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.
Ski Swap @ Dobson Arena A two-day extravaganza of all the ski & snowboard gear you'll need for the upcoming season - at fantastic prices. The Annual Ski Swap, now in its 43rd year, is organized by Ski & Snowboard Club Vail which provides youth the opportunity for character growth and …Read More (970) 476-5119 | Dobson Arena | Lionshead, CO Sun, October 28, 2012 | Time(s): All day | Price: Varies
Montanas Haunted House for Kids @ Montanas Costume ball, live music and "Scary-aoke" Come in for a ghoulishly good time. There will be $1,000 in cash & prizes for costume contests. (970) 949-7019 | Montanas | Avon, CO Sun, October 28, 2012 | Time(s): 6 to 9pm | Price: $10
The Motet Plays Parliament-Funkadelic @ Vilar Performing Arts Center For Halloween 2012, The Motet plays Parliament-Funkadelic The Motet are wildly excited to announce that for Halloween 2012 they have amassed a fourteen piece super group to perform the music of the most …Read More (970) 845-TIXS | Vilar Performing Arts Center | Beaver Creek, CO Sun, October 28, 2012 | Time(s): 7:30pm | Price: $40
Sub:Terranean Sundays/The WILL and SCOJO SHOW @ 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 | Samana Lounge | Vail Village, CO Sun, October 28, 2012 | Time(s): 9pm | Price: Food & drink costs apply
Montanas Haunted House for adults @ Montanas Costume ball, live music and Come in for a ghoulishly good time. There will be $1,000 in cash & prizes for costume contests. (970) 949-7019 | Montanas | Avon, CO Sun, October 28, 2012 | Time(s): 9pm to close | Price: $10
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 | Montanas | Avon, CO Sun, October 28, 2012 | Time(s): 9pm | Price: Food & drink costs apply
Monday - October 29, 2012
Toddler Story Time at Bookworm @ Bookworm Free stories and activities for families with toddlers. Join Franny, the Bookworm's children's book specialist, for a fun-filled morning featuring classic and newly released picture books.
Franny will …Read More (970) 926-7323 | Bookworm | Edwards, CO Mon, October 29, 2012 | Time(s): 9:15am | Price: Free
Art for the Young Child @ 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 | Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center | Lionshead, CO Mon, October 29, 2012 | Time(s): 10am to noon | Price: $5 drop-in
Paint Your Own Pottery @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center Make your own pottery and paint it however you like it! Take home gifts and souvenirs from your time in Vail. (970) 479-2292 | Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center | Lionshead, CO Mon, October 29, 2012 | Time(s): Noon to 2pm | Price: Depends on pottery
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 | Dobson Ice Arena | Lionshead, CO Mon, October 29, 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 | Walking Mountains Science Center | Avon, CO Mon, October 29, 2012 | Time(s): 2 to 3pm | Price: free
Montanas Haunted House for adults @ Montanas Costume ball, live music and Come in for a ghoulishly good time. There will be $1,000 in cash & prizes for costume contests. (970) 949-7019 | Montanas | Avon, CO Mon, October 29, 2012 | Time(s): 9pm to close | Price: $10
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 | Red Sandstone Elementary School | Vail Village, CO Mon, October 29, 2012 | Time(s): 6 to 9pm | Price: $3 per person
Montanas Haunted House for Kids @ Montanas Costume ball, live music and "Scary-aoke" Come in for a ghoulishly good time. There will be $1,000 in cash & prizes for costume contests. (970) 949-7019 | Montanas | Avon, CO Mon, October 29, 2012 | Time(s): 6 to 9pm | Price: $10
Executive Producer Mikaela Beardsley, "Half the Sky" @ Vail Mountain School "Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide" presented by Students Shoulder to Shoulder Students Shoulder to Shoulder will host the first, annual Global Solution Forum at Vail Mountain School, October 27th - 30th. Two sessions are open …Read More (970) 476-3850 | Vail Mountain School | East Vail, CO Mon, October 29, 2012 | Time(s): 6:30pm | Price: Free ticketed event
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 Gymnastics Center | Vail Village, CO Mon, October 29, 2012 | Time(s): 8 to 9pm | Price: $10
Tuesday - October 30, 2012
TRX Suspension Training @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center Come in for a workout program that will guarantee results 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 (970) 479-2292 | Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center | Lionshead, CO Tue, October 30, 2012 | Time(s): 8 to 9am | Price: $12 drop-in
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 | Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center | Lionshead, CO Tue, October 30, 2012 | Time(s): 9:30 to 10:30am | Price: $12 drop-in
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 | Vail Public Library | Lionshead, CO Tue, October 30, 2012 | Time(s): 10 to 11am | Price: Free
Vail Preschool Story Time: Halloween @ 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 | Vail Public Library | Lionshead, CO Tue, October 30, 2012 | Time(s): 11am to noon | 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 | Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum & Hall of Fame | Vail Village, CO Tue, October 30, 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 | Walking Mountains Science Center | Avon, CO Tue, October 30, 2012 | Time(s): 2 to 3pm | Price: free
Minturn Halloween @ Downtown Minturn Visitors from all over the country come to Minturn for a Halloween experience like no other Trick-or-Treaters from all across the country come to Minturn on this special night to take part in a safe, festive and utterly unique Halloween …Read More (970) 827-5645 | Downtown Minturn | Minturn, CO Tue, October 30, 2012 | Time(s): 3 to 5 pm | Price: Free
Montanas Haunted House for adults @ Montanas Costume ball, live music and Come in for a ghoulishly good time. There will be $1,000 in cash & prizes for costume contests. (970) 949-7019 | Montanas | Avon, CO Tue, October 30, 2012 | Time(s): 9pm to close | Price: $10
Montanas Haunted House for Kids @ Montanas Costume ball, live music and "Scary-aoke" Come in for a ghoulishly good time. There will be $1,000 in cash & prizes for costume contests. (970) 949-7019 | Montanas | Avon, CO Tue, October 30, 2012 | Time(s): 6 to 9pm | Price: $10
Wednesday - October 31, 2012
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 | Vail Library & Dobson Arena | Lionshead, CO Wed, October 31, 2012 | Time(s): 10am | Price: $10 per child (includes skate rental)
Vail Toddler Story Time: Halloween @ 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 | Vail Public Library | Lionshead, CO Wed, October 31, 2012 | Time(s): 10 to 11 am | Price: Free
Vail Preschool Story Time: Halloween @ 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 | Vail Public Library | Lionshead, CO Wed, October 31, 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 | Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center | Lionshead, CO Wed, October 31, 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 | Dobson Ice Arena | Lionshead, CO Wed, October 31, 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 | Walking Mountains Science Center | Avon, CO Wed, October 31, 2012 | Time(s): 2 to 3pm | Price: free
Trick-or-Treat Trot @ Throughout Vail Village & Lionshead A costume parade, Halloween stories, a coloring contest - and of course candy! Children celebrate Halloween in Vail Village and LionsHead as they trick-or-treat the businesses in both villages. Families can enjoy an afternoon of …Read More (970) 479-2292 | Throughout Vail Village & Lionshead | Vail Valley Wed, October 31, 2012 | Time(s): 2 to 5 pm | Price: Free
Halloween Blowout with THICK CHiCK @ Samana Lounge Samana Lounge is the place to be this Halloween for a monster blowout with THICK CHICK. (970) 476-3433 | Samana Lounge | Vail Village, CO Wed, October 31, 2012 | Time(s): 9pm | 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 | Montanas | Avon, CO Wed, October 31, 2012 | Time(s): 9pm | Price: Food & drink costs apply
Thursday - November 1, 2012
TRX Suspension Training @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center Come in for a workout program that will guarantee results 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 (970) 479-2292 | Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center | Lionshead, CO Thu, November 1, 2012 | Time(s): 8 to 9am | Price: $12 drop-in
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 | Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center | Lionshead, CO Thu, November 1, 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 Library | Avon, CO Thu, November 1, 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 Library | Avon, CO Thu, November 1, 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 | Walking Mountains Science Center | Avon, CO Thu, November 1, 2012 | Time(s): 2 to 3pm | Price: free
Jewelry Making @ Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center Sign up for the full session or join in one class to make fantastic jewelry. 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 (970) 479-2292 | Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center | Lionshead, CO Thu, November 1, 2012 | Time(s): 5:15 to 6:45pm | Price: $20 includes supplies
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 | Samana Lounge | Vail Village, CO Thu, November 1, 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 | Montanas | Avon, CO Thu, November 1, 2012 | Time(s): 9:30pm | Price: Food & drink costs apply
Friday - November 2, 2012
Earthkeepers Preschool Program @ Walking Mountains Science Center Preschool children & their adult chaperone will participate in fun activities to explore nature. With the help of an adult, each child will use senses to explore the natural world and have fun with others while participating in activities such as …Read More (970) 827-9725 | Walking Mountains Science Center | Avon, CO Fri, November 2, 2012 | Time(s): 10 am to noon | Price: $10/child & adult pair, $5 each additional child
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 | Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center | Lionshead, CO Fri, November 2, 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 | Dobson Ice Arena | Lionshead, CO Fri, November 2, 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 | Vail Rec District Community Programming Room, Lionshead Welcome Center | Lionshead, CO Fri, November 2, 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 | Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum & Hall of Fame | Vail Village, CO Fri, November 2, 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 | Walking Mountains Science Center | Avon, CO Fri, November 2, 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 | Colorado Ski Museum, Vail Village | Vail Village, CO Fri, November 2, 2012 | Time(s): 3 to 5pm | Price: free
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 | Red Sandstone Elementary School | West Vail, CO Fri, November 2, 2012 | Time(s): 6 to 9pm | Price: $3
Saturday - November 3, 2012
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 | Walking Mountains Science Center | Avon, CO Sat, November 3, 2012 | Time(s): 2 to 3pm | Price: free
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 | Montanas | Avon, CO Sat, November 3, 2012 | Time(s): 10pm | Price: Food & drink costs apply
Sunday - November 4, 2012
Wilderness First Responder Course in Vail @ TBD 7 day condensed course - world-renowned solo certification Apex Mountain School (world renowned Solos Colorado Wilderness Medicine School) provides this course for outdoor leaders, guides, rangers, hunters …Read More (970) 949-9111 | TBD | Vail Valley Sun, November 4, 2012 | Time(s): 8am | Price: $675
Teen Book Club (ages 13 to 18) @ Bookworm A great way to meet other book lovers. Teen after hours book club for ages 13 to 18 meets monthly to discuss two books.
Teens get 15% off selections!
Sign up with a bookseller at the …Read More (970) 926-7323 | Bookworm | Edwards, CO Sun, November 4, 2012 | Time(s): 6:15pm | Price: Free
Jaimee Paul @ Vilar Performing Arts Center Diverse musician brings her jazz-inspired lyricas to Beaver Creek. Growing up in Southern Illinois, Jaimee Paul was blessed to be exposed to a wide variety of music. Being part of her church choir since she was very …Read More (970) 845-TIXS | Vilar Performing Arts Center | Beaver Creek, CO Sun, November 4, 2012 | Time(s): 7:30pm | Price: $30
Sub:Terranean Sundays/The WILL and SCOJO SHOW @ 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 | Samana Lounge | Vail Village, CO Sun, November 4, 2012 | Time(s): 9pm | Price: Food & drink costs apply
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 | Montanas | Avon, CO Sun, November 4, 2012 | Time(s): 9pm | Price: Food & drink costs apply
