THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1
ASPEN FILMFEST
Day three of Aspen Film’s Filmfest continues at the ISIS Theatre, screening acclaimed films through Sunday. Passes and schedule at tinyurl.com/aspenfilmfilmfest
SUNLIGHT CHAMBER PASS
Sunlight Mountain Resort extended its deadline until today for pass buyers to purchase a Sunlight pass with the chamber deal. Chamber verification at tinyurl.com/sunlightchamberverification
A WAY OUT
The annual A Way Out Addiction and Breakfast Symposium takes place at TACAW from 8am to 1pm. Details at tinyurl.com/AWayOut2026
LIBRARY STORYTIME
Children and their families are welcome to Musical Storytime with Ms. Holly at the Glenwood Library today at 11am, and Carbondale Library tomorrow at 10:30am.
TEEN LIBRARY COUNCIL
Teens have the opportunity to help shape Basalt Library programming, services, book selection, events and more during the Teen Library Council convening from 4 to 5pm at the library. Details at tinyurl.com/teenlibrarycouncilbasalt
‘PAPERBOY OMNIBUS’
Colorado Mountain College’s Lappala Center in Carbondale hosts an opening reception for Terry Glasenapp’s “Paperboy Omnibus,” an art exhibit about politics, social movements, education and more, from 5 to 7:30pm.
‘PLUGGED IN’
Build electronic sounds from scratch at Basalt Library’s “Plugged In: Exploring Music & Technology — Introduction to Modular Synthesizers” from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Details at tinyurl.com/musicandtech2026
‘THELMA & LOUISE’
“Thelma & Louise” screens at 7pm at the Crystal Theatre, a nod to the Root 66 theme of this year’s Potato Days. Tickets at the door.
TOM RUSH AT THE WHEELER
Americana folk revival artist Tom Rush performs at the Wheeler Opera House at 7pm. Tickets at wheeleroperahouse.com
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
GLENWOOD GARAGE SALE
A Glenwood Springs resident hosts an estate, yard and garage sale today, tomorrow and Sunday at 1228 Pitkin Avenue.
STORYTIME PLAYGROUP
The Storytime playgroup convenes from 10:30 to 11:15am at the Basalt Library, where children, ages 0-3, listen to stories, interact with other children and caregivers and more. Details at basaltlibrary.org
SENIOR STROLL
Join the Powers Art Center for a guided senior stroll beginning at 11:30am. Details at powersartcenter.org/upcoming-events-1
POTATO DAYS/FIRST FRIDAY
It’s Potato Day weekend! The festivities kick off with Main Street First Friday activities from 5 to 9pm, including an Art Around Town Walk with the Carbondale Public Art Commission at 5:30pm (meet at Town Hall), as well as a harvest party from 5 to 8pm. Then make sure to stop by the Carbondale Rotary Pancake Breakfast at Chacos Park tomorrow from 8:30 to 10:30am, followed by the Potato Day Parade, themed “Get Your Kicks on Root 66,” live music at Sopris Park, where the homegrown barbecue lunch will also be served at 11am, and more. Find the full schedule at tinyurl.com/potatodayschedule2026
SPRING PALATES
Spring Palates celebrates four years of operation at Mountain Tide Provision Co., where participants can also create custom potato stamps, from 5 to 7pm.
CARBONDALE ARTS
Carbondale Arts celebrates the opening of two new exhibits for the fall season, “The Beauty of Beasts,” by scratchboard artist Megan George, and “Everlasting Floral Design,” by floral artist Abby Zlotnick. The Launchpad in downtown Carbondale will host the opening reception from 5 to 7pm.
THE ART BASE
The Art Base in Basalt hosts an opening for two exhibits: Michael Kinsley’s “Sensuous Landscapes” and David Clark’s “Mt. Sopris in Black and White,” from 5 to 7pm.
GHOST WALK
The 26th annual History Ghost Walk, a fundraiser for the Glenwood Springs Historical Society, continues at 6:30pm at Linwood Cemetery, offering tours every half-hour until 8:30pm. Walk with ghosts again at the same time and place tomorrow and on Oct. 9 and 10. Tickets at glenwoodhistory.org
‘FORGOTTEN ISLAND’
The Crystal Theatre screens “Forgotten Island” today at 7pm, tomorrow at 7pm, Sunday at noon (captioned) and Monday at 7pm. Tickets at the door.
CERAMICS EXHIBITION
The reception for ceramicist Michael Wisner’s exhibit, “The Language of Texture,” which opened on Sept. 7 and will remain up until Oct. 30, will be held at the Main Street Gallery & The Framer from 6 to 8pm. Details at tinyurl.com/claycenterreception
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
ROAN PLATEAU
Join Wilderness Workshop, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and the Bureau of Land Management for a Roan Plateau fence pull, when participants will help open wildlife corridors by removing one mile of unused fencing. The pull runs from 8:30am to 4pm, and includes optional camping the night before. Details, registration and coordinates at tinyurl.com/roanplateaufencepull
FAMILY CLAY PLAY
Families with young children create together at the Carbondale Clay Center from 10am to noon. Register for the workshop at carbondaleclay.org
TAKE A KID MOUNTAIN BIKING
Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day runs from 10am to 1pm on the trails of Coal Basin Ranch. Details and registration at tinyurl.com/mountainbiking2026
RFOV MEMBERS HIKE
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers members are invited to take part in a group hike to Hanging Lake at 10am. Not a member yet? You can join and register for the hike at rfov.org
NOCHE LATINA
Bethel Plaza hosts Noche Latina in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, beginning with family games and activities from 4 to 6pm. Live music from the band Media Luna keeps the good times rolling from 6 to 9pm. Details at cogs.us/778/Noche-Latina
‘FIRE AWAY’
The Glenwood Springs Fire Department hosts “Fire Away” from 4 to 6pm at the Noche Latina event in Bethel Plaza. Community members get a chance to participate in a Q&A and learn about property tax measures 2B and 6A, which constituents will vote on in the general election. Other “Fire Away” Q&A events will be held online from 3:30 to 4:30pm on Oct. 7, with Spanish interpretation available, and from 4:30 to 9pm at the Glenwood Community Center. Details at cogs.us/947/2026-Ballot-Issue
DWAYNE ROMERO
Colorado District 3 Democratic candidate Dwayne Romero participates in a town hall at the New Castle Community Center from 5:30 to 7:30pm.
‘PINK TO BLACK’
Thunder River Theatre Company (TRTC) and El Dorado’s “PINK TO BLACK” concert series kicks off for its third year. “Roma Ransom” opens at 8pm at TRTC, followed by “Western Medicine” at 9pm. Doors open at 7:30pm. Tickets at tinyurl.com/pinktoblack-year3
SWIM LESSONS
Registration for November swim lessons at the Glenwood Springs Aquatics Center opens today. Register at tinyurl.com/swimlessonsglenwood
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
AVIATION EXPO
Rocky Mountain Aero Group hosts an aviation expo at the KGWS Sumers Airpark (1172 County Road 116) in Glenwood Springs from 8am to noon. Free and open to all. Details at rockymountainaerogroup.com
A SPIRITUAL CENTER
Sara Landon presents “You are Your Own Greatest Creation,” a discussion at A Spiritual Center (Room 31 of the Third Street Center) from 10 to 11:30am.
ACES HARVEST PARTY
Rock Bottom Ranch hosts the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies’ (ACES) Annual Harvest Party from 11am to 2pm, and 2 to 5pm. Festivities include live music and seasonal treats. The event is car free; ACES asks attendees to walk or bike down the Rio Grande Trail to the ranch. Tickets at tinyurl.com/rockbottomharvestparty
‘YOUR WAY HOME’
Shamanic healer and spiritual mentor Meghan Gilroy guides an afternoon of reflection and ceremony in the Kiva at True Nature from 2 to 3pm. Details and registration at truenaturehealingarts.com
ASPEN FILM AT CRYSTAL
Aspen Film’s Filmfest comes to the Crystal Theatre for a 4pm screening of “The American Dream” and a 7pm screening of “Time Warp,” followed by a Q&A with Director Allison Berg. Tickets at crystaltheatrecarbondale.com
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
‘CLEAR THE CLUTTER’
Learn strategies to get more organized in “Clear the Clutter, Clear Your Mind” from 5:30 to 6:30pm at the Glenwood Springs Community Center. Details and tickets at tinyurl.com/cleartheclutter2026
‘MOUSE’
Independent crime thriller “Mouse” screens at 7pm at the Crystal, followed by a Q&A with Director Kenny Riches. Tickets at tinyurl.com/mousecrystal
POOL CLOSURE
Glenwood Hot Springs Resort pools will be closed today and tomorrow for maintenance.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
ASPEN CHAPEL GALLERY
The Aspen Chapel Gallery hosts an opening reception for its fresh exhibit, “FEAST D’ ARTE,” a mixed-media show in partnership with Harvest for Hunger, from 4 to 7pm.
BALLOT DEEP DIVE
Indivisible Colorado hosts a ballot initiative deep dive online from 6 to 7pm. Details and registration at tinyurl.com/deepdive2026Colorado
STEVE’S GUITARS
Chris Acker performs at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at stevesguitars.net
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
RFV BUSINESS SUMMIT
Basalt’s Rocky Mountain Institute Innovation Center hosts the 2026 Roaring Fork Valley Business Summit from 8 to 11:30am. Business owners, local leaders and regional executives will gather for macroeconomic analysis and strategic planning. Registration and details at basaltchamber.org/business-summit
UTE PHILOSOPHY
Ute Tribe member Skyler Lomahaftewa leads a discussion about the culture of his ancestors and other Native American tribes at the Colorado Mountain College Lappala Center in Carbondale from 6 to 7:30pm. Register at tinyurl.com/UtePhilosophy
‘SACRED CINEMA’
Aspen Chapel kicks off its “Sacred Cinema” series with a screening of “Mission,” featuring Robert De Niro, at 6pm.
‘FIRST DRAFT’
Mitzi Rapkin speaks with Edwidge Danticat, author of “Dèy,” at TACAW at 6:30pm for an episode in Rapkin’s podcast series, “First Draft: A Dialogue in Writing.”
SPOOKTOBER
Spooktober kicks off at the Crystal Theatre with a screening of “Weapons” at 7pm. Tickets at the door.
STEVE’S GUITARS
The Saint Cecilia band performs at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at stevesguitars.net
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
BONNIE PAINE
Folk/Americana musician Bonnie Paine of “Elephant Revival” plays at 8pm at TACAW. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets at tinyurl.com/bonnietickets
SUGAR SKULL
The Wheeler Opera House presents “Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure” — “a bilingual story of remembrance and family” — at 7pm. Tickets at wheeleroperahouse.com
STEVE’S GUITARS
Jason McIntyre and Michael O’Connor perform at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at stevesguitars.net
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
BABYSITTING TRAINING
Get first aid and pediatric-CPR training at American Red Cross’ babysitting training from 10am to 4pm today and tomorrow at the Glenwood Springs Community Center. Participants must be at least 11 years old. Register at tinyurl.com/babysittingtraining2026
HUNTER SIGHT-IN
Sight in your hunting rifle from noon to 4pm at the Glenwood Springs Gun Club in South Canyon (County Road 134) — first left after the landfill. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. RSVP by Oct. 7 at tinyurl.com/huntingglenwood Walk-ins are also welcome.
KIDS NIGHT
“Kids Night at the Rec” takes place from 4:30 to 9pm at the Glenwood Community Center. Kids will be able to swim, rock climb, create crafts and more, while parents take the night off. Details and registration at tinyurl.com/kidsnightattherec
‘SINATRA ON LOVE’
Jeff Schlepp takes the audience through a musical journey in “Sinatra on Love” at Thunder River Theatre Company as part of TRTC’s Signature Cabaret Series. Doors open at 7pm. The performance begins at 7:30pm. Tickets at tinyurl.com/trtcjeffschlepp
MRE W/ MATT JONES
Aspen-based cover band MRE performs with Matt Jones at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at tacaw.org
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
A SPIRITUAL CENTER
A Spiritual Center hosts “An Easier Path: A Spiritual Journey of Joy, Expansion, and Transformation” from 10 to 11:30am in Room 31 of the Third Street Center.
SONGKEEPERS
Songkeepers: Carriers of Ancient Melodies and Living Prayers, including local members Lisa Dancing-Light, Mindy Arbuckle and Pam Rosenthal, bring an interactive performance inspired by Kirtan and Native American songs to the Carbondale Library at 5:30pm.
STEVE’S GUITARS
The Birds of Play perform at Steve’s Guitars at 7pm. Tickets at stevesguitars.net