There are lots of fun events held in the Cairngorms throughout the year.
Christmas Fun with the Reindeers
23 December
The paddocks will be filled with tinsel and and the reindeer will be on display. And Santa will also be visiting! There is also an informative exhibition with lots of information about the herd, reindeer in general and other wildlife in the vicinity. The Paddocks are self guided and are perfect for children. They are wheelchair and pushchair accessible.
For more information see Christmas with the Reindeer
Christmas Torchlight Parade
23 December
Join Santa and his reindeer for an atmospheric stroll through the town to the square. Torches (both flame and battery) will be available to purchase. There will be some carol singing and the opportunity to meet with Santa and his reindeer and chat to the Cairngorm Reindeer staff.
Ancient Forest Adventure Twi-LIGHTS
December - January
Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Carrbridge
Discover the beautiful Ancient Pinewood Forest in a new light with over fifty thousand lights which are set to bring the woodland to life!
Christmas Eve Parade
24 December, 6-7pm
Aviemore
The Badenoch & Strathspey Band parade with Santa and his Reindeer down Grampian Road (past The Shelter Stone) to the Cairngorm Hotel.
Loch Morlich 5k & 10k
6 January
The Loch Morlich Running Festival courses are on forest tracks allowing you to enjoy stunning views as you make your way through the Glenmore Forest to Loch Morlich beach. The trails are a little longer than the title would suggest at 5.6km and 11.4km which allows them to finish on the beach.
Aviemore Sled Dog Rally
28-29 January
Every year since 1984, mushers from the UK have gathered in the forests around Aviemore for the biggest event in the British sled dog racing calendar, The Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain Aviemore Sled Dog Rally January 27th-28th will be the 40th anniversary rally and also the last ever SHCGB Aviemore Rally.
Speyside Triathlon
8 June
Loch Insh Outdoor Centre
A welcoming triathlon for athletes of all levels