The Vail Symposium is a grassroots, non-profit organization that has been part of the life and history of Vail since 1971. Our mission is to provide educational programs for the Vail Valley community that are thought-provoking, diverse and affordable.

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TRX Suspension Training @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center
Classes are taught by Chad Young, who is certified as a TRX® Suspension trainer. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis and … Read More
8am | $12 drop-in

Gentle Yoga @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center
A class for beginning yoga students who have some knowledge of yoga and would like to experience a gentle and welcoming class.
9:30am | $12 drop-in

Bilingual Story Time for Babies @ Avon Library
The program features nursery rhymes, songs, lap games and a few simple books.
10 to 10:30am | Free

Toddler Bear Gymnastics @ Vail Gymnastics Center
This is a movement class with the emphasis on exploration. Parents accompany their children as they work on basic motor development. The obstacle … Read More
10:15 to 11am | $15

Avon Toddler Story Time @ Avon Library
This weekly program shares the simplest of books just right for 2- to 3-year-olds, as well as finger plays, songs and get-up-and-move activities. … Read More
11:30am to noon | Free

Community Conversation: Progress at What Price? @ Antlers at Vail
Join Rob LeVine and Terry Minger in a conversation about a critical issue in our community. Rob is a Symposium Board Member and the General Manager … Read More
5:30pm reception, 6pm presentation | Pay-at-will ($10 suggested donation)

Campout for the Cause @ State Bridge
Campout for the Cause is a conscious family friendly gathering to kick off the summer season in the Colorado high country! Campout for the Cause was … Read More
All day | Various

FEAST! Vail @ Througout Vail Village & Lionshead
Created to inspire guests with a weekend packed full of delicious culinary experiences and Vail adventure. FEAST! Vail kicks-off the summer season … Read More
All day | Various

Children's Art @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center
A fun way for children to express themselves creatively. Materials and activities provided.
10am | $5 drop-in

Butterfly Launch @ Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
More than 500 local third graders will take part in the annual butterfly launch, releasing butterflies they've raised from caterpillers. Festivities … Read More
11am | Free

Paint Your Own Pottery @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center
Take home gifts and souvenirs from your time in Vail.
Noon | Price depends on pottery

Guided Tour at Ski & Snowboard Museum @ Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum & Hall of Fame
1 to 2 pm | Donations appreciated.

Tour Vail Village @ Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum & Hall of Fame
Vail locals and tourists alike learn the history of Vail Village's past and present landmarks and stories about its first generation of residents.
2 to 3 pm | Donations appreciated.

10th Mountain Division Veteran Fireside Chat @ Colorado Ski Museum, Vail Village
The Colorado Ski Museum presents veteran Sandy Treat talking about his World War II experiences as a ski trooper and training at nearby Camp Hale. In … Read More
3 to 5pm | free

Big James & The Chicago Playboys @ Vilar Performing Arts Center
The Chicago Playboys first saw the light of day as the back-up band for Chicago blues and soul singer Little Johnny Christian, and the name has been … Read More
8pm | $10 (includes 1 free beverage)

Friday Night Lights @ Montana's Cantina & Grill
Hosted by DJ Carve and DJ Weez of WTW.
9pm | Food & drink costs apply

Culinary Demonstration Series @ Beaver Creek Plaza
Chefs from local restaurants give free culinary demonstrations at the Bon Appétit tent in Beaver Creek Plaza on select Friday and Saturday … Read More
Various | Free

Blues, Brews & BBQ @ Beaver Creek Ski Resort
Our favorite early summer festival returns for a 10th year! Joins us as visiting chefs from all over the country, as well as Vail Valley favorites, … Read More
12pm | TBDhttp://bcbluesbrewsbbq.eventbrite.com/#

FEAST! Vail @ Througout Vail Village & Lionshead
What to look forward to at the new Memorial Day Food Event at Vail • Delicious line up of 15 renowned Vail Valley and Front Range Chefs • … Read More
All day | Various

Vail Valor Half-Marathon @ Manor Vail Lodge
Spring temps & stunning Gore Range views. Post-race brunch at Manor Vail Lodge and Valor Finisher medal to all runners. Only pre-registered runners … Read More
8am | Various

Children's Art @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center
A fun way for children to express themselves creatively. Materials and activities provided.
10am | $5 drop-in

Avon Pre School Story Time @ Avon Library
An interactive program at Avon Library that's fun for parents and children.
11am | Free

Cut and Slice Golf Event @ Beaver Creek Ski Resort
Continue your Beaver Creek Blues, Brews and BBQ weekend experience by participating in the second annual Cut & Slice Golf Event on Monday, May 27th. … Read More
11:30am to 4pm | $100 per person includes green fee, practice balls, tee gift plus beer & BBQ on the coursehttp://bcbluesbrewsbbq.eventbrite.com/#

Paint Your Own Pottery @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center
Take home gifts and souvenirs from your time in Vail.
Noon | Price depends on pottery

Centering Prayer @ Vail Interfaith Chapel
Meets each Monday night in the Vail Ministry Center, directly behind the Vail Interfaith Chapel.
5:30pm | Free

Teen/Adult Open Gym Drop-In @ Vail Gymnastics Center
For ages 13 and up, Open gym offers athletes of all levels an opportunity to utilize the Gymnastics Center equipment including trampoline, tumbling … Read More
8pm | $10

Vail Baby Story Time @ Vail Public Library
Baby story time is filled with songs, movement exercises, rhythm and rhyme. This is very interactive and age-appropriate for children.
10 to 11am | Free

Vail Preschool Story Time: "Swimmy & Other Fishy Tales" @ Vail Public Library
Enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, children and caregivers join Cricket as she leads listeners in rhymes, songs, stories and more. Each story time … Read More
11am | Free

Gypsum Lap Sit Story Time @ Gypsum Library
Short stories, fingerplays, rhymes and activities for babies 24 months and younger.
11am | Free

Guided Tour at Ski & Snowboard Museum @ Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum & Hall of Fame
1 to 2 pm | Donations appreciated.

Vail Kayak Race Series @ Vail Kayak Park
Stop by the Vail Whitewater Park and watch the competition...or throw on your helmet and join in! COMPETITION SCHEDULE May 14th Down River May … Read More
5pm | $5 participant, free for spectators

Cardio Kick-Boxing @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center
Get Fit and express your aggressive side in this non-contact cardio class that will have you sweating and using your entire body.
5:15 to 6:15pm | $12 drop-in

Jewelry Making @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center
Students will learn a number of skills such as wire-bending, beading, hammering metal and more as they create jewelry under the skilled guidance of … Read More
6:30pm | $30 includes supplies

Vail Toddler Story Time: "Swimmy & Other Fishy Tales" @ Vail Public Library
Toddler story hours contain songs, finger plays, art activities with sensory experiences and, of course, books.
10am | Free

Paint Your Own Pottery @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center
Take home gifts and souvenirs from your time in Vail.
Noon | Price depends on pottery

Eagle Ranch Classic Mountain Bike Race @ Eagle Ranch
The Vail Recreation District celebrates 30 years of mountain bike racing in Vail in 2013! This summer over 1,750 riders of all ages and ability … Read More
4:45pm | TBD

Bilingual Story Time for Babies @ Avon Library
The program features nursery rhymes, songs, lap games and a few simple books.
10 to 10:30am | Free

Children's Art @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center
A fun way for children to express themselves creatively. Materials and activities provided.
10am | $5 drop-in

Screaming Eagle Golf Tournament @ Eagle Ranch Golf Club
Come enjoy one of the first golf tournaments of the season and promote your business to other leaders in our community. Hosted by Eagle Chamber of … Read More
11am | $110

Paint Your Own Pottery @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center
Take home gifts and souvenirs from your time in Vail.
Noon | Price depends on pottery

Guided Tour at Ski & Snowboard Museum @ Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum & Hall of Fame
1 to 2 pm | Donations appreciated.

Friday Night Lights @ Montana's Cantina & Grill
Hosted by DJ Carve and DJ Weez of WTW.
9pm | Food & drink costs apply

Eagle Ranch Community Garage Sale @ Eagle Ranch Neighborhood
8am to noon | Various

Children's Art @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center
A fun way for children to express themselves creatively. Materials and activities provided.
10am | $5 drop-in

Docent-led Tour @ Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Meet at the main entry gate on Monday, Thursday or Saturday.
10:30am | $5

Paint Your Own Pottery @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center
Take home gifts and souvenirs from your time in Vail.
Noon | Price depends on pottery

Centering Prayer @ Vail Interfaith Chapel
Meets each Monday night in the Vail Ministry Center, directly behind the Vail Interfaith Chapel.
5:30pm | Free

Adult Full Day Nature Hike @ Call for meeting spot
Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer naturalist guides from the Nature Center lead participants on all-day hikes throughout the Holy … Read More
7am | $50/$45 Vail Real Estate Tax Payer

Vail Baby Story Time @ Vail Public Library
Baby story time is filled with songs, movement exercises, rhythm and rhyme. This is very interactive and age-appropriate for children.
10 to 11am | Free

Vail Preschool Story Time: "Digging Dozers" @ Vail Public Library
Enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, children and caregivers join Cricket as she leads listeners in rhymes, songs, stories and more. Each story time … Read More
11am | Free

Guided Tour at Ski & Snowboard Museum @ Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum & Hall of Fame
1 to 2 pm | Donations appreciated.

Vail Toddler Story Time: "Digging Dozers" @ Vail Public Library
Toddler story hours contain songs, finger plays, art activities with sensory experiences and, of course, books.
10am | Free

Paint Your Own Pottery @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center
Take home gifts and souvenirs from your time in Vail.
Noon | Price depends on pottery

Summer Mountain Games Presented by GoPro @ Golden Peak
The GoPRo Mountain Games are the country's largest celebration of adventure sports, art and music and they return to Vail, June 6 - 9, … Read More
Various | Free for spectators

Docent-led Tour @ Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Meet at the main entry gate on Monday, Thursday or Saturday.
10:30am | $5

Paint Your Own Pottery @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center
Take home gifts and souvenirs from your time in Vail.
Noon | Price depends on pottery

Guided Tour at Ski & Snowboard Museum @ Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum & Hall of Fame
1 to 2 pm | Donations appreciated.

Party in the Park 2013 @ Lundgren Theater Park
A fun-filled evening for the whole family. June 7 movie: "Soul School" June 14 concert: Funkiphino and movie "The Hunger Games" June 21 Porchlight … Read More
7pm | Free

Friday Night Lights @ Montana's Cantina & Grill
Hosted by DJ Carve and DJ Weez of WTW.
9pm | Food & drink costs apply

Docent-led Tour @ Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Meet at the main entry gate on Monday, Thursday or Saturday.
10:30am | $5

Yoga in the Park @ Eagle Town Park
Class is free and all donations will go to Eagle County's Fresh Approach
9:30 to 10:45am | Free

Paint Your Own Pottery @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center
Take home gifts and souvenirs from your time in Vail.
Noon | Price depends on pottery

Children's Art @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center
A fun way for children to express themselves creatively. Materials and activities provided.
10am | $5 drop-in

Docent-led Tour @ Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Meet at the main entry gate on Monday, Thursday or Saturday.
10:30am | $5

Wildflower Walk @ Vail Nature Center
Join Nature Center staff for a morning walk through the meadows and woods along the Gore Creek to learn about a great variety of birds, what they … Read More
11:30am to 12:30pm | $5/$3 Vail Real Estate Taxpayer/ free 12 & under

Centering Prayer @ Vail Interfaith Chapel
Meets each Monday night in the Vail Ministry Center, directly behind the Vail Interfaith Chapel.
5:30pm | Free

Morning Bird Walk @ Vail Nature Center
Join Nature Center staff for a morning walk through the meadows and woods along the Gore Creek to learn about a great variety of birds, what they … Read More
8:30 to 9:30am | $5/$3 Vail Real Estate Taxpayer/ free 12 & under

Vail Baby Story Time @ Vail Public Library
Baby story time is filled with songs, movement exercises, rhythm and rhyme. This is very interactive and age-appropriate for children.
10 to 11am | Free

Vail Preschool Story Time: "Digging Daddy" @ Vail Public Library
Enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, children and caregivers join Cricket as she leads listeners in rhymes, songs, stories and more. Each story time … Read More
11am | Free

Guided Tour at Ski & Snowboard Museum @ Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum & Hall of Fame
1 to 2 pm | Donations appreciated.

Vail Toddler Story Time: "Digging Daddy" @ Vail Public Library
Toddler story hours contain songs, finger plays, art activities with sensory experiences and, of course, books.
10am | Free

Paint Your Own Pottery @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center
Take home gifts and souvenirs from your time in Vail.
Noon | Price depends on pottery

Berry Creek Bash Mountain Bike Race @ Berry Creek Forest Service Road in Edwards
The Vail Recreation District celebrates 30 years of mountain bike racing in Vail in 2013! This summer over 1,750 riders of all ages and ability … Read More
5pm | TBD

Book Discussion Group: "Prague Winter" @ Vail Public Library
This month's selection is "Prague winter: a personal story of remembrance and war, 1937-48" by Madeleine Albright. Summary: "From former Secretary of … Read More
5 to 6:30pm | Free

Docent-led Tour @ Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Meet at the main entry gate on Monday, Thursday or Saturday.
10:30am | $5

Vail Strides Free Running Club @ Vail Chophouse
Meet at Vail Chophouse in LionsHead, Adjacent to the Eagle Bahn Gondola. Join the VRD for its free, weekly, summer running club taking place at … Read More
5:30pm | Free

King of the Mountain Volleyball Tournament @ Vail Athletic Fields & Ford Park
The 40th Annual Vail King of the Mountain Open this Father's Day Weekend. The largest beach volleyball tournament in the US takes place at Ford Park … Read More
All day | Free for spectators

Vail Rocks @ Various locations
Enjoy acoustic musical performances and extraordinary views throughout the hike with special performances by our founder and 2-time Leukemia survivor … Read More
Various | $89

Paint Your Own Pottery @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center
Take home gifts and souvenirs from your time in Vail.
Noon | Price depends on pottery

Guided Tour at Ski & Snowboard Museum @ Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum & Hall of Fame
1 to 2 pm | Donations appreciated.

Colorado Children's Chorale Free Mini-Concert @ Ford Amphitheatre
Main performance at Ford Amphitheatre in Ford Park at 7 p.m., with a “teaser” concert at Bridge and Gore at noon.
7pm | Free

Friday Night Lights @ Montana's Cantina & Grill
Hosted by DJ Carve and DJ Weez of WTW.
9pm | Food & drink costs apply

Tough Mudder @ Beaver Creek Ski Resort
Probably the Toughest Event on the Planet, Tough Mudder returns to Beaver Creek for another year June 15-16, 2013. This 11-mile obstacle course … Read More
All day | $135 to 180 for participants/ $20-40 for spectators

Yoga at the Beach @ Little Beach Park
Enjoy a yoga session in the fresh mountain air. All session donations go to support the Minturn Community Fund.
9:30 to 10:45am | Donation

Docent-led Tour @ Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Meet at the main entry gate on Monday, Thursday or Saturday.
10:30am | $5

Lionshead Family Saturday Afternoon Club @ Various locations
Bring the kids to Lionshead in the summer for free family activities. Past year's activities have included face painting, crafts and water balloons.
Afternoon | Free

Yoga in the Park @ Eagle Town Park
Class is free and all donations will go to Eagle County's Fresh Approach
9:30 to 10:45am | Free

Creekside Nature Tours from Vail Farmers' Market @ Solaris, Meadow Drive
Join the Nature Center for a casual stroll along Vail's streamside paths. Tours depart from the Vail Nature Center booth at the Vail Farmers' Market … Read More
11am & 1:30pm | Donation appreciated

Roller Derby Tournament @ Eagle Pool & Ice Rink
Roller derby is a full contact, aggressive, competitive sport conducted on four wheeled quad skates. Come support your local 10th Mountain Roller … Read More
7 to 9pm | $5/person, $3/kids

Suzuki Music Camp @ Vilar Performing Arts Center
Instruction in violin, viola, cello, piano, flute and harp (session 1 only) Tuition covers the core curriculum of: 1 masterclass, 1 group repertoire … Read More
All day | See website for pricing

Warrior Vail Lacrosse Tournament @ Vail Athletic Fields & Ford Park
Warrior Vail Lacrosse Tournament U11, U13, U15, and U17 Boys & Girl Divisions Tournament Overview The Warrior Vail Colorado Lacrosse is the … Read More
All day | Free for spectators

Children's Art @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center
A fun way for children to express themselves creatively. Materials and activities provided.
10am | $5 drop-in

Children's Learn & Grow Program @ Children's Garden
A drop-in program designed for ages four to 10. Each week will be a new lesson. Some topics to be discussed include: water sheds, pollination, life … Read More
10am to noon |

Docent-led Tour @ Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Meet at the main entry gate on Monday, Thursday or Saturday.
10:30am | $5

Free Nature Walk @ Discovery Center
Learn about the ecology and animal adaptations of this mountain environment. Walks will be conducted on snowshoes as necessary due to snow … Read More
Tours at 11am and 2 pm | Free

Paint Your Own Pottery @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center
Take home gifts and souvenirs from your time in Vail.
Noon | Price depends on pottery

Centering Prayer @ Vail Interfaith Chapel
Meets each Monday night in the Vail Ministry Center, directly behind the Vail Interfaith Chapel.
5:30pm | Free

Evening Beaver Pond Tour @ Vail Nature Center
Beavers are one of the animals that define the Rocky Mountains and Vail is lucky to have a healthy beaver population right in town. The evening … Read More
7 to 8:30pm | $6 child/$12 adult/$35 family of 5

Vail Baby Story Time @ Vail Public Library
Baby story time is filled with songs, movement exercises, rhythm and rhyme. This is very interactive and age-appropriate for children.
10 to 11am | Free

Vail Preschool Story Time: "Digging in My Garden" @ Vail Public Library
Enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, children and caregivers join Cricket as she leads listeners in rhymes, songs, stories and more. Each story time … Read More
11am | Free

Guided Tour at Ski & Snowboard Museum @ Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum & Hall of Fame
1 to 2 pm | Donations appreciated.

Bud Light Hot Summer Nights Free Concert: Freddy Jones Band @ Ford Amphitheatre
The hottest place to be in Vail on a Tuesday night. Doors open at 5:30pm.
6:30pm | Freehttp://

Stories in the Sky Stargazing @ Vail Nature Center
From endless constellations, cascading shooting stars and full moons almost as bright as the sun, these are the realities in the mountains of Vail … Read More
8:45 to 10pm | $6 child/$12 adult/$35 family of 5

Vail Toddler Story Time: "Digging in My Garden" @ Vail Public Library
Toddler story hours contain songs, finger plays, art activities with sensory experiences and, of course, books.
10am | Free

Wednesday Art Walks @ Vail Information Center
The free hour long walking tour of Vail Village and the public art collection with the town's Art in Public Places Coordinator meets at 11 a.m. each … Read More
11am | Freehttp://

Paint Your Own Pottery @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center
Take home gifts and souvenirs from your time in Vail.
Noon | Price depends on pottery

Elisa Bernardo, Classical Guitar & Flute @ Vail Public Library
Enjoy light refreshments and lovely music in the library’s newly renovated community room.
5:30pm | Free

Treasure Hunt & Dinner to Support Hospice of the Valley @ Various locations
Net proceeds stay in Eagle County to support the "We Honor Veterans" program and provide grief support to community members in need of bereavement … Read More
TBD | TBD

Docent-led Tour @ Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Meet at the main entry gate on Monday, Thursday or Saturday.
10:30am | $5

Free Nature Walk @ Discovery Center
Learn about the ecology and animal adaptations of this mountain environment. The tour meets at the Discovery Center at the top of the Eagle Bahn … Read More
Tours at 11am and 2 pm | Free

Claude D'Estree: Forced Labor and Human Trafficking @ Grand View Room, Lionshead Welcome Center
Join Professor Claude d'Estree for a look at the state of modern slavery in the world today. D'Estree is the Director of the International Human … Read More
5:30pm reception, 6pm presentation | $35/$25 VS donors/$10 students

Adult Half Day Wildflower Hike @ Call for meeting spot
Nature Center naturalists guide participants on half-day hikes on trails located close to Vail. These hikes are easier than full-day hikes but just … Read More
8:30am | $35/$30 Vail Real Estate Tax Payer

Paint Your Own Pottery @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center
Take home gifts and souvenirs from your time in Vail.
Noon | Price depends on pottery

Guided Tour at Ski & Snowboard Museum @ Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum & Hall of Fame
1 to 2 pm | Donations appreciated.

S'Mores & More Family Campfire @ Vail Nature Center
A warm campfire, exciting stories of woodland adventures and the sweet smell of burning marshmallows fill this family program at the Vail Nature … Read More
7 to 8:30pm | $6 child/$12 adult/$35 family of 5

La Sportiva Summer Solstic Trail Run @ Creekside Park, Beaver Creek Ski Resort
Kick off the summer at Creekside Park in Beaver Creek with a 5K or 10K trail running race benefitting the Vail Valley Charitable Fund. Bring the kids … Read More
9:30am | $35 preregistration or $45 race dayhttp://

Yoga at the Beach @ Little Beach Park
Enjoy a yoga session in the fresh mountain air. All session donations go to support the Minturn Community Fund.
9:30 to 10:45am | Donation

Docent-led Tour @ Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Meet at the main entry gate on Monday, Thursday or Saturday.
10:30am | $5

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