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Crystal Mountain ~ Thanksgiving Reconnect Weekend ~ November 26 ~ 30, 2024

Crystal Mountain - Thanksgiving Reconnect Weekend

Thanksgiving Reconnect Weekend offers a festive and family-friendly getaway. Enjoy a warm, holiday atmosphere with fun activities like our 5K Turkey Vulture Trot, horse-drawn surrey rides, and our annual Holiday Trail Celebration. Indulge in a delicious Thanksgiving Buffet and create lasting memories with loved ones!


Tuesday, November 26

Thanksgiving Take & Bake   – Must order By Noon on Tuesday, November 26!
If you’d prefer to dine at home, let our talented culinary do the cooking! Learn about our  Thanksgiving Take & Bake Dinner »

9am – 4pm, Outdoor Hot Tub
Come warm up at the Park at Water’s Edge! Complimentary to resort houseguests and Four Seasons Club Members during public hours.  Learn about our Private Hot Tub Rental »

Wednesday, November 27

Thanksgiving Take & Bake: Pick-Up at the Crystal Center
Held from 4 – 7pm.

9am – 4pm, Outdoor Hot Tub
Come warm up at the Park at Water’s Edge! Complimentary to resort houseguests and Four Seasons Club Members during public hours.  Learn about our Private Hot Tub Rental »

Thursday, November 28

5k Turkey Vulture Trot 
Give your metabolism a boost over Thanksgiving Weekend with our Turkey Vulture Trot 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run! A portion of the proceeds will benefit  North Sky Raptor Sanctuary. Learn More »

Thanksgiving Buffet at the Wild Tomato
Feast on our delicious Thanksgiving Dinner! See details »

9am – 4pm, Outdoor Hot Tub
Come warm up at the Park at Water’s Edge! Complimentary to resort houseguests and Four Seasons Club Members during public hours.  Learn about our Private Hot Tub Rental »


Friday, November 29

9am – 9pm, Outdoor Hot Tub
Come warm up at the Park at Water’s Edge! Complimentary to resort houseguests and Four Seasons Club Members during public hours.  Learn about our Private Hot Tub Rental »

2pm, 2:45pm, 3:30pm: Archery Sessions
For ages 7+. $20 per person. Reservations required by calling the Park at Water’s Edge,  231-378-2238 .

5 – 5:30pm: First Light Celebration 
Santa will kick off the festivities at 5pm with a Horse Drawn Surrey ride down Crystal Mountain Drive starting from Kinlochen. He’ll hop off at the Crystal Center and use his holiday magic to help us light our tree at 5:30pm sharp!

5:30 – 8pm: Holiday Trail Celebration
Enjoy a festive tour through Crystal’s quaint resort village. Each trail stop offers unique activities, plus food & beverage and retail sales. Get your “trail stop stamps” at five or more locations to receive a chance to win one of several great prizes! Starts at 5:30pm. Learn More »

5:30 – 8pm: Glitter Tattoos
Held at the Peak Fitness Center. $10 each.

5:30pm: Horse Drawn Surrey Rides
First rides begin at 5:30pm. $15 per person. No charge for children under 2 years old.  Reservations required by calling the Park at Water’s Edge,  231-378-2238 or book online and save.

5:30pm: Outdoor Laser Tag
First session begins at 5:30pm. Geared for ages 7 and up. $18 per person. Reservations required by calling the Park at Water’s Edge,  231-378-2238 .

Saturday, November 30

9am – 9pm, Outdoor Hot Tub
Come warm up at the Park at Water’s Edge! Complimentary to resort houseguests and Four Seasons Club Members during public hours.  Learn about our Private Hot Tub Rental »

2pm, 2:45pm, 3:30pm: Archery Sessions
For ages 7+. $20 per person. Reservations required by calling the Park at Water’s Edge,  231-378-2238 .

5:30pm: Horse Drawn Surrey Rides
First rides begin at 5:30pm. $15 per person. No charge for children under 2 years old.  Reservations required by calling the Park at Water’s Edge,  231-378-2238 or book online and save.

5:30pm: Outdoor Laser Tag
First session begins at 5:30pm. Geared for ages 7 and up. $18 per person. Reservations required by calling the Park at Water’s Edge,  231-378-2238.

6pm: Lantern Hike at Michigan Legacy Art Park
Join us at the trailhead for a guided lantern hike through the Art Park! See the sculptures in a new light. Learn More »

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Crystal Mountain ~ Turkey Vulture Trot 5k and 1~Mile Fun Run ~ November 28, 2024

Crystal Mountain - 5K Turkey Vulture Trot

Give your metabolism a boost over Thanksgiving Reconnect Weekend with our Turkey Vulture Trot 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run! The 5K will begin at 9am on Thursday, November 28 on our Mountain Center Road course. The 1-Mile Fun Run will begin at 10am. A portion of the proceeds will benefit North Sky Raptor Sanctuary .

A commemorative medal will be awarded to the top 3 men and women in each age group for the 5K race. All Fun Run participants will receive a finisher medal. The overall male and female winner of the 5K will receive a Crystal Mountain Prize Pack valued at over $200.

We are excited to announce that for our 2024 Turkey Vulture Trot we will now have Chip timing! Runners will receive a bib with a small electronic device that records their time as they cross the starting line and the finish line.

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Crystal Mountain ~ Holiday Trail Celebration ~ November 29, 2024

Crystal Mountain - Holiday Trail Celebration

Enjoy a festive tour through Crystal’s quaint resort village. Each trail stop offers unique activities, plus food & beverage and retail sales, including Black Friday specials!

Pick up your Holiday Trails Guide from one of the following locations: Front Desk, Park at Water’s Edge and the Mountain Market. Please limit guides to one per family.

On the back of your Holiday Trails Guide, write your name, address and phone number and return to the Park at Water’s Edge by 7:55pm for a chance to win. Prize drawing held at 8pm. Guests must be 18+ to be eligible to win prizes; need not be present to win. Please, one entry per family.


5 – 5:30pm: First Light Celebration with Santa

Holiday Trails will kick-off with Santa making his way through the resort core beginning at 5pm from Kinlochen to the Crystal Center on a Horse Drawn Surrey. He’ll use his holiday magic to help light Crystal Mountain’s holiday tree at 5:30pm during our First Light Celebration. Plus, we’ll sing along to holiday favorites with Izzy Wallace.

5:30 – 8pm: Holiday Trail Stops

Trail Stop: Park at Water’s Edge

  • Outdoor Laser Tag – Sessions at 5:30pm, 6:15pm, 7pm, 7:45pm and 8:30pm. $18 per person. Online Waiver Required. Advanced reservations required, call the Park at Water’s Edge at 231-378-2238  or book online and save .
  • Ice Skate Rentals – $12 per person, per hour (weather permitting)
  • Build-A-Buddy Kits with holiday outfit – $40
  • Raffle Entry Location – Turn in your Holiday Trail Map with your 5 trail stop stamps and be entered to win a prize!

Trail Stop: Barr Park Lawn

  • Visit with Santa
  • Meet Santa’s Reindeer!
  • Warm up at our fire pit.
  • Get a hot chocolate or hot cider at the Barr Park Shack

Trail Stop: Bru Bar

  • Drink Specials

Trail Stop: Mountain Market

  • Create Your Own Hot Cocoa Station
  • Black Friday Retail specials
  • Black Friday Gift Card Special

Trail Stop: Peak Fitness Center

  • Glitter Tattoos – $10 each
  • Black Friday Retail specials at Peak Boutique
  • DIY Spa Gift Making Station

Trail Stop: Crystal Spa

  • Black Friday Gift Card Special
  • Black Friday Retail specials

Trail Stop: Kinlochen

  • Black Friday Retail specials

Trail Stop: Mountain Sports

  • Black Friday Gift Card Special
  • Black Friday Retail specials

Trail Stop: Tickets and Rental

  • Buy a season pass or Crystal Flex on November 29 and get a FREE tune
  • Check out the new ski and snowboard rental fleet

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Crystal Mountain ~ First Light Celebration ~ November 29, 2024

Crystal Mountain - First Light Celebration

Our First Light Celebration will kick off our Holiday Trail Celebration!

Santa will start the festivities at 5pm with a Horse Drawn Surrey Ride down Crystal Mountain Drive starting from Kinlochen. He’ll hop off at the Crystal Center and use his holiday magic to help us light our tree at 5:30pm sharp!

Plus, we’ll sing along to holiday favorites with Izzy Wallace.

Learn more about our Holiday Trail Celebration »

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