Things to Do in Vail

Grand Cinemas, originally opened in 1998, has two second-run theaters, Crossroads and Oracle View, in its movie-watching network. Films may be a few months old by the time they reach Grand Cinemas’s 35-foot screens, but Dolby surround sound and a unique snack bar keep the experience from going stale. Their managing staff is always eager to accept suggestions for feature films both large and small, and their modest ticket prices and membership packages grant visitors a bigger budget for snacks, offering discounts of up to $2.50 on a single item and diamond-studded soda glasses. See independent films from Hollywood and Sundance at the Crossroads location at a discounted rate.

When the piñata refuses to break and the cake's been dropped, in walks a Tucson Party Time costumed character for the win. Kids pose for photos as huggable icons interact and celebrate with tykes of all ages. A famous yellow bird, a well-known inquisitive monkey, a bob wearing a specifically geometric style of pant, and other recognizable characters liven up all manner of festivities such as bar mitzvahs and holiday office parties as teams of lawyers peep out from behind potted plants.