular atrium and 45-foot-tall tree usher in the holiday season in grand fashion. Enjoy holiday music and Christmas carols and get a photo taken with Santa Claus after the tree officially lights up. 

Schedule:

2pm - 6pm - Caddy Sinclair Room

Kids' Christmas Crafts

Ornament Making

Sand Art

Coloring

Holiday Head Bands and Sunglasses

Stuffed Animals

5pm - 7pm - Holiday Music with Sarah Stivers Trio - Atrium

7pm - Tree Lighting Ceremony & Winter's Journey Projection Show - Atrium

7:30pm - 9pm - Meet & Greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus - Lobby

Location: West Baden Springs Hotel, Atrium

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

FRENCH LICK SPRINGS HOTEL TREE LIGHTING

Our annual tree lighting ceremony at French Lick Springs Hotel truly captures the essence of the holidays. The festivities include the lighting of our grand tree and live music capturing the holiday spirit. Santa Claus is also comin’ to town, so arrive early or stick around afterward to meet with St. Nick.

Schedule:

Kids Christmas Crafts

2pm – 6pm

Clifton Ballroom

Santa & Mrs. Claus Meet & Greet

4pm - 5:30pm

Spring No. 8

Celebration of Lights

6pm

French Lick Casino Front Lawn

Holiday Projections

Immediately following Celebration of Lights

French Lick Springs Hotel Front Lawn

Santa & Mrs. Claus Meet & Greet

7:30pm - 9pm

Spring No. 8

Family Photography Mini Sessions

November 16 - December 14 Select Saturdays & Sundays

Capture that perfect snapshot for your Christmas card, or gather the family for holiday photos to treasure through the years. Our friends at Bambino International will help you strike the perfect pose, whether you want something fun and casual, or classic and fancy. Come in your formalwear, holiday attire, Sunday best or pajamas, and have West Baden’s spectacular atrium as a magical backdrop for your family photos this season. Sessions are up to 15 minutes each and include your choice of five edited high-resolution digital files with personal printing permissions; additional images and gift prints are also available.

West Baden Springs Hotel, Atrium

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November 16 - December 14

Letters to Santa

Complimentary

Visit us for your chance to write a letter to Santa! But hurry — the North Pole is a long way away, and it takes time to get there. Drop your letter in one of the holiday mailboxes by December 14, and we’ll make sure it gets to the North Pole for Santa to mail a response to your home in time for Christmas. Find the letters and holiday mailboxes at French Lick Springs Hotel, West Baden Springs Hotel and the Activities Center.

November 24 - January 6

Holiday Projections

When night falls each day, watch the exterior of the hotel magically seem to come to life. Holiday-themed stories told through animation and music will take you on a journey through the sights and sounds of the season.

6pm - 9pm

French Lick Springs Hotel,  Front Lawn

November 24 - December 22

Sundays

Santa's Toymaker Workshop

Santa needs lots of good workers to get through the holidays, and you can help! Join Santa and his helpers to build your own stuffed buddy to take home. Materials are first-come, first-served, and up to $25 depending on the toy selected. 

10am - 12:30pm

Event Center,  Windsor Ballroom C

November 29 - December 21 (Fridays and Saturdays):

Santa Claus Meet & Greet

Find Santa and his elves here every weekend during the holiday season! Visit St. Nick at Spring No. 8 (just off the hotel lobby) for a photo opportunity and give him your Christmas wishes. Be sure to bring a phone or camera to snap your own photos.

5:30pm - 8pm

French Lick Springs Hotel,  Spring No. 8

Complimentary

November 30 - December 21 (Saturdays):

Story Time with Mrs. Claus at French Lick

Get in the holiday spirit and join us for Christmas stories read by Mrs. Claus.

3pm - 3:30pm

Event Center,  Windsor Hallway

Complimentary

November 30 - December 21 (Saturdays):

Story Time with Mrs. Claus at West Baden

Get in the holiday spirit and join us for Christmas stories read by Mrs. Claus.

1pm - 1:30pm

West Baden Springs Hotel, Library

Complimentary

November 30, December 7, 14 & 21 (Saturdays):

Cookie Decorating with Mrs. Claus

Nothing could be sweeter this holiday season! Come and visit with Mrs. Claus, and add your decorative spin on Christmas cookies with icing and sprinkles.

4pm - 5pm

Event Center,  Windsor Ballroom c

December 7: Event Center,  Nixon Room

$5

November 30 & December 14 (Saturdays):

Kids' Holiday Ornament Decorating

There's always room on the tree for an ornament with a personal touch. Stop by and customize your very own ornament just in time for Christmas.

2pm - 3pm

West Baden Springs Hotel,  Caddy Sinclair Room 

$10

Toy Maker Workshop Bingo

Fridays & Saturdays in December

Join us with family and friends to play bingo for a chance at winning a cool prize.

6:30pm - 7pm

French Lick Springs Hotel,  Habig Room

Complimentary

Christmas Drive-In Movies

Fridays & Saturdays in December

Bring the whole crew for a family-friendly flick. Arrive a little early and play a round of bingo at 6:30 before the movie. Complimentary popcorn will be served during the movie. Here's a list of what's showing:

December 6 & 20: The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG)

December 7 & 21: Elf (PG)

December 13 & 27: A Christmas Carol (2009) (PG)

December 14 & 28: The Grinch (2018) (PG)

December 7, 14, & 21 (Saturdays):

Dickens Carolers

In the spirit of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol,” these costumed singers in their velvet dresses, top hats and coattails are a spectacle to hear and behold. Enjoy a relaxing soundtrack of classic holiday carols filling the atrium. 

2pm - 5pm

West Baden Springs Hotel,  Atrium

Build Your Own Gingerbread House

Saturday, December 7, 2024 

Event Center,  Nixon Room 

Saturday, December 14, 2024

West Baden Springs Hotel,  Caddy Sinclair Room

10am - Noon

$25 per gingerbread house

Bring the whole family and create an epic gingerbread structure from a variety of sweet treats. The perfect weekend activity to make some holiday memories!  

December 8, 15 & 22 (Sundays)

Pictures with Rudolph

Have breakfast at The Grand Colonnade with a special visitor from the North Pole. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer will be stopping by, so don’t miss your chance to snap a photo.

10am

French Lick Springs Hotel,  The Grand Colonnade Restaurant

Complimentary

Saturday, December 14

Sounds of the Season

It's the most wonderful time of the year when beautiful music fills the atrium. Get in the holiday spirit with songs and carols performed by the Jennings County High School choir.

11am - Noon

West Baden Springs Hotel,  Atrium 

Daily in December

Present Pick Up Scavenger Hunt

Pick up your clue sheet at the Activities Center, follow the clues and return your completed sheet to the Activities Center to claim your prize.

10am - 6pm

Activities Center

Santa's Elves Selfie Hunt

Pick up your selfie guide at the Activities Center, then follow all the clues throughout French Lick Springs Hotel to snap a selfie at each stop.

10am - 6pm

Activities Center

Christmas Village Display - Daily

From the North Pole scenes to our famous gingerbread house, our Christmas Village is a must-see during the 50 Days of Lights. Stop by to see the sights and snap some photos in our winter wonderland.

Event Center,  Second Level

Dates: November 16, 2024 - January 6, 2025

Location:

West Baden Springs Hotel, 8538 W Baden Avenue, West Baden Springs, IN 47469.

French Lick Springs Hotel, 8670 West State Road 56, French Lick, IN 47432.

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