Events Calendar- continued

Colorado Events Calendar for our Mountain Town communities is filled with Festivals, Concerts, Music, and things to do in our Colorado mountain towns and ski resorts.

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NOVEMBER 2025

November 1, 2025
Rocky Mountain Craft Spirits Festival, Estes Park
A celebration of Colorado Craft Distilleries and our mountain Bluegrass Music. Join us for a spirit sippin’ – foot stompin’ afternoon of sampling from 30 distilleries, and 5 bluegrass bands on two indoor stages, bar games, vendors, food trucks, and more. You’ll even have the opportunity to purchase a bottle (or two) of your favorite spirit to be enjoyed at home.
https://www.visitestespark.com/event/rocky-mountain-craft-spirits-festival/15961/

November 7 – 9, 2025
Hockey Mountain High Tournament, Aspen
Join the Hockey Mountain High Tournament for a fun weekend in early November and battle teams to hoist the Cup!
Adult Open & Rec Divisions Tournament
Early Registration Discounts
3 Game Guarantee, Excellent Hotel Deals, Championship Prizes…and more!
https://aspenchamber.org/events/hockey-mountain-high-tournament

November 7, 2025
Carbondale First Friday, Carbondale
Come Celebrate First Friday in Carbondale In the Heart of the Creative District!
Each month, a family-friendly community celebration with a wide range of local arts, galleries, shopping, award-winning restaurants and spirits, live music and entertainment takes place in the heart of the Carbondale Creative District and historic downtown core.
Main Street businesses open their doors with extended hours and special offerings; local businesses and organizations host booths, games or activities. Locals and visitors alike generate community spirit on streets closed to traffic to create an expanded promenade feel.
https://www.carbondale.com/events/

November 7, 2025
First Friday, Durango
Celebrate Durango’s creative side! Every First Friday of the month, businesses, galleries, and the spaces in between host local artists of all kinds! Find live music, original performances, featured artist showcases, and artisan pop-up markets all across town.
https://www.durango.com/event/first-friday/

November 7, 2025
First Friday! Art Groove, Estes Park
The Estes Arts District presents the FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove. Come out and do the tour. Come see what new in the local art world. Daily hours may vary.
https://www.visitestespark.com/event/first-friday!-art-groove/4449/

November 7, 2025
First Friday Art Walks, Grand Junction
Art, eats, and local businesses. On the First Friday of every month, First Friday Art Walks bring out the community and local flavors. You’ll find vibrant art buzzing through galleries, antique shops, wineries, coffee shops, and the streets. Standard hours are 5 -9pm, with some locations open during the day or later into the night. Check with individual galleries and businesses for exact times and opening details. See the PDF below for a map of participating galleries.
https://downtowngj.org/events/first-friday-art-walks/

November 7, 2025
First Friday Art Walk, Ridgway!
Explore Ridgway’s vibrant downtown arts scene. As a designated Colorado Creative District, the town nourishes an expansive creative community. From poetry in the alleys to public art in the park to a downtown rich in art galleries, Ridgway is a small town that celebrates the creative spirit in a big way!.
https://www.ridgwayfuse.org/firstfridays

November 7, 2025
First Fridays, Salida
The City of Salida Arts & Culture Creative District Program presents First Fridays! Join us every first Friday of the month in the Salida Creative District as galleries and creative businesses in Salida’s historic downtown stay open later so you can talk with an artist, watch a demo, or find that perfect piece of art. From painting to sculpture, ceramics, photography, plein air, jewelry, fiber art and more, enjoy a festive evening downtown as you drop into one of Salida’s many businesses to see new art, live music, and light refreshments! Participate in the Palette Card program where you can get a stamp at each business you visit. Redeem your completed card at the host gallery for an art mini while supplies last. First Fridays are free to attend and open to the public.
https://salidachamber.org/event/first-friday-in-downtown-salida/2025-03-07/

November 7, 2025
November First Friday Dia de los Muertos Celebration, Silverthorne
The Town of Silverthorne is honoring and celebrating Dia de los Muertos and the vibrant Latine community living in Summit County at November First Friday. In partnership with local community members, a Dia de los Muertos celebration will be held on Friday, Nov. 7from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This fun and educational event has been created to promote understanding and cultural diversity within our community. Dia de los Muertos is a time when both the living and deceased come together and celebrate life in every form. This is not a somber holiday, but one of revelry and remembrance.
During First Friday, attendees can enjoy face painting, live music and dancing, traditional food and drinks, crafts for kids, and a pinata.
https://www.silverthorne.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3245/166?curm=11&cury=2025

November 11, 2025
Mesa Verde Entrance Fee-Free Day, Durango
Mesa Verde waives it’s entry fee several times each year. This is due to efforts to encourage everyone to visit their national park, and applies to all national parks.
https://www.durango.com/event/mesa-verde-entrance-fee-free-day/

November 14, 2025
2nd Friday ArtWalk, Eagle
Join us on the 2nd Friday of every month for ARTwalk. In select months, we will close down Broadway Street to vehicular traffic for a street festival featuring local artists, businesses, and food trucks. Other months will feature our charming galleries, shops, and restaurants offering art exhibitions, live music, sales, and specials for a fun evening out on Broadway Street in Historic Downtown Eagle! (5pm-8pm)
https://www.eaglearts.org/events

November 20 – December 24, 2025
Deck the Walls Holiday Market, Carbondale
Each year the Carbondale Arts gallery transforms into a holiday market filled with high-quality, handmade items featuring more than 60 artisans and makers.
https://www.carbondale.com/events/

November 20, 2025
Celebrations Around the World, Silverthorne
Join the Town of Silverthorne for a celebration of cultures from around the world on Thursday, Nov. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Silverthorne Pavilion! Learn about food, currency, traditions, languages, music, dances and more from our international neighbors living in Summit County.
https://www.silverthorne.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/4150/166?curm=11&cury=2025

November 21, 2025
Country Western Dance, Silverthorne
Enjoy an evening of guided lessons from 7-8 p.m. followed by open dancing until 10:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., admission is $10.
The Pavilion bar will be open and serving drinks for purchase.
https://www.silverthorne.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3998/166?curm=11&cury=2025

November 22, 2025
Mustache Run-5K, Grand Junction
5K run to lunch loops from Handlebar Tap House.
Grow that real or fake stache (we’ll bring you one) and join us for a Movember-themed 5k fun run!
https://www.visitgrandjunction.com/event/mustache-run-5k/1456/

November 22, 2025
Steamboat Opening Day 2025, Steamboat Ski Resort
Let’s ride! Kick off the 2025/26 winter season in true Steamboat style with our legendary Opening Day Celebration. Whether you’re rocking an Ikon Pass, Ikon Base, or Steamboat-specific pass — you’re good to go from Day One.
Festivities start at 7:30am | Lifts open at 8:30am
What’s in store:
Be one of the first 100 on the mountain and score a limited-edition Opening Day tee designed by Ohana, plus a cozy pair of Smartwool socks.
Enjoy complimentary Powder Day donuts while supplies last.
Join the countdown and help us ring in the season with the iconic Champagne Powder® Snow Bell
On-mountain prizes will be stashed around the slopes — follow @SteamboatResort on Instagram for clues and the chance to score exclusive Ohana gear, Smartwool goodies, and more.
Do your snow Dance! and let the season begin!
https://www.steamboat.com/things-to-do/events/opening-day

November 26 – 30, 2025
Thanksgiving Weekend, Aspen
Thanksgiving weekend in Aspen kicks off the winter ski season.
https://aspenchamber.org/events/thanksgiving-weekend

November 27, 2025
Turkey Trot, Carbondale
Turkey trot takes place Thanksgiving Day with a 1 mile and 5k option! This is a walk or run event. All ages are welcome to participate!
The race starts and ends at the Carbondale Recreation Center. All participants will receive a medal. Pumpkin pie and after race festivities available!
Top finishers and average joe prizes available!
https://www.carbondale.com/events/

November 27 – 30, 2025
The Stifel Copper Cup, Audi FIS Ski World Cup, Copper Mountain
https://www.visitcoppermountain.com/calendar

November 27, 2025
Turkey Trot, Durango
One of Durango’s most popular running races for close to 30 years has become a holiday tradition for so many families. The Turkey Trot, presented by Animas Surgical Hospital, features a 5-mile race and a 1-mile fun-run. All of the proceeds go to great local charities.
Come burn off some calories and work up an appetite before your big meal!
https://www.durango.com/event/turkey-trot/

November 27, 2025
12th Annual Frisco Turkey Day 5k, Frisco
Join us for the 12th Annual Frisco Turkey Day 5k, presented by The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute on Thursday, November 27, 2025. This event will take place in Frisco, Colorado, on Thanksgiving Day. We encourage you to come out to have fun in the morning, while burning a few calories, before celebrating among family and friends later in the day. This event is open to all ages and will take place on the Summit County Recreation Path and Town of Frisco side streets.
We invite all walkers/runners to make a non-perishable food donation at the event which will benefit the Family & Intercultural Resource Center (FIRC) of Summit County.
https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/athletic-events/turkey-day-5k/

November 28, 2025
Singing With Santa & Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting, Durango
Kick off your holiday season with Singing with Santa in Downtown Durango! Join us the day after Thanksgiving for this cherished annual tradition.
https://www.durango.com/event/singing-with-santa/

November 28, 2025
Holly Jolly Gift Card Drawing, Durango

Shop & Dine locally on Friday, November 28 & Saturday, November 29 in Downtown Durango & the North main District for your chance to win a local gift card!
Save your receipts from November 28 and November 29, and enter them into the Holly Jolly Gift Card Drawing. We will give away $1,000 in gift cards!
The more you spend the more chances you have to win!
https://whatshappeningdurango.com/view-event.php?EventID=45524

November 28, 2025
Lighting of Christmas Mountain USA, Salida
Friday, November 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM! This cherished annual event features a dazzling parade of illuminated floats winding through Salida’s historic downtown, spreading holiday cheer to all.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of holiday magic and community celebration in Salida, Colorado!
https://www.colorfulcolorado.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/2791533-lighting-of-christmas-mountain-usa

November 29 – December 7, 2025
Wassail Days, Frisco
Wassail Days is Frisco’s super fun celebration of all things winter and the holidays, celebrated by local businesses offering unique wassail recipes to sample. Wassail Days is also a competition among businesses serving Wassail.
What is Wassail?
Wassail is a hot, spiced cider served over the holidays and shared among friends and neighbors.
What do you do during Frisco Wassail Days?
Drink wassail of course! From Saturday, November 29 – Sunday, December 7, 2025, local businesses serve up their own secret version of wassail. Guests are encouraged to taste at least 12 different types of wassail at 12 different locations and fill their “12 Sips of Wassail Card.” Once the “12 Sips” card is filled out, guests can redeem it at the Frisco/Copper Information Center for a commemorative Frisco Wassail Days mug, while supplies last.
https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/festival-events/wassail-days/

November 29, 2025
Ice Skating Show, Vail
Welcome to Winter!
As part of Vail Après, enjoy a free, 15 minute outdoor exhibition of Elite Skating. The show is high energy ice entertainment with great popular and holiday themed music. Featuring World, International, Team USA Skaters, and Seasoned Professionals. There are two performances each night. | 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm
https://discovervail.com/event/ice-skating-shows/

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