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 at the Gunnison Library along with The Trailhead Children's Museum at 10:30 am on Saturday, January 10 for Super Saturday Storytime. January's theme is Hibernation Hangout! Stories followed by building challenges with Rigamajig! Wear your jammies! Free & open to the public.
Western Film presents Telluride's Mountainfilm in Gunnison! Join the library for two nights of FREE films at the new Mountaineer Cinema at Western. Friday evening features a family-friendly lineup. Mountainfilm is a nonprofit inspiring audiences to create a better world. 6pm on Thursday, 11/13 + Friday, 11/14 (family night) at the Mountaineer Cinema Learn more […]
Join us at the Gunnison Library along with The Trailhead Children's Museum at 10:30 am on Saturday, November 8 for Super Saturday Storytime. November's theme is Building Bonanza! Stories followed by building challenges with Rigamajig!
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Join us at 6pm at the Gunnison Library on Monday, September 22 and learn to dance salsa with Treicy & Caro! Free and open to all. No experience needed, all levels welcome.
Please join us at 5:30 pm at the Gunnison Library on Tuesday, September 16 for a FREE screening of ENCANTO (PG). Bring your coziest blanket and pjs and enjoy this fun family film. Snacks provided! Free & open to the public.
Free showing of the 5 Point Film Festival: On Tour reel at the Gunnison Public Library. Family friendly! 7 short film from the yearly festival in Carbondale, CO
Please join us at 6pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, August 22 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 […]
Chaski Quartet will share vibrant string quartet music both old and new, for both classical music lovers and listeners hearing a string quartet live for the first time. We're delighted to be back at the Gunnison Public Library as part of our summer Colorado tour: we have free concert for music lovers of all ages: […]
Please join us at the Gunnison Library on Saturday, August 9 at 2 pm for a special, free matinee performance by Chaski Quartet. Described in the Gunnison Country Times as making "music for human connection", Chaski Quartet returns to the Gunnison County Library to perform the music of Dvorak, Haydn, Greenstein, and Coleridge-Taylor as part […]
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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