For 50 years, the Emma Schoolhouse Christmas Bazaar has been the unofficial kickoff to holiday shopping in the midvalley. Located in the historic Emma Schoolhouse, the bazaar features all handmade food and gifts made by local artists. It’s magical how this beautiful little Schoolhouse transforms into a Rockwellian holiday boutique for the holidays. The bazaar is annually held two weekends before Thanksgiving, on Friday and Saturday. The 50th Annual Emma Schoolhouse Bazaar will take place Friday, November 13, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Saturday, November 14, 20254, from 8 a.m.– 3 p.m.

Details about the event can be found on the official Emma Schoolhouse Bazaar Facebook page. Prospective vendors should reach out to Rebecca Hodgson for the future Bazaar details.

Small Business Saturday

November 28, 2026

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Basalt Holiday Market

November 29, 2026 • 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

TACAW – The Arts Campus at Willits | 400 Robinson St, Basalt • Willits

Presented by the Town of Basalt; please contact the Town with any questions at 970-927-4701. For Holiday Market inquiries, please contact Hannah at hannah.kaufman@basalt.net.

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Friday, December 4, 2026 • 4–6 p.m. | Triangle Park

Basalt Community Menorah Lighting & Hanukkah Dinner

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Triangle Park – Willits

Join the Aspen Jewish Congregation to celebrate Chanukah with the annual tradition of the Basalt Menorah Lighting. The Basalt Menorah will be lit by at 5 p.m. at Triangle Park in Willits, then head to Sure Thing Burger to warm up and celebrate together. Just bring your appetite, your friends, and your Hanukkah spirit. Learn more.

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Santa in the Neighborhood  

December 11, 12 and 13, 2026

Santa will be leaving the Fire Station at 5:30 p.m., following this route:

• Blue Lake (Coyote Circle, Rabbit Rd, Badger Rd, Buckskin, W. Goose Lane, Black Bear Trl, Deer Run)
• El Jebel (James Cir, Clark Dr, Floyd Rd, Sage Dr)
• Sopris Village
• Willits (Meadow Dr, Sopris Cir, Evans Rd, Jody Rd, E. Valley Rd, Lake Cr, Meadow Ct, Juniper Ct, Valley Ct. E Valley Rd, Harris St, Willits Ln, Frontage Rd, City Market)
• Summit Loop and Summit Drive (Valley Rd, Summit Loop, Valley Rd, Parkside Ln, Summit Dr.)

Sunday, December 13- Snowmass Village

Santa will leave the Fire Station at 5:15 p.m., following this route:

• Mountain View
• Palisades/Creekside
• Base Village
• Daly Townhomes
• Timbers Club
• Woodbridge/Seasons 44 – Drive-thru
• Fairway III
• Sinclair Meadows
• Snowmass Club – Drive-thru
• Rodeo Place
• Club Commons – Drive-thru