THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
LIBRARIES CLOSURE
All branches of the Garfield County Public Library District are closed today for staff training. The libraries will reopen tomorrow.
TRUE NATURE
True Nature hosts “Care for Caregivers” from 5:30 to 7pm, including light movement and breathwork with Taryn Giroux. Details at truenaturehealingarts.com
CLAY CENTER
The Carbondale Clay Center hosts an intro to wheel workshop at 6pm. Details at carbondaleclay.org/events
‘THE SHINING’
The Crystal Theatre screens “The Shining” at 7pm as part of Spooktober. Tickets at the door.
STEVE’S GUITARS
Dan Navarro plays at Steve’s Guitars from 7 to 8:30pm. Tickets at tinyurl.com/dannavarrosteves
‘IN THE COMPANY OF WOLVES’
“In the Company of Wolves” screens at the Wheeler Opera House at 7pm. The evening will include a Q&A with filmmakers, ranchers and conservationists. Tickets at wheeleroperahouse.com
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
‘STORYTIME PLAYGROUP’
The Basalt Library welcomes children ages 0-3 for “Storytime Playgroup,” which includes storytime, large motor movements and more. Details at basaltlibrary.org/events
CHARGE AHEAD
The deadline for Colorado’s “Charge Ahead Colorado EV Charging Grant,” providing charging infrastructure funding for electric vehicles, is today at 5pm. Details at tinyurl.com/EVcharginginfrastructure2026
‘ANATOMY OF TRAUMA’
True Nature begins a two-day “Anatomy of Trauma” workshop running from 5:30 to 7:30pm today and 10am to 5pm tomorrow and Sunday. Attendees explore the physiology of trauma, softening practices and more. Register at tinyurl.com/anatomyoftrauma
CLAY CENTER
Head over to the Carbondale Clay Center at 6pm for a Menorah making workshop. Details at carbondaleclay.org
‘SONGWRITERS’ ROUND’
Catch singer-songwriters Jackson Emmer, Megan Burtt and Martin Gilmore at TACAW at 8pm. Details at tinyurl.com/tacawcalendar
‘STARS N’ S’MORES’
Join Garfield County Outdoors and Aspen Valley Land Trust for an evening under the stars at the Silt River Preserve from 6 to 9pm, including s’mores, views of the night sky through a giant telescope, a nocturnal wildlife activity and more. No registration is required.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
BACKCOUNTRY SYMPOSIUM
TACAW hosts the Backcountry Symposium. The series of events and workshops begins with an Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club sports swap outside of TACAW from 9am to 2pm. Participants can also join a group run with Independence Run and Hike or a bike ride with Kyle Wellborn and Joel Dickey from 10:30am to noon. Attend workshops covering first aid and backcountry safety from 1 to 3pm, then catch a winter forecast at 3:30pm with OpenSnow meteorologist Sam Collentine. A social hour and raffle will follow, along with discussions on the aftermath of backcountry disasters and a talk from Aspen Hall of Fame inductee Paul Andersen. RSVP at tacaw.org/calendar/backcountry-symposium
HOGBACK EXTRAVAGANZA
The sixth annual Grand Hogback Extravaganza returns to the Grand Hogback Trail System from 9am to 1pm. Part mountain bike ripping, part parking lot party, and hosted by the Rifle Area Mountain Biking Organization, the extravaganza begins with an adult rolling start from the trail system at 9am. The kids ride launches at 11:30am. Registration and details at tinyurl.com/hogbacktrailride
SWAP IT LIKE IT’S HOT
The Basalt Library hosts its Swap it Like it’s Hot clothing swap from 10am to 3pm. Folks can drop off donations for the swap through Thursday, Oct. 15, during regular business hours. For details, visit basaltlibrary.org/events or call 970-927-4311.
TREE MULCHING
Volunteer with the Carbondale Tree Board and help mulch trees to insulate roots, inhibit weed competition and more beginning at 10am at the Carbondale Market Place Lofts, 2111 Cross St. Email vanessa@coloradoedibleforest.com or jteeici@gmail.com to sign up.
OKTOBERFEST
The Carbondale Education Foundation’s annual Oktoberfest fundraiser returns to downtown Carbondale at 579 Main St., across from Peppino’s Pizza. A cornhole tournament begins at noon. Hazel Kuhn opens the stacked schedule of live music from noon to 1pm, followed by Rock & Roll Academy from 1:30 to 2:30pm, Anthony Peebles from 3 to 5pm, Sweet Jessup & The Dirty Buckets from 5:30 to 7:30pm and Typical Ghost from 8 to 10pm. Slow Groovin’ BBQ and Windy City Eats will serve grilled meat and schnitzel at the fest, which will include a beer garden and more. Details at tinyurl.com/oktoberfestdetailscarbondale
GLENWOOD OKTOBERFEST
Glenwood Springs hosts its Oktoberfest on 7th Street from 3 to 8pm, equipped with festive food, local beer, German-inspired fun and music from Neue Polka and The Polkanauts. Glenwood Canyon Brewpub kicks off the festivities with a ceremonial keg tapping, providing complimentary beer on a first-come, first-served basis to 50 people of legal drinking age. Details at tinyurl.com/glenwoodoktoberfest
NO KINGS
Mountain Action Indivisible hosts “No Kings: Vote Early” in Sayre Park, a rally to celebrate the right to vote and ensure everyone exercises that right, from 4 to 5:30pm. Details at tinyurl.com/nokingsvoteearly2026
PUMPKIN CARVING
A Way Out and The Meeting Place host their annual pumpkin carving party from 4 to 6pm at The Meeting Place’s headquarters, 981 Cowen Dr. in Carbondale. The festivities will include costumes, pizza and candy. Guests are asked to bring their own pumpkin.
HOCKEY, FOR GIRLS
Colorado Extreme hosts a free girls-only, introduction-to-hockey skate extravaganza and pizza party at its rink (2340 County Road 100, Carbondale) at 5pm.
STEVE’S GUITARS
Kohanna McCrary and her band play at 7:30pm at Steve’s Guitars as part of McCrary’s “Where We Going Tour.” The tour highlights McCrary’s “The Colorado Project,” a 17-song, double album created as a tribute to the state. Tickets at tinyurl.com/kohannaatsteves
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
HALLOWEEN HUSTLE
The “Halloween Hustle for Charity” returns for its fourth year with 1.5 kilometer and 5.5 kilometer fun runs/walks launching at 9am from the Glenwood Springs Elementary School. Details and registration at tinyurl.com/hustleforcharity
A SPIRITUAL CENTER
Larry Gottlieb presents “A View of Cultural Contrast from Switzerland” from 10 to 11:30am at A Spiritual Center, room 31 of the Third Street Center.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19
HIKING CLUB
The Garfield County Libraries’ Hiking Club sets out on No Name Trail in Glenwood Canyon for a 6.4-mile (there and back) excursion to the first scenic bridge. Participants are to meet at the trailhead parking lot at 9am. Folks must register in advance at gcpld.org/events For details, call 970-285-9870.
TRUE NATURE
True Nature hosts “Zen 101,” touching on the history, teachings and practices of Zen, from 7 to 8:30pm. Details at truenaturehealingarts.com
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
‘WINTER HYMNS’
“Winter Hymns,” a documentary following a palliative care physician, screens at the Crystal Theatre at 6:30pm in collaboration with Valley View Hospital. The palliative care team from Valley View will host a Q&A after the show. Tickets at zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/winter-hymns
DRAWING CLUB
Roaring Fork Drawing Club meets at 6:30pm at Cattle Creek Thrift & Furniture (62 County Road 113, Carbondale).
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21
ASPEN SCIENCE CENTER
Kids ages 5-11 are invited to make discoveries with the Aspen Science Center at the Basalt Library from 2:30 to 3:30pm. Details at basaltlibrary.org/events
POWERS ART CENTER
Powers Art Center hosts a spotlight tour through its exhibitions at 4pm. Details at powersartcenter.org
‘PARTY TO THE POLLS’
Head over to TACAW for pizza, prizes and to learn more about ballot measures from local experts. Register at tinyurl.com/partyatthepolls2026
WHEELER
The Wheeler Opera House recently won the 2026 Outstanding Historic Theatre Award, and celebrates the achievement from 4:30 to 6pm. The event will feature remarks by Aspen Mayor Rachael Richards, prizes, light refreshments and more. RSVP at tinyurl.com/wheeleropera2026
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
HOUSING APPLICATION
The application to apply for a spot in an affordable Glenwood Springs two-bedroom, part of Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork Valley’s The Confluence build, closes today. Apply at tinyurl.com/habitatconfluence
AI AND MUSIC
Join the Aspen Science Center at the Basalt Library for a community discussion on the relationship between music and AI from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Details at basaltlibrary.org/events
TRUE NATURE
Catch a sound journey at True Nature from 6:30 to 8:30pm with Dr. Zachary and Krista Cashin. Details at truenaturehealingarts.com
‘TRAIN TO BUSAN’
The Crystal Theatre screens “Train to Busan,” a film about a zombie outbreak in South Korea, at 7pm as part of its Spooktober series. Tickets at the door.
‘GIRL WINTER’
TACAW hosts adventure film “Girl Winter Film Tour” at 7pm today (underwritten by Aspen One) and 7pm tomorrow (underwritten by the Steadman Clinic). Details and tickets at tacaw.org
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
BILINGUAL SCIENCE FUNDRAISER
The Aspen Science Center matching fundraiser, courtesy of the Reuben H. Fleet Foundation and an anonymous donor, ends today. With the $5,000 in matching funds, the effort could raise $10,000 for bilingual science classes from Aspen to Parachute. Donate at tinyurl.com/bilingualsciencefunds
BOOK CLUB
Head over to Aspen’s Explore Books for the “150ish Book Club,” this month discussing Shirley Jackson’s “We Have Always Lived in the Castle,” from 5:30 to 7pm. RSVP at tinyurl.com/bookclubaspen
A MYTHICAL LASER HUNT
Teens are invited to the Basalt Library to participate in a search for mythical items in 15-minute increments from 6 to 7pm. Eight kids will participate at a time and be divided into two teams of four. For details, visit basaltlibrary.org/events
HUMAN FLOURISHING
The Center for Human Flourishing hosts filmmakers and authors Connie Baxter Marlow and Andrew Cameron Bailey for a film series sneak peek and book launch of “HOLO SAPIENS: Conscious Evolution In Action” from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Third Street Center. Details and tickets at tinyurl.com/booklaunchfilm
QUEER VOICES
Head over to the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue for an original theater piece presented by Queer VOICES Project — “There is ______ here!” — at 7:30pm tonight, 7:30pm tomorrow and 2pm on Sunday. Tickets at tinyurl.com/queervoicesvaudeville
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
BACKCOUNTRY SKI SWAP
Cripple Creek in Carbondale (571 Highway 133) hosts a backcountry ski swap and demo sale from 9am to 5pm. Folks can drop off items to sell, for which they’ll receive 110% store credit, through Thursday, Oct. 22. This is a backcountry-only swap, so traditional alpine gear will not be accepted. For details and a list of acceptable items, visit tinyurl.com/CrippleCreekSwap
‘BUILT FOR THE BARN’
Bring a team of three and compete in running, synchronized burpees and kettlebell throwing in “Built for the Barn,” a farm-centric event co-hosted by WindWalkers, Aspen CrossFit and Twin Acres at 1038 County Road 102 in Carbondale from 10am to 2pm. The event includes an open house. Register at tinyurl.com/builtforthebarn2026
HALLOWEEN BOO BASH
Children ages 0-9 are welcome at Carbondale’s Mountain Sprouts Play Cafe for the Halloween Boo Bash, an afternoon full of games, goodie bags, crafts, indoor play opportunities, a raffle and more. Entry times are staggered at 2pm, 3pm or 4pm to keep crowds small. The event runs until 6pm. Purchase ticket at mountainsproutsplaycafe.com
EXPLORE BOOKS CLUB
Aspen’s Explore Books hosts a nonfiction book club discussion on “The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion” by Jonathan Haidt from 3 to 4pm. RSVP at tinyurl.com/righteousmind2026
‘THRILL THE WORLD’
The Bonedale Flashmob brings the annual worldwide synchronized dance event, “Thrill the World,” to 4th and Main Street in Carbondale at 4pm. The Carbondale event also serves as a fundraiser for the Safe & Abundant Nutrition Alliance (aka SANA), and donations can be made at tinyurl.com/SANAfundraiser
WILD & SCENIC FILM FEST
The 12th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, celebrating “water, wild places and the people working to protect them,” makes a stop at the Ute Theater today at 6:30pm, then at the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue on Oct. 29, also at 6:30pm. A virtual streaming option will be available Oct. 29 to Nov. 4. Tickets at midcowatershed.org/events
TACAW
World music comes to TACAW with Kinan Azmeh, Kaoru Watanabe and Maeve Gilchrist of the Silkroad Ensemble performing at 8pm. Details and tickets at tacaw.org
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
A SPIRITUAL CENTER
A Spiritual Center welcomes the wisdom of Death Doula Akaljeet Khalsa from 10 to 11:30am in room 31 of the Third Street Center.
CLAY CENTER
Join the Carbondale Clay Center for a Día de los Muertos community event at 2pm and paint a calavera in anticipation of the holiday.
‘THE CORPSE BRIDE’
TACAW screens “The Corpse Bride” at 4pm as one of its “Spooky Screens.” Tickets at tacaw.org
‘ALIENS’
“Aliens,” another spooky screen, plays at 7pm in TACAW. Tickets at tacaw.org