5 Events for this Weekend, November 17 – 19
John Waugh, John Waugh
As it gets closer to the winter season, that can only mean one thing—excitement as ski resorts start opening! For those wanting something to do this weekend, here’s 5 events in Colorado ranging from ski resorts opening days to The Polar Express coming to Colorado.
1. Vail Resort Opening Day
Opening day at Vail Mountain, 2015. Courtesy of Vail Resorts
We know you’ve been waiting for this one: Vail Resort opens it doors on November 17th for the ski season. Come out and enjoy the fresh powder and ski your heart out.
Directions: Take me there!
MORE EVENT DETAILS: Click here!
2. Eldora Mountain Resort Opening Day
Eldora Mountain Resort, Colorado. Photo Credit: John Waugh.
Join the hype as Eldora Mountain Resort opens its gates for the 2017/2018 season. Come out and celebrate the opening of Eldora’s new high-speed lift, the Aspenglow lift!
Directions: Take me there!
MORE EVENT DETAILS: Click here!
3. Turkey Trot Predict 2017
Photo Credit: caronwatson (iStock).
Celebrate the holidays with this unique race. Predict your time before you start and race to the end in this 5K. With no access to technology to see your time, the six closest runners to their predicted finishing times will go home with a frozen turkey.
Directions: Take me there!
MORE EVENT DETAILS: Click here!
4. Holiday Tree Lighting in Downtown Grand Junction
Photo Credit: Leonid Andronov (iStock).
Kick off the holiday season with a Christmas Tree lighting by bring the kids down to Downtown Grand Junction between 5 pm and 7 pm for a chance to visit with Santa while Christmas favorites are performed.
Directions: Take me there!
MORE EVENT DETAILS: Click here!
5. The Polar Express @ Durango Train Depot
The Polar Express Schedule. Photo Credit: D&SNGRR.
Operating for its 14th year, The Polar Express Train Ride returns to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. This train ride is set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack as passengers can relive the magic of the story. Enjoy hot chocolate and holiday treats as you ride to the North Pole where you’re greeted by Santa.
Directions: Take me there!
MORE EVENT DETAILS: Click here!
BONUS EVENT:
KJUS Winter Pop-up Opening Party
KJUS Cherry Creek Opening Party. Photo Credit: KJUS.
Known for their high-end ski collections, KJUS is opening its doors at its newest location in Cherry Creek on November 17th. Bring your ski pals and see first hand the premium Swiss technology in both their Ski Wear and their Lifestyle Collections. This event is free to the public and Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served.
Admission: FREE!
Directions: Take me there!
MORE EVENT DETAILS: Click here!
If you have an event you’d like featured on OutThereColorado.com, send us an email to events@outtherecolorado.com.
The ancient, amazing lives of sandhill cranes, Colorado’s beloved visitors back for seasonal stop
Seth Boster
seth.boster@gazette.com
Updated 2 days ago
In Colorado’s San Luis Valley, Jenny Nehring longs for this time of year, when her eyes look to the big sky and the big birds flying en masse against the Sangre de Cristo peaks, snow-capped and glowing from the rising...
Seth Boster
Reporter
Denver area events for March 6
Carlotta Olson
carlotta.olson@gazette.com
Updated 16 hours ago
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Friday Trevor Wallace — 7 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place,...
Carlotta Olson
Reporter
U.S. House probes reports of fraud, waste in Colorado’s Medicaid program
Marianne Goodland
marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 8 hours ago
A congressional committee is probing reports of waste, fraud and abuse in Colorado’s Medicaid program, citing recent stories outlining over-billing in transportation spending and alleged improper payments in autism services. The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce has sent...
Marianne Goodland
Reporter
Colorado Attorney General, environmental groups challenge EPA rejection of the state’s regional haze plan
Scott Weiser
scott.weiser@gazette.com
Updated 12 hours ago
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and several environmental organizations have filed separate petitions in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to reject Colorado’s regional haze plan. The plan included proposals...
Scott Weiser
Reporter
Denver Restaurant Week is back with deals starting at $25
Bernadette Berdychowski
bernadette.berdychowski@denvergazette.com
Updated 11 hours ago
Denver Restaurant Week has returned. The 10-day celebration of the local restaurant industry begins this Friday. The annual event is in its 22nd year and usually occurs in March, a typically slower period for Denver’s restaurant industry. This year’s edition...
Bernadette Berdychowski
Reporter
Colorado’s outdoor economy growth slowing
Bernadette Berdychowski
bernadette.berdychowski@denvergazette.com
Updated 12 hours ago
The post-pandemic boom in the outdoor recreation world appears to have slowed, according to new federal data. The industry is still growing nationwide, but it’s been slower than in past years. The trend is evident in Colorado, as well, though...
Bernadette Berdychowski
Reporter
Sundance Film Festival will ‘build something new’ in Boulder, organizers say
Bernadette Berdychowski
bernadette.berdychowski@denvergazette.com
Updated 13 hours ago
Don’t expect the Sundance Film Festival to look exactly the same in Boulder as it had in Park City, Utah. “We can’t pick up a film festival that’s been in a location for over 40 years… and move it into...
Bernadette Berdychowski
Reporter
DPS board considers policy designating schools as ‘safe zones’ from immigration enforcement
Nicole C. Brambila nico.brambila@denvergazette.com
nico.brambila@denvergazette.com
Updated 7 hours ago
The Denver school board discussed a major policy amendment that, if passed, will designate all district properties as “Safe Zones” and “Sensitive Locations.” In practical terms, the proposed policy amendment would restrict federal immigration agents from interacting with students and...
Aurora high school students learn about courts, crime and victims’ rights in new DA-led academy
Kyla Pearce
kyla-pearce@denvergazette.com
Updated 11 hours ago
Nearly 160 Aurora high school students got a behind-the-scenes look at Colorado’s criminal justice system this semester through a new academy created by Aurora Public Schools and the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. The new academy gives Aurora high school...
Kyla Pearce
Reporter
Comfort for critters: Jefferson County animal shelter seeks towels, blankets
Sage Kelley
sage.kelley@denvergazette.com
Updated 13 hours ago
A Jefferson County animal shelter is asking the community to donate spare blankets and towels to help keep the animals in its care comfortable. Foothills Animal Shelter, located near Colorado Highway 6 and Interstate 70 in Golden, posted a request...
Sage Kelley
Reporter
PREV
PREVIOUS
Hole in Sun’s Upper Atmosphere to Bring Unusual Light Show to Parts of Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save If you live above 40 degrees latitude, keep your eyes toward the northern sky during the nights of November 8 and 9 for a chance to see a one-of-a-kind light show. Not sure where the […]
Emergency Life Flights Increase as More People Seek Adventure
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A woman’s 83-foot jump off of Guffey Gorge in Florissant this summer, which ended in a painful belly flop, is a perfect example of why Colorado Springs’ air ambulance services are so busy. Traditionally, the […]