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…
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
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
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
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
What? Live music by Steve Skinner
Where? Cooper Creek Square in Downtown Winter Park
When? 4 PM – 6 PM
How Much? FREE
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Debs Bridge June 25th, 2018
Posted In: Holidays, Summer Events, Winter Park Summer activities
Tags: 4th of july, family activities, Summer Events, winter park fireworks, Winter Park Music Festivals
