The City of Aspen Special Events Team is committed to uniting the local community through fun, exciting and memorable events.

View of the July Fourth Laser Light Show in Wagner Park
Children dressed in red white and blue, sit on an aspen fire truck waiting for parade to start.
A dog and woman in the back of a jeep for the July Fourth Parade
Mactoberfest winning chef with glass bowl prize
cups of macaroni and cheese ready to be served at the Mactoberfest Event
A serving of macaroni and cheese being plated for Aspen Mactoberfest
Councilman Sam Love serving tacos at the Aspen Community Picnic
Mayor Torre checking in on his constituents at Aspen's Community Picnic
Runners of the Golden Leaf Marathon on a sunny Fall day
A runner crossing the finish line of the Golden Leaf Half Marathon
A father and daughter roasting marshmallows at the Aspen New Year's Eve daytime celebration
Smores packets ready for pick up at Aspen's New Years Eve Celebration in downtown Aspen.

Upcoming Events

  • A line up of buffet food and patrons filling plates

    Aspen's Community Picnic

    Saturday, October 3, 2026 Held at the Aspen Historical Society, 620 West Bleeker in the West End

    Communtiy Picnic Page

  • Mactoberfest

    Saturday, September 12, 2026

    Mactoberfest Info
  • Racer running along a trail with views of mountains in the background

    Golden Leaf Half Marathon

    Saturday, September 27, 2026

    Golden Leaf Info
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Our Mission

The Aspen Special Events Department is committed to supporting Aspen’s creative economy and cultural affairs, to help facilitate a stronger Aspen Community for all.

Special Events Team for the City of Aspen, Four Adults.