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 Tuesday, 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 Weston Smith.
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 Secret Life Of Pets’. 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? TBD
How Much? TBD
What? Free ice-cream plus live music, face painting, balloon artist, bouncy house & glitter tattoos.
Where? Cooper Creek Square in Downtown Winter Park
When? 1 PM – 4 PM
How Much? FREE
What? Wine & cheese festival featuring 40+ samples, cheese pairing presentations and local art exhibits.
Where? The Village at Winter Park Resort
When? 12 PM – 4 PM
How Much? FREE to look, buy taste tickets/commemorative wine glass at the event to sample.
What? Rodeo night in Fraser with bull riding, roping, barrel racing, mutton bustin’ and the town clown.
Where? Fraser Rodeo Grounds, 1741 County Road 73, Fraser CO 80482
When? Junior rodeo from 3 PM, Main Performance 7 PM- 4 PM
How Much? Adults $10, Kids 6-12 yrs $8, Under 5’s 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
When? 9 AM – 10 AM
How Much? FREE
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? 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 May 23rd, 2017
Posted In: Holidays, Summer Events, Winter Park Summer activities
Tags: 4th of july, family activities, Summer Events, winter park fireworks, Winter Park Music Festivals
