By Ylice Golden|Published on 11/7/2024

#1: 48th Annual Carbondale Christmas Boutique

  • Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
  • Location: Carbondale Firehouse, Carbondale, CO
  • Description: Kick off the holiday season at the Carbondale Christmas Boutique, featuring a variety of handmade crafts and gifts. This family-friendly event offers a festive shopping experience for all ages.
  • Source: Carbondale Chamber

#2: Deck the Walls Holiday Market

  • Date: November 14 – December 24, 2024
  • Location: Carbondale Arts Gallery, Carbondale, CO
  • Description: Carbondale Arts transforms its gallery into a holiday market filled with artisan goods created by local and regional artists. Families can find unique gifts, including handmade candles, jewelry, ceramics, and more.
  • Source: Carbondale Arts

#3: Light Up Carbondale – First Friday

  • Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
  • Location: Downtown Carbondale, CO
  • Description: Join Santa at Weant Blvd & Main Street at 5:30 PM to light up the Forest Service tree and Main Street tree lights. Enjoy free hot cocoa, sugar cookies, and sleigh rides with Santa, making it a magical evening for children.
  • Source: Carbondale Arts

#4: Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra Holiday Concert

  • Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 3:00 PM
  • Location: Basalt Regional Library, Basalt, CO
  • Description: Celebrate the holiday season with a singalong and concert featuring the talented young musicians of the Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra. This free event is open to the public and welcomes kids of all ages.
  • Source: Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra

#5: Holiday Concert & Singalong at Silt Library

  • Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 10:00 AM
  • Location: Silt Library, Silt, CO
  • Description: Join the Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra for a festive morning of music and community. The concert and singalong provide a joyful atmosphere for families and children to enjoy together.
  • Source: Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra

#6: Winterskö l™ Celebration

  • Date: January 9- 12, 2025
  • Location: Aspen, CO
  • Description: Aspen’s annual “toast to winter” features a variety of family-friendly events, including on-mountain activities, snow sculptures, a soup contest, and fireworks. It’s a perfect opportunity for families to embrace the winter season together.
  • Source: Roaring Fork Conservancy

#7: Aspen Shortsfest

  • Date: April 7- 12, 2025
  • Location: Aspen, CO
  • Description: Aspen Film’s Shortsfest is an Oscar® -qualifying international film festival showcasing short films from around the world. The festival often includes family-friendly screenings, offering children a chance to experience diverse storytelling through cinema.
  • Source: Roaring Fork Conservancy

#8: Snowmass Closing Day Festivities

  • Date: April 20, 2025
  • Location: Snowmass Village, CO
  • Description: Celebrate the end of the ski season with family-friendly activities, live music, and on-mountain events. It’s a fun-filled day for all ages to enjoy the last runs and festivities of the winter season.
  • Source: Snowmass

#9: Carbondale’s Dandelion Day

  • Date: May 3, 2025
  • Location: Carbondale, CO
  • Description: Celebrate spring and sustainability at Carbondale’s Dandelion Day. The event features a parade, live music, local vendors, and activities focused on environmental awareness, making it an educational and fun experience for families.
  • Source: Carbondale Arts

#10: Basalt’s Basalsa Festival

    • Date: August 24, 2024
    • Location: Basalt, CO
    • Description: Join the community for the annual Basalsa Festival, a one-day dance festival featuring workshops, social dancing, and performances for the whole family to enjoy.
      Source: Basalt Chamber of Commerce