Customers can support and enjoy local artisans and Colorado grown meats, fruits and veggies every Saturday.
SATURDAY MARKET
June 10th - October 7th 2023
Golden Leaf Half Marathon
Saturday, September 23rd 2023
Voted by Trail Runner Magazine as one of “America’s 14 most scenic races”.
The Golden Leaf is one of the most beautiful foot races in the Rockies. This 13.1 mile half marathon traverses from Snowmass Village to the heart of Aspen on mountain trails and roads at the height of Colorado’s breathtaking fall colors.
New Year's Eve Celebration 2022
Dec. 31, 2022
New Year’s Eve hot cocoa, s’mores, skating and more! With fireworks over Aspen Mountain at 8:00pm
2023 Owl Creek Chase
February 12, 2023
One of Colorado’s largest, premier cross-country ski races since 1985
America's Uphill
March 11, 2023
Aspen’s favorite spring ritual – a 3000′ vertical climb up Aspen Mountain
Old Fashioned Celebration
Tuesday, July 4th 2023
Patriotic celebration downtown from 10am until 2pm featuring the 4th of July parade at 11am
Aspen celebrates Independence Day with a whimsical twist. For decades locals and visitors have found this to be one of Aspen’s highlights to the summer. Join us in the downtown core on July 4th for Patriotic celebrations and our Community Village from 10am until 2pm featuring the 4th of July Parade at 11am.
Backcountry Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
Saturday, August 5th 2023
The most challenging marathon you’ll ever run. (Heavy half option also available)
Boasting spectacular views the Aspen Backcountry Marathon & Heavy Half Marathon is run almost exclusively on high country dirt trails. Challenging ascents, exciting descents and wide diversity in terrain will challenge all athletes.
Community Picnic
Thursday, August 17th, 2023
Join us at the Galena Plaza! 427 Rio Grande Place.
Aspen City Council will cater a FREE locally sourced dinner for the first 750 people at Galena Plaza, Thursday, August 17th, 2023.
The Goerne Cup Men's Lacrosse Tournament
August 19th and 20th 2023
Lower Moore Field and Iselin Field, Aspen CO
$550 per team until June 15th then $650, guaranteed 4 games
Call 970-429-2093 or Email wesy.armour-cook@aspen.gov for more info
Mactoberfest!
Saturday, September 9th 2023
Hopkins Ave on ‘Restaurant Row’
Get ready to indulge in the cheesiest extravaganza of the year! Mac and Cheese Fest is back, and this time, we’re taking it to a whole new level with Mactoberfest! Best of all, Mactoberfest is free for the masses with beverages available for purchase. As we finalize the delicious details, stay tuned for more information. Cheers to Cheesy dreams! Click for more details!
Committed to awesome outdoor events! Aspen - No better location, if we may say so ourselves...
Committed to Awesome Events! The Special Events Department of the City of Aspen, produces more than 7 events a year from the New Year’s Eve Celebration in the core to the Aspen Backcountry Marathon. These events help enhance the vitality of the town of Aspen, and enrich the quality of life for both locals and visitors. In addition, the Special Event’s Department helps facilitate the permitting process for 3rd parties to bring their events to Aspen, CO.
