Pendry tree lighting. Photo: Pendry Park City

PARK CITY, Utah — Pendry Park City is ushering in the winter and holiday season with a full slate of events ranging from Thanksgiving dining to après-ski parties, family-friendly festivities, and New Year’s celebrations.

The season begins with Chefsgiving at KITA on Nov. 27 from 2 to 7 p.m. Guests will join Pendry’s culinary team to prepare homemade pies for donation to local organizations, including Peace House and the Park City Fire Department. Afterward, attendees will sit down to a chef-crafted holiday buffet and dessert bar. Each ticket includes a $25 donation to Peace House. Reservations are required. Pricing is $135 for adults, $55 for children ages 12 and under, and complimentary for children under 5.

Pendry Park City will also mark the opening of the new Sunrise Gondola with a three-day celebration, Nov. 21–23, in Pendry Plaza. The Gondola Opening Weekend Party features DJs, cocktails, and après-ski activities in the heart of Canyons Village.

Beginning Nov. 21, the Après Terrace will offer lunch service daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., located steps from the Sunrise Gondola. The outdoor experience will continue through the end of the ski season.

Pendry’s Party on the Playa debuts Nov. 27, bringing beach-inspired après-ski energy to Pendry Plaza with live DJs and food and drink specials. The event will run Thursdays through Saturdays from 2 to 5 p.m. throughout the season, with expanded offerings at Dos Olas during the holidays.

Holiday festivities begin Nov. 28 with the resort’s annual Tree Lighting from 5 to 7 p.m. on Pendry Plaza, complete with appearances by Santa and his reindeer, holiday treats, and family activities.

From Dec. 18 through Jan. 4, Après Pendry lounge will host Seasonal Sounds, a nightly live music series from 5 to 8 p.m. offering comfort food, cocktails, and a warm retreat after a day on the slopes.

Rooftop DJ Sets return to The Pool House beginning Dec. 19. The events run Thursdays through Sundays from 3 to 7 p.m., offering panoramic mountain views, curated bites, and a prime vantage point for the Canyons Village Silver Sky Nights fireworks.

Also beginning Dec. 18, guests can enjoy a Gourmet S’mores & Hot Chocolate Bar at Pendry Plaza East daily from 3 to 5 p.m. The experience is complimentary for hotel guests.

On Dec. 23, Santa and his reindeer will visit the Pendry lobby from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for complimentary holiday photos.

Pendry Park City will close out the year with a New Year’s Eve celebration at Après Pendry from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., featuring a DJ set, food and drinks, and views of the Canyons Village fireworks. The event is open to the public on a first-come basis; no reservations are accepted.