Best of: Colorado Winter Events and Festivals
There are many winter events in Colorado; it can be difficult to decide which to attend. Here are a few of our favorite winter traditions, sports celebrations, legendary mountain parties and family-friendly Colorado events. Check our events calendar for more 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 11-14th, 2025
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 18-20th, 2025
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– Feb 3, 2026
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
Check their Events Updates page
Find current events dates.
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 3rd, 2026
Head to the Durango train depot to see this award-winning book come to life on a historic steam train.
39th Annual Snowdown
January 23rd - February 1st, 2026
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, Skijoring or the Frozen Dead Guy Days, learn more.
Frisco Winter Events
Wassail Days
November 29th - December 7th, 2026
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 7th, 2026
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
Keystone's Winter Bluegrass Weekend
January 30 - 31, 2026
Get ready for Winter Bluegrass Weekend at Warren Station
Ouray
Ouray Ice Festival
January 22nd –25th, 2026
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 TBD, 2026
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 27th –March 1st, 2026
Dance to the best national, regional, and local bluegrass while sipping on Colorado craft beers, wines, and spirits at this winter concert extravaganza.
Please view our complete Colorado Event Calendar for more fun winter events and festivals.
