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April in Jackson Hole: The Seasonal Identity Crisis Calendar
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April in Jackson Hole is the valley’s ultimate seasonal identity crisis, and that’s exactly what makes it legendary.
It is the one time of year where you can realistically ski fresh powder in the morning and hunt for Easter eggs on the Town Square by lunch, all before closing out a world-class ski season with a final, sun-drenched après-ski celebration.
As the winter crowds thin and the first gates to the National Parks begin to swing open, April offers a unique, high-altitude transition that captures the very best of both worlds. Whether you are chasing the final chairlift rides at the resorts or the first spring sightings in Grand Teton and Yellowstone, here is your guide to navigating the weird, wild, and wonderful month of April in the Hole.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
April 2026 Events
Spring arrives in the valley — ski, explore, and celebrate
Easter Weekend — April 4
4Apr
Family
Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Town Square
Grab a bag or basket and head to Town Square promptly at 10 a.m. Hunt eggs and mingle with the Easter Bunny and other favorite characters.
4Apr
Live Music
Live Music at Trapper’s Restaurant — JHMR
Music, food, and craft drinks on the deck at Solitude Station, the Sweetwater Gondola’s scenic midway station.
4Apr
Music
Après DJ Set with Chuck Samples — Tram Dock
Wind down your ski day with a lively après set at the iconic Tram Dock at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
Home & Garden Weekend — April 10–11
10–11Apr
Family
Jackson Hole Home and Garden Show
Kick off spring with garden workshops, culinary demos, flower displays, and home renovation ideas for the whole family.
10Apr
National Park
Grand Teton Visitor Center Opens for the Season
The Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center in Moose opens daily. Browse exhibits and connect with park rangers.
11Apr
Stargazing
Free Guided Stargazing with Wyoming Stargazing Free
Guided look at the dark skies above Teton Village. Take the second left off Hwy 390 toward the Ranch Lot, then first left into the field across from it.
Ski Season Closes
12Apr
Skiing
Closing Day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Last powder runs of the season. Make them count.
Yellowstone Opens — Mid-April
17Apr
National Park
Yellowstone National Park Opens North & West Entrances
The gateway to America’s first national park swings open for the season. Geysers, wildlife, and wonder await.
18–19Apr
Family
Yellowstone Bear World — Opening Weekend
A beloved family destination in the greater Yellowstone region opens its gates for the 2026 season.
19Apr
Skiing
Closing Day at Grand Targhee Resort
Final day on Targhee’s legendary slopes over the backside of the Tetons.
Arts & Culture — Late April
26Apr
Arts
Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir Spring Festival Concert Free
A beautiful free spring concert featuring the Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir alongside the Jackson Hole Symphony Orchestra.
28Apr
History
Take-a-Tour Tuesdays — Jackson Hole History Museum
Exhibits Director Kirsten Corbett leads a guided tour of “Women Artists of the American West: Colorado and Utah, 1885–1935.” Space limited to 20, first-come, first-served.
