JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa creates a magical winter fantasy weekend for the entire family, December 12-14, with its Winter Wonderland event, open only to overnight registered resort guests. Festivities begin Friday, Dec. 12, with check-in starting at 3 p.m., followed by Santa’s arrival party from 6 to 7 p.m. A special gingerbread house created by the resort chef will be on display, and Casa de los Niños will be the beneficiary of the event.

At 7 p.m., the Jolly Old Man arrives, complete with a fireworks display, followed by:

• Portraits with Santa
• Snow sledding
• Bedtime story with Santa’s Elves, concluding at 8:45 p.m.

The events for Saturday, Dec. 13, begin at 8:30 a.m. with Breakfast with Santa followed by:

• Snow sledding
• Story time with Santa
• Cookie decorating
• Santa’s workshop crafts
• Polar Express train ride
• Face painting
• Horse carousel
• Complimentary candy bar
• Elf tuck-in
• Popcorn bar and a movie in Blur Teen Lounge, concluding at 10 p.m.

Space is limited. Some activities on Dec. 13 require reservations and/or an additional charge.

Sunday, Dec. 14 events begin at 9 a.m. and include:

• Ornament hunt throughout the resort
• Rubber duck derby
• Farewell to Santa, ending at 12:30 p.m.

As a special holiday treat, the resort’s Starr Canyon River will be open through New Year’s Eve!

Guests staying at JW Marriott Starr Pass for Winter Wonderland may book the special Winter Wonderland Resort Package from $249 per night, which includes a $100 daily resort credit, good towards Breakfast with Santa, Winter Wonderland activities, retail purchases and more.

For more information, or to book your stay, call (520) 792-3500 and mention rate code W39 when booking. Don’t miss a holiday season to remember!