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Gunnison Valley Events Calendar

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.

GCEA Earth Day Celebration

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Please join us at the Gunnison Library from 10am-12pm on Friday, April 19 for an Earth Day celebration hosted by the Gunnison County Electric Association. This fun morning of Earth Day activities will include seed bombs, bird feeders, herb starters & recycled crafts! This event is free & open to the public.

free

Super Saturday Storytime!

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join us at the Gunnison Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, April 13 for Super Saturday Storytime. Let's gather to celebrate National Poetry Month with some rhyme time, and even create your own poem to share on our Poet-Tree. Free & open to the public.

free

80s Murder Mystery Escape Room

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

TEENS! Join us at 3pm on Wednesday, April 10 at the Gunnison Library for an 80s Murder Mystery themed Escape Room! The year is 1985. A new arcade has opened in town and everyone is there for the opening day. Yet, as the ribbon is cut, someone winds up dead. It is up to you […]

free

Free Yoga

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join us at the Gunnison Library at 9 AM on every 2nd Monday of the month for free yoga classes. Instructor Sarah Steffens will lead participants in a gentle, all-levels flow. Mats provided, please bring your own props and water. Free and open to all.

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Winter Send-Off Movie Nite

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Please join us at 6pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, April 5 for a free movie night. To send off winter in style, we'll be screening the 1969 film "The Last of the Ski Bums". Retro attire is encouraged! Snacks and refreshments provided. Free & Open to the Public.

free

Page to Screen Series

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Movie night! Please join us at 5:30 pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, March 29 for the next installment of the Page to Screen Series at the library. These FREE movie screenings are a celebration of books that have inspired on-screen adaptations. For March we will be screening DUNE, originally written by Frank Herbert […]

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Page to Screen Series

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Movie night! Please join us at 5:30 pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, March 29 for the second installment of an all-new Page to Screen Series at the library. These FREE movie screenings are a celebration of books that have inspired on-screen adaptations. For February we will be screening DUNE, originally written by Frank […]

free

Wildlife Connections

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join the Gunnison Wildlife Association and guest speaker Dan Gates to discuss the overwhelming success of the North American Model of wildlife conservation and efforts to dismantle it, including a 2024 Ballot Initiative that would replace Colorado's time proven, science-based management of mountain lions and bobcats with ballot box biology.

FREE

March Crafternoon

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join us at the Gunnison Library at 5 pm on Thursday, March 21 for Crafternoon. For March's craft we will be making mod podge flower pots. Crafternoons are monthly maker-oriented sessions with different projects every month for teens and adults. All supplies and basic instructions are provided. Please RSVP to [email protected] Free & open to […]

free

Tiny Tour!

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Please join us for a one-of-a-kind performance by the Creede Repertory Theatre from 9-9:45 am at the Gunnison Library on Wednesday, March 20. This 25 minute show is designed for our youngest learners (ages 5 and under). About the performance: ROY G BIV Written by Brittni Shambaugh Addison Directed by Jenni Harbour Jee is an […]

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Poet aaron a. abeyta

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Please join at the Gunnison Library us on Thursday, February 7 for a poetry reading and community potluck with special guest: poet aaron a. abeyta. Each poem, those personal gestures of honesty, compassion, healing and joy are our attempts to enter a temporal and sacred space-where the universal and the personal meet at the confluence […]

free

Family African Arts Night

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Family friendly night of fun! Join visiting West African artists for an interactive drum class (drums provided), performance and cultural dialogue exchange. All are welcome. Free event to families, residents, and visitors of the Gunnison Valley.

Annual events in Crested Butte and Gunnison

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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Nordic skiers race in two lines dressed in costumes on a snowy downtown street

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