Winter Starts Here: What’s On For Opening Weekend
Posted on 4 Jun, 2025
The weekend we’ve all been waiting for is finally upon us – and it’s going to be a doozy!
Whether you’re here for the snow, the music or just some winter mountain vibes, there’s something for everyone to kick off the season in style!
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Ready, Set, Ski
🎿Friday Flat Fun
The beginner-friendly slope is primed and ready for the first laps of the season! Perfect for learning, linking turns or just getting your snow legs back – it’s the ideal warm up for the season.
🏂Mini Park Build
Keep your eye out for a mini terrain park in the Beginner Bowl this Opening Weekend! With your choice of a box line or rail line, it’s time to get your first park laps in for the season.
Fuel Your Fun🍽️
Merritts Mountain House
Open from Saturday 10am-3pm
Limited menu available.
Eagles Nest Restaurant
Open daily from 10am-3pm
Serving full menu.
Cascades
Breakfast: 7am-10am (coffee until 11am)
Lunch: 12pm-2pm Saturday only
Dinner: 5:30pm-8:30pm (Thursday to Sunday)
Friday Flat Bistro Cafe
Open 8am-4:30pm daily
Serving shoulder season menu.
Thredbo Bakery
Open daily from 7am–3pm
Izakaya
Thursday & Friday: 11:30am-3pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11:30am-8pm
Alpine Pizzeria
Thursday & Monday: 4pm–9pm
Friday: 12pm–9pm
Saturday: 12pm–10pm
Friday, June 6: Weekend Warm-Up
Start your long weekend the right way with live music in the village:
🎶Sean H-Cee
🕖 7:00 PM -10:00 PM | Lounge Bar
Ease into the weekend with smooth sounds from Sean of the H-Cee family.
🎶Spin Drift Saga
🕘 9:00 PM – Midnight | Schuss Bar
Enjoy a high-energy set of crowd-favourite covers in the newly revamped Schuss Bar.
Saturday, June 7: The Big Day
🎶Balter Deck Sessions: Lucas Bolton
🕘 1:00 PM – 3:30PM | Merritts Deck
Get in the mood for the season with a vibey DJ set on the Merritts Deck!
🎶Après Club ft. Hot Dub Time Machine presented by Balter
🕞 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Alpine Bar
Dance through the decades with Hot Dub Time Machine, delivering a high-energy DJ set to launch the
🏛️Thredbo Alpine Museum: History of Ski Instructing with Brad Spalding
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Thredbo Alpine Museum
Join local legend Brad Spalding for a fascinating look at the evolution of ski instructing in Thredbo.
Sunday, June 8: Keep The Good Times Rolling
🎨 Village Entertainment
Keep an eye out for roving performers, kids face painting, arts & crafts and more happening throughout the village from morning till evening — fun for the whole family!
🎶 Balter Deck Sessions: Lucas Bolton
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Merritts Deck
Lucas is back for a cruisy Sunday session on the deck.
🎶 The Deep 3
🕓 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Lounge Bar
The Deep 3 will round out a massive weekend of live music with an evening set in the Lounge Bar.
Plan Now & Save!
New To The Snow? Let’s Go!
✅ Adult Learn to Ski or Snowboard from just $99
✅ Kids Learn to Ski from $129
Perfect for first-timers and those wanting a confidence boost!
Stay & Save: 45% Off June Stays at The Alpine Hotel
Make the most of the long weekend and treat yourself to a winter escape. Book your stay at The Alpine Hotel this June and enjoy up to 45% off – but be quick, this deal won’t last long!
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