4th of July Celebrations In Winter Park, Colorado
Looking for vacation ideas to spark up your 4th of July celebrations? Why not take the family barbecue to the BIG backyard this year, with a long weekend in Winter Park, Colorado?
Located just 70 miles west of Denver, Winter Park is the perfect mountain escape from the city – and one of the few mountain towns that still offers great lodging and activities at family friendly rates.
This year, the 4th of July lands on a Wednesday, making it the perfect opportunity to take a few extra days for mid-summer getaway? So what’s going on in Winter Park this 4th of July? Step aside Seth Meyers, it’s time for a closer look…
WINTER PARK’S 4TH OF JULY EVENTS 2018
Friday, June 29th, 2018
Friday Music Series
What? Live music by Ashton Lee.
Where? At the Gazebo By The Pond at Winter Park Resort
When? 4 PM – 6 PM
How Much? FREE
Music On The Square
What? Live mix of rock, Americana and blues music by Sam Osborne & Gary Key.
Where? Cooper Creek Square in Downtown Winter Park
When? 6 PM – 8 PM
How Much? FREE
Coca-Cola Family Movie Night
What? Outdoor Movie Showing of ‘The Lion King’. Bring a picnic and blanket.
Where? On the Great Lawn at Winter Park Resort.
When? 7 PM – 9 PM
How Much? FREE
Saturday, June 30th, 2018
Run For Independence
What? Scenic 5 mile run/walk from Winter Park Resort to Rendezvous after race celebration in Fraser.
Where? Begins at The Vintage Hotel at Winter Park Resort and follows the Fraser River Trail.
When? 7 AM TO 8:30 AM packet pick up, Race starts at 9 AM
How Much? $35
Live music at Cooper Creek Square
What? Live music by Steve Skinner
Where? Cooper Creek Square in Downtown Winter Park
When? 4 PM – 6 PM
How Much? FREE
Sunday, July 1st, 2018
Annual Kids Fishing Derby
What? Head to the Fraser fishing ponds for the annual Kid’s Fishing Derby. Lots of prizes for young anglers!
Where? The Fraser fishing ponds (next to safeway).
When? 9 AM -Noon
How Much? FREE
Fitness In The Park
What? Free outdoor fitness class of yoga, pilates, zumba or similar. Check back for details.
Where? Hideaway Park in Downtown Winter Park, Pilates at Rendezvous Event Center
When? 9 AM – 10 AM, Yoga. 10:15AM- 11:15am, Pilates
How Much? FREE
Monday, July 2nd, 2018
Hanging with The Huskies
What? Meet Winter Park sled dogs in their new dog park and optional dog sledding craft afterwards
Where? Snow Mountain Ranch – YMCA of the Rockies
When? 10 AM -11 AM
How Much? Day pass at Snow Mountain Ranch 9includes a full day of various activities at the ranch: $20 for adults 13 years old and up, $10 for children 6-12 years old and free for children 5 and under
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018
Go Wild In Winter Park
Use this day to try something new, or go with a tried and tested family favorite. Winter Park is a playground for all ages with amazing mountain biking and hiking trails, western horseback riding, white water rafting and a ton of family friendly activities on offer at Winter Park Resort (mini-golf, alpine slide, climbing wall and more!).
To see our complete list of summer activities, CLICK HERE.
Fraser Picnic in the Park
What? Hunker Down performs live for this weeks installment of Fraser Picnic in the Park
Where? Old Schoolhouse Park, 153 Fraser Ave Fraser, CO
When? 6pm – 8pm.
How Much? Free
Wednesday, July 4th, 2018
Winter Park 4th Of July Celebration
What? Live music, magic shows and fireworks with spark up the sky at the annual Lance Gutersohn’s 4th of July celebration in Downtown Winter Park.
Where? Hideaway Park in Downtown Winter Park
When? 6 PM – 10 PM
How much? FREE
