Wings of Winter
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Lift Your Spirit This Holiday Season
Winter in Colorado Springs
Set at the base of the Rockies and guided by the North Star, Hotel Polaris in Colorado Springs welcomes the winter season with warmth.
Here, snow-dusted peaks, polished hospitality, and aviation-inspired traditions set the stage for a season filled with meaning and imagination.
This winter, the hotel transforms into Wings of Winter: an aviation-inspired celebration where modern design meets timeless tradition, and each experience invites you to look forward.
Operation Elf Holiday Package
A festive overnight experience with evening turndown featuring aviation-themed cookies, chilled milk, and a commemorative NORAD holiday story.
Featured Holiday Experiences
A Season to Explore Something Bigger
At Hotel Polaris, winter is shaped by connection, exploration, and quiet moments of wonder. Celebrate with family-friendly holiday experiences in Colorado Springs, including immersive Santa flights, festive turndown traditions, seasonal cocoa, and thoughtful winter programming designed for all ages. We invite you to slow down, reconnect, and embrace the winter season.
Commander’s Cocoa Bar
A festive cocoa station offering rich chocolate blends and thoughtful toppings, for kids and adults alike.
Thursday–Saturday in December
2:00 - 4:00 PM at Doolies
Sundays in December
2:00 - 5:00 PM at Doolies
Flights With Santa
An aviation-inspired journey to Santa’s Arctic runway, select Sunday's in December.
Sundays in December
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Santa's Phone Booth
A festive, vintage-style phone booth offers a prerecorded message from Santa, encouraging guests to track his journey with NORAD. A North Pole mailbox will also be available for letters to Santa.
All December
Our Lobby
Holiday Tea at The Aviator
A seasonal interpretation of high tea, featuring winter pastries, teas, and thoughtful holiday touches. Served with mountain views and timeless warmth.
Begins November 25th
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Tuesday - Thursday
The Aviator
NORAD Santa Tracker Viewing
Each year, NORAD tracks Santa’s journey - a tradition that began in 1955 when a child accidentally dialed the Continental Air Defense Command in Colorado Springs, sparking a magical holiday legacy. This Christmas Eve, join Hotel Polaris as we watch and celebrate the wonder of the NORAD Santa Tracker on December 24, 2025. Want to track Santa Claus at home? Visit noradsanta.org or call 1-877-Hi-NORAD (1-877-446-6823)
Holly & Ivy Holiday Concert at USAFA
The U.S. Air Force Academy Band proudly presents its annual Holly & Ivy concert on December 3, 4, and 9. Celebrate the season at the U.S. Air Force Academy as the band fills the evening with festive favorites, inspirational melodies, and the timeless spirit of the holidays. Tickets are free but must be reserved in-advance.
On the Horizon
SEASONAL COLORADO SPRINGS EVENTS
Christmas Day Brunch at Pamela's
December 25th · 9:30 AM
Celebrate the magic of Christmas morning with a festive brunch buffet and mountain charm.
Silent Night-Christmas Dessert & Cocktails
December 25th · 4:00 PM
After the presents are opened and dinner is over, continue the celebration in style at The Aviator, where panoramic views of the Air Force Academy and the majestic Rocky Mountains set the perfect backdrop for your Christmas night.
New Year’s Celebration at The Aviator
December 31st · 5:00 PM
Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable evening of elevated dining and handcrafted cocktails. Savor a festive, chef-curated menu featuring seasonal flavors and indulgent specialties, then continue the celebration with signature cocktails mixed to perfection.
Ascend Into the Holiday Season
Restore balance and glow with seasonal rituals inspired by winter stillness and mountain sunlight. Thoughtful aromatherapy, soothing touch, and radiant renewal invite you to pause, reflect, and re-emerge renewed.
Make Holiday Memories
at Hotel Polaris
This holiday season, experience Hotel Polaris as a place for connection, reflection, and celebration. Explore Colorado Springs dressed in winter light, then return to suites designed for comfort and calm, with mountain views that invite you to slow down and look ahead.
Let your holiday stay unfold in a setting where tradition feels elevated, and every moment carries a sense of wonder.