Northstar California Signature Events

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Everyone will have a blast at year-round Northstar California events, including ...

Opening Day

November 18, 2011

Northstar welcomes back skiers and riders for the 2011-2012 season

Northstar Noel Nights

December 1, 8, 15

Enjoy s’mores by the fire, free ice skating, hot cocoa, shopping specials, holiday carolers, photos with Santa and more. 

Holiday Festivities

December 17-24, 2011

Santa will be in a different Village location each afternoon ready to take pictures with your kids.

New Year's Eve Fire & Ice Celebration

December 31, 2011

Celebrate New Year's Eve at the Village at Northstar with live music, Polynesian dancers, fireworks, drink specials, shopping, dining, skating, and other fun for all ages!

Burton Mountain Festival

February 3-5, 2012

Valentine's Day Fun Race

February 14, 2012

Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Celebration

February 21, 2012

Celebrate Mardi Gras with food and drink specials, live music, and more!

TransWorld TransAM

February 25, 2012

Amateur snowboard slopestyle competitions hosted by the most progressive park resorts from coast-to-coast.

Butterbox Highest Ollie (St. Patrick's Day)

March 17, 2012

Northstar's Park Crew will build a feature in the streets of the Village at Northstar where those who dare can compete for great prizes and the title of the highest ollie!

The North Face Park & Pipe Open Series

March 2012 (Date tba)

Make some turns with a North Face professional skier/snowboarder and learn about their exciting career!

Northstar Film Festival

March 2012 (Date tba)

Easter Egg Hunt & PEEPS Diorama Contest

April 8, 2012

The Easter Bunny will make guest appearances in the Village and on the mountain, and Northstar will host an Easter Egg Hunt with over 2,000 eggs!

Put on your thinking cap and create a fun scene inside of shoebox or a small box using marshmallow Peeps®.

Spring It On! Pond Skim

April 15, 2012

Help us bid Old Man Winter farewell and welcome the warm weather of spring at our annual Spring It On Pond Skim. Pull out a fat pair of skis or your widest snowboard and make the daring attempt to skim across our pond without falling into the bone chilling waters! 

Closing Day

April 15, 2012

Northstar closes for the Winter Season Sunday, April 15th, 2012.
There's plenty to do in the summer at Northstar!

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Did You Know?

Did you know that because of the thinner atmosphere and reflection from snow, it is easy to wind up sunburned at the end of the day? Be sure to protect your face and lips with appropriate sunscreen.


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