Explore events and things to do in Gunnison and Crested Butte, from weekend festivals and live music to outdoor adventures and cultural experiences. Whether you’re visiting for a few days or planning a longer stay, there’s always something happening in the Gunnison Valley. Find events happening today, this weekend, and throughout the year across every season. Use this guide to plan your trip and make the most of your time in Gunnison and Crested Butte.
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Join us for an all new offering at the Crested Butte Library! Scrabble Club will take place 2x a month on the first and third Mondays at noon. For beginner and experienced players - match wits with other players in the Valley, develop your game and make some new friends! Scrabble boards provided, free and […]
Join us at the Crested Butte Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, April 19 for Super Saturday Storytime. April's theme is Poem-Palooza! Free & open to the public.
Join us at the Crested Butte Library on Thursday, April 17 at 6 pm for a free movie night! Free pizza! Bring a camp chair & blanket! Screening: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) Benjamin Button, born in 1918 with the physical state of an elderly man, ages in reverse. He experiences love and […]
Join us at the Crested Butte Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 22 for Super Saturday Storytime. March's theme is T-Rex T-Party! Free & open to the public.
Join us at the Crested Butte Library on Thursday, March 13 at 6 pm for a free movie night! Free pizza! Bring a camp chair & blanket! Screening: The Man from Snowy River (1982) In 1880s Australia, after young Jim Craig's father dies, he takes a job at the Harrison cattle ranch, where he is […]
Join us at the Crested Butte Library on Thursday, February 13 at 6 pm for a free movie night! Free pizza! Bring a camp chair & blanket! Screening: Sister Act (1992) When a nightclub singer is forced to take refuge from the mob in a convent, she ends up turning the convent choir into a […]
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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