Posted on 8/12/2026 by Alyssa Schnarsky

5 Fun Ways to Spend New Year's Eve at Keystone Resort, Colorado

Wondering how to ring in the new decade during your stay in Keystone ?  Here are 5 ways to spend your final moments of 2026 and kick off the new year, mountain style!
    1. Dance Your Way into 2027 with Live Music! Keystone is home to numerous venues for live music. Stay tuned for lineup announcements from these great venues:
      - Warren Station
      - The Goat Soup & Whiskey
      - Snake River Saloon
    2. Night Skiing, Fireworks and Torchlight Parade Start off the evening with night skiing, followed by the fireworks show and Torchlight Parade over River Run! 
    3. Ice Skating Under the Stars Keystone Ski Resort has two outdoor ice rinks at River Run's Dercum Square and at Keystone Lake in Lakeside Village. Warm up with a hot chocolate and enjoy the holiday ambiance as you skate the night (and year!) away under the stars.
    4. Celebrate with a Fancy Dinner Go all out and enjoy a fancy meal to send out 2026! Make a reservation at one of Keystone's fine dining restaurants such as the Keystone Ranch, Lula's Restaurant, Ski Tip Lodge, Bighorn Bistro, Snake River Saloon or Zuma Roadhouse.
    5. Game Night by the Fire Sure, celebrating with the crowds is fun, but there's always something special about an intimate evening by the fire, playing games with your loved ones! Stock up on snacks and drinks ahead of time, throw another log on the fire and roll the dice on your favorite board game!
If you haven't booked your New Year's Eve lodging yet, check out our availability here.  SummitCove Lodging still has properties available for rentals for the holiday, but holiday dates fill up quickly, so book a New Year's at Keystone lodging reservation now!
 


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Alyssa Schnarsky

Alyssa Schnarsky is the Marketing Director at SummitCove Vacation Lodging in Keystone and has worked in the vacation lodging industry for over 15 years. When she's not delivering exceptional content on all-things Keystone, you can find her hiking in the mountains, skiing the trees, enjoying a live concert, spending time with her tuxedo cat or planning her next adventure.

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