THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27
THANKSGIVING
Local libraries, government offices and many businesses will be closed for turkey stuffing today. Garfield County Libraries close at 5pm on Nov. 26.
CARBONDALE TURKEY TROT
Carbondale’s annual Turkey Trot kicks off at 9:30am at the Rec Center. Register in advance at www.bit.ly/Cdale-Turkeys or sign up day-of from 8:30 to 9:15am. The following streets will be closed from 9 to 11am: Main Street, Snowmass Drive, Colorado Avenue and 8th Street.
BASALT TURKEY TROT
The Basalt Education Foundation hosts a 5K Turkey Trot at 9:30am sharp. Sign up in advance at www.givebutter.com/2025-Turkey-Trot or register day-of from 8:30 to 9:15am.
FREE MEAL
Faith Lutheran Church (1340 Highway 133, across from Wells Fargo Bank in Carbondale) offers a free drop-in meal between 11am and 1pm sponsored by Carbondale Homeless Assistance.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28
‘FRESH AIR FRIDAY’
As an alternative to Black Friday, the State of Colorado and Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering free entry to state parks for the day. For a list of parks, visit www.cpw.state.co.us/state-parks
THANKSGIVING DETOX
The Yoga Collective (1512 Grand Avenue, Glenwood Springs) offers a class focused on digestion and liver health from 9 to 10:30am.
CRAFT FAIR
Mosey on over to Craft Wellness in Basalt for a community Holiday Wellness Fair from 1 to 4pm.
HOTEL COLORADO
The Hotel Colorado’s 35th annual lighting ceremony begins with a craft fair in the Devereux Ballroom at noon. A live ice-carving demonstration will take place in the courtyard at 2pm, when Glenwood Springs Historical Society Gingerbread competition will also begin inside. Symphony in the Valley will perform at 4pm. Other performances follow with the lighting ceremony at 7pm, followed by A Band Called Alexis with a Christmas show. (Mr. Claus will be around all day.)
HOLIDAY SHOW
The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue’s seasonal holiday show is underway with regular showings at 6pm and Sunday showings at 5pm. Tickets and showtimes at www.gvrshow.com
STEVE’S GUITARS
Chris Weist and Roadside America perform at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
EASY JIM
Easy Jim performs Grateful Dead music at the Belly Up tonight at 9pm. Tickets at www.bellyupaspen.com
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29
LANDFILL CLOSURE
The South Canyon Landfill will be closed today due to the City of Glenwood Springs’ holiday schedule, but is open Friday, Nov. 28 with regular hours. The Garfield County Landfill near Rifle is open today, following its Thanksgiving closure Thursday and Friday.
ADOPT A PET
Journey Home Animal Shelter hosts an adoption event at Petco in Glenwood Springs from 10am to 1pm. Questions? Call 970-625-8808.
REDSTONE ILLUMINATION
Redstone hosts its annual Grand Illumination, starting at 5pm with a stroll from Propaganda Pie down the Boulevard to Redstone Park for the tree lighting and then onto the Redstone Inn for some hot chocolate by the bonfire just outside. Santa and his elves will be at the Inn till 7pm. More details at www.redstonecolorado.com
PAULA POUNDSTONE
Comedian Paula Poundstone performs at the Wheeler Opera House at 7pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
JOHN K’S FURTHERMORE
Former Further guitarist John Kadlecik performs at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1
PET DRIVE
Sopris Lodge and Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District partner to host a pet food and supply drive benefiting Colorado Animal Rescue (C.A.R.E.) today. Wishlist items include: wet and dry cat and/or dog food, new or gently used leashes and collars, toys and large trash bags. Items can be dropped off at either location during the week from 9am to 5pm through Dec. 19.
ARC THRIFT STORE
The new Arc Thrift Store in Glenwood Springs (2001 Grand Ave) hosts a three-day preview period, from 10am to 6pm daily through Dec. 3, ahead of its ribbon cutting on Dec. 4 at 8:30am.
VAUDEVILLE AUDITIONS
The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue hosts auditions for its winter production of “The Secret Garden” today and tomorrow from 6 to 9pm. Email John at reservations@gvrshow.com or call 970-948-8403 to schedule an audition time.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2
WINTER BIRDING
The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies guides winter birding at Hallam Lake from 8 to 11am. Register at www.aspennature.org
PILATES
Coredination offers weekly intermediate pilates mat classes at The Launchpad in Carbondale on Tuesdays from noon to 1pm. Beginners are encouraged to attend sessions at the Third Street Center (Room 20), also on Tuesdays from 9 to 10am. For details, call 970-379-2187.
WORD
Basalt Library offers a class teaching Microsoft Word basics at the Basalt Regional Library at 2:30pm.
FIRE HISTORY
Join the Carbondale Historical Society and Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District for a look back at emergency response over the years. Hear from the folks who have navigated the area’s changing fire and ambulance needs, and have had to make split-second decisions with lives in the balance from 6 to 7pm at Bonfire Coffee. Free, although donations for the Historical Society are appreciated.
MENTAL FITNESS
HeadQuarters hosts a restorative holiday gathering blending creativity, connection and calm at The Collective Snowmass from 6 to 7:30pm.
DRAWING CLUB
Drawing Club meets this week at Mountain Tide Provisions at 6:30pm.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3
XMAS COOKIE DECORATING
Colorado Mountain College Lappala Center in Carbondale hosts a kids (8+) Christmas cookie decorating workshop from 3 to 5pm. Register at www.tinyurl.com/CMCxmascookies
DEATH CAFE
Sopris Lodge in Carbondale hosts its quarterly Death Cafe, a safe and relaxed space to explore topics around death guided by Death Doula and end-of-life consultant Akaljeet Khalsa, from 3:30 to 5pm. RSVP by calling 970-678-0057.
CMC ART SALE
Colorado Mountain College Aspen (255 Sage Way) hosts its annual holiday art sale from 11am to 7pm today and tomorrow with an artists’ reception tomorrow from 4 to 7pm.
POINSETTIA ARRANGEMENTS
Join in on a seasonal poinsettia arrangement workshop at the Botany Houseplant Shop from 5:30 to 7pm. Register at www.botanyhouseplantshop.com
LOCAL FILM PREMIER
Catch the world premier of Northrup Studios’ “An Aspen Christmas Conspiracy” at the Wheeler Opera House at 7pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
ASPEN FILM
Aspen Film screens its December indie showcase selection, “SIRĀT,” at 7pm at the AF Isis Theatre. Tickets at www.aspenfilm.org
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4
ASPEN AIRPORT
Drop by the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport to preview conceptual design options, ask questions and help guide the next phase of the process. Session 1 is from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Session 2 is from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Learn more at www.aspenairport.com/modernization
STEM EXPLORATION
Join the Aspen Science Center for STEM Exploration Hour at the Carbondale Library from 3:30 to 4:30pm.
GARCO AIRPORT
Garfield County is seeking community input on its development plan for the future of the Rifle Garfield County Airport with an open house from 4:30 to 6pm. Details at www.rifleairport.com
CHOCOLATE 101
Chocolatiere Mark Burrows leads a two-part class on chocolate making from 5 to 7pm today and Thursday, Dec. 11 at the CoCoa Club in Carbondale. This class is a Colorado Mountain College community offering. Register at www.tinyurl.com/CMCchocolate
JASPER JOHNS OPENING
The Powers Art Center hosts an opening reception for its current exhibit, “Jasper Johns: A Whole Can be Only a Part,” from 5 to 7pm. RSVP at www.powersartcenter.org
WINTERFAIRE MARKET
Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork hosts Winterfaire shopping for adults only from 5 to 8pm with live music, food and handmade gifts from over 20 local artisans!
TENSION & TRAUMA RELEASE
Shake off any holiday tension with a tension and trauma release exercise (TRE) session with Lyndsey Harder and Anne Wolf, certified TRE providers, at the Third Street Center from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Register at www.tcfhf.org
COMEDY NIGHT
Steve’s Guitars presents Patio Night Live featuring comedians Eric Gile, Jordan Wood, Beth Brandon and Miller Ford at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5
FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLUB
The Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park hosts Friday Afternoon Club with live music by The Aries Approach, a husband-wife rock duo, from 4:30 to 7:30pm.
LIGHT UP CARBONDALE
Celebrate First Friday on Main Street with hot cocoa and cider and the community tree lighting at 5:30pm. Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra and Dance Initiative’s 970Beatkicks will perform at The Launchpad where Carbondale Arts’ Deck the Walls Holiday Market stays open from 4 to 7pm. Hell Roaring String Band will be at the Crow & Key from 5 to 8pm.
LABOR OF LOVE
KDNK’s Labor of Love Auction fundraiser takes place at Thunder River Theatre from 5 to 8:30pm. Catch the live auction portion at 7pm. To register, visit www.kdnk.org
JAZZMONAUTS
The Jazzmonauts perform at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
MCMISSION PRESENTS
Enjoy live DJ sessions with Jeerado S., Micro. and DJ Emz at El Dorado from 8 to 11pm.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
PAPER WINDOW STARS
Jill Scher teaches adults the art of making wax paper stars and shapes to be placed in windows during the holiday season at Colorado Mountain College’s Lappala Center in Carbondale from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Register at www.tinyurl.com/CMCpaperstars
WINTERFAIRE
Waldorf School on the Rockies hosts its all ages Winterfaire community celebration from 11am to 3pm with a market, music, storytelling, lunch and treats! Tickets at www.waldorfschoolrf.com
REDSTONE HOLIDAY MARKET
Redstone hosts its annual holiday market on the Boulevard, from the Inn all the way to Propaganda Pie, from 10am to 4pm. Artisan booths will be set up at various local businesses as carolers make their way to and fro and a holiday horse drawn express provides free lifts from one end of the Boulevard to the other. Santa will be at the Redstone Cliffs from noon to 2pm.
BASALT HOLIDAY MARKET
TACAW in Willits hosts the second annual Basalt Holiday Market, featuring local artists, jewelers, bakers and more, from 11am to 4pm.
GOOD EARTH APPRECIATION
Good Earth (12744 Highway 82, Carbondale) hosts a community appreciation day where Santa will make a visit while guests enjoy treats, music and hot cocoa around a fire from 2 to 7pm.
CONSCIOUS JOURNALING
Join Erin McElroy at True Nature for a workshop on the magical art of journaling from 4 to 6pm. Details at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
MOUNTAIN MADRIGALS
The Mountain Madrigal Singers celebrate 45 years with Christmas concerts tonight and Dec. 12 at 6pm and tomorrow and Dec. 13 at 2pm at the Glenwood Church of Christ (260 Soccer Field Road). These concerts are free with childcare available. Donations offset expenses.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7
HOLIDAY CONCERT
Mateo Sandate and the Heartstrings perform songs inspired by the spirit of the season at the Glenwood Springs Library at 2pm.
ASPEN TREE LIGHTING
Head to the Little Nell in Aspen for a festive afternoon starting at 5pm. The tree lighting will take place at 5:30pm, followed by cookies, hot chocolate and carols performed by the Aspen High School choir.