Join us in partnership with the Aspen Historical Society for a seasonal run of Friday storytimes about the history of Colorado with special presenters and activities! 

Children of all ages are invited to listen and learn from Aspen Historical Society educators in the Children's Room. 

Join us every Friday in the Redstone Inn Book Room for stories, songs, and playful counting activities for little ones.

Join us for a Plant Swap and an afternoon of mingling over tea and snacks.

Bringing plants to share?
Arrive at 3:15pm. to set up a table. Please bring healthy plants or cuttings to give away, and plan to stay for about an hour, or until your plants are shared, so you can offer care instructions to new plant owners. All plants must be given away for free. Any plants that are not shared must be taken home by the person who brought them.

Just coming to find plants?
Stop by from 3:30pm to 4:30pm to browse and bring home a new plant.

Celebrate love, friendship, and identity at Pride Studio: Art for All! From June 1 to 5, spark your imagination at the Pitkin County Library from 12:30 to 2:30 PM daily with vibrant, themed workshops where creativity comes alive through hands-on art activities! Participants will enjoy creating whimsical ribbon wands, dazzling paper crowns, vibrant pride banners, fun wearable tutus, and colorful rainbow flags. All materials provided, and no registration necessary—just drop by!

Pride Studio is a series of themed workshops aimed at celebrating love, friendship, and identity. These workshops are a collaborative program between the Aspen Art Museum and the Pitkin County Library.

In this workshop participants will create their own whimsical wands. Using ribbons, gems, and other materials, participants will customize their own wands while learning techniques to add texture and detail to create truly personalized designs.

Word on the street is that this is the Tigers' last season. For Tomahawk “Tommy” Shields, an Indigenous, image-obsessed high school student from Winnipeg, the potential loss of his team serves as a stark reminder of his uncertain future. He can't help but feel that each of his peers has some skill or gift that he lacks, yet each of their perceived virtues hides darker truths, too. Clinton is beloved by teachers, but his "good kid" disposition is a desperate attempt not to fall prey to the gang violence in which his older brother has become enmeshed. Floyd has incredible talent on the ice, yet behind that talent lies deep insecurity about his multiracial background. And the adults that populate Tommy's life—his mother, who struggles with schizophrenia; Pete, the team's wayward Zamboni driver; and elders Maggie and Olga—offer a mixture of well-intentioned but often misguided support and serve as a portent of what the future could hold.

Set in Winnipeg's North End, at the border of Canada's eastern woodlands and central prairies, Small Ceremonies follows a community both at the edge of the world and at the center of something much larger than itself. As its richly drawn characters navigate the thrilling independence of adulthood and the loss of innocence that accompanies adolescence, one can't help but root for Tommy and his community, even as Tommy wrestles with his place in it.

Join us for Storytime targeting ages 0-5 every Tuesday, Songs, stories, and movement are incorporated to practice skills essential in promoting Early Literacy.

Celebrate love, friendship, and identity at Pride Studio: Art for All! From June 1 to 5, spark your imagination at the Pitkin County Library from 12:30 to 2:30 PM daily with vibrant, themed workshops where creativity comes alive through hands-on art activities! Participants will enjoy creating whimsical ribbon wands, dazzling paper crowns, vibrant pride banners, fun wearable tutus, and colorful rainbow flags. All materials provided, and no registration necessary—just drop by! 

Pride Studio is a series of themed workshops aimed at celebrating love, friendship, and identity. These workshops are a collaborative program between the Aspen Art Museum and the Pitkin County Library. 

In this workshop participants will create their own crowns using paper, gems, and other craft materials. 

Let 's talk in Spanish! is a weekly program designed to bring together speakers of all levels to practice conversational Spanish in a relaxed, friendly environment. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, join us to practice, learn, and enjoy!

Whether you’re brand new to sewing or looking to sharpen your skills, this program offers a fun and supportive space to create and learn. Participants will work at their own pace with personalized guidance from Jennifer. Bring your own project or get inspired by a variety of projects provided for you.

Join us for the first of our Children's Dinosaur Movie Nights with The Land Before Time (1988). 

"Littlefoot, a young plant-eating dinosaur, is orphaned after his mother perishes while protecting him from a vicious carnivore. With her last breath, she tells him how to get to the legendary Great Valley, where he will be reunited with others of his kind. With his friend Cera, Littlefoot sets out for the fabled land, meeting a variety of new friends along the way -- while also being tracked by the killer dinosaur that mortally wounded his mother." (Rotten Tomatoes)

This event will take place in the Children's Room and light snacks will be provided. 

Join us every week for lap-sit story time, featuring songs and movements to share with your child.

Celebrate love, friendship, and identity at Pride Studio! In this workshop participants will design and create their own rainbow banners using canvas cloth, acrylic markers, and stencils. All materials provided, no registration required—just drop in!

Pride Studio is a series of themed workshops designed to honor community, connection, and self-expression. This program is presented by the Aspen Art Museum in collaboration with the Pitkin County Library.

When: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Time: 12:30–2:30 PM

Where: Pitkin County Library

Cost: Free

Registration: None required—just drop in!

Ages: All welcome

Presented by: Aspen Art Museum in collaboration with Pitkin County Library

AAM Education Programs are made possible by the Questrom Education Fund, the Jorge M. & Darlene Pérez Fund for Public Access, Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, as well as the Arts Education Circle, with special thanks to Rita Adler, Peter Brandt, and Andrea and James Gordon.

Support for Education Workshops is provided by the Melva Bucksbaum and Mary and Patrick Scanlan Education Workshop Fund

Admission to the AAM is free, courtesy of Amy and John Phelan

Welcome to Dino-Wednesdays, a time to create art and celebrate Summer Reading with a new activity every week. Between crafting projects and STEAM experiments, each week of the Summer Reading Program will be filled with dinosaur-themed fun!

This week at Dino-Wednesdays...

We will be painting cardboard cutouts of dinosaur fossils! These pieces of art will be used to decorate the Children's Room! 

Join the Pitkin County Library at the Redstone Inn for our Redstone Summer Reading Kickoff Party! Help us celebrate the start of our Summer Reading Program, which runs from May 22 to August 7, 2026. 

Enjoy free food, a community book swap, and time to connect with neighbors as we welcome the summer season. Be sure to pick up your Summer Reading Program booklet, available for all ages, and learn how you can earn prizes just for participating.

Want to contribute? You are invited to donate a box of books ahead of the event to help grow our community swap.

We look forward to celebrating with you. See you there!

Join us for the Community Read Book Distribution Party!

Celebrate the joy of reading and community as we come together to kick off the Community Read program! Pick up a free copy of this year's featured book and connect with fellow readers. Whether you're a lifelong book lover or new to the program, this event is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in a great story and share the experience with others. Enjoy live music, light refreshments, exciting giveaways, and an evening filled with literary fun. Don’t miss out—come and be a part of the community-wide reading adventure!

The Community Read, presented by Aspen Words and the Pitkin County Library, strives to celebrate literature, unite readers around a work of fiction, and ignite meaningful conversation on the vital social issues explored in each year's Aspen Words Literary Prize-winning novel and those nominated.

Each year, after the Aspen Words Literary Prize is announced, Aspen Words and the Library team up to put these great stories into readers' hands. Together, we distribute free copies of the winning book to community members, helping spark conversation, connection, and a shared love of literature.

Join us every week for lap-sit story time, featuring songs and movements to share with your child.

Join us for an all-ages Storytime every Thursday, seasonally. 

Snowmass Village Firehouse 

(Station 45: 5275 Owl Creek Road, Snowmass Village, CO 81615)

Whether you're a local or a visitor, join us for stories, songs, stretches, and more! 

Celebrate love, friendship, and identity at Pride Studio! In this workshop participants learn no-sewing techniques to make colorful tulle tutus. All materials provided, no registration required—just drop in!

Pride Studio is a series of themed workshops designed to honor community, connection, and self-expression. This program is presented by the Aspen Art Museum in collaboration with the Pitkin County Library.

When: Thursday, June 4, 2026

Time: 12:30–2:30 PM

Where: Pitkin County Library

Cost: Free

Registration: None required—just drop in!

Ages: All welcome

Presented by: Aspen Art Museum in collaboration with Pitkin County Library

AAM Education Programs are made possible by the Questrom Education Fund, the Jorge M. & Darlene Pérez Fund for Public Access, Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, as well as the Arts Education Circle, with special thanks to Rita Adler, Peter Brandt, and Andrea and James Gordon.

Support for Education Workshops is provided by the Melva Bucksbaum and Mary and Patrick Scanlan Education Workshop Fund

Admission to the AAM is free, courtesy of Amy and John Phelan

Join us every Friday in the Redstone Inn Book Room for stories, songs, and playful counting activities for little ones.

Celebrate love, friendship, and identity at Pride Studio! In this workshop participants will use felt, yarn, pompoms, and other materials to create their own rainbow flags. All materials provided, no registration required—just drop in!

Pride Studio is a series of themed workshops designed to honor community, connection, and self-expression. This program is presented by the Aspen Art Museum in collaboration with the Pitkin County Library.

When: Friday, June 5, 2026

Time: 12:30–2:30 PM

Where: Pitkin County Library

Cost: Free

Registration: None required—just drop in!

Ages: All welcome

Presented by: Aspen Art Museum in collaboration with Pitkin County Library

AAM Education Programs are made possible by the Questrom Education Fund, the Jorge M. & Darlene Pérez Fund for Public Access, Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, as well as the Arts Education Circle, with special thanks to Rita Adler, Peter Brandt, and Andrea and James Gordon.

Support for Education Workshops is provided by the Melva Bucksbaum and Mary and Patrick Scanlan Education Workshop Fund

Admission to the AAM is free, courtesy of Amy and John Phelan

Sean Gaskell features songs on the kora, a 21-stringed West African harp.

He studied under the extensive instruction of Moriba Kuyateh and the late Malamini Jobarteh in Gambia, and both Youssoupha Cissokho and Mamadou Cissokho in Senegal.

The kora is traditionally played by oral historians known as Griots. Many songs featured on the kora preserve an 800-year history dating back to the founding of the Mande empire.

Gaskell has presented adult, youth, and family programs at over 400 libraries and at numerous K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and assisted living facilities throughout the United States and Canada.

Since 1998 this local farmer’s market has been a Summer staple in the downtown core. The market features Colorado-produced offerings such as produce, fruits, vegetables, bread, meats, jams, artisan products, sculptures, paintings, a petting zoo, and so much more. There is also a food court for lunch or snack provisions.

Join AspenOUT and the Aspen Art Museum for a Pride prop-making workshop! From dazzling tutus and statement sunglasses to customized fans and banners, participants will create colorful accessories and bold, celebratory props. This drop-in workshop invites everyone to celebrate community, connection, and self-expression in a joyful, welcoming environment. All materials provided.

This program is presented by the Aspen Art Museum in collaboration with AspenOUT.

When: Saturday, June 6, 2026

Time: 10:00–12:00 PM

Where: Aspen Art Museum

Cost: Free

Registration: None required—just drop in!

Ages: All welcome

Presented by: Aspen Art Museum in collaboration with AspenOU

Join us for a rotating monthly craft program on the first Saturday of the month. The activity will be different each month, so stop by, explore, play, and learn new skills!

Start your scutelliphily (patch collecting) hobby by making your own patches. We will have a variety of materials for making patches in different ways, including easy and advanced patch making options.

This week we are joined by Denali Barron from ACES to discuss animals and the natural world around us, and a special focus on Mastodons for summer reading! 

The community is invited to kick off summer at beloved annual Hoedown, featuring FREE admission with picnic dinners from Slow Groovin BBQ and ice cream from The Dreamery available for purchase on site. Guests of all ages will enjoy live music with Buffalo Joe Bluegrass Band, and activities and games for all ages including visiting farm animals and pony painting with Smiling Goat Ranch, face painting and balloon animals with Kidtoons, and more! Guests can even ride the inflatable mechanical bull!

Please walk, bike, bus, or carpool. ADA parking only onsite.

Join us on the Aspen Art Museum rooftop for an evening of calligraphy inspired by summer entertaining, garden parties, and beautifully set tables, accompanied by a glass of wine and views of Aspen Mountain.

Curt Carpenter will lead a calligraphy class for all levels, introducing techniques and ideas for creating personalized place cards and handwritten details perfect for summer gatherings and dinner parties.

Whether you’re new to calligraphy or simply looking to enjoy a creative evening in a stunning setting, this workshop offers a relaxed and inspiring way to gather and celebrate the summer season.

All materials will be provided. No prior experience necessary.

• Registration required. Register here

Date: Monday, June 8
Time: 5:30–7 PM
Location: Aspen Art Museum Rooftop
Pricing: Members: $50 | Non-Members: $75

**THIS EVENT DOES NOT TAKE PLACE AT THE PITKIN COUNTY LIBRARY. THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE AT THE HURST THEATRE.

Join us in partnership with Theatre Aspen for a special run of summertime storytimes! Read, watch, and play at the Hurst Theatre at 470 Rio Grande Place. 

Let 's talk in Spanish! is a weekly program designed to bring together speakers of all levels to practice conversational Spanish in a relaxed, friendly environment. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, join us to practice, learn, and enjoy!

Join us for an evening of painting! We will watch a Bob Ross, The Joy of Painting video and follow along. We will use acrylics and a smaller canvas so you can take it home at the end of the event. All brushes, paints, canvas and required supplies are to be provided. Snacks and tea will be provided. 

For teens and adults. 

This event is not a class; we encourage people to learn through trial and error.

Join us every week for lap-sit story time, featuring songs and movements to share with your child.

Join us for a special ASL (American Sign Language) Storytime in partnership with educator Anisa Lavender! 

Welcome to Dino-Wednesdays, a time to create art and celebrate Summer Reading with a new activity every week. Between crafting projects and STEAM experiments, each week of the Summer Reading Program will be filled with dinosaur-themed fun!

This week at Dino-Wednesdays...

We will be decorating dinosaurs with gems, feathers, and googly-eyes! Make your own scientifically accurate T. Rex or a hot pink triceratops; the choice is yours! 

Dominic Salt and his three children are caretakers of Shearwater, a tiny island not far from Antarctica. Home to the world's largest seed bank, Shearwater was once full of researchers, but with sea levels rising, the Salts are now its final inhabitants. Until, during the worst storm the island has ever seen, a woman mysteriously washes ashore. Isolation has taken its toll on the Salts, but as they nurse the woman, Rowan, back to strength, it begins to feel like she might just be what they need.

Rowan, long accustomed to protecting herself, starts imagining a future where she could belong to someone again. But Rowan isn't telling the whole truth about why she set out for Shearwater. And when she discovers sabotaged radios and a freshly dug grave, she realizes Dominic is keeping his own secrets. As the storms on Shearwater gather force, they all must decide if they can trust one another enough to protect the precious seeds in their care before it's too late--and if they can finally put the tragedies of the past behind them to create something new, together.

Class Theme: Spring into Summer Landscapes

Instructor Amy Beidleman will lead students through the steps to complete an artwork at the end of the class. Through demonstration and guided practice, the students will learn key watercolor techniques, such as, wet-on-wet, creating hard and soft edges, glazing, lifting, spattering, and many more.  Learn helpful watercolor techniques to use with a variety of subject matter.

No experience necessary, all levels welcome. 

Why do so many photos fail to look the way we remember the moment?

This all‑level photography class explores how light, composition, and basic editing choices shape strong, intentional images.

Participants will learn key rules of composition, when to bend them, all while experimenting with both grand landscapes and intimate scenes. We’ll focus on understanding different types of natural light and how to use them to your advantage, then finish with an introduction to basic editing techniques including exposure, contrast, highlights, and shadows.

Open to all experience levels. Any camera is welcome, including smartphones. Be prepared to explore outside in any type of spring weather. 

What to Bring: 

Any photo camera: mirrorless, DSLR, or smartphone

If using a camera with detachable lenses, bring what you have; one lens will be used during class

Laptop for transferring and editing images, with photo editing software

Mac/iPhone: Photos app, Lightroom, or equivalent

Windows/Android: Microsoft Photos, Lightroom, or equivalent

Smartphone users may edit directly on their phone using a photo‑editing app

Join us for an all-ages Storytime every Thursday, seasonally.  

Snowmass Village Firehouse 

(Station 45: 5275 Owl Creek Road, Snowmass Village, CO 81615)

Whether you're a local or a visitor, join us for stories, songs, stretches, and more! 

"A truly original voice on the Kindie music scene, Steve Weeks performs with both a boisterous sense of humor and a deep sense of purpose. “We’re supposed to be entertaining and educating kids,” the Colorado-based singer-songwriter enthuses. “I am sincere about the music I write. If it’s not coming from the heart or isn’t fun, I won’t write it.” That focused attitude about his craft has led to a series of smile-inducing delights across multiple albums, including a trio of themed projects known as “The Alphabet Songs Series” and the critically acclaimed album Dandelion. More recently, Weeks has issued Once I Lived Upon the Sea, a collection of softer, more gentle pieces that continues his musical exploration. Weeks has long been known for his richly layered, acoustic-based songs, and his latest work is no exception. From the gentle bluegrass of “Yellow Jacket” to the water-themed instrumentals “Rain”, “Creek” and “Ocean” to the easy melody of “Dog Beach”, a song about one dog’s pure joy at being let off leash by the sea, Steve creates a peaceful backdrop of guitars, ukuleles and pianos that make the perfect soundtrack for bedtime or any time that you just need a little calming influence in your home." 

This event will take place in the Dunaway Community Meeting Room. 

Join us every week for lap-sit story time, featuring songs and movements to share with your child.

Find portrait drawing intimidating? Curious about how to get facial proportions just right? Join Aspen Art Museum Teaching Fellow and local artist Shelly Marolt for an evening of approachable, confidence-building portrait drawing.

Shelly will guide participants through simple techniques and hands-on exercises for understanding facial proportions, helping take the fear out of portraiture. Through guided warm-ups, drawing from observation, and optional photo references, students will learn how to structure a portrait before developing a more personal, expressive style.

Open to all levels. Come ready to learn, experiment, and build practical tools you can return to again and again. Participants are welcome to bring a photo for portrait inspiration

Participants must be 21 years of age or older.

Join us every Friday in the Redstone Inn Book Room for stories, songs, and playful counting activities for little ones.

Join us in partnership with the Aspen Historical Society for a seasonal run of Friday storytimes about the history of Colorado with special presenters and activities! 

Children of all ages are invited to listen and learn from Aspen Historical Society educators in the Children's Room. 

Join us for our third annual Pride Extravaganza Drag Show—where fierce queens and kings from Colorado’s Western Slope light up the stage! Expect jaw-dropping performances, high-glam looks, and plenty of surprises.Cast your vote to help crown the winner!

Presented by the Aspen Art Museum in collaboration with the Roaring Fork Divas.

Light cocktail snacks and refreshments provided. AAM Members receive one complimentary alcoholic beverage; additional drinks available for purchase. This event is free and open to guests 21+. Valid ID required. Please RSVP to attend.

Event Highlights:

Photobooth

Glitter Bar

Limited Edition Pride Merch

DJ Dance Party

Get ready to cheer on your favorites as they bring distinct styles and standout performances to the stage. Each artist offers their own take on drag and self-expression. More information about each contestant below.

Host:

Thelma Thunderthighs

Contestants:

Zen Fatale

Axel Spectrum

Sapphire Fatale

Angel Spectrum

Scarlet Fatale

Zimora

Citizen Fatale

This program is FREE, registration required

First, come, First-served

Date: Friday, June 12, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: Aspen Art Museum

Since 1998 this local farmer’s market has been a Summer staple in the downtown core. The market features Colorado-produced offerings such as produce, fruits, vegetables, bread, meats, jams, artisan products, sculptures, paintings, a petting zoo, and so much more. There is also a food court for lunch or snack provisions.

Join Aspen Public Art for a hands-on workshop to create your own costume, mask, or prop for the parade. The theme of the parade is “What do you LOVE about this place?” – a creative invitation to come together and bring joy to the streets.

Artist/educator Reina Katzenberger and her team at The Project Shop will help participants create wearable art to don for the Art Parade. Basic supplies will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring reclaimed, recycled and/or compostable fabric, materials and ornamentation that they would like to upcycle into their fits and kits.

Gather friends, family, or a group of fellow gamers to work together and solve puzzles, crack codes, and unravel mysteries. Join us at 3pm to meet teammates while enjoying light refreshments. The room will lock precisely at 3:15pm and will not reopen for latecomers.

For ages 7-10.

Art & Adventure Week combines creativity with outdoor exploration through hands-on art projects inspired by nature and discovery. Campers will create adventure journals, maps, and artwork using natural materials while building observation skills and imagination. Each day blends art-making with movement-based activities and mini quests that encourage teamwork and curiosity.

Participants will complete a handful of projects both in adventurous making techniques and outdoor explorations.

Aspen Historical Society’s cornerstone walking tour of the buildings, sites, and scenes around downtown Aspen, with interesting stories around every corner. This tour meets across from the storied Wheeler Opera House, by the iconic dancing fountain and begins with a history “primer” at the Sister Cities Plaza on Wagner Park followed by a stroll through the historical downtown core before finishing at the iconic Hotel Jerome. With a focus on historical buildings, this tour offers a broad view of Aspen’s history with many interesting tidbits at each stop.

Weather dependent. This walking tour takes place on the pedestrian malls; sidewalks; and street-sides in downtown Aspen.  

$25 adult / $20 senior
Free children under 18, must be accompanied by an adult
Registration required

Step back in time through Aspen’s storied West End residential neighborhood, a quiet gem of tree-lined boulevards bordered by the Aspen Meadows, the Aspen Institute, and the Wheeler/Stallard Museum campuses. Learn little-known facts about the area, from native Ute activity to the former racetrack and rodeo, on a stroll past the neighborhood’s countless historical homes – immaculate examples of Victorian and midcentury modern architecture – with stories of the people who lived there as the town bustled and grew around them.

Meets outside The Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies

This walking tour takes place on the trails, sidewalks, lawns, and street-sides on the Meadows campus and in the West End neighborhood.

$25 adult
$20 seniors & children under 18 (accompanied by an adult)
Registration required

**THIS EVENT DOES NOT TAKE PLACE AT THE PITKIN COUNTY LIBRARY. THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE AT THE HURST THEATRE.

Join us in partnership with Theatre Aspen for a special run of summertime storytimes! Read, watch, and play at the Hurst Theatre at 470 Rio Grande Place. 

Bask in the history of Aspen as you relax in the lobby of the iconic Hotel Jerome, which has been at the center of community life since its doors opened in 1889. The program includes a history primer in the lobby followed by a brief tour of the first-floor area to experience the history of Aspen as seen through the eyes of the tastefully restored historic hotel.

This tour takes place indoors, throughout the first floor of the Hotel Jerome.

$25 adult / $20 seniors
Free for children 18 and under (must be accompanied by an adult)
Free for Hotel Jerome guests
Registration required

Let 's talk in Spanish! is a weekly program designed to bring together speakers of all levels to practice conversational Spanish in a relaxed, friendly environment. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, join us to practice, learn, and enjoy!

Whether you’re brand new to sewing or looking to sharpen your skills, this program offers a fun and supportive space to create and learn. Participants will work at their own pace with personalized guidance from Jennifer. Bring your own project or get inspired by a variety of projects provided for you.

Literature Out Loud will be bringing you two fine stories featuring Food and Wine. Very timely. Great literature, great readers plus tea and cookies. I know you were hoping for wine, but you’ll be able to find some later. Join us - you’ll be glad you did!

The two stories are "Taste" by Roald Dahl, read by Brad Moore, and "Sorry Fugu" by T.C. Boyle, read by me. These are both witty and well-written. "Taste" is about a mostly friendly wager involving identifying wine by taste--which takes a bad turn. "Sorry Fugu" is about a gourmet chef trying to get a good review from an impossible food critic. They should merge nicely with Aspen's Food & Wine.

Come join us for tea, cookies and great literature! It's story time for grownups in our new quarterly format.

Literature Out Loud is sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Join us every week for lap-sit story time, featuring songs and movements to share with your child.

Aspen Historical Society’s cornerstone walking tour of the buildings, sites, and scenes around downtown Aspen, with interesting stories around every corner. This tour meets across from the storied Wheeler Opera House, by the iconic dancing fountain and begins with a history “primer” at the Sister Cities Plaza on Wagner Park followed by a stroll through the historical downtown core before finishing at the iconic Hotel Jerome. With a focus on historical buildings, this tour offers a broad view of Aspen’s history with many interesting tidbits at each stop.

Weather dependent. This walking tour takes place on the pedestrian malls; sidewalks; and street-sides in downtown Aspen.  

$25 adult / $20 senior
Free children under 18, must be accompanied by an adult
Registration required

This monthly program provides assistance with personal technology support, including your phone or tablet, as well as navigating the internet, email, and social networks like Facebook.

Join us on the third Wednesday of the month from 12:00-1:30pm. Lunch is provided - bring your questions, laptops and devices.

Welcome to Dino-Wednesdays, a time to create art and celebrate Summer Reading with a new activity every week. Between crafting projects and STEAM experiments, each week of the Summer Reading Program will be filled with dinosaur-themed fun!

This week at Dino-Wednesdays...

Join us for our very own T. Rex Tea Party! Sit between the velociraptors in waistcoats and the stegosauruses in tutus while we have afternoon tea in the Children's Room. Your dinosaur stuffies and toys are also invited, so be sure to pass along the invitation!

Transform how you see the economy—and what’s possible. Discover a science-based, hopeful path beyond crisis thinking with a regenerative model that works like a living system, helping leaders, communities, and citizens navigate climate chaos, inequality, and ecological breakdown with clarity and purpose.

This groundbreaking book reveals why today's economic model is failing—and how a regenerative approach can unlock resilience, justice, and health for people and the planet. Instead of reacting to crisis after crisis, a regenerative economy creates the conditions for systems to thrive, adapt, and evolve.

Rain or shine!

5:00-7:00 ~ BBQ

7:00 ~ Rodeo

REMINDERS:

• FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY, PLEASE LEAVE YOUR BELOVED PETS AT HOME.

• PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY ALCOHOL TO THE RODEO GROUNDS, THANK YOU!!

PARKING:

• RODEO GUESTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO UTILIZE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FROM BRUSH CREEK PARK AND RIDE,THE GRAVEL LOT AT BLACK SADDLE AND TWO CREEKS PARKING LOT.

• NO PARKING IS ALLOWED ON ANY OF THE ROADWAY SHOULDERS AT ANY TIME.

• FREE SHUTTLES ARE AVAILABLE ON A LOOP FROM THE RODEO GROUNDS TO TWO CREEKS PARKING LOT.IF STAYING IN SNOWMASS, MOST PROPERTIES IN SNOWMASS VILLAGE PROVIDE FREE SHUTTLES TO THE RODEO GROUNDS.

Step back in time through Aspen’s storied West End residential neighborhood, a quiet gem of tree-lined boulevards bordered by the Aspen Meadows, the Aspen Institute, and the Wheeler/Stallard Museum campuses. Learn little-known facts about the area, from native Ute activity to the former racetrack and rodeo, on a stroll past the neighborhood’s countless historical homes – immaculate examples of Victorian and midcentury modern architecture – with stories of the people who lived there as the town bustled and grew around them.

Meets outside The Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies

This walking tour takes place on the trails, sidewalks, lawns, and street-sides on the Meadows campus and in the West End neighborhood.

$25 adult
$20 seniors & children under 18 (accompanied by an adult)
Registration required

Join us every week for lap-sit story time, featuring songs and movements to share with your child.

Join us for an all-ages Storytime every Thursday, seasonally. 

Snowmass Village Firehouse 

(Station 45: 5275 Owl Creek Road, Snowmass Village, CO 81615)

Whether you're a local or a visitor, join us for stories, songs, stretches, and more! 

Bask in the history of Aspen as you relax in the lobby of the iconic Hotel Jerome, which has been at the center of community life since its doors opened in 1889. The program includes a history primer in the lobby followed by a brief tour of the first-floor area to experience the history of Aspen as seen through the eyes of the tastefully restored historic hotel.

This tour takes place indoors, throughout the first floor of the Hotel Jerome.

$25 adult / $20 seniors
Free for children 18 and under (must be accompanied by an adult)
Free for Hotel Jerome guests
Registration required

Join us for a festive evening of art, conversation, and community as we celebrate the opening of All that is Close at the Red Brick Center for the Arts. Enjoy refreshments and experience glimpses into the infinite through the works of Pattie Lee Becker, Joanne Seongweon Lee, Agustina Flores Maini &  Erin Rigney.

Join us for an opening reception to honor the AMERICANS AND THE HOLOCAUST Traveling Exhibit, made possible through a grant from the American Library Association and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. There will be light refreshments and a chamber music ensemble comprised of local musicians.

No Pets: Dogs have very acute hearing and the loud noise can actually be harmful to your pet. In compliance with ADA Guidelines, service animals are permitted inside the venue and must remain with their owners. This does NOT include emotional support animals, comfort animals and therapy dogs.

Drinks are sold on site, including water and alcoholic beverages. While outside alcohol is not permitted, sealed, non-alcoholic beverages are allowed (no glass, please!).  Feel free to bring your empty water bottle, we have a water filling station available inside the venue!

No outside alcohol is permitted. There is a staffed bar inside the venue where you can purchase alcoholic beverages (all canned items…beer, wine, & cocktails).  Alcoholic beverages can only be purchased by someone 21 years old or older.  Proper ID will be required and checked to receive a wristband before purchasing alcohol.  Alcohol may NOT leave the concert venue.

What to bring: We suggest a picnic blanket or low chairs to sit on, and a jacket or sweater for after the sun goes down. Maybe an umbrella or jacket for any inclement weather. Many Snowmass restaurants in Base Village and The Mall offer take out for the perfect concert dinner picnic. Arriving early? Check out the patios at Stew Pot, Venga Venga or Ranger Station on The Mall or Base Village, Limelight and Base Canp in Base Village for drinks and apps while you wait for your squad.

Where to go: Concerts are held on the Fanny Hill Concert Stage at the end of the Snowmass Mall. Free parking is available at Town Park Station and the Brush Creek Intercept Lot, with free shuttles to the Snowmass Mall and Base Village. Additional options include, RFTA bus service from Aspen and the Intercept Lot, or the free Village Shuttle service throughout Snowmass. It is best to get off at the Snowmass Mall stop.

If you are driving, the Base Village Parking Garage offer free (limited) parking during the summer months. From the garage, you can ride the free Sky Cab Gondola (known as the Skittles) from Base Village to the Snowmass Mall.

Aspen Historical Society’s cornerstone walking tour of the buildings, sites, and scenes around downtown Aspen, with interesting stories around every corner. This tour meets across from the storied Wheeler Opera House, by the iconic dancing fountain and begins with a history “primer” at the Sister Cities Plaza on Wagner Park followed by a stroll through the historical downtown core before finishing at the iconic Hotel Jerome. With a focus on historical buildings, this tour offers a broad view of Aspen’s history with many interesting tidbits at each stop.

Weather dependent. This walking tour takes place on the pedestrian malls; sidewalks; and street-sides in downtown Aspen.  

$25 adult / $20 senior
Free children under 18, must be accompanied by an adult
Registration required

12:00-5:00

New this summer, enjoy special offerings for all ages on Friday afternoons at Aspen’s only trailside museum! Head to the Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum for an insider’s look at the exhibitions, steam engines and mining machinery, plus guided tours of the restored McMurchy/Zupancis cabin and barn, with life-sized farm animal replicas including the demonstration milking cow! Kids can earn a sticker prize for completing an interactive scavenger hunt, and all guests who bike or walk to the museum will also get stickers. Bring a picnic and enjoy complimentary lemonade on the lawn for a family-friendly afternoon at the museum. 

Since 1998 this local farmer’s market has been a Summer staple in the downtown core. The market features Colorado-produced offerings such as produce, fruits, vegetables, bread, meats, jams, artisan products, sculptures, paintings, a petting zoo, and so much more. There is also a food court for lunch or snack provisions.

Books meet crafts at Bookish Crafts! Join us on the third Saturday of the month for a rotating lineup of literary-inspired projects. All materials are provided—just bring your curiosity and love of books.

For June, learn how to make marbled paper, which can be used as its own piece of artwork or incorporated into future bookbinding projects. Wear work clothes you don't mind getting stained and/or bring an apron.

Aspen Historical Society’s cornerstone walking tour of the buildings, sites, and scenes around downtown Aspen, with interesting stories around every corner. This tour meets across from the storied Wheeler Opera House, by the iconic dancing fountain and begins with a history “primer” at the Sister Cities Plaza on Wagner Park followed by a stroll through the historical downtown core before finishing at the iconic Hotel Jerome. With a focus on historical buildings, this tour offers a broad view of Aspen’s history with many interesting tidbits at each stop.

Weather dependent. This walking tour takes place on the pedestrian malls; sidewalks; and street-sides in downtown Aspen.  

$25 adult / $20 senior
Free children under 18, must be accompanied by an adult
Registration required

Step back in time through Aspen’s storied West End residential neighborhood, a quiet gem of tree-lined boulevards bordered by the Aspen Meadows, the Aspen Institute, and the Wheeler/Stallard Museum campuses. Learn little-known facts about the area, from native Ute activity to the former racetrack and rodeo, on a stroll past the neighborhood’s countless historical homes – immaculate examples of Victorian and midcentury modern architecture – with stories of the people who lived there as the town bustled and grew around them.

Meets outside The Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies

This walking tour takes place on the trails, sidewalks, lawns, and street-sides on the Meadows campus and in the West End neighborhood.

$25 adult
$20 seniors & children under 18 (accompanied by an adult)
Registration required

Step back in time through Aspen’s storied West End residential neighborhood, a quiet gem of tree-lined boulevards bordered by the Aspen Meadows, the Aspen Institute, and the Wheeler/Stallard Museum campuses. Learn little-known facts about the area, from native Ute activity to the former racetrack and rodeo, on a stroll past the neighborhood’s countless historical homes – immaculate examples of Victorian and midcentury modern architecture – with stories of the people who lived there as the town bustled and grew around them.

Meets outside The Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies

This walking tour takes place on the trails, sidewalks, lawns, and street-sides on the Meadows campus and in the West End neighborhood.

$25 adult
$20 seniors & children under 18 (accompanied by an adult)
Registration required

**THIS EVENT DOES NOT TAKE PLACE AT THE PITKIN COUNTY LIBRARY. THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE AT THE HURST THEATRE.

Join us in partnership with Theatre Aspen for a special run of summertime storytimes! Read, watch, and play at the Hurst Theatre at 470 Rio Grande Place. 

Bask in the history of Aspen as you relax in the lobby of the iconic Hotel Jerome, which has been at the center of community life since its doors opened in 1889. The program includes a history primer in the lobby followed by a brief tour of the first-floor area to experience the history of Aspen as seen through the eyes of the tastefully restored historic hotel.

This tour takes place indoors, throughout the first floor of the Hotel Jerome.

$25 adult / $20 seniors
Free for children 18 and under (must be accompanied by an adult)
Free for Hotel Jerome guests
Registration required

Let 's talk in Spanish! is a weekly program designed to bring together speakers of all levels to practice conversational Spanish in a relaxed, friendly environment. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, join us to practice, learn, and enjoy!

Gather with fellow makers for a relaxed, drop-in fiber arts meet-up. This is a space for camaraderie, where all skill levels are welcome. Bring your current project—knitting, crochet, needlepoint, felting, cross-stitch, embroidery—and enjoy creating in good company.

Aspen Historical Society’s cornerstone walking tour of the buildings, sites, and scenes around downtown Aspen, with interesting stories around every corner. This tour meets across from the storied Wheeler Opera House, by the iconic dancing fountain and begins with a history “primer” at the Sister Cities Plaza on Wagner Park followed by a stroll through the historical downtown core before finishing at the iconic Hotel Jerome. With a focus on historical buildings, this tour offers a broad view of Aspen’s history with many interesting tidbits at each stop.

Weather dependent. This walking tour takes place on the pedestrian malls; sidewalks; and street-sides in downtown Aspen.  

$25 adult / $20 senior
Free children under 18, must be accompanied by an adult
Registration required

Join us for a special puppet show with David Nickodemus of Puppet Tales! 

About David: "Puppet Tales spreads joy and ignites imaginations through puppetry, magic and wholesome fun. We specialize in interactive and educational entertainment designed for kids between the ages of 3 to 11.  Our puppets are the stars of our shows and are quite talented magicians!  They tend to make frequent appearances at libraries, schools, daycares, churches, and private parties. We also host puppetry workshops for kids and adults, teaching puppetry basics."

This event takes place in the Dunaway Community Meeting Room. 

Welcome to Dino-Wednesdays, a time to create art and celebrate Summer Reading with a new activity every week. Between crafting projects and STEAM experiments, each week of the Summer Reading Program will be filled with dinosaur-themed fun!

This week at Dino-Wednesdays...

Egg day is here! Create and decorate your very own dinosaur egg! 

Rain or shine!

5:00-7:00 ~ BBQ

7:00 ~ Rodeo

REMINDERS:

• FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY, PLEASE LEAVE YOUR BELOVED PETS AT HOME.

• PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY ALCOHOL TO THE RODEO GROUNDS, THANK YOU!!

PARKING:

• RODEO GUESTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO UTILIZE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FROM BRUSH CREEK PARK AND RIDE,THE GRAVEL LOT AT BLACK SADDLE AND TWO CREEKS PARKING LOT.

• NO PARKING IS ALLOWED ON ANY OF THE ROADWAY SHOULDERS AT ANY TIME.

• FREE SHUTTLES ARE AVAILABLE ON A LOOP FROM THE RODEO GROUNDS TO TWO CREEKS PARKING LOT.IF STAYING IN SNOWMASS, MOST PROPERTIES IN SNOWMASS VILLAGE PROVIDE FREE SHUTTLES TO THE RODEO GROUNDS.

Practice kid-friendly yoga, mindfulness, breathing, stories, and songs in English and Spanish at a dinosaur-themed yoga class. Bring your own yoga mat or borrow one from us. Recommended for ages 4 - 10; all ages and families are welcome. Registration is not required for this event and there are no minimum or maximum group sizes.

Step back in time through Aspen’s storied West End residential neighborhood, a quiet gem of tree-lined boulevards bordered by the Aspen Meadows, the Aspen Institute, and the Wheeler/Stallard Museum campuses. Learn little-known facts about the area, from native Ute activity to the former racetrack and rodeo, on a stroll past the neighborhood’s countless historical homes – immaculate examples of Victorian and midcentury modern architecture – with stories of the people who lived there as the town bustled and grew around them.

Meets outside The Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies

This walking tour takes place on the trails, sidewalks, lawns, and street-sides on the Meadows campus and in the West End neighborhood.

$25 adult
$20 seniors & children under 18 (accompanied by an adult)
Registration required

Bask in the history of Aspen as you relax in the lobby of the iconic Hotel Jerome, which has been at the center of community life since its doors opened in 1889. The program includes a history primer in the lobby followed by a brief tour of the first-floor area to experience the history of Aspen as seen through the eyes of the tastefully restored historic hotel.

This tour takes place indoors, throughout the first floor of the Hotel Jerome.

$25 adult / $20 seniors
Free for children 18 and under (must be accompanied by an adult)
Free for Hotel Jerome guests
Registration required

Before and during World War II, Jewish scholars who escaped Nazi Germany and immigrated to the U.S. were confronted with antisemitism at major universities and a public distrust of foreigners. A surprising number secured teaching positions at historically African American colleges in the South. This is a story of two cultures, each sharing a burden of oppression, brought together by the tragic circumstances of war.

Following the screening, experts Susan Schulten, Distinguished University Professor of History at the University of Denver, and Joshua Furman, Jeanne Abrams Endowed Director, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society at the University of Denver, will lead a discussion to provide historical context, explore connections between the Holocaust and American history, and engage the audience in thoughtful dialogue.

No Pets: Dogs have very acute hearing and the loud noise can actually be harmful to your pet. In compliance with ADA Guidelines, service animals are permitted inside the venue and must remain with their owners. This does NOT include emotional support animals, comfort animals and therapy dogs.

Drinks are sold on site, including water and alcoholic beverages. While outside alcohol is not permitted, sealed, non-alcoholic beverages are allowed (no glass, please!).  Feel free to bring your empty water bottle, we have a water filling station available inside the venue!

No outside alcohol is permitted. There is a staffed bar inside the venue where you can purchase alcoholic beverages (all canned items…beer, wine, & cocktails).  Alcoholic beverages can only be purchased by someone 21 years old or older.  Proper ID will be required and checked to receive a wristband before purchasing alcohol.  Alcohol may NOT leave the concert venue.

What to bring: We suggest a picnic blanket or low chairs to sit on, and a jacket or sweater for after the sun goes down. Maybe an umbrella or jacket for any inclement weather. Many Snowmass restaurants in Base Village and The Mall offer take out for the perfect concert dinner picnic. Arriving early? Check out the patios at Stew Pot, Venga Venga or Ranger Station on The Mall or Base Village, Limelight and Base Canp in Base Village for drinks and apps while you wait for your squad.

Where to go: Concerts are held on the Fanny Hill Concert Stage at the end of the Snowmass Mall. Free parking is available at Town Park Station and the Brush Creek Intercept Lot, with free shuttles to the Snowmass Mall and Base Village. Additional options include, RFTA bus service from Aspen and the Intercept Lot, or the free Village Shuttle service throughout Snowmass. It is best to get off at the Snowmass Mall stop.

If you are driving, the Base Village Parking Garage offer free (limited) parking during the summer months. From the garage, you can ride the free Sky Cab Gondola (known as the Skittles) from Base Village to the Snowmass Mall.

Join Aspen Public Art for a hands-on workshop to create your own costume, mask, or prop for the parade. The theme of the parade is “What do you LOVE about this place?” – a creative invitation to come together and bring joy to the streets.

Artist/educator Reina Katzenberger and her team at The Project Shop will help participants create wearable art to don for the Art Parade. Basic supplies will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring reclaimed, recycled and/or compostable fabric, materials and ornamentation that they would like to upcycle into their fits and kits.