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Events In Breck, Aspen, Vail | Mountain Town Magazine rounds up Colorado’s music festivals, art shows, BBQ Feasts, ski and snowboard competitions and more in our Colorado Events Calendar.

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OCTOBER 2025

October 6 – 10, 2025
West Slope Startup Week 2025, Durango
This is the third year for West Slope Startup Week in Durango!
Five days of ideas, connection, and collaboration – all celebrating rural entrepreneurs and the communities they call home.
This ‘conference’ is unlike any other! It is FREE and ‘a la carte’, meaning you get to choose your own adventure; come to as much or as little as you like. Sessions are hosted in Downtown Durango at various venues.
If you run your business, started your business, or want to start a business, there is something in here for you.
https://whatshappeningdurango.com/view-event.php?EventID=50276

October 9 – 12, 2025
32nd Annual Salida ArtWalk, Salida
Follow your hearts to Salida and join us for an art-filled weekend at the 32nd annual Salida ArtWalk October 9-12 featuring numerous activities for art enthusiasts and collectors!
Presented by Salida Arts & Culture and Salida Council for the Arts. Save the dates for a beautiful Fall weekend in Salida and join us for Art on the Rocks, Gallery Receptions, Artist Demos & Workshops, Lectures, Live Music, Community Art Making, the Mini Masterpiece tradition, Van Gogh’s Immersive Bedroom Experience, a festive Parade for the Arts & Party in Riverside Park with live music by Borahm Lee of Pretty Lights +Vibe Tribe, as well as Dining Out with ArtWalk, wine tastings, and much more!
https://salidachamber.org/salidaevents/list/page/3/

October 9 – 11, 2025
Ethical Leadership Forum, Vail
The Ethical Leadership Forum is a collaborative event that brings together emerging and experienced leaders across sectors—education, non-profit, business, government, philanthropy, media, and more—to learn, share and grow their unique and interconnected ways of advancing ethical leadership.
https://discovervail.com/event/ethical-leadership-forum/

October 10, 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

October 10, 2025
Eclipse Outlaw Chase World Premier, Steamboat Springs
A 46 Minute Documentary of this project and the incredible Artwork that result from the endeavor will be shown at the Wildhorse Cinema on October 10th in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. 655 Marketplace Plaza, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 . Doors 7pm – Film 8pm https://www.wildhorsesteamboat.org/movie/eclipse-outlaw-chase/

October 10 – 11, 2025
Annual Ghost Walk at Linwood Cemetery,Glenwood Springs
The Glenwood Springs Historical Society presents its annual Historic Ghost Walk through Linwood Cemetery in Glenwood Springs the last two-three weekends of October.  Tours each night lead you up the hill by lantern light to the old cemetery where costumed actors portray pioneers from Glenwood Springs’ past. Participants need to carry lanterns or flashlights for the moderately strenuous 1/3 mile hike up to the cemetery. The annual ghost walk is a must do bucket list item for visitors and locals alike. 
https://glenwoodhistory.org/ghostwalk/

October 10 – 12. 2025
Hard Cider Festival 2025, Hotchkiss
Sample hard ciders from Big B’s and Ciderys all over the region; Denver – New Mexico. Eat delicious food, Listen to live music. Fun for the kids too! Apple pressing, face painting and activities. 
https://northforkvalley.net/Hard-Cider-Festival

October 10 – 13, 2025
Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals, Powderhorn Mountain Resort
https://www.powderhorn.com/events/event/5-collegiate-mountain-bike-nationals.html

October 10 – 12, 2024
Telluride Horror Show, Telluride
The Telluride Horror Show, Colorado’s first and largest horror film festival, returns for its 16th edition October 10 – 12, 2025. Every year, the festival attracts the latest & best genre films from around the world and attendees from all over the country for an incredible gathering of film fans in the world-famous mountain resort town of Telluride, Colorado. For three packed days, experience an eclectic mix of horror, suspense, thriller, dark fantasy, sci-fi and dark comedy in Telluride’s unique theaters, with many of the films showing for the first time in the US.
The festival line-up showcases feature films & short films from new and established talent, special programs, guests, and events. If you love horror, then you can’t miss this fest.
https://www.telluride.com/event/telluride-horror-show/

October 10 – 12, 2025
Vail Annual Ski & Snowboard Swap, Vail
The 2025 Vail Ski & Snowboard Swap is the best place to find all you need for the upcoming winter.  Products will include everything from alpine skis, and snowboards, to boots and bindings, and a large selection of winter clothing and accessories such as helmets, gloves and goggles will also be available for purchase.
https://discovervail.com/event/vail-annual-ski-snowboard-swap/

October 11, 2025
Rubey Rescue Run, Aspen
Welcome to the Rubey Rescue Run! SAVE THE DATE for a dog-friendly mountain challenge for a great cause! This 5K uphill race climbs 1,700 vertical feet along Buttermilk’s summer road.
This fun event will start at the base near Buttermilk Mountain Lodge (formerly known as Bumps) and finishing at the iconic Cliff House. Whether you’re running solo or with your pup, this high-altitude adventure supports a feel-good mission with all proceeds supporting the Aspen Animal Shelter. Prizes will be awarded at the top with a panoramic view of the Maroon Bells. 
Don’t have a dog to run with? Aspen Animal Shelter will also have adoptable dogs to run and play with, and maybe even take home as your very own.
https://aspenchamber.org/events/rubey-rescue-run

October 11, 205
Harley-Davidson & Elevated Auto Enthusiasts Fall Car & Bike Show, Durango
We are back by popular demand!
Registration starts at 8 am – 1130am. Awards will be 3pm. 
Pre-registration is available for $15.00 or $20.00 on the day of.
Minimum age: N/A
  Kid friendly
  Dog friendly
  Wheelchair accessible
https://whatshappeningdurango.com/view-event.php?EventID=50221

October 11, 2025
Mystery at the Museum, Frisco
The year is 1910 and Summit County has a new courthouse and jail. The first person brought to the jail has already broken out! Can you help us find him?
Join the Frisco Historic Park & Museum and Theatre SilCo at the Schoolhouse Museum on Saturday, October 11, 2025, for a clue-styled mystery party. Through a series of interactions with historic characters, clues, and puzzles, you will have the opportunity to solve this Summit County mystery. After you’ve completed the game, submit your answer to enter a drawing to win prizes from local businesses!
Details
Doors open at 2:00pm, with the last players sent out at 5:30pm. The game should take around 60 minutes to solve.
This year’s mystery is recommended for ages eight and up due to implied violence and difficulty.
This event is completely free, all you need is your thinking cap and a jacket! This mystery will take you through the historic buildings but not all of them are heated.
https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/history-heritage-events/mystery-at-the-museum/

October 11, 2025
Octoberfest Celebration 2025, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
With such a fun and successful event series in 2024 we’ve decided to add in an additional weekend of the Bavarian style event and entertainment that the whole family can enjoy. Strap on lederhosen and dirndls—it’s time once again for Octoberfest at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park! Starting Saturday, September 20, 2025 make a plan to head on up and grab a taste of our mountain top extravaganza, with Stein Holding contests, mouthwatering Bavarian treats, axe throwing, Hammerschlagen, face painting and more! Save the date!
https://www.glenwoodcaverns.com/events/?utm_source=visitglenwood&utm_medium=visitglenwood&utm_campaign=visitglenwood

October 11. 2025
Sage Burner Trail Race, Gunnison
Sage Burner Trail Race is a foot race at Hartman Rocks Recreation Area offers some technical slickrock, some smooth singletrack, and doubletrack for speed, but don’t be fooled by this deceptively tough course. The rolling hills & punchy climbs, paired with a high desert climate, makes this race a true test of your grit.
https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/sage-burner-trail-race-2/

October 11, 2025
Dia de los Muertos / Pumpkin Patch Event, Leadville
Get Outdoors Leadville’s annual Día de los Muertos and Pumpkin Patch Event at Huck Finn Park/Ice Rink
https://www.leadvilletwinlakes.com/event/get-outdoors-leadvilles-dia-de-los-muertos-pumpkin-patch-event/

October 11 – 23, 2025
PumpkinFest, Steamboat Springs
Prepare yourself for the western ranch festival experience of the season. October 11-12
HayRide, Pumpkin Patch, BBQ, Little ones Hay Maze & Bee Wagon, Live Music, Apple Chunkin, Fire Pit, Pumpkin Painting, Lasso Station, Epic Hay Tower w/ Slide, Western Photos, Pony Ride, Archery, Fall Market, and so much FUN!!!
https://www.steamboatchamber.com/events/?skip=0&categoryid=%2C2&startDate=12%2F01%2F2025&endDate=12%2F31%2F2025&sort=date

October 11, 2025
The Alliance’s Riverside Ramble, Salida
The Alliance and 7000ft Running Company present The Riverside Ramble! The Riverside Ramble is an accessible fun run that celebrates survivors in the outdoor community and emphasizes the necessity for safety in all spaces. Sexual violence is prevalent in outdoor recreation and the outdoor industry. According to a 2018 survey by Outside Magazine, 70% of the 4,193 respondents had experienced harassment in the outdoors, with the most common forms being catcalling and being followed on foot, bike, or by car. We believe that outdoor activities should not be compromised by power and control dynamics.
https://www.colorfulcolorado.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/169633r-the-alliance-s-riverside-ramble

October 16 – 19, 2025
Ridgway Independent Film Festival, Ridgway
The Ridgway Independent Film Festival (RIFF) returns for its 11th year — a celebration of bold storytelling, emerging filmmakers, and the power of community through the lens of short film. 
RIFF offers interactive panels, parties, filmmaker Q&As, and plenty of opportunities to connect—with artists, musicians, athletes, adventurers, and changemakers who call this creative, independent town home. Ridgway is a designated Dark Sky Community, nestled between the breathtaking Sneffels and Cimarron Mountain ranges on Colorado’s Western Slope. It’s a place where nature, creativity, and authenticity converge. Whether you’re a filmmaker, film lover, or simply someone seeking inspiration and connection, we invite you to join us for RIFF 2025.
https://ridgwaycolorado.com/news-events-seperator/events/ridgway-independent-film-festival-2

October 16, 2025
Business Expo, Winter Park
The 17th Annual Business Expo is the Winter Park & Fraser Chamber’s annual high-energy, high-traffic trade show, attracting about 200 attendees and 50+ exhibitors in a dynamic business-to-business atmosphere. This event will be held at theHeadwaters Center in Winter Park (730 Baker Drive, Winter Park, CO) from 4:00 – 6:30pm.
https://www.playwinterpark.com/winter-park/events/business-education/business-expo

October 17 – 18. 2025
Shining Mountains Film Festival, Aspen
Native films and documentaries that reveal the unspoken history of our nation, the generational traumas, the struggles, resilience, diversity, beauty and talents of the first inhabitants of America. Live interaction with audience through Q&A with films’ Directors, Producers and Actors. A two-day event dedicated to giving a voice to America’s Indigenous People.
https://aspenchamber.org/events/shining-mountains-film-festival

October 17 – 18, 2025
Breckenridge Dia De Los Muertos, Breckenridge
Dia De Los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead,” is a multi-day, traditional Mexican holiday celebrating ancestors and loved ones who’ve passed. This is not a day of sadness, but a day where the dead come alive to celebrate with family and friends, and to come together support one another’s spiritual journeys.
Breck Create marks the closing of Hispanic Heritage Month and looks forward to Day of the Dead with a two-day celebration of culture featuring hands-on workshops, face painting, art installations and performances on the Arts District Campus.
https://gobreck.com/event/dia-de-los-muertos/

October 17 – 19, 2025
Animas Valley Balloon Rally, Durango
The Animas Valley Balloon Rally hosts a full weekend of events each October. The event this year takes place October 17 – 19, 2025. The event kicks off with the Downtown Balloon Glow on Friday evening, where spectators will see multiple hot air balloons light up. The event also features a few candlesticks (baskets without their balloons.) This is a great opportunity to meet the pilots and get up close to the balloons. In the Animas Valley on Saturday and Sunday early bird spectators can see the balloons inflate and then watch the balloons take flight for a mass ascension. This is a great event for families. Free tethered balloon rides will be available. The event is weather permitting.
https://www.durango.com/event/animas-valley-balloon-rally/

October 17, 2025
3rd Annual Hope Through Homes, Fruita
Join us for a day of community and fun at the 3rd Annual Hope Through Homes fundraiser, presented by Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County! This exciting event features live music, delicious food trucks, an amazing silent auction, and a variety of family-friendly activities, including a bounce house, games, and more.
https://www.fruita.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=1397&month=10&year=2025&day=22&calType=0

October 17 – 18, 2025
Annual Ghost Walk at Linwood Cemetery,Glenwood Springs
The Glenwood Springs Historical Society presents its annual Historic Ghost Walk through Linwood Cemetery in Glenwood Springs the last two-three weekends of October.  Tours each night lead you up the hill by lantern light to the old cemetery where costumed actors portray pioneers from Glenwood Springs’ past. Participants need to carry lanterns or flashlights for the moderately strenuous 1/3 mile hike up to the cemetery. The annual ghost walk is a must do bucket list item for visitors and locals alike. 
https://glenwoodhistory.org/ghostwalk/

October 17, 2025
3rd Annual Hope Through Homes, Grand Junction
Join us for a day of community and fun at the 3rd Annual Hope Through Homes fundraiser, presented by Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County! This exciting event features live music, delicious food trucks, an amazing silent auction, and a variety of family-friendly activities, including a bounce house, games, and more.
https://www.visitgrandjunction.com/event/3rd-annual-hope-through-homes-presented-by-habitat-for-humanity-of-mesa-county/1374/

October 17, 2025
Comedy Show with Patrick Warburton, Silverthorne
Head to the Silverthorne Pavilion on Friday, October 17 for a night of laughs with Patrick Warburton!
https://www.silverthorne.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/4536/166?curm=10&cury=2025

October 18, 2025
Truck-N-Treat, Fruita
Bring your kids dressed up in their best costume to see awesome trucks and cars!
https://gofruita.com/event/truck-n-treat/

October 18, 2025
Fall Fest, Gunnison
Fall Fest is a celebration of the Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce’s 100th anniversary—and you’re invited! Join us Saturday, October 18 from 2–6 pm at the Fred Field Center for live music, food and drinks, games, vendors, face painting, photo ops, and more. Tickets are $10 and include two beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Kids 12 and under get in free. Food and other vendor items will be available for purchase. Get your tickets now and come celebrate with us!

October 18, 2025
Town Square Scare 2025, Kremmlint
Join us for some Halloween fun. 
Carnival games, arts and crafts, and more.
https://business.kremmlingchamber.com/events/details/town-square-scare-2025-153?calendarMonth=2025-10-01

October 18, 2025
Mountain Dinner Series at Powderhorn, Powderhorn Mountain Resort
Celebrate the flavors of fall at Powderhorn Mountain Resort with our Harvest Pairing Dinner, an exquisite four-course meal designed to bring together the best of the season. Featuring local ingredients from Green Junction Farmstead, Rocking W Ranch, and Talbott Farms, this menu highlights the bounty of fall and the warmth of harvest festivities. Paired with the crisp, refreshing ciders from Talbott Farms, each course is thoughtfully crafted to embrace the essence of autumn.
https://www.powderhorn.com/events/event/1-mountain-dinner-series-at-powderhorn.html

October 18, 2025
Skier & Riders’ Picnic, Sunlight Mountain Resort 
Come up to the mountain and celebrate autumn with us! The leaves are turning, the air is crisp, and winter is just around the corner—so let’s gather for a day of food, friends, and fall fun.
https://sunlightmtn.com/component/rseventspro/day/10-18-2025/129?Itemid=1987#

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October 24, 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/3996/166?curm=10&cury=2025

October 25, 2025
Elevated Auto Enthusiasts & Durango Harley-Davidson 3rd Annual Trunks or Treat, Durango
Join us for our 3rd annual Trunks or Treat event at the North Parking lot! Costumes, decorated cars and bikes, and, of course, plenty of Candy!
  Minimum age: Na
  Kid friendly
  Dog friendly
https://whatshappeningdurango.com/view-event.php?EventID=50231

October 25, 2025
11th Annual Frisco Girls on the Run 5k, Frisco
Join us for the 11th Annual Girls on the Run 5k in Frisco! This celebratory, non-competitive event is the culminating experience of a 10-week program that is open to girls in 3rd through 5th grade. Completing the 5k gives the girls a tangible understanding of the confidence that comes through accomplishment as well as a framework for setting and achieving life goals. Crossing the finish line is a defining moment when the girls realize that even the seemingly impossible IS possible.
You don’t have a family member in the Girls on the Run Program?  Don’t fret; this race is open to the public and offers a relatively flat course with spectacular views of the Dillon Reservoir, Buffalo Mountain, and Mount Royal.
https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/athletic-events/frisco-girls-on-the-run-5k/

October 25, 2025
Mines Museum Spooktacular, Golden
Mines Museum is brewing up a good time! Join us for a super fun, FREE, teal pumpkin trick or treat event.
👻 Come in your favorite costumes, enjoy STEM themed hands-on activities (and treats), win prizes, and take pictures with Ms. Colorado herself!! 👑
Also not to be missed…
🦖 Mr. Bones
👩‍🎤 Face painting
🐴 Blaster the burro
🕷️ Spooky exhibits!
https://www.visitgolden.com/event/mines-museum-spooktacular/20284/

October 25, 2025
Downtown Spooktacular, Grand Junction
Calling all kiddos to come Downtown for a fun afternoon of trick-or-treating, fun activities, performances, and more! Spooktacular presented by Credit Union of Colorado will take place on October 25 from 4:00-6:00pm.
Main Street will be closed for this event for the safety of our kids, so be sure to budget a little extra time to navigate the street closure and find parking (all parking is free downtown on the weekends).
https://www.visitgrandjunction.com/event/downtown-spooktacular/1094/

October 25, 2025
From Gavel to Grave, an 1885 Murder Mystery, Montrose
The Montrose Center for the Arts’ fifth annual fundraiser, in partnership with Magic Circle Players, sets the theme for an 1885 Montrose Murder Mystery. Prior years have proven this fun-packed evening to be a sell-out, with folks joining the fun following the theme for the night and dressing in their western outfits. Trappers, Traders, Fancy Ladies, and Prairie Girls will enjoy a catered dinner, show, and live auction.
All proceeds support the art center.
https://montroselifestyle.com/event/from-gavel-to-grave-an-1885-murder-mystery/

October 25, 2025
Halloween Hootenanny, Pagosa Springs
Join us for a ghoulish day of fun during the Halloween Hootenanny on October 25th. The Hootenanny includes trick-or-treating and kids activities, live music, food trucks, beer garden, costume contests, and more!
https://visitpagosasprings.com/index.php?section=events&evtid=7619

October 25, 2025
Salida ShedFest 2025, Salida
Celebrate the close of the 2025 Salida Farmers Market season with local vendors, seasonal foods, and family-friendly fun.
Enjoy performances by the Salida High School Marching Band and the Salida Circus. Compete—or taste your way through—the second annual Chili Cook-Off and the 4th Annual Pie Baking Contest. Kids can join a costume parade, and everyone can enter the community raffle.
https://www.colorfulcolorado.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3251383-salida-shedfest-2025

October 25, 2025
Sunlight Ski Swap, Sunlight Mountain Resort 
Sunlight Ski Shop is hosting its annual Ski Swap! Drop off your gear (ski and snowboard hard goods, jackets, pants) on Friday, 10/24, from 4–6 pm. Please note that only equipment less than 5 years old is accepted, and Sunlight retains the right to refuse any items. The swap will take place on Saturday, 10/25, from 9 am to 4 pm. After the event, pick up any unsold items between 4–6 pm. Sellers can choose to receive 100% of proceeds as in-store credit or 60% in a check, with 40% retained by Sunlight.
Don’t miss this chance to upgrade your gear or find great deals!
https://sunlightmtn.com/component/rseventspro/event/162-sunlight-ski-swap?Itemid=1987

October 25, 2025
Halloween Bash, Winter Park
Grab your little ones and head to Cooper Creek Square for our annual Halloween Bash. Enjoy trick or treating at all the shops and restaurants, free photo booth, and DJ Dance party.
https://www.playwinterpark.com/winter-park/events/community-events/halloween-bash-1

October 29, 2025
Trick or Treat Street, Eagle
Eagle Ranch Village welcomes everyone for a FREE evening of trick-or-treating and so much more!
https://eagleoutside.com/events-calendar-2/

October 26, 2025
Pumpkin Fun Run, Avon
Start the spooky weekend with a 2K run, where participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes! Bring your trick-or-treat bags to collect candy on the running route!  Registration includes entry to the run, carnival-themed games, face painting, and one small pumpkin for the family. Pumpkins can be carved or painted. Ziploc bags will also be provided so families may keep their pumpkin seeds. The race will start at the cabin next to the Avon Pavilion. 
https://www.avon.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=5572&month=9&year=2025&day=21&calType=0

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September 27, 2025
Golden Leaf Half Marathon, Aspen
The bucket-list half marathon hosted by the Ute Mountaineer and the City of Aspen.
The Golden Leaf Half Marathon starts from Fanny Hill in Snowmass and runs across the Government trail through the beautiful Aspen groves, finishing at Koch Lumber Park in downtown Aspen. Registration opens May 1, 2025 and sells out quickly, with the race taking place in late September each year.
https://aspenspecialevents.com/events/golden-leaf

September 27 – 28, 2025
Snowmass Oktoberfest, Aspen/ Snowmass
To cap off Snowmass’ summer season, Two Parts present the inaugural Snowmass Oktoberfest! Join in the fun on Saturday 12:00pm – 8:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm – 5:00pm with festivities taking place on the Snowmass Mall and in Snowmass Base Village.
This German-inspired festival features all the traditional Oktoberfest classics: steins of beer, pretzel slapping contests, food specials, live music, and more. Joyous jigs are welcome, and bonus points for wearing lederhosen! 
Must be 21+ to drink, but the festival is open to all ages.
https://www.gosnowmass.com/event/snowmass-oktoberfest/2025-09-27/

September 27, 2025
West Line Winder, Buena Vista
With glorious views of the Collegiate Peaks and 4,000ft of ascent along the way, these 18 or 30 miles of buttery single track and forest roads are perfect for everyone from the first time trail runner to the veteran ultra runner. Although the Arkansas Valley is famously known for its high alpine peaks, it’s a well kept secret that there’s a stash of arid, desert style trails just outside of Buena Vista (BEW-na Vista), CO – giving the West Line a feel like no other.
https://www.colorfulcolorado.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/106927r-west-line-winder

September 27, 2025
Crested Butte Punk Fest, Crested Butte
CB Bowl Bash 11:00am-4:00pm @CB Skate Bands: Down Valley Trash (Cover Set) 12:45-1:15ish The Hacks 1:30-2:30 King Rat 2:45-4:15ish CB Punk Fest @ Talk of the Town 6:00pm – 1:30am Bands: Tiger Electric 6:00-7:00 (Down Stairs) Better Than Dead 7:00-8:00 Down Valley Trash 8:15-9:00 Trauma Czars 9:15-10:25 The Rocketz 10:40-11:45 King Rat (cover set) 12:00-1:30
https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/crested-butte-punk-fest/

September 27, 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/

September 27 – 28, 2025
Elk Fest, Estes Park, Estes Park
Estes Park’s Elk Fest is a fun, educational event that celebrates the majestic elk and the beauty of autumn in Estes Park! This annual tradition features wildlife exhibits, Native American music and storytelling, craft vendors, live entertainment, bugling contest, and educational seminars. Join us for a weekend of fun and fascination in the heart of the Rockies!
https://www.visitestespark.com/event/elk-fest/15960/

September 27, 2025
Octoberfest Celebration 2025, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
With such a fun and successful event series in 2024 we’ve decided to add in an additional weekend of the Bavarian style event and entertainment that the whole family can enjoy. Strap on lederhosen and dirndls—it’s time once again for Octoberfest at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park! Starting Saturday, September 20, 2025 make a plan to head on up and grab a taste of our mountain top extravaganza, with Stein Holding contests, mouthwatering Bavarian treats, axe throwing, Hammerschlagen, face painting and more! Save the date!
https://www.glenwoodcaverns.com/events/?utm_source=visitglenwood&utm_medium=visitglenwood&utm_campaign=visitglenwood

September 27, 2025
Gunnison Country Artists ‘Scenic Studio Tour’, Gunnison
Experience an unforgettable journey through the vibrant artistic landscape of Gunnison Country. Join us during our annual self-guided Scenic Studio Tour, where you can connect with artists and witness their incredible talent and creativity firsthand. Explore the breathtaking, natural beauty of autumn as you travel through Gunnison, Crested Butte, and Pitkin, Colorado while enjoying exclusive behind-the-scenes access to some the region’s most diverse and inspiring art studios. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of our artistic community! 
https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/gunnison-country-artists-scenic-studio-tour/

September 27, 2025
Cougar Ridge Classic 26K Trail Running Race, Minturn
We are thankful to be hosted by the Discover Vail and Vail Ski Resort for our start and the Town of Minturn for our finish for the Cougar Ridge Classic 26K Trail Running Race.
The course is a point-to-point race, starting in Vail and finishing in the Town of Minturn. Enjoy stunning views of Mount of the Holy Cross and golden aspen groves as you traverse across Vail Mountain.
https://www.minturn.org/home-page/page/cougar-ridge-classic-26k-trail-running-race

September 27, 2025
Mountain Chile Cha Cha, Pagosa Springs
The Annual celebration of the Southwest green chili harvest. Includes a green chili cook-off and tasting, Live music, on-site chile roasting, a Mexican beer garden, Margarita contest, food trucks and kids activities.
https://visitpagosasprings.com/index.php?section=events&evtid=7053

September 27 – 28, 2025
Color Weekend, Powderhorn Mountain Resort
Grab a scenic chair ride, bring your bike for mountain biking, or take a hike to see the spectacular views and changing colors Powderhorn has to offer. The base area will be filled with live music, specialty food & drinks, and good times! Dogs must be leashed, but can join you at the base area and on the Stagecoach hiking trail! Dogs are not allowed on the Sunset Deck, inside any buildings, or on the chairlift.
https://www.powderhorn.com/events/event/9-color-weekend.html

September 27, 2025
60th Anniversary Kick-off Party & Ski Swap, Purgatory Resort
Get ready for the party of the season! The mountain is calling for one last epic summer celebration as we officially kick off the countdown to Purgatory Resort’s legendary 60th winter season!
Join us for our 60th Anniversary Kick-Off Party & Ski Swap—a celebration to send off summer in style and get seriously stoked for the snow to fly. This isn’t just an end-of-season party; it’s the start of a year-long celebration for six decades of powder days, unforgettable memories, and pure mountain fun! Join us for food, drinks, live music, boot fittings, wax pass specials, ski swap and more.
Here’s what’s going down:
Ski & Snowboard Swap!It’s time to gear up! This is your absolute best chance to score incredible deals on skis, boards, boots, and outerwear. Whether you’re a seasoned pro looking for an upgrade or a beginner building your first kit, the swap is the place to be. Have old gear?
https://www.purgatory.ski/event/60th-anniversary-kick-off-party-ski-swap/

September 27, 2025
19th annual Chili Challenge, Steamboat Springs
Dust off your favorite recipes and put your game face on because it’s time for everybody’s favorite Fall throw down – the 19th annual Chili Challenge, presented by FM Light & Sons.  Saturday September 27, 2025 We will be on 7th and Yampa Streets with all of your favorite Chili.  Taste the best Chili’s in town and vote on your favorite, then join the Hoe Down and dance to some great Blue grass music with your friends and family.
The event starts at 11 am. 
https://www.mainstreetsteamboat.com/event/downtown-chili-challenge/

September 27, 2025
Cougar Ridge Classic 26K, Vail
Taking place during peak leaf peeping season. This racecourse takes you in and out of aspen groves as you traverse over Vail Mountain into the town of Minturn. Racers can expect aid stations cheering you on and supporting you all along the way. There is no better way to challenge yourself while enjoying everything Fall has to offer in the Vail Valley!
https://discovervail.com/event/cougar-ridge-classic-26k/

September 27, 2025
National Public Lands Day, Winter Park
Join us on September 27, 2025 to celebrate National Public Lands Day! Since 1994, this annual event on the fourth Saturday of September has been the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort. Last year, over 130 national parks hosted events with 7,600 volunteers donating an impressive 41,500 hours of service. Volunteer information to be announced. 
There will be live music at the Rendezvous Event Center. 
https://www.playwinterpark.com/winter-park/events/community-events/national-public-lands-day

September 28, 2025
ArtWalk, Crested Butte
Leisurely stroll through the galleries of Crested Butte, experience the diverse artistic expressions of local artists and be inspired by these special ArtWalk evenings.
https://artistsofcrestedbutte.org/art-walk/

September 28, 2025
Poker Run, Estes Park
Lace up for a unique blend of adventure, community, and poker.
Join us for a 2-mile Poker Run, starting at the Community Center and finishing at Rock Cut. Along the route, you will collect playing cards at fun stops including Holiday Inn, Poppy’s, Inkwell and Brew, and Snowy Peaks Winery. Your final card awaits at Rock Cut, where the best hand wins a prize generously provided by Rock Cut and everyone enjoys a complimentary beer.
Full Poker Run rules will be shared after registration closes. Get ready to run, laugh, and maybe even win big!
https://www.visitestespark.com/event/poker-run/16412/

September 28, 2025
Sawatch Ascent, Nathrop
A classic, high-alpine, vert-heavy Colorado 50k! Get some miles on the Colorado Trail and run all the way to 13,150′ feet in elevation! Starting and finishing at the base of Mount Princeton, runners are treated to panoramic views of the Sawatch Range and the gorgeous Arkansas River Valley. The race runs in a large lollipop and is essentially one long 7000′ foot climb and one long 7000′ descent. The beginning and end have a mix of dirt and paved roads, but the middle is 25 miles of uninterrupted singletrack, including 12 miles on the Colorado Trail. Yet, despite the amount of vert this course is surprisingly runnable, especially for a runner with mountain experience. Add in the changing aspen leaves and the (usually) perfect fall weather and you’ve got yourself one hell of end-of-the-season race.
https://www.colorfulcolorado.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/107097r-sawatch-ascent

September 28, 2025
Movies in the Mountains, Vail
Located in the “Back Yard” of the Vail Library, bring your blankets, snacks and friends to enjoy this movie! We’ll supply the popcorn.
Don’t worry, the screen we have will still display the movie in the light of the evening.
The “Back Yard” can be accessed through the main entrance of the library or just walk along the path to Lionshead right by the library and you’ll come to the yard there.
https://discovervail.com/event/movies-in-the-mountains/

September 29 – October 1, 2025
Corvettes & Colors, Telluride
Corvettes, and their owners, are invited to celebrate the Rocky Mountain Fall colors, the crisp San Juan Mountain air and Corvettes of all kinds. For three days, Corvettes will descend on the Telluride region and take part in this Corvette-only event. 
https://www.telluride.com/event/corvettes-colors/


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