How to go winter stargazing in Colorado

January 20, 2026 Steve Graham

Photo by Mark Nortona – stock.adobe.com

Looking up into a chilly night sky can offer rewards as big as the galaxy

Free, interactive ice festival returns to Cripple Creek Feb. 14 to 22

January 15, 2026 Steve Graham

Climbing through ice castles at the Cripple Creek Ice Festival — Climbing through ice castles is a highlight of the Cripple Creek | Photos courtesy of Cripple Creek Ice Festival

Climb in ice castles, watch ice sculpting live at popular southern Colorado event

Grand Junction travel guide: Outdoor recreation, scenic trails and local beer

January 8, 2026 Steve Graham

Photo courtesy Visit Grand Junction

Discover the best trails, rivers, climbing spots and patios in this year-round playground

Colorado performing arts preview: can’t-miss January theater, music and dance

December 31, 2025 Steve Graham

Cellist Rainer Eudeikis returns to Boulder this month. | Photo by Cody Pickens

From a homecoming concert to world premiere plays, here’s Thirst’s guide to the best upcoming shows across Colorado

Where craft beer meets art: Ratio Beerworks honored by the RiNo Art District

December 22, 2025 Steve Graham

Ratio Beerworks is a longtime supporter of live, local music. — Ratio Beerworks is a longtime supporter of live, local music. | Photos provided by Ratio Beerworks

The Denver brewery’s long-running commitment to artists, musicians and creative spaces earned it the district’s inaugural Creative Business Award.

Maddy Schaffrick is chasing an Olympic (half) pipe dream

December 16, 2025 Steve Graham

Maddy Shaffrick in the Snow League women’s qualifiers in Aspen. — Maddy Schaffrick in the Snow League women’s qualifiers in Aspen. | Photo by The Snow League/Blotto

The ups and downs of a Steamboat Springs snowboarder’s unconventional career

Colorado events roundup: Parades, concerts, ski openings and holiday fun

December 10, 2025 Steve Graham

The Wintersköl Festival brings fireworks and much more to Aspen this weekend — The Wintersköl Festival brings fireworks and much more to Aspen this weekend. | Photo provided

From Santa parades to quirky winter festivals, here are the top December happenings across Colorado

From ashes to ales: Colorado breweries help Very Nice Brewing rebuild after devastating fire

December 4, 2025 Steve Graham

Very Nice Brewing owners Jeffrey and Susan Green survey the damage to their Nederland Taproom, which burned in the Caribou Village fire on Oct. 9. | Photo provided

When a Nederland blaze destroyed the longtime taproom, the craft beer community stepped in with donations and a collaborative brew

Estes Park launches Sleigh the Games festival with $1,000 snowball fight tournament

December 2, 2025 Steve Graham

Sleigh the Games brings Japanese Yukigassen-style snowball fights to Colorado. — Sleigh the Games brings Japanese Yukigassen-style snowball fights to Colorado. | Photo by Wikimedia

New event also includes human curling, team sled pull racing and other active contests

Not-to-miss Colorado events that launch the winter season

November 19, 2025 Steve Graham

enver’s mayor will light up the City and County Building on Friday. — Denver’s mayor will light up the City and County Building on Friday. | Photo by arinahabich (stock.adobe.com)

Colorado lights up the holidays, opens the slopes and more in the coming weeks

Best happenings in Colorado this month

November 5, 2025 Steve Graham

The Museo de las Americas has free evening hours on Saturday, during Denver Arts Week. — The Museo de las Americas has free evening hours on Saturday. | Photo provided by Denver Arts Week

Abundant art, fashion, theater and comedy are coming to venues across the state

Ice skating rink slides back into Colorado Springs

November 3, 2025 Steve Graham

A family skating at Acacia Park in downtown Colorado Springs — A family skating at Acacia Park in downtown Colorado Springs. | Photos provided

Skate in the Park opens Friday, Nov. 14, in downtown Acacia Park

Best things to do in Colorado in the next few weeks

October 29, 2025 Steve Graham

The Buntport Theater team — “Edgar Allan Poe Is Dead and So Is My Cat” opens Friday at Buntport Theater in central Denver. | Photo provided

Film and drinks festivals, theater openings, recreation challenges and more on tap

Bear Creek Fun Run and Walk promises a beary good time

October 28, 2025 Steve Graham

Participants in the 2024 Bear Creek 5k and 3k Fun Run and Walk

Annual costumed event returns to Colorado Springs on Saturday, Nov. 8

Colorado is record setting, according to Guinness

October 21, 2025 Steve Graham

The world’s largest fireworks shell. | Photo courtesy of guinnessworldrecords.com

The Centennial State is home to numerous Guinness World Records, from hot springs to rock climbing to pull ups

Weird, wild Ward maintains independent spirit

October 13, 2025 Steve Graham

Understanding the heart of a Boulder County enigma

Halloween? Yes! Haunted houses? No!

October 2, 2025 Steve Graham

A jack o’ lantern trail is open now at Hudson Gardens in Littleton. | Photos provided

Colorado spots for celebrating the spooky season without the jump scares

Best things to do in Colorado this month

October 1, 2025 Steve Graham

The Durango Cowboy Gathering brings a wide world of Old West fun to downtown Durango. | Photo provided

Cowboys in Durango, plus beer, whiskey and music fests everywhere on tap

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