An extensive calendar of events to help you plan your vacation. Find comprehensive information about upcoming concerts, festivals, activities, and family fun events coming to the Vail Valley.
Story Time Skate with Vail Library @ Vail Library & Dobson Arena A fun way to engage your child's mind and body. Enjoy story time at the library and skating at Dobson either before or afterwards. For toddlers through preschoolers on Wednesdays.
Toddlers: 10am …Read More (970) 479-2271 | Lionshead, CO Wed, November 14, 2012 | Time(s): 10am | Price: $10 per child (includes skate rental)
Vail Toddler Story Time: Noises @ Vail Public Library Stories and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. Toddler story hours contain songs, finger plays, art activities with sensory experiences and, of course, books. (970) 479-2179 | Lionshead, CO Wed, November 14, 2012 | Time(s): 10 to 11 am | Price: Free
Vail Preschool Story Time: Noises @ Vail Public Library Story time for children 3 to 6 years old. Stories and fun activities for preschool age children and their caregivers. (970) 479-2179 | Lionshead, CO Wed, November 14, 2012 | Time(s): 11 am to noon | Price: Free
Paint Your Own Pottery @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center A delightful way to spend a rainy afternoon - let out your creativity. Make your own pottery and paint it however you like. Create gifts and souvenirs from your time in Vail. (970) 479-2292 | Lionshead, CO Wed, November 14, 2012 | Time(s): Noon to 2pm | Price: Materials fee (depends on pottery project)
Public Skating @ Dobson Ice Arena Open skating for all ages and levels of recreational skater. For the recreational skater, Dobson Ice Arena hosts open skating sessions for all ages and abilities. The arena also offers a wide array of hockey …Read More (970) 479-2271 | Lionshead, CO Wed, November 14, 2012 | Time(s): Noon to 1:30pm | Price: $2 (4 & under), $5 (ages five to 12), $6 (13 & older)
Guided Nature Walks @ Walking Mountains Science Center Educational hike Join a naturalist for an educational hike around the science-center property. Learn about the ecology and animal adaptations of this mountain …Read More (970) 827-9725 | Avon, CO Wed, November 14, 2012 | Time(s): 2 to 3pm | Price: free
Karaoke with the Sandman @ Montanas Bring your friends for a night of whooping it up with the Sandman. Food and drink specials and karaoke all night long. (970) 949-7019 | Avon, CO Wed, November 14, 2012 | Time(s): 9pm | Price: Food & drink costs apply
Free Game Night @ Loaded Joe's Free games plus drink specials make this a great evening hangout. Shuffle Board, pool, beer pong, board games - and all for FREE!!!
Game night at Loaded Joe's is the opportunity to play on our New Pool Table and …Read More (970) 748-1480 | Avon, CO Wed, November 14, 2012 | Time(s): 9pm to midnight | Price: Food & drink costs apply
Gentle Yoga @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center A nurturing yoga class for beginner-advanced yoga practitioners. A class for beginning yoga students who have some knowledge of yoga and would like to experience a gentle and welcoming class. (970) 479-2292 | Lionshead, CO Thu, November 15, 2012 | Time(s): 9:30 to 10:30am | Price: $12 drop-in
Avon Baby Story Time @ Avon Library This is a specially designed weekly program for babies, newborn to 24 months & their caregivers. The program features nursery rhymes, songs, lap games and a few simple books. (970) 949-6797 | Avon, CO Thu, November 15, 2012 | Time(s): 10 to 10:30am | Price: Free
Avon Toddler Story Time @ Avon Library Reading and play activities designed just for 2- to 3-year-olds 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 (970) 949-6797 | Avon, CO Thu, November 15, 2012 | Time(s): 11:30am to 3pm | Price: Free
Guided Nature Walks @ Walking Mountains Science Center Educational hike Join a naturalist for an educational hike around the science-center property. Learn about the ecology and animal adaptations of this mountain …Read More (970) 827-9725 | Avon, CO Thu, November 15, 2012 | Time(s): 2 to 3pm | Price: free
First Tracks with the U.S. Ski Team @ Arrabelle at Vail Square Catch your favorite skiers live in Vail. For the third year in a row, join in a live, public celebration as the 2013 U.S. Alpine Ski Team is named in Vail. Catch your favorite ski racers, …Read More (970) 926-5665 | Lionshead, CO Thu, November 15, 2012 | Time(s): 5pm | Price: Free
Reggae with Dj Weez @ Loaded Joe's Dk Weez and Black Lion provide the music, Loaded Joe's provides the awesome drink specials. Thursday is REGGAE night and once again, Loaded Joe's is the place to be. Join DJ Weez and the Black Lion bring a different beat to the valley while …Read More (970) 748-1480 | Avon, CO Thu, November 15, 2012 | Time(s): 8pm to midnight | Price: Food & drink costs apply
Thirsty Thursdays with Dj I-Pad @ Samana Lounge Samana has become Vail’s premier club for the most upbeat and fresh music scene by continually seeking out new talent not only globally but locally as well. (970) 476-3433 | Vail Village, CO Thu, November 15, 2012 | Time(s): 9pm | Price: Food & drink costs apply
Thirsty Thursday with Dj Droid @ Montanas Dj Droid spins your favorite tunes and drink specials keep the night lively. (970) 949-7019 | Avon, CO Thu, November 15, 2012 | Time(s): 9:30pm | Price: Food & drink costs apply
Friday - November 16, 2012
Children's Art @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center Awaken your child's imagination with at projects designed specifically for young children. A fun way for children to express themselves creatively. Materials and activities provided. (970) 479-2292 | Lionshead, CO Fri, November 16, 2012 | Time(s): 10am to noon | Price: $5 drop-in
Public Skating @ Dobson Ice Arena Open skating for all ages and levels of recreational skater. For the recreational skater, Dobson Ice Arena hosts open skating sessions for all ages and abilities. The arena also offers a wide array of hockey …Read More (970) 479-2271 | Lionshead, CO Fri, November 16, 2012 | Time(s): Noon to 1:30pm | Price: $2 (4 & under), $5 (ages five to 12), $6 (13 & older)
Paint Your Own Pottery @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center A delightful way to spend a rainy afternoon - let out your creativity. Make your own pottery and paint it however you like. Create gifts and souvenirs from your time in Vail. (970) 479-2292 | Lionshead, CO Fri, November 16, 2012 | Time(s): Noon to 2pm | Price: Materials fee (depends on pottery project)
Tour Vail Village @ Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum & Hall of Fame Historic Vail Village walking tour with an expert guide. Vail locals and tourists alike learn the history of Vail Village's past and present landmarks and stories about its first generation of residents. (970) 476-1876 | Vail Village, CO Fri, November 16, 2012 | Time(s): 2 to 3 pm | Price: Donations appreciated.
Guided Nature Walks @ Walking Mountains Science Center Educational hike Join a naturalist for an educational hike around the science-center property. Learn about the ecology and animal adaptations of this mountain …Read More (970) 827-9725 | Avon, CO Fri, November 16, 2012 | Time(s): 2 to 3pm | Price: free
10th Mountain Division Veteran Fireside Chat @ Colorado Ski Museum, Vail Village 10th Mountain Division Veteran Fireside Chat Telling it like it was. The Colorado Ski Museum presents veteran Sandy Treat talking about his World War II experiences as a ski trooper and …Read More (970) 476-1876 | Vail Village, CO Fri, November 16, 2012 | Time(s): 3 to 5pm | Price: free
Opening Day Gondola Dedication @ Mountain Plaza Be the first to try out the new, state-of-the-art gondola up Vail Mountain Vail will officially debut its new gondola on opening day of the 50th anniversary season on Friday, November 16 at 8:30am at Mountain Plaza. The …Read More (970) 926-5665 | Lionshead, CO Fri, November 16, 2012 | Time(s): 6 to 8pm
Adult Drop-In Volleyball @ Red Sandstone Elementary School Drop in any Friday for a friendly game of volleyball. The perfect opportunity to get a great workout and make new friends. (970) 479-2279 | West Vail, CO Fri, November 16, 2012 | Time(s): 6 to 9pm | Price: $3
Comedy Night with David Testroet @ The Back Bowl Fat...fast....furious....and very, very funny David Testroet with special guest Gretchen Hess. (970) 328-BOWL | Eagle, CO Fri, November 16, 2012 | Time(s): 8pm | Price: Food & drink costs apply
Karaoke with Sandman @ Loaded Joe's Your chance to shine in front of the mic. Karaoke is better than ever on Friday nights with Sandman as the host. Choose from tons of songs and sing your heart out on the Loaded Joe's stage in …Read More (970) 748-1480 | Avon, CO Fri, November 16, 2012 | Time(s): 9pm to midnight | Price: Food & drink costs apply
Opening Day Vail with Robotic Pirate Monkey & Special Guests Ill Mannered @ Samana Lounge Samana brings powerhouse electronic dance trio for intimate show After their inception in the spring of 2010, Robotic Pirate Monkey (RPM) has quickly propelled themselves to the forefront of the rich Colorado EDM …Read More (970) 376-1172 | Vail Village, CO Fri, November 16, 2012 | Time(s): 9:30pm - Dj Psychonaut, 10:30pm - Ill Mannered, 11:30pm - RPM | Price: $15 advance / $20 day of show
Saturday - November 17, 2012
Vail Mountain OPENING DAY @ Vail Mountain Get out on the slopes at the U.S's largest ski resorts. Vail is the largest resort in the United States with 5,289 acres of the most diverse and expansive skiing in the world, blessed with over 300 days of …Read More (800) 805-2457 | Vail Valley Sat, November 17, 2012 | Time(s): All day | Price: Various
Wilderness First Responder Recertification @ TBD Wilderness First Responder Recertification. Vail, Colorado Renew your Wilderness First Responder skills in this 2 day recertification course. Learn from Solo Wilderness Medicine and one of our professionally …Read More (970) 949-9111 | Vail Valley Sat, November 17, 2012 | Time(s): 8am | Price: $290
The Shy Guy Variety Show + BINGO @ The Back Bowl Sing-o while you BINGO The Shy Guy Variety Show presents Bingo Night. Karaoke while you play. (970) 328-BOWL | Eagle, CO Sat, November 17, 2012 | Time(s): 8:30pm to 12:30am | Price: Food & drink costs apply
Dj Jah Stone @ Loaded Joe's The best hip hop, mash ups, and electro remix's in town. DJ Jahstone is taking over Saturday nights!!! Come hear the best hip hop, mash ups, and electro remix's in town. $3 shots all night long...good …Read More (970) 748-1480 | Avon, CO Sat, November 17, 2012 | Time(s): 8:30pm to midnight | Price: Food & drink costs apply
Saturday Night Dance Party @ Montanas Live djs keep the dance floor hopping all night long. Great dance music and drink specials every week. (970) 949-7019 | Avon, CO Sat, November 17, 2012 | Time(s): 10pm | Price: Food & drink costs apply
Sunday - November 18, 2012
Wilderness First Responder Recertification @ TBD Wilderness First Responder Recertification. Vail, Colorado Renew your Wilderness First Responder skills in this 2 day recertification course. Learn from Solo Wilderness Medicine and one of our professionally …Read More (970) 949-9111 | Vail Valley Sun, November 18, 2012 | Time(s): 8am | Price: $290
Sunday Funday @ Montanas Sunday Funday features a different local artist every week. Stop by with your friends for performances from the most popular local artists. (970) 949-7019 | Avon, CO Sun, November 18, 2012 | Time(s): 9pm | Price: Food & drink costs apply
Open Mic Night @ Loaded Joe's Bring your friends and enjoy the local talent. Open Mic Night was voted the 'Best Open Mic Night' in the Vail Valley. With all of the local talent in the Vail Valley we want YOU to come and show …Read More (970) 748-1480 | Avon, CO Sun, November 18, 2012 | Time(s): 9pm to midnight | Price: Food & drink costs apply
Monday - November 19, 2012
Thanksgiving School's Out Day Camp @ Red Sandstone Elementary School Full days of fun activities for kids on school vacation Thanksgiving School's Out Camp November 19 to 21
Kids ages 5 to 12 with time off from school this week can enjoy fun activities every day with the …Read More (970) 479-2292 | West Vail, CO Mon, November 19, 2012 | Time(s): 7:30am to 5:30pm | Price: $38/$48
Children's Art @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center Awaken your child's imagination with at projects designed specifically for young children. A fun way for children to express themselves creatively. Materials and activities provided. (970) 479-2292 | Lionshead, CO Mon, November 19, 2012 | Time(s): 10am to noon | Price: $5 drop-in
Public Skating @ Dobson Ice Arena Open skating for all ages and levels of recreational skater. For the recreational skater, Dobson Ice Arena hosts open skating sessions for all ages and abilities. The arena also offers a wide array of hockey …Read More (970) 479-2271 | Lionshead, CO Mon, November 19, 2012 | Time(s): Noon to 1:30pm | Price: $2 (4 & under), $5 (ages five to 12), $6 (13 & older)
Centering Prayer @ Vail Interfaith Chapel A Christian form of meditation Meets each Monday night. If you are new to Centering Prayer, come at 5 p.m. for a brief instruction. Meets in Vail Ministry Center, directly behind …Read More (970) 390-9729 | Vail Village, CO Mon, November 19, 2012 | Time(s): 5pm to 6pm | Price: Free
Drop-In Indoor Basketball @ Red Sandstone Elementary School The Vail Recreation District offers indoor, open gym basketball for players of all skill levels each week. The cost is $3 per person. Participants who are under 18 years-old must have a responsible guardian sign a release waiver prior to play. This fun …Read More (970) 479-2280 | Vail Village, CO Mon, November 19, 2012 | Time(s): 6 to 9pm | Price: $3 per person
Drop-In Open Gym for Teens & Adults at Vail Gymnastics Center @ Vail Gymnastics Center Come in and enjoy using the equipment at Vail Gymnastics Center. Open gym offers athletes of all levels, ages 13 years and older, an opportunity to utilize the Gymnastics Center equipment including trampoline, …Read More (970) 479-2287 | Vail Village, CO Mon, November 19, 2012 | Time(s): 8 to 9pm | Price: $10
Bingo Mondays @ Loaded Joe's B-I-N-G-O!!! A classic game with a Loaded Joe's twist - and it is always a good time. Tons of prizes and bar tabs to give away every Monday night. …Read More (970) 748-1480 | Avon, CO Mon, November 19, 2012 | Time(s): 9pm | Price: Food & drink costs apply
Tuesday - November 20, 2012
Thanksgiving School's Out Day Camp @ Red Sandstone Elementary School Full days of fun activities for kids on school vacation Thanksgiving School's Out Camp November 19 to 21
Kids ages 5 to 12 with time off from school this week can enjoy fun activities every day with the …Read More (970) 479-2292 | West Vail, CO Tue, November 20, 2012 | Time(s): 7:30am to 5:30pm | Price: $38/$48
Vail Baby Story Time @ Vail Public Library Fun activities for infants. Baby story time is filled with songs, movement exercises, rhythm and rhyme. This is very interactive and age-appropriate for children.
(970) 479-2179 | Lionshead, CO Tue, November 20, 2012 | Time(s): 10 to 11am | Price: Free
Avon Pre School Story Time @ Avon Library A weekly program for children 3 to 5 years old with books, songs and a craft. An interactive program at Avon Library that's fun for parents and children. (970) 949-6797 | Avon, CO Tue, November 20, 2012 | Time(s): 11am | Price: Free
Vail Preschool Story Time: Thanksgiving @ Vail Public Library Fun activities for infants. 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 (970) 479-2179 | Lionshead, CO Tue, November 20, 2012 | Time(s): 11am to noon | Price: Free
Gypsum Lap Sit Story Time @ Gypsum Library Activity time for babies and parents Short stories, fingerplays, rhymes and activities for babies 24 months and younger. (970) 524-5080 | Gypsum, CO Tue, November 20, 2012 | Time(s): 11am | Price: Free
Tour Vail Village @ Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum & Hall of Fame Historic Vail Village walking tour with an expert guide. Vail locals and tourists alike learn the history of Vail Village's past and present landmarks and stories about its first generation of residents. (970) 476-1876 | Vail Village, CO Tue, November 20, 2012 | Time(s): 2 to 3 pm | Price: Donations appreciated.
Trivia Tuesday @ Loaded Joe's A guaranteed good time with interesting trivia and great drink specials. TRIVIA TUESDAY!!! This is the place for you and your friends to be every Tuesday night.
Trivia at Loaded Joe's in Avon is the longest running and …Read More (970) 748-1480 | Avon, CO Tue, November 20, 2012 | Time(s): 8pm to midnight | Price: Food & drink costs apply
Wednesday - November 21, 2012
Thanksgiving School's Out Day Camp @ Red Sandstone Elementary School Full days of fun activities for kids on school vacation Thanksgiving School's Out Camp November 19 to 21
Kids ages 5 to 12 with time off from school this week can enjoy fun activities every day with the …Read More (970) 479-2292 | West Vail, CO Wed, November 21, 2012 | Time(s): 7:30am to 5:30pm | Price: $38/$48
Vacation Art Camp (kids 3 to 12) @ Alpine Arts Center The perfect way to keep kids busy and entertained on vacation You've discovered the perfect way for kids to get creative on school vacation! We'll provide tons of art materials and helpful instructors to guide …Read More (970) 926-2732 | Edwards, CO Wed, November 21, 2012 | Time(s): 9am to noon morning session, 1 to 4pm afternoon session | Price: $40 for single day, $120 for 4 day session
Beaver Creek OPENING DAY @ Beaver Creek Mountain You've been waiting all year to strap on your goggles... Time to hit the slopes again at Beaver Creek's Opening Day. (800) 226-0355 | Beaver Creek, CO Wed, November 21, 2012 | Time(s): 9am to 4pm | Price: Various
Story Time Skate with Vail Library @ Vail Library & Dobson Arena A fun way to engage your child's mind and body. Enjoy story time at the library and skating at Dobson either before or afterwards. For toddlers through preschoolers on Wednesdays.
Toddlers: 10am …Read More (970) 479-2271 | Lionshead, CO Wed, November 21, 2012 | Time(s): 10am | Price: $10 per child (includes skate rental)
Vail Toddler Story Time: Thanksgiving @ Vail Public Library Stories and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. Toddler story hours contain songs, finger plays, art activities with sensory experiences and, of course, books. (970) 479-2179 | Lionshead, CO Wed, November 21, 2012 | Time(s): 10 to 11 am | Price: Free
Vail Preschool Story Time: Thanksgiving @ Vail Public Library Story time for children 3 to 6 years old. Stories and fun activities for preschool age children and their caregivers. (970) 479-2179 | Lionshead, CO Wed, November 21, 2012 | Time(s): 11 am to noon | Price: Free
Public Skating @ Dobson Ice Arena Open skating for all ages and levels of recreational skater. For the recreational skater, Dobson Ice Arena hosts open skating sessions for all ages and abilities. The arena also offers a wide array of hockey …Read More (970) 479-2271 | Lionshead, CO Wed, November 21, 2012 | Time(s): Noon to 1:30pm | Price: $2 (4 & under), $5 (ages five to 12), $6 (13 & older)
World's Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition @ Beaver Creek Plaza Come out and test the top cookies and vote for Beaver Creek's official chocolate chip recipe. Celebrate opening day at Beaver Creek and round out the day before Thanksgiving by munching on warm chocolate chip cookies! The ninth annual Beaver …Read More (802) 260-0355 | Beaver Creek, CO Wed, November 21, 2012 | Time(s): Noon to 6pm | Price: Free
Paint Your Own Pottery @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center A delightful way to spend a rainy afternoon - let out your creativity. Make your own pottery and paint it however you like. Create gifts and souvenirs from your time in Vail. (970) 479-2292 | Lionshead, CO Wed, November 21, 2012 | Time(s): Noon to 2pm | Price: Materials fee (depends on pottery project)
Cocktails & Canvas @ Alpine Arts Center Enjoy a social and creative evening with art instruction and cocktails. Want a fun and creative night out in the company of friends? Our Cocktails and Canvas classes are the perfect way to enjoy a social evening of …Read More (970) 926-2732 | Edwards, CO Wed, November 21, 2012 | Time(s): 6:30pm | Price: $40
Tony Gulizia Performs @ Grouse Mountain Grill Tony Gulizia plays piano and sings your jazz favorites. (970) 949-0600 | Beaver Creek, CO Wed, November 21, 2012 | Time(s): 6:30 to 10:30pm | Price: Food & drink costs apply
Community Jam Session @ Minturn Music Free community event led by experienced musicians. Bring your instrument of choice; all levels welcome. (970) 949-7976 | Minturn, CO Wed, November 21, 2012 | Time(s): 7 to 8pm | Price: Free
Whiskey Grass Wednesday @ Route 6 Cafe Route 6 Cafe & Lounge offers live bluegrass and drink specials. (970) 949-6393 | EagleVail, CO Wed, November 21, 2012 | Time(s): 8pm to midnight | Price: Food & drink costs apply
Karaoke with the Sandman @ Montanas Bring your friends for a night of whooping it up with the Sandman. Food and drink specials and karaoke all night long. (970) 949-7019 | Avon, CO Wed, November 21, 2012 | Time(s): 9pm | Price: Food & drink costs apply
Free Game Night @ Loaded Joe's Free games plus drink specials make this a great evening hangout. Shuffle Board, pool, beer pong, board games - and all for FREE!!!
Game night at Loaded Joe's is the opportunity to play on our New Pool Table and …Read More (970) 748-1480 | Avon, CO Wed, November 21, 2012 | Time(s): 9pm to midnight | Price: Food & drink costs apply
Live Music on the Tailgate @ Bearfish Bar & Grill Featuring Texas Brandon and Junkyard Jason, playing country-blues inspired americana. (970) 476-7596 | West Vail, CO Wed, November 21, 2012 | Time(s): 9:30pm to 1:30am | Price: Food & drink costs apply
Hardscrabble @ Main Street Grill Local bluegrass band performs at Main Street Grill (970) 926-2729 | Edwards, CO Wed, November 21, 2012 | Time(s): 10pm | Price: Food & drink costs apply
