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Gunnison Valley Events Calendar

Did you know there are many events in Crested Butte and Gunnison? See live music, take an art class, volunteer, play trivia, watch (or participate in) a ski or bike race, and more! Check this calendar to see what’s going on.

Art Therapy Wellness Series

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

2-D Inkworks in Batik Style with Art Therapist, Abby Johnson. This class invites you to explore your feelings and experiences through the transformative power of art. 15+ Saturday, October 12th | 6:00 - 9:00 PM

$35

Learn To Play: D&D

Storyweaver Games 901 W Tomichi Unit 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

Storyweaver Games is hosting a 3 hour learn to play including a short play session with pre-built characters. You will learn what a character sheet is and how to use it, what the dice are and when to use them as well as answer any questions you have about role play. This specific class teaches […]

$10

Super Saturday Storytime!

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join us at the Gunnison Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 19 for Super Saturday Storytime. October's theme is Mythical Monster Mash! Wear your costumes! There will be stories and an activity for the whole family. Free & open to the public.

free

Coraline Clay Youth Workshop

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Step into a world of whimsy and wonder with our Youth Coraline Clay Workshop! Inspired by the enchanting universe of Coraline, this workshop is designed to spark creativity and imagination in young artists. Ages 7 - 15 Saturday, October 19th | 1:00 - 3:00 PM

$50

GFALL

Gunnison Elks Lodge 123 S Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join us Saturday, October 19, 2024 between 5:00 and 8:00 PM at the Gunnison Elks Lodge (123 S Main Street) for our GFALL Fundraiser and annual auction. The event will include a taco bar, dessert, non-alcoholic beverages, music, a face painting by Amber Knight, games including Giant Uno and Floor Checkers, dessert walks, a photographer […]

$25

North Valley Pop up Pantry

Oh Be Joyful Church 625 Maroon Ave., Crested Butte, CO

North Valley Pop-up Pantry Information Join us the second and fourth Thursday, July-December for the North Valley Pop-up Pantry. The locations will be the Mt. CB Transit Center and Oh Be Joyful Church. Please come visit the Pop-up Pantry for fresh and local produce, meat, dairy products, and pantry staples. Mt. CB Transit Center Dates […]

Free

Live music w/ Matt Carlson

Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

After nearly 30 years of playing shows, making records and writing songs, it's fair to call Matthew Carlson a veteran. From his current work in the Stick Arounds and Harborcoat, to his previous stints in The Pantones and Third Uncle, Carlson has spent a lifetime writing songs filled with vivid characters, detailed worlds, and personal […]

Pumpkin Patch!

Gunnison Valley Health Hospital 711 N. Taylor, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join us for our annual Pumpkin Patch Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to noon! At the North Entrance at Gunnison Valley Health. Join us for games, pick a pumpkin, tour an ambulance, visit the friendly burro buddy, enjoy yummy treats and much more! Costumes are encouraged!

Elks BINGO

Gunnison Elks Lodge 123 S Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Don't miss Elks BINGO! Come on down to the Gunnison Elks Lodge on Tuesdays for an evening of fun, friends, excitement, and of course - Prizes! Doors open at 6:30, BINGO starts at 7:30.

Gunnison Downtown Trick or Treating & Block Party

IOOF Park 124 E Virginia St., Gunnison, CO, United States

Come join the Gunnison Valley for a family friendly Halloween Extravaganza! Downtown Trick or Treating from 3-5pm. Doggy Costume Contest, benefiting GVAWL, at IooF Park at 4:45pm, sign up at IooF from 3pm-4:30pm that day! Poppycox Party Company will be offering face painting for $$, WCU Drumline and other special appearances. Then Coal Creek Connection […]

Free

Zombie Prom 2024

Mallardi Cabaret Theatre 403 2nd Street, 2nd Floor, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Zombie Prom is back from the dead! Live music with Tiger Electric, Bad Guys Wear Black and Stefan Bodevin. Costume contest and photo booth! Fun for all ages. Dress to impress the undead and dance the night away!

$10 – $15

FREE Movie Night

Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Free movie night at the Majestic Theater. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone will have two showings at 4:30pm and 7:30pm.

FREE

Annual events in Crested Butte and Gunnison

Gunnison Valley is also host to several beloved annual events. A classic winter event is The Alley Loop, a Nordic ski race that doubles as a costume contest. In fall, Mt. Crested Butte hosts the famous Chili and Beer Festival. Every summer in Gunnison, a crowd gathers to watch America’s fourth-oldest rodeo, Cattlemen’s Days. There are also festivals in Crested Butte that celebrate local art, music, wildflowers, and more. Attending an annual event is a good way to connect with the culture of the Gunnison Valley. You might even create a new tradition for you and your family and friends!

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Nordic skiers race in two lines dressed in costumes on a snowy downtown street

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