50 Days of Lights
November 16 - January 6
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.
Holiday Fun Fest Saturday, December 21 - Sunday, December 29
11am - 5pm
Event Center • Windsor Ballroom
$20 or $50 for a drop-off session from 11am - 3pm (ages 6-12)
We have everything you need for a fun-filled winter break with bounce house, games, face painting (available December 21 and 28 only) and more. Children of all ages welcome.
Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian unless a drop-off session is purchased.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
Dickens Carolers Saturday, December 21
2pm - 5pm
West Baden Springs Hotel • Atrium
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.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
Story Time with Mrs. Claus at West Baden Saturday, December 21
1pm - 1:30pm
West Baden Springs Hotel • Library
Complimentary
Get in the holiday spirit and join us for Christmas stories read by Mrs. Claus.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
Story Time with Mrs. Claus at French Lick Saturday, December 21
3pm - 3:30pm
Event Center • Windsor Hallway
Complimentary
Get in the holiday spirit and join us for Christmas stories read by Mrs. Claus.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
Cookie Decorating with Mrs. Claus Saturday, December 21
4pm - 5pmEvent Center • Windsor Ballroom C
$5
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.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
Pictures with Rudolph Sunday, December 22
10am
French Lick Springs Hotel • The Grand Colonnade Restaurant
Complimentary
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.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
Santa's Toymaker Workshop Sunday, December 22
10am - 12:30pm
Event Center • Windsor Ballroom C
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.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
Santa Claus Meet & Greet Fridays & Saturdays • Through December 21
5:30pm - 8pm
French Lick Springs Hotel • Spring No. 8
Complimentary
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.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
Toy Maker Workshop Bingo Fridays & Saturdays in December
6:30pm - 7pm
French Lick Springs Hotel • Habig Room
Complimentary
Join us with family and friends to play bingo for a chance at winning a cool prize.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
Christmas Drive-In Movies Fridays & Saturdays in December
7pm
French Lick Springs Hotel • Habig Room
Complimentary
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 20: The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG)
- December 21: Elf (PG)
- December 27: A Christmas Carol (2009) (PG)
- December 28: The Grinch (2018) (PG)
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
Holiday Projections Nightly Through January 6
6pm - 9pm
French Lick Springs Hotel • Front Lawn
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.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
Present Pick Up Scavenger Hunt Daily • December
10am - 6pm
Activities Center
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.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
Santa's Elves Selfie Hunt Daily • December
10am - 6pm
Activities Center
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.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
Christmas Village Display Daily
Event Center • Second Level
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. Decorations can be viewed until January 6.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.