Best of: Colorado Winter Events and Festivals
There’s so much happening around our great state each winter, it can be tricky deciding which Colorado events and festivals to attend. Here are a few of our favorite winter traditions, sports celebrations, legendary mountain parties and family-friendly Colorado events.
Arapahoe Basin
A-Basin Events
December 14th and continuing all winter long – 2025
Arapahoe Basin has a winter series of events. Kicking it off with Demo Days starting December 14th. Uphill skiers will enjoy their Rise n’Shine series and several Dinner events.
Aspen
Wintersköl
December 12-15th, 2024
The Annual Wintersköl Celebration toasts the season with film festivals, Open House Festivals, Jams, Games, Festive Foods, snow sculptures, and much more.
Breckenridge
Ullr Fest
December 12-14th, 2024
Celebrate the Norse god of winter with Breck’s 61st annual Ullr Fest. Wear your Viking hat to the Main Street parade and attend Ullympics. Three days of festivities means lots of fun for all.
International Snow Sculpture Championships
January 24–29, 2025
Watch as sculptors from around the world carve 20-ton blocks of snow into beautiful works of art using only hand tools.
Copper Mountain – many Winter Events
USASA Rocky Mnt. Series Rail Jam
December 28th, 2024
Watch athletes take to Eagle Park for a progressive jib contest.
Forage & Fest Dinner Series
Hosted at Copper’s mid-mountain lodge, Aerie. There will be four evenings of extended service at the Forage & Feast Dinner Series.
Crested Butte
CB Nordic: Magic Meadows Yurt Dinner
A popular way to enjoy a winter cross-country ski out to the “yurt,” and work up an appetite. The cost includes a trail pass, equipment rentals, transportation, guides, and a five-course dinner.
Denver
National Western Stock Show
January 11–26, 2025
This 16-day show hosts a professional rodeo, the “Super Bowl” of livestock shows, nationally recognized horse shows and Colorado’s largest Western Trade Show.
Durango’s Winter Events
The Polar Express
November through January 4th, 2025
Head to the Durango train depot to see this award-winning book come to life on a historic steam train.
39th Annual Snowdown
January 24th – February 2nd, 2025
Embrace the best of Colorado winter with a parade, music and special events throughout Durango.
Estes Park
Estes Park Winter Events
December through March, 2025
Plan your winter Estes Park trip around one of their winter events such as the Sweets Stroll Festival, Skijorinf or the Frozen Dead Guy Days, learn more.
Frisco Winter Events
Wassail Days
November 30th – December 8th, 2024
Shop and stroll festive Main Street while sipping wassail (spiced holiday cider) from local businesses during this Frisco tradition. There’s also free sleigh rides, tubing, caroling, Santa visits and much more.
Spontaneous Combustion Community Bonfire
February 8th, 2025
Fireworks and recycled Christmas trees light up the night while guests enjoy food and beverages and raise money for the Summit Nordic Ski Club.
Keystone
Goods in the Woods Winter Market | Elf on the Shelf Craftacular
December 14th, 2024
Bring the whole family to the “Elf on the Shelf Craftacular” at Warren Station Center for the Arts. Kiddos can listen to the story of the beloved Elf on the Shelf, which is read by old Saint Nick himself. Complimenting the story is Warren Station’s Winter Market – Goods in the Woods!
Ouray
Ouray Ice Festival
January 23rd –26th, 2025
The Ice Festival is Ouray’s largest annual fundraising event. People from around the world gather to celebrate the sport of ice climbing. Check out the climbing clinics, demo gear, and climbing competitions. At night, attend movies, the Saturday night dance party, and the Petzi Party!
Steamboat Springs Winter Events
Annual MusicFest at Steamboat
January 6–11th, 2025
Six days, 200+ hours of music, 5 mountains, and one really big tent bring together folks to enjoy ski concerts, evening performances, special offers, and extraordinary parties.
Winter Wondergrass
February 28th –March 2nd, 2025
Dance to the best national, regional and local bluegrass while sipping on Colorado craft beers, wines and spirits at this winter concert extravaganza.
View our full Colorado Event Calendar and Colorado Concert Calendar for more fun winter events and festivals.
