The temps are getting cooler, snow sprinkles the mountaintops, and fall is just around the corner here in Winter Park, Colorado. Autumn is a favorite season here in the Rocky Mountains for both locals and tourists alike with the changing of the colors and the cool, crisp mornings and painted sky evenings. It really doesn’t get much better for local and fun events, especially with this amazing temperate weather.
A perfect fall day in Winter Park can be spent waking up to a nice hot cup of coffee to be enjoyed on the deck followed by fresh pancakes and local eggs. Off to mountain biking up behind Rendezvous for a few hours and then a good soak in a pool or hot tub. Evening comes around and it’s a great dinner followed with a bottle of good wine sitting around the fire on the patio. There is so much to do in Winter Park in the fall! Check out this list of all the fun fall events for the 2023 season.
Local’s Tip: It is the time for all the aspens to change colors also. The last couple of weekends are when we get the most colors from the aspen. Nothing more fun than a drive up to Grand Lake a trip through Rocky Mountain National Park to see the changing of the colors.
Check out: Best Hikes For Leaf Peeping In Winter Park, CO
When:
Aug 22, 2023 – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where:
Behind the Distillery
410 Zerex Street
Fraser, CO 80442
Come to the Fraser Artisan Bazaar this summer on Sunday, August 22nd, afternoon beginning at 5:00. There will be a variety of items for sale, and will have a sign-up for 15-minute on-site sound healing sessions.
Some of the items featured:
– Homemade tomatillo sauce
– Preserved fruits, jams & compotes
– Gourmet applesauces
– Handmade bags & purses
– All-natural, chemical free cosmetics & skincare
– Handmade gifts (quilts, dreamcatchers, sun catchers, bookmarks, etc.)
– Jewelry (gemstone, wood & crystals)
– Aromatherapy (essential oils, sage bundles, incense & room sprays)
– Ayurvedic foods (Kitchari kits, chocolate, snacks, etc.)
Aug 24, 2023 – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Aug 31, 2023 – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where:
Rendezvous Event Center
78821 US-40
Winter Park, CO 80482
High-Note Thursdays are a free summer concert series on Thursdays in the Rendezvous Event Center. The community can enjoy a mix of musical styles performed on our state-of-the-art stage. Bring your picnic, favorite beverages, and a smile, we provide the chairs and live music (please leave your pets at home). View 2023 High-Note Thursday Line Up.
TACOS + MARGS
When:
Aug 26, 2023 – All Day
Where:
Winter Park Resort
85 Parsenn Rd
Winter Park, CO 80482
There’s no better duo than tacos and margs! Enjoy this power pairing under sunshine, bright blue skies, and cool mountain air this summer. Join us for the second annual Tacos + Margs in the Mountains on Saturday, August 26. Taste a variety of flavors in between. Pair it with street tacos, live music, giveaways, and more for the perfect afternoon in the mountains.
Aug 26, 2023 – 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where:
Adventures Decanted
37 Cooper Creek Way
Suite 315
Winter Park, CO 80482
Patio season calls for seafood boils and tiki bars! Join us every Saturday evening from 5-8pm for a variety of seafood such as shrimp, crab, lobster, clams, mussels, and crawfish — along with vegetables including corn, potatoes, garlic, and mushrooms. All ingredients are boiled in a seasoned broth and served with lemon and parsley and fresh baguette. Plus, a full tiki bar to enjoy with your favorite summer drinks!
Seafood Boil is $35.00 per guest (drinks not included). Our full menu will also be available. To make a reservation, click here: https://www.exploretock.com/adventures-decanted-winter-park/.
When:
Aug 26, 2023 – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where:
Paint and Sip Fraser
Discover a new and exciting experience with Paint and Sip Fraser. Create, Sip, Socialize. Call Today: 970-531-5513 You can also schedule your next unique celebration or birthday party with us, your venue or ours! Designed for People of all ages who have never painted before. Our 2 Hour event gives you a step-by-step tutorial where you become the Artist and leave with a Masterpiece that you’ve created! Convenient Travel size canvas or Wall size ready to hang.
When:
Aug 26, 2023 – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sep 2, 2023 – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where:
Village Gazebo
Winter Park, CO
Blue skies, sunshine, mountain views, and live music. Does it get any better? Join us Saturdays at the Village Gazebo for live music from 1-3pm. Grab a drink at Trailblazer and a bite from one of our many restaurants in the Village to enjoy while you relax on the lawn.
Aug 27, 2023 – 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Where:
Rendezvous Event Center
78821 US-40
Winter Park, CO 80482
Fitness in the Park is a free yoga or pilates class at Rendezvous Event Center (or alternative location). You can enjoy the quiet of the Park and the gorgeous setting with a trained fitness instructor leading you through yoga or pilates. Classes are designed to accommodate a wide range of experience levels and abilities to ensure everyone is welcome. It’s a great way to start the day! You’ll need to bring your own mat, water, and practice responsible social distancing onsite. Please leave your pets at home. Classes are subject to change or cancellation without notice. More information.
Aug 27, 2023 – 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where:
Adventures Decanted
37 Cooper Creek Way
Suite 315
Winter Park, CO 80482
Join us every Sunday as our sommelier Shelby Peterson features a variety of her favorite wines and recommended pairings. Wines will vary from whites, reds, rosès, and bubbles. All sommelier featured wines will be BUY ONE GLASS GET ONE FREE!
To make your reservations, click here: https://www.exploretock.com/adventures-decanted-winter-park/.
Sparkling
Chateau Moncontour Cremant de Loire Rose $11 per glass
Pere Mata Cupada Cava Brut Nature Reserve 2019 $12.50 per glass
White
Francois Chidain Tourasaine Sauvignon Blanc Loire Valley 2021 $12.50 per glass
Flipia Pato D.N.M.C. Vinho Branco Bical/Arinot Barriada Portugal 2021 $11.50 per glass
Jolie Laid Trousseau Gris Fanucchi Wood Road Vineyard Russian River Chardonnay $16 per glass
Red
Mas de Libian Cotes du Rhone Boutd’Zan 2021 $12.50 per glass
Dunites Ella Pinot Noir SLO Coast $18 per glass
Chiara Condello Sangiovese Predappio Tre Bigne 2020 $14.50 per glass
When:
Aug 31, 2023 – 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where:
Headwaters Center – Pavilion
701 Baker Street
Winter Park, CO 80442
Join in on the fun at Headwaters Center to raise money and awareness for water conservation! Every other Thursday beginning May 25th and ending August 31st, we’ll be doing yoga outdoors under the pavilion beginning at 4 pm. Each session will include poses to help us release summer heat and invite in the flowing water element. Class is appropriate for all skill levels and children are welcome.
When:
Sep 1, 2023 – 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where:
Uptripping Gallery
63 Cooper Creek Way,
Winter Park, CO 80482
Local ARTISTS – free WINE & BEER (5-7pm) – Live MUSIC (6-8pm) featuring Delta Sonics, Family Recipe & High Country Hustle.
Come celebrate the start of the weekend while shopping local creations, and catching up with friends.
July 7th, 5-8pm
August 4th, 5-8pm
September 1st, 5-8pm
*All local artists welcome to come set up a table and sell their creations. Free of charge. Advanced registration & approval required. Application on Uptripping.com. Limited spots available.*
When:
Sep 3, 2023 – 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where:
Cooper Creek Square
Labor Day Block Party & Sidewalk Sales at Cooper Creek Square. Enjoy live music with local favorite, Andy Straus, face painting with Suzy-Q and sidewalk sales throughout the square.
WINTER PARK FILM FESTIVAL
When:
Sep 8, 2023 – All Day
Sep 9, 2023 – All Day
Where:
The Foundry Cinema & Bowl
22 Second St,
Fraser, CO 80442
Winter Park Film Festival aims to honor and highlight the unique contributions to filmmaking from a wide variety of communities and film subjects. By encompassing a vast array of demographics it generates a global inclusion among creative filmmakers, action sports stars, disabled individuals, youth, social media influencers, and the public all within the same event. We hope that through this event we can share the love and creativity of watching and making films. More information.
When:
Sep 10, 2023 – 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where:
Snow Mountain Ranch-YMCA of the Rockies
1101 Co Rd 53
Granby, CO 80446
The You Are Not Alone hike is in support of mental health and suicide prevention and awareness, benefitting the H.O.P.E. Fund. All community members are welcome and encouraged to join – no registration is required. For those that can’t hike, sitting areas will be available. There will be ways to remember loved ones lost to suicide and reflect on your own mental health. The hike is held during Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day.
Free food and music! Suicide Loss Survivors Support Group, Self-Care booths, Arts and Crafts. Local mental health resources will be available on the day of the hike.
FRASER VALLEY HOP CRAWLER 2023
Sep 17, 2023 – All Day
Join us for the 4th Annual Oktoberfest and Hop Crawler in Winter Park/Fraser Valley Colorado. Gather a group of your friends to either walk, ride or take public transportation while you visit Fraser Valley’s Breweries. Call all your friends, purchase your tickets and maybe dress for the occasion….then get to crawling. You have all weekend to finish all 6 breweries, but we won’t judge you if you finish it in one day.
- Big Trout Brewing Co
- Camber Brewing Co
- Fraser River Beer CO
- Hideaway Park Brewery
- The Noble Buck Brewing Co
- Vicious Cycle Brewing Co
Purchase your ticket today for just $35 and receive a FREE 10 oz pour at each of the breweries during the event along with an official Hop Crawler fanny pack and a logoed souvenir pint glass. More here.
