Spring’s an exciting time in Colorado and we’ve compiled a calendar of events and celebrations to welcome in the new season. Have fun in the sun skiing in March, and celebrate the best of food and wine in Denver and Vail. Head for the 45th annual short film festival in Aspen in April, and join the close of season celebrations at Steamboat Springs. Virtual space exploration is on the list for May in Denver, while a words fest awaits in the mountains at Crested Butte.

 

 

Special Events in Colorado: Worth the Trip

 

Denver Restaurant Week
March 1-10, 2024, Denver

20th Annual: Creative menus at tiered pricepoints showcase Colorado grass-fed beef and lamb, seafood flown in daily, and innovative vegetarian options. Expect international fusions and dishes spiced up with delicious local green chile.

​Boulder International Film Festival
To March 3, 2024, Boulder

20^th Annual: Welcoming 25,000+ film lovers every year, BIFF is renowned for presenting a wide variety of local, national, and international films together with music, food, and more.

Bud Light Spring Jam 
March 22-24, 2024, Aspen Snowmass

24th Annual: Weekend of live music, night skiing and the Snowmass “Slash the Mass Banked Slalom Race”, kicks off a fun week of concerts, parties and competitions.

Aspen Film Shortfest 
April 1-7, 2024, Aspen

45th Annual: A favourite Aspen fixture since 1979, celebrating short films from around the world.

Taste of Vail 
April 3-6, 2024, Vail

32nd Annual: The Taste of Vail culinary journey showcases the chefs of the valley, local flavors, and welcomes artisans, experts, and food enthusiasts from around the globe. Enjoy wine tastings, gourmet dinners, and outdoor events.

Denver Auto Show
April 4-7, 2024, Denver

16th Annual: Auto frenzy at this show, featuring the latest domestic and international models, and unveiling the concept cars of the future.

Springalicious
April 1-14, 2024, Steamboat Springs

Weeklong festival celebrating the close of the winter season. Festivities include fun events such as the Cardboard Classic and Splashdown Pond Skim plus free music concerts.

Wild Color 
To April 7, 2024, Denver

There’s still time to experience this exhibition, exploring the hidden messages that colors send, creatures that change color, glowing plants and animals, and even shades the human eye can’t detect.

The Infinite
To May 5, 2024, Denver

Inspired by NASA, explore space through this immersive large-scale interactive experience, journeying into the blue yonder to visit The International Space Station (ISS).

Mountainfilm in Telluride
May 23-27, 2024, Telluride

45th Annual: Featuring independent documentary films,  art and ideas , plus a speaker series focusing on contemporary issues, art and photography exhibits.

Mountain Words Festival
May 24-26 ,2024, Crested Butte

Literary celebration headlining authors including Timothy Egan, Shelley Read, Montana Poet Laureate Chris La Tray, Beth Nguyen, and Betsy Gaines Quammen. Plus readings, workshops and discussions – full program tbc, check website.

Astronomy Tour
To August 13, 2024, Boulder

All-ages night sky tours just outside Boulder. Join a professional astronomer to explore the universe wonders through telescopes and a laser pointer.

 

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Full Calendars of Events

Colorado

• Aspen & Snowmass
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• Boulder
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• Breckenridge, Keystone & Copper
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• Crested Butte
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• Denver
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• Rocky Mountain National Park & Estes Park
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• Telluride
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• Vail & Beaver Creek
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