Crested Butte Film Festival
2025-09-28 00:00 (America/Denver) | CO
Celebrating 15 Years of film in the Gunnison Valley! Over 80 handpicked films, special events, and unforgettable experiences await at the 15th annual Crested Butte Film Festival. There are free coffee talks and panels all week, passholders are invited to special filmmaker parties, and don’t miss the Youth Film Program on Sunday, free to all those 18 and under! The schedule’s live and passes are on sale, so lock in your spot today!

Italian Cooking Series: Homemade Ricotta + Apps
2025-09-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
3 Separate Sessions, Sundays | 12:00 – 3:00 PM September 28th | Homemade Ricotta Cheese + Italian Appetizers Come learn how to make your own healthy and delicious fresh ricotta cheese! Instructor: Desiree Marceau $65 | Non-Member $55 | Member

Monday Night Magic
2025-09-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-27 18:00 - 21:00 and 2 more dates | Storyweaver Games, 901 W Tomichi Unit 2, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Calling All Magic: The Gathering Players! Join us at Storyweaver Games every Monday and Friday night for an exciting Magic the Gathering experience! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a casual player, we’ve got a game for you. From Modern to Standard to Commander and beyond, you’ll find players of all types ready to duel. We offer a fun and friendly atmosphere where most nights are casual and player-driven, but we also host thrilling tournaments and draft nights for those looking for a challenge. Play kicks off at 6:00 PM and continues until closing – 9:00 PM on Mondays and 11:00 PM on Fridays. Bring your deck, bring your friends, and get ready to tap into the magic at Storyweaver Games!

Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
2025-09-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Crested Butte Museum, 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume in June 2025 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00am-11:30am that meet at the Museum at 4th and Elk Avenue. Tours cost $20 (members) and $25 (non-members). Visit https://crestedbuttemuseum.com/walking-tours/ for more information.

Creede Repertory Theatre at the Library!
2025-10-01 13:00 - 13:30 | Gunnison Library, 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Please join us at 1pm at the Gunnison Library on Wednesday, October 1 for a special performance for littles by the Creede Repertory Theatre. CRT’s The Tiny Tour presents “Campsite 12,” devised by Jenni Harbor, Tyler Horn, and Bethany Eilean Talley. Ray is ready for a relaxing, solo camping trip in the great outdoors. When an unexpected guest arrives, Ray’s trip starts to look a little different. Can our two unlikely friends work together to set up camp? This 25 minute show is designed for our youngest learners (2nd grade and younger) and is filled with audience interaction, camping chaos, and problem-solving!

Portraits & Pumpkins
2025-10-01 15:00 - 18:30 | Town Ranch, 920 9th St, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Join us for free fall portraits, pumpkins & refreshments at Town Ranch Gazebo Wednesday, October 1st from 3-6:30pm and provide input on the Town’s parks, recreation, open space and trails.

Community Conservation Celebration
2025-10-03 00:00 | CO
Wrap up CBLT Week with us at our Community Conservation Party! Celebrate the lands we love with good company, music, and more. Stay tuned for event details!

Oktoberfest
2025-10-03 15:30 - 18:30 | Gunnison Bank and Trust, 232 W Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States

Super Saturday Storytime!
2025-10-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Gunnison Library, 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Please join us at the Gunnison Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 4 for a super special, Super Saturday Storytime. October’s theme is “Sorta Spooky Stories.” After story time, meet famous book characters throughout the library and join us for a pizza lunch! Brought to you by the Gunnison Friends of the Library with a special grant from the Community Foundation. This event is free and open to the public.

MTCB Fall Festival
2025-10-04 12:00 - 16:00 | CO
Join us on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 12-4 p.m. at the Ted Scheske Park & Pavilion for the third annual Mt. Crested Butte Fall Festival (911 Gothic Rd., Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225). This free community event features live music and free children’s activities including a pumpkin patch, cookie decorating, face painting, a bouncy house, and more! A complimentary bar with both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages will be provided, and food will be available for purchase from food truck favorites Vegan AF and Southern Belle! TRANSPORTATION TO THE VENUE New this year: A FREE event bus provided by Mt. Express will run continuously from the dirt CBMR parking lot to Ted Scheske Park from 11:45 am to 4:15 pm during the day of the event. Please walk, bike, or utilize the free event bus! There will be no public parking allowed at the venue–it will be limited to ADA and Vendor vehicles ONLY. Parking along Gothic Rd. is prohibited. Cars parked along Gothic Rd. will be subject to being ticketed and towed. Non-service animal pets, outside alcohol, and weapons are strictly prohibited. Please contact Event Coordinator Rebecca Gagne at (970) 349-6632 ext. 7 or by email, rgagne@mtcb.colorado.gov with any questions!

Fermentation Fest
2025-10-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Fred Field Center, 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
The Gunnison Valley Producers’ Guild invites you to learn to ferment local food with wild-fermenter Nick Easley and local farmers and fermenters. This hands-on workshop will include tastings from local fermenters, printouts and directions. You’ll leave with TWO jars of fermenting local vegetables and a network of local enthusiasts. Join us at the Fred Field Center on October 5th from 1-4pm. Pre-registration is required and tickets can be purchased at https://www.gvpg.org/event-info/fermentation-fest-2025

WCU Homecoming 2025
2025-10-10 00:00 | Western Colorado University, 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison, 81230
Join us in Gunnison, CO, for a memorable Homecoming celebration at Western Colorado University! We are excited to honor and celebrate the milestone reunions of the classes ending in 0 & 5, starting with the Class of 1955 (1960, 1965, 1970 etc.) As Mountaineers, our spirit of adventure and community brings us together. Whether you’re reconnecting with old friends, exploring the campus, or cheering on our teams, there’s something for everyone. The weekend will be packed with events.

Lighting of the W Party
2025-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Paul M. Rady School, 777 E. Georgia Ave, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join us as we dance through the decades, indulge in delectable food and refreshing drinks, and celebrate the traditional Lighting of the W!

Ceramic Ghost Lanterns Ages 7+
2025-10-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join us for a hands-on clay adventure designed just for kids (adults are welcome enroll, hang with your child or leave them with us)! In this fun and creative class, young artists will explore the basics of pottery through a mix of handbuilding and wheel techniques. From shaping and sculpting to glazing their own unique pieces, students will gain confidence while bringing their ideas to life in clay. Location: GAC Clay Studio | Instructor: Kit Wijkowski $50 Non-Member, $35 Member

Fall Fest
2025-10-18 14:00 - 18:00 | Fred Field Center, 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
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!

Family Breakdancing Class!
2025-10-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Gunnison Library, 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Please join us at 4 pm at the Gunnison Library on Saturday, October 18 for a Family Breakdancing Class. Guest artist Ian Flaws, owner of Denver’s BBoy Factory, will instruct participants of all ages on Breakdancing! Free and open to the public.

Graffiti Art Class
2025-10-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Crested Butte Library, 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Please join us at 3 pm at the Crested Butte Library on Sunday, October 19 for a Graffiti Art Class. Guest artist Ian Flaws, owner of Denver’s BBoy Factory, will instruct participants (8 and older) on Graffiti Art! Free and open to the public.

Super Saturday Storytime!
2025-10-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Crested Butte Library, 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Join us at the Crested Butte Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 25 for Super Saturday Storytime. Enjoy Sorta Spooky Stories and a special appearance by the Flauschink King & Queen. Costumes are encouraged! Free & open to the public.

Halloween Fright Parade
2025-10-31 15:45 - 18:00 | Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, 81224
KBUT, The CB Old Rock Library, and The Trailhead Children’s Museum bring you the “Halloween Fright Parade” on Friday, October 31st. **Join us at 3:45pm at First and Elk for a pre-parade KBUT block party with music and the “Thriller” dance taught by Barron Farnell and a Poem by SherBear. Starting at 4:17pm (right after the bus turns off of Elk) the parade will start trick or treating down Elk Avenue and finish at the Old Rock Library and the Trailhead Children’s Museum for Fun activities, sweet treats and Haunted Houses. **ALL BUSINESSES AND HOMES ON ELK AVENUE ARE INVITED TO HAND OUT TREATS! ** See you on Halloween!

Gunnison Holiday Makers Market
2025-11-01 12:00 - 16:00 | CO
Sip craft cocktails, nibble on small plates and shop local artisans for unique handcrafted gifts perfect for everyone on your holiday shopping list!

Local ski film tour
2025-11-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
The Dean’s List Film Tour hits Crested Butte, CO! Come watch a stacked lineup of independent ski films from crews like MoonShed, VVX Production, and even some local high school filmmakers throwing down on the big screen. We’ll have giveaways, raffles, and merch from our amazing sponsors-all to support these up-and-coming athletes. It’s a night packed with stoke, good people, and big prizes. Come hang out, catch some films, and maybe walk away with new skis or a free hat!
