Join us for free live music, interpretive walks, crafts & more as we celebrate the mountain community!
Community Appreciation Day
Sep
12
Sat
Date & Time
Sep. 12, 2026
10:30 AM — 3:00 PM
Join us for free live music, interpretive walks, crafts & more as we celebrate the mountain community!
Crystal wouldn’t be Crystal without our incredible community. As thanks, we’re throwing y’all a mountain party! We’ll have all-ages fun for everyone, including live music, crafts, and interpretive walks. Plus, all Washington State residents receive 50% off Scenic Gondola Tickets!
All ages welcome. Free admission to the event. No RSVP required.
A ticket is required to ride the gondola. Enter the promo code below to receive 50% off your Scenic Gondola Ticket.
Promo Code: Community2026
Crystal wouldn’t be Crystal without our incredible community. As thanks, we’re throwing y’all a mountain party! We’ll have all-ages fun for everyone, including live music, crafts, and interpretive walks. Plus, all Washington State residents receive 50% off Scenic Gondola Tickets!
All ages welcome. Free admission to the event. No RSVP required.
A ticket is required to ride the gondola. Enter the promo code below to receive 50% off your Scenic Gondola Ticket.
Promo Code: Community2026
Sep
12
Sat
Join us for free live music, interpretive walks, crafts & more as we celebrate the mountain community!
Community Appreciation Day
Date & Time
Sep. 12, 2026
10:30 AM — 3:00 PM
Join us for free live music, interpretive walks, crafts & more as we celebrate the mountain community!
Crystal wouldn’t be Crystal without our incredible community. As thanks, we’re throwing y’all a mountain party! We’ll have all-ages fun for everyone, including live music, crafts, and interpretive walks. Plus, all Washington State residents receive 50% off Scenic Gondola Tickets!
All ages welcome. Free admission to the event. No RSVP required.
A ticket is required to ride the gondola. Enter the promo code below to receive 50% off your Scenic Gondola Ticket.
Promo Code: Community2026
Crystal wouldn’t be Crystal without our incredible community. As thanks, we’re throwing y’all a mountain party! We’ll have all-ages fun for everyone, including live music, crafts, and interpretive walks. Plus, all Washington State residents receive 50% off Scenic Gondola Tickets!
All ages welcome. Free admission to the event. No RSVP required.
A ticket is required to ride the gondola. Enter the promo code below to receive 50% off your Scenic Gondola Ticket.
Promo Code: Community2026
Schedule for the Day
- 11 a.m. – Interpretive Walk #1
Location: Summit Ridgeline
- 12 p.m. – Interpretive Walk #2
Location: Summit Ridgeline
- 12 p.m. – Mountain Arts & Crafts
Location: Summit Ridgeline
- 1 p.m. – Live Music
Location: Summit House Patio
- 2 p.m. – End of Mountain Arts & Crafts
- 3 p.m. – Interpretive Walk #3
Location: Summit Ridgeline
- 3 p.m. – End of Live Music
What to Do
Begin your day with a ride on the Mt. Rainier Gondola, which takes you more than 2,400 vertical feet to the summit, where you'll find expansive views of Mount Rainier and the beautiful Cascade Range.
While you're on the mountain, enjoy a meal at the Summit House, Washington's highest-elevation restaurant, or explore other activities like the Flying Raven Adventure Course, the rock climbing wall, guided hikes, disc golf, the mining sluice, and more.
View more summer activities.
Join one of our free guided interpretive walks around the Summit Ridgeline to learn about local flora and fauna, wildlife, geology, and more. Walk the three-quarter-mile loop with one of our guides and discover fascinating facts about the Pacific Northwest.
Tours begin at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and 3 p.m. and last approximately one hour. Sign up with one of our guides at the top of the gondola. No pre-registration required.
What to Bring
• The 10 Essentials
• Water
• Sunscreen
• Snacks
• Comfortable footwear with good traction
• Layers (it can get cold in the shade, even on hot days)
Who Qualifies?
All Washington State residents.
How It Works
1. Click the link to purchase your Scenic Gondola ticket.
2. Enter promo code: Community2026
3. Complete your purchase through our website.
4. Scan your ticket voucher at the ticket pickup box located in Gondola Plaza. rich-text, responsive-table
- 11 a.m. – Interpretive Walk #1
Location: Summit Ridgeline
- 12 p.m. – Interpretive Walk #2
Location: Summit Ridgeline
- 12 p.m. – Mountain Arts & Crafts
Location: Summit Ridgeline
- 1 p.m. – Live Music
Location: Summit House Patio
- 2 p.m. – End of Mountain Arts & Crafts
- 3 p.m. – Interpretive Walk #3
Location: Summit Ridgeline
- 3 p.m. – End of Live Music
What to Do
Begin your day with a ride on the Mt. Rainier Gondola, which takes you more than 2,400 vertical feet to the summit, where you'll find expansive views of Mount Rainier and the beautiful Cascade Range.
While you're on the mountain, enjoy a meal at the Summit House, Washington's highest-elevation restaurant, or explore other activities like the Flying Raven Adventure Course, the rock climbing wall, guided hikes, disc golf, the mining sluice, and more.
View more summer activities.
Join one of our free guided interpretive walks around the Summit Ridgeline to learn about local flora and fauna, wildlife, geology, and more. Walk the three-quarter-mile loop with one of our guides and discover fascinating facts about the Pacific Northwest.
Tours begin at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and 3 p.m. and last approximately one hour. Sign up with one of our guides at the top of the gondola. No pre-registration required.
What to Bring
• The 10 Essentials
• Water
• Sunscreen
• Snacks
• Comfortable footwear with good traction
• Layers (it can get cold in the shade, even on hot days)
Who Qualifies?
All Washington State residents.
How It Works
1. Click the link to purchase your Scenic Gondola ticket.
2. Enter promo code: Community2026
3. Complete your purchase through our website.
4. Scan your ticket voucher at the ticket pickup box located in Gondola Plaza. rich-text, responsive-table