SNOW season festivities over this King's Birthday weekend promise to be entertaining at Mt Hotham and Falls Creek alpine resorts.

At Mt Hotham, popular venues – Jack Frost, Zirky's, Miss Mary's, and The General – will be open from this Friday, June 9.

On Saturday, from 4pm to 6pm, a charity auction will have chairs from the Playground double chair, Hotham's first chairlift, go under the auctioneer's hammer.

In the evening, from 8.30pm till late, enjoy live music at The General.

On Sunday it's a winter wonderland in Davenport Drive – come and enjoy free gluhwein, hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows.

From 6.15pm there'll be fireworks on the Summit, then party the night away with DJ Eddy at The General.

Over at Falls Creek village the opening weekend celebrations start with the Protect Our Winters (POW) Community 'Slope Takeover' in Slalom Plaza where people join together and ride down Wombat's Ramble to raise awareness to protect our greatest asset– our environment.

Village street parties in the Village Bowl will kick off on Saturday and Sunday afternoon complete with marshmallow roasting, kid's games, and circus activities.

The dazzling Fireworks Fiesta at 6.30pm on Saturday will help kick off the season with a bang.

Aside from this, the fabulous array of bars and restaurants are opened with new menus, new faces and plenty of exciting 'Opening Weekend' specials.

An exclusive screening of captivating North Face backcountry film "Steep Reflections" – scheduled at the Frying Pan Inn at 7.30pm on Saturday, June 10 has been moved to Wednesday, June 14– same time and venue.

Visitors to Falls Creek and Mt Hotham alpine resorts are reminded that all vehicles must carry chains.

Guests planning a trip this year are encouraged to plan early and buy lift tickets, lessons and rentals online.

Check the Falls Creek and Mt Hotham websites for more information.