Notice: Front Entrance Closed September 21–24, 2026. From M-115, turn onto Mountain Center Road and follow it to Crystal Mountain Drive (by Kinlochen).

Family Crafts

Children sitting on wooden chairs with stuffed animals, smiling outdoors.

Spark imagination and make lasting memories with family-friendly crafts at Crystal Mountain. With daily to-go kits and scheduled workshops, there’s something for kids (and kids at heart) to enjoy every day of the week. 

Available Daily at the Park at Water's Edge

Build-A-Buddy

This kit gives kids the opportunity to create and adopt their very own stuffed animal. Build-A-Buddy kits include a Crystal Mountain logo or Blue Crew t-shirt for your buddy, stuffing, and a birth certificate. Additional wardrobe selections and accessories are also available for purchase. 
Available: Daily To-Go Kits during Park at Water’s Edge hours.
Cost: $30 per kit, $15 per additional outfit. Additional accessories also available for purchase.

Puffy Pillows

Choose from a variety of designs to create your own hand tied plush fleece pillow. 
Available: Daily To-Go Kits during Park at Water's Edge hours.
Cost: $10 per pillow

Summer Crafts

Location: All craft activities will take place at the Park at Water's Edge.

Gem Mining

Discover a variety of gems while mining on our new 9 foot flowing water sluice. Sift through the paydirt and uncover a variety of treasures! Includes keepsake bag. 

Available May 23 - October 31 during Park at Water's Edge operational hours.

Cost: Small Bag - $10, Large Bag - $17

Build-A-Buddy Workshop

Why take your buddy to-go when you can build them here with our helpful staff?

Availability: June 13 – September 6

  • Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays
  • Hours: 2:30pm – 4pm
  • Cost: $30 per kit, $15 per additional outfit, additional accessories also available for purchase.

Puffy Pillow Workshop

Take a seat on a picnic table, tie and stuff your own fleece pillow kit!

Availability: June 13 – September 6

  • Days: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays
  • Hours: 2:30pm – 4pm
  • Cost: $10 per pillow

Glitter Tattoos

Pick your temporary tattoo design and up to two shimmering colors.

Availability: Daily from June 13 – September 6

  • Hours: 12pm - 1:30pm
  • Cost: $10 per tattoo

Sand Art

Choose between a variety of bottle shapes and sand colors to design your very own.

Availability: June 13 – September 5

  • Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays
  • Hours: 10am – 11:30am
  • Cost: $10 per bottle

Painting Studio

Select from a variety of ceramic items to paint: an owl, piggy bank or flower pot!

Availability: June 13 – September 4

  • Days: Tuesdays, Fridays
  • Hours: 10am – 11:30am
  • Cost: $10 per craft

Nature Frames

With wooden frames, create a unique piece of art from items found in nature.

Availability: June 13 – September 6

  • Days: Thursdays, Sundays
  • Hours: 10am – 11:30am
  • Cost: $10 per frame

Winter Crafts

Location: All craft activities will take place at the Peak Fitness Center.
Time: 3pm - 6pm

No reservations required.

Dates

  • December 26 - January 2
  • January 9, 16 - 17, 23, 30
  • February 6, 13 - 14, 20, 27
  • March 6, 13, 20, 27
  • April 3

Build-A-Buddy Workshop

Why take your buddy to-go when you can build them here with our helpful staff?

Cost: $30 per kit, $15 per additional outfit, additional accessories also available for purchase.

Glitter Tattoos

Pick your temporary tattoo design and up to two shimmering colors.

Cost: $10 per tattoo