Monday Night Magic
2025-12-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-15 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | 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!

Brett Price @ The Whammy Bar
2025-12-02 19:00 - 22:00 | The Whammy Bar, 126 N Main, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States

Mathilde Sloan live @ The Whammy Bar
2025-12-05 20:00 | The Whammy Bar, 126 N Main, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States

Sip and Shop
2025-12-06 14:00 - 18:00 | CO
Sip and Shop Holiday Gift Market! Come by Buckel Family Wine as we host markers from the Gunnison Valley! Sip wine, eat well, and support local markers.

WinterGlow
2025-12-06 16:00 - 18:30 | Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Crested Butte’s holiday tree lighting event.

Meet Santa at the Museum!
2025-12-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Crested Butte Museum, 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Santa Clause at the Museum?!?!?! Come meet and take your picture with Santa Clause during Crested Butte’s annual Winterglow event. This event is completely FREE thanks to the Town of Crested Butte Come enjoy: Cookie Decorating Holiday Crafts Hot Cocoa Train rides Parents-take advantage of our gift shop for your holiday shopping! Saturday, December 6th, 2025 4pm-7pm

Scott Stewart live @ The Whammy Bar
2025-12-06 20:00 | The Whammy Bar, 126 N Main, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States

December Crafternoon at the Old Rock
2025-12-09 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, December 9 for Crafternoon. For December we’ll be making DIY Holiday Gift Bags. 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

From the Archives: History of Crested Butte
2025-12-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Crested Butte Museum, 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Join Duane Vadenbusche for an exciting slide show on the History of Crested Butte from 1860 to the present. The show is highlighted by photo’s-some never seen-and history of gold and silver mining, D&RG narrow gauge railroad, coal mining and ski history. The first of a 5 part lecture series with Colorado Historian, Duane Vandenbusche. He came to the Gunnison Valley to teach history at Western in 1962 and has authored nearly a dozen books. The 2025-2026 Winter series will showcase the history of Crested Butte, the early days of the Gunnison Valley, early skiing recreation history, the importance of Camp Hale, and the natural resources of Marble. Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 6pm Free Community Event

Open Mic Night @ The Whammy Bar
2025-12-10 20:00, 2025-12-17 19:00 | The Whammy Bar, 126 N Main, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States

Cookbook Club: Ski Snacks
2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
As part of our extended programming from the Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival, Cookbook Club is hitting the slopes! We’re cooking from Ski Snacks: Easy, Tasty Recipes for Powder Days and Mountain Adventures by Lily Krass Ritter and Max Ritter – a guide to fueling your alpine adventures with hearty, packable, and apres-ready bites. From pocket-friendly energy bars to warming comfort foods, these recipes are perfect for ski season (and beyond). Pick up a copy at Townie Books or borrow ours, sign up for a dish, and bring your mountain-inspired creation to share. We’ll set the table and pour the wine – it’s the coziest way to kick off winter with fellow food lovers!

JIM DAVIDSON HOSTS OPEN MIC @ CRESTED BUCHA
2025-12-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Crested Bucha, 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Jim Davidson hosts Open Mic Night at Crested Bucha in Gunnison, CO. There is never a cover charge and it is the only open mic in Gunnison with a managed professional sound system.

21st Annual Backcountry Film Festival
2025-12-12 18:30 - 21:00 | Majestic Theatre, 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Calling all winter enthusiasts! The 21st Annual Backcountry Film Festival returns to Crested Butte at the Majestic Theater on Friday, December 12 at 6:30 PM. Get your tickets today, you won’t want to miss this this year’s curated collection of short films.

CB Nordic Community Race
2025-12-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Crested Butte Nordic Center, 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States

David Miamon/DJ Mijo
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | CO

MTCB Light Up The Night
2025-12-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Lodge at Mountaineer Square, 620 Gothic Rd., Crested Butte, CO, 81225
MTCB Light Up the Night! Saturday, Dec 13 | 4-7 PM | Lodge at Mountaineer Square! Join us for free family fun: photos with Santa & Snow Queen, cookie decorating, arts & crafts, dreidel spinning, hot cocoa, firetruck rides, face painting, and live music by Tyler Hansen! Menorah Lighting at 5:15 PM, and Tree Lighting & Santa’s Arrival at 5:30 PM. Come celebrate and Light Up the Night with us!

Julian Young & Dana Shaw
2025-12-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Zuni West Brewing, 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, 81224, United States
Julian Young and Dana Shaw team up for a keys / drums duo December 13th! Jazz and rock covers reimagined, plus soulful originals! In this configuration, Julian plays bass with his feet while singing and riffing!

Easy Jim, Live at Tully's Crested Butte South
2025-12-13 20:00 - 23:00 | Tully’s, 282 Elcho Avenue, Crested Butte South, CO, 81224, United States
Celebrate the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim at Tully’s in Crested Butte South on Saturday, December 13th at 8pm! Tickets and more event information can be found at www.tullyscbsouth.com.

Sean Monahan/DJ Walter Balltell
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | CO

Christmas Gift fair
2025-12-15 11:00 - 16:00 | CO
Local artists hand made crafts and custom made clay skincare & cosmetics

Ornament Decorating at Montanya
2025-12-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Montanya Distillers, 212 Elk Ave, Crested Butte
Join us for a cozy night of ornament decorating at Montanya! Swing by for holiday cheer, handcrafted fun, and a little sparkle as we team up with the Trailhead Children’s Museum. December 15th 5-8pm. Montanya Tasting Room. Crested Butte Tickets are free, but spots are limited – reserve yours now at montanyarum.com. Come make something merry, sip something delicious, and support a wonderful local nonprofit.

Tuesday Tunes
2025-12-16 18:30 - 22:00 | Blackstock Bistro, 122 W Tomichi, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join us for Tuesday Tunes at the Grouse! Free show, tons of fun

Apres Ski: History of Skiing
2025-12-17 00:00 | Crested Butte Museum, 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Join Colorado historian Dr. Duane Vandenbusche at the Elevation Hotel for an engaging presentation on the history of skiing. Explore the rich skiing history of the Gunnison Valley through archival images and stories from the 11 lift-assisted ski resorts that have operated here from 1880 to the present, including four ski areas in and around Crested Butte: the Pershing Mine Ski Hill, Rozman Hill, Pioneer (home to the first chairlift in Colorado), and, of course, the Crested Butte Ski Area. Learn about the early mailmen who carried mail on skis, including Al Johnson and Alex Parent, as well as the incredible feats of Crested Butte’s gelŠnde jumpers. Dr. Vandenbusche came to the Gunnison Valley in 1962 to teach history at Western and has since authored nearly a dozen books. Tickets include light aprs and non-alcoholic beverages. A cash bar will be available. aprs begins: 4:00 PM Lecture begins: 4:30 PM Location: Elevation Ballroom, Elevation Hotel

Colorful Crested Butte Children's Exhibit Debut
2025-12-17 00:00 | Crested Butte Museum, 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
The Crested Butte Museum’s annually-rotating, hands-on kids’ exhibit is getting an update this January! With this exciting new concept, our curator will be encouraging visitors to explore what makes Colorado “colorful” specifically in the Gunnison Valley, and acknowledging the 150th birthday of the state. This interactive display is designed to reach ages 2-12 years of age, but is engaging for guests of all ages. Focusing on local geographical features, nature, our amazing weather, sunsets and the vibrant architecture on Elk Avenue, you can look forward to “Colorful Crested Butte” providing young visitors with tactile learning experiences that enhance their enjoyment and absorption of information related to our local history, community, and environmental surroundings.

Chanukah in Crested Butte
2025-12-17 17:00 | Crested Butte Museum, 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Get ready for Chanukah! Celebrate the Festival of Lights in Crested Butte at Chabad’s 3rd Annual Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration. This event will feature live music, a 10-foot menorah lighting, children’s crafts, hot drinks, and delicious Kosher Latkes. Locals and tourists of all ages are welcome to join this free event and experience the Chanukah spirit in Crested Butte’s picturesque surroundings. RSVP Requested.
