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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Storybook readings with characters dressed in costume. Children may go to the different centers within the library to listen to stories. Free face painting. Free lunch at noon-Mac n Cheese extravaganza with a surprise dessert.
Let's celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Please join us at 6 pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, September 25 for a FREE screening of COCO (2017). Bring your coziest blanket and pjs and enjoy this fun family film. Snacks provided! Free & open to the public.
Join us for a peaceful walk along the Van Tuyl Trail while listening to an audiobook of your choice, enjoying nature, and having good book conversations. Tea and hot chocolate will be available beforehand to enjoy on the walk. Free and open to all ages!
Please join us at 6pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, September 11th for an on-the-road film festival from the Five Point Film Fest. The 5Point Adventure Film Festival is a four-day event that celebrates stories of adventure, with a focus on positive social and environmental change. It's held annually in Carbondale, Colorado, and features […]
Please join us at 2pm at the Gunnison Library on Sunday, July 19 for Sundaes & Sidewalk Chalk! This is a FREE Community Art & Ice Cream Celebration! Reserve a sidewalk square (kids + adults divisions!) or stop by to watch the art unfold and vote for your favorites. You can find the artist sign-up […]
Join us at the Gunnison Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, June 27 for Super Saturday Storytime! June's theme is Reading Rodeo with special guests from the Cattlemen's days royal court! Stories & activities for the whole family. Free & open to the public.
Join us at 4 pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, June 19 for some good old fashioned fun with musical group, Pint Sized Polka. Let's sing and dance together and enjoy Wisconsin Schneider & the Magic of Music! This event is free and open to music lovers of all ages.
Please join us at the Gunnison Library on Tuesday, June 16 at 6 pm for a special, free performance by Chaski Quartet. Described in the Gunnison Country Times as making "music for human connection," Chaski Quartet returns to Colorado and New Mexico this summer for 8 performances, including 5 performances within Colorado Department of Corrections […]
Join us at the Gunnison Library at 2 pm on Saturday, June 6 for an entertaining and immersive West African Kora experience! We'll learn how this impressive instrument is built, who typically plays it and the types of events it is often utilized at. Perfect for the whole family! Free & Open to the Public.
Join us at the Gunnison Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, May 30 for Super Saturday Storytime and a Summer Reading Program Kick-off Celebration! May's theme is Listen to the Music with Lizzy Plotkin. Lizzy will lead families in a songwriting excursion inspired by nature. Families will be able to explore different instruments and contribute […]
Join us for a literary adventure and community conversation! This Community Read will culminate during the Crested Butte Center for the ArtsÕ Mountain Words Festival with a free author talk at the Gunnison Library on Friday, May 22th at 6pm. FREE COPIES of American Eclipse are available to pick up at each library location beginning […]
Join us at the Gunnison Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 14 for Super Saturday Storytime. March&'s theme is Royal Revelry! Stories and activity for the whole family. With a special activity from the Trailhead Children's Museum. Free & open to the public.
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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