Did you know there are many events in Crested Butte and Gunnison? See live music, take an art class, volunteer, play trivia, watch (or participate in) a ski or bike race, and more! Check this calendar to see what’s going on.
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 […]
Please join us at the Gunnison Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, August 9 for a super special, Super Saturday Storytime. After story time, musician Lizzy Plotkin will lead families in a songwriting excursion inspired by nature. Families will be able to explore different instruments and contribute to an original composition. This event is free […]
Join us from 6-8 pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, August 1, 2025 for a Pop Art Program with modern pop artist Michael Albert. This modern pop art experience and collage workshop includes an artist talk with Michael Albert, a hands-on collage workshop for children and adults, a free poster giveaway and signing. AMERICAN […]
Please join us at the Gunnison Library at 5pm on Thursday, July 31 for "Art as Resistance" an illustration workshop with artist Ellie Fortune. Learn how to cultivate creativity, empower the self, and connect through art making. Includes drawing tips and techniques. Materials provided. Open to all skill levels-teens & adults welcome! You can learn […]
Join us from 10:30-11:15 am at the Gunnison Library on Saturday, July 26 for Kids Bilingual Adventure Yoga! Practice kid-friendly yoga, mindfulness, breathing, stories, and songs on a yoga adventure in English and Spanish. Bring your own yoga mat or borrow one from us. Recommended for ages 4 Ð 10; all ages and families are […]
Please join us at 2pm at the Gunnison Library on Sunday, July 13 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 […]
Please join us at the Gunnison Library at 1:30 pm on Sunday, June 1 for a FOAM PARTY to kick off summer! Let's all dance and play together in the foamy fun! Change of clothes or swimsuits encouraged. Bring a towel! This event is free and open to the public.
Fly fishers and anyone that appreciates local river ecosystems will enjoy this special presentation of the Baetis mayfly hatches in the upper Arkansas River. This free event is hosted by your local chapter of Trout Unlimited (TU) and is open to the public. The guest speaker, Ken Iwamasa, an author and originator of more than […]
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!
