KILLINGTON, Vermont — Killington Resort welcomes SpongeBob SquarePants?В¤ and Dora the Explorer?В¤ for 10 days of family entertainment at the Nickelodeon?В¤ and Killington Kids Rule Adventure Week January 26 – February 4.

Nickelodeon and Killington Kids Rule Adventure Week will take place in and around the Ramshead Lodge and features costume character appearances from SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer. Other events, games and activities including sing-a-longs, magic shows, ice cream parties, Jelly Fish family relay race with the popular characters, karaoke, “Find Dora’s Friends Game” and Nickelodeon movies screened throughout the week. On Saturday February 3rd, live entertainment from “Hot Peas ???N Butter*,” which has appeared on NOGGIN’s hit series, Jack’s Big Music Show?В¤ will take place for an afternoon of free live musical entertainment at Ramshead Lodge.

“Skiing and snowboarding are such great kids’ activities and partnering with Nickelodeon will expand the many family opportunities here at Killington Resort,” said Dave Rathbun, vice president of Brand Management for Killington Resort. “It also provides a great opportunity to get kids excited about winter.”

Nickelodeon has also teamed up with Killington and Rossignol to make skiing and snowboarding extra exciting for kids with exclusive Dora the Explorer skis, SpongeBob SquarePants skis and snowboards and a full line of accessories featuring both popular Nickelodeon characters. Designed to make skiing and snowboarding more engaging for young beginners, they are only available for rent or for sale at Killington Sports and Killington Outfitters.

This season Killington Resort has expanded family activities, including the new Snowshed Adventure Center and outdoor Snow Action Park?В¤ featuring a four-lane lift-served tubing hill, Snowdeck, rail and box park; and the indoor Kids’ Zone featuring arcade games, inflatable bounce houses, billiards and climbing wall. In addition, Benedetto’s Bistro offers a full family fare menu at the Snowshed Lodge.

The new Activities Desk at the Snowshed Lodge also serves as your one-stop shop for all off-mountain adventures available in the Killington Region. Visit the Activities Desk for information and reservations for: Snowmobile Tours, Sleigh Rides, Dog Sled Adventures, Snow Shoeing, Cross Country Skiing, and much more.