Crested Butte + Gunnison

WCU Homecoming 2025
2025-10-10 00:00 (America/Denver) | 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.

Monday Night Magic
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, 2025-10-31 18:00 - 21:00 | 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!

Friday Night Magic
2025-10-10 18:00 - 23:00 | Storyweaver Games, 901 W Tomichi Unit 2, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join us at Storyweaver Games every 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 at 11:00 PM Bring your deck, bring your friends, and get ready to tap into the magic at Storyweaver Games!

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!

Sage Burner Trail Race
2025-10-11 08:00 - 16:00 | Hartman Rocks Recreation Area, Gunnison, CO
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.

Painting with Light
2025-10-11 11:00 - 18:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
A one-day deep dive to explore merging inner + outer vision through paint! Amanda will guide you through stages of developing and discovering a painting in acrylic! Saturday, October 11th | 10:00 – 6:00 PM Location: GAC Cy Baird Main Gallery. Instructor: Amanda Sage

Karaoke at Montanya
2025-10-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Montanya Distillers, 212 Elk Ave, Crested Butte
Sing, sip, and shine! Join us for Karaoke on October 11th and 18th from 6-9pm. Bring your friends, grab a cocktail, and enjoy Happy Hour specials all evening.

Trivia at Montanya
2025-10-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Montanya Distillers, 212 Elk Ave, Crested Butte
Trivia Night at Montanya. Put your knowledge to the test at Montanya Distillers on October 6th and 13th from 6-8pm. Free to play with Happy Hour specials all night long. Space is limited-email renee@montanyadistillers.com to reserve your table.

Monday Night Magic
2025-10-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Storyweaver Games, 901 W Tomichi Unit 2, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join us at Storyweaver Games every Monday 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. Bring your deck, bring your friends, and get ready to tap into the magic at Storyweaver Games!

Crafternoon at the Old Rock
2025-10-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Crested Butte Library, 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Join us at the Crested Butte Library at 6 pm on Tuesday, October 14 for Crafternoon. For October we’ll be making decorative, dried floral pumpkins. Please RSVP to dylan@gunnisoncountylibraries.org. Crafternoons are monthly maker-oriented sessions with different projects every month for teens and adults. All supplies and basic instructions are provided. Free & open to the public

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.

Fall Folk: Natalie Spears & David Brown
2025-10-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
Join us for an evening of free Folk music with Natalie Spears & David Brown (Rising Appalachia). An incredible duo for a perfect and intimate fall evening. No tickets needed. Simply show up, enjoy the sounds, and grab a complimentary drink on us!

Dracula & Spider
2025-10-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Dracula + Spider Friday and Saturday, October 24th + 25th Doors: 6:30 pm. Curtain: 7:00 pm. The Up Valley, Down Valley Players present Michael Callihan’s readers theatre adaptation of Orson Welles’s 1938 Mercury Theater radio production of Dracula – the chilling tale of a mad Transylvanian Count turned blood-sucking fiend in search of a bride. If you have a weak heart, you may want to cover your eyes during certain scenes! Stay after intermission for Spider – a creepy-crawly reminder that the average person swallows eight spiders a year while sleeping… and far more might just be walking across your face, even human sized ones! Location: Blue Box Theater | Directed by Mike Callihan Tickets: $15 | Non-Member, $13.50 | Member

Rocky Horror Picture Show: Interactive Screening
2025-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
In partnership with Firebird Theatre Get ready to do the Time Warp! Join us for a thrilling screening and sing-along of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, complete with a live shadow cast brought to you by Firebird Theater, bringing the film to life right before your eyes. Expect outrageous fun, audience participation, and all the iconic songs you love. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a first-timer, this cult classic is best experienced with a rowdy crowd and over-the-top performances. Costumes are highly encouraged-so break out your fishnets, corsets, and red lipstick! Let’s make it a night to remember-don’t dream it, be it! Food Arrive early and arrive hungry! Mount Kaz will now be on-site serving delicious food starting one hour before doors and continuing until the show begins-come early, grab a bite, and enjoy the night! The After Party New this year, join DJ Walter Balltell in the Grace Atrium after the show to keep the party going! Age Restrictions 18+ unless accompanied by an adult*

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.

Karaoke Night
2025-10-25 21:00 | Blackstock Bistro, 122 W Tomichi, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States

Colorado Trail Travelog
2025-10-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Crested Butte Library, 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Join us at 6pm on Monday, October 27 at the Crested Butte Library for a Colorado Trail Travelog. 56 Days, 537 Miles, 1 Trail, a 10 Year Old, a Mom, an Amazing Trail Fairy Team, and a whole lotta adventure. Our family spent 56 days thru-hiking the Colorado Trail this summer. The logistics on this one were STEEP! We’d love to share with you the trail, our experience, and how we approached an epic thru hike while keeping the fun level high! This event is free and open to the public.

Social Media Strategies for Business
2025-10-29 17:30 - 18:30 | ICELab @ Western, 540 Escalante Dr, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Ready to level up your social media game? Join us October 29 from 5:30-6:30PM at the ICELab for a FREE Social Media Workshop with Rob Strickland of Midnight Marketing Solutions. Don’t miss this chance to boost your skills and take your business further!

Music Trivia at The Whammy Bar
2025-10-29 20:00 - 23:00 | The Whammy Bar, 126 N Main, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States

Brett Price @ The Whammy Bar
2025-10-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Buckel Family Wine, 1018 CO-135 Unit B, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States

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!

Julian Young Alive at The Whammy Bar
2025-10-31 20:00 - 23:00 | The Whammy Bar, 126 N Main, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Julian Young and Dana shaw are teaming up to give you a double feature you’ll never forget! Organ pedals, electric pianos, smashing drums, and screaming soul that will shake your bones!
