Looking for fun things to do in the Colorado mountains? You don’t have to ski or snowboard to have a good time in the high country. Activities like snow tubing and sleigh rides are always a blast. But here are 12 events, concerts and festivals happening in Colorado’s mountain towns and ski resorts through this winter and ski season. These are definitely worth a day trip or weekend getaway.
Ice Castles
Dec. 19 – Feb. 23
Cripple Creek
The winter wonderland ice fortress is now open in Cripple Creek. Explore its ice slides, frozen thrones and Polar Pub Ice Bar through February.
International Snow Sculpture Championships
Jan. 20-29
Breckenridge
Be wowed by massive snow sculptures created by the world’s best snow carvers. Read our previous article about the festival.
X Games Aspen
Jan. 23-25
Aspen
The X Games is modifying its format next year, but you can still catch the legendary competition in Aspen.
Alpine Table Cabin Chef Series
Jan. 26-27, Feb. 23-24, March 27-28
Beaver Creek
Take a sleigh ride to a grand mountaintop cabin to enjoy a dinner prepared by Michelin-recognized chefs. Culinary magic. Read more in our Beaver Creek Alpine Table Takes Michelin Dining to the Mountaintop.
UllrGrass
Jan. 31 – Feb. 2
Golden
Golden hosts three days of bluegrass, newgrass, funk and jam-band artists — and a crowd full of fans wearing Viking horns and furs.
Cripple Creek Ice Festival
Feb. 15-23
Cripple Creek
Watch head-to-head ice carving challenges and walk around the giant ice sculptures and street festival vendors.
Subaru Winterfest
Feb. 21-23
Copper Mountain
The free mountain and lifestyle fest includes swag giveaways and live music at the base of the slopes. The lineup features the National Parks, High Lonesome and more.
WinterWonderGrass
Feb. 28 – March 2
Steamboat Springs
Yeah, it will probably snow, but you’ll be dancing to an A-list bluegrass lineup that includes Trampled by Turtles, the California Honeydrops, Leftover Salmon and a whole lot more incredible artists.
Leadville Skijoring
March 1-2
Since 1949, horses have been pulling skiers down the center of Leadville in this Colorado classic. It’s cowboys meet skiers for some wintertime fun.
Snow League
March 7-8
Aspen Snowmass
Shaun White has launched a new year-round pro league for halfpipe snowboarders and freeskiers, and it all gets started in Aspen this year.
Frozen Dead Guy Days
March 14-16
Estes Park
Estes Park hosts three days of frigid fun, including live music, coffin races and more weird celebration. The Frozen Dead Guy Festival is the main event on Saturday.
Après at the Amp
April 4-5
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail
Vail celebrates the end of the ski season with this weekend music festival, featuring a Jungle DJ set, Goth Babe, L’Imperatrice and more.
