December in Crested Butte and Gunnison is packed with festive energy and community spirit, making it one of the most exciting months of the year in Gunnison County. From holiday markets and torchlight parades to après-ski concerts, art walks, and family-friendly gatherings, there’s something happening almost every day to celebrate the winter season. Visitors and locals alike can enjoy signature events like Crested Butte’s Light Up the Night celebration, live performances at local venues, and seasonal workshops that capture the creative mountain lifestyle.
Their booksellers will present as many of their favorite books as you can in 5 minutes each.
Shop afterwards with personalized help and a storewide draw-a-discount, ranging from 10% to 30% off. Click here to learn more.
Living Journeys’ For the Loved Ones Support Group offers a safe, confidential space for those who love and care for someone facing an illness or difficult struggle.
This group is designed for individuals seeking support, understanding, and coping strategies as they navigate the challenges of being a caregiver or supporting a loved one through tough times. Click here to learn more.
Delish 5B’s ribs, the meat just falls off the bones.
$2 per rib. Click here to learn more.
Throw away your deodorant – it’s time to get sweaty!
Sweaty Kids Film Festival celebrates the unpolished brilliance of Gunnison Valley locals — showcasing the unprofessional athletic and artistic talent of our community while remaining entirely unserious. Click here to learn more.
Sarah Hanchar, Christine Riippi, and Guy Nelson join together to celebrate everyone’s favorite part of the winter season: those feel-good, made-for-TV holiday movies!
Using their comedic storytelling and musical improvisational skills, they create a brand-new seasonal favorite right before your eyes. Click here to learn more.
Director: Jon Favreau Run Time: 97 min. Rating: PG Release Year: 2003
Starring: Bob Newhart, Ed Asner, James Caan, Mary Steenburgen, Will Ferrell. Click here to learn more.
Join the every Tuesday night at the Gunnison Elks Lodge for BINGO fun the whole family can enjoy! Click here to learn more.
Visit the newly expanded distillery in Crested Butte, Colorado where they offer facility tours and guided tastings of the rums.
they offer two different tours (the regular tour/tasting, and the connoisseur tour for those desiring a more in depth experience) where you will get a close look at fermentation vessels, wash tank, and the custom copper pot still. Click here to learn more.
The Western Colorado Mountaineers men’s basketball team represents Western Colorado University in NCAA Division II, competing in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC). They play home games at Paul Wright Gymnasium, sitting at around 7,723 ft elevation. Click here to learn more.
As part of the extended programming from the Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival, Cookbook Club is hitting the slopes! Click here to learn more.
$2 off the Baked Potato piled high with butter, cheese, onions, jalapenos, pulled pork, coleslaw, BBQ sauce, and topped with sour cream. Click here to learn more.
The Pinnacle Orthopedics Community Races are a fun way to get outside, exercise, meet new people, and challenge yourself.
Each week is a different format and location, with races ranging from 5 to 25km, plus a 3 – 6km short course option and a free 1-2km kids race. Click here to learn more.
It is rare for there to exist a defining moment that changes the trajectory of four lives at once. But, clear as a lightning bolt in an open field, so electric was the moment The Fretliners first played together around a single microphone in the Cloverlick banjo shop barn one fateful evening, they knew they would be inseparable from that moment on. Click here to learn more.
Acoustic supergroup Mr. Sun — featuring renowned fiddler Darol Anger, guitarist Grant Gordy, Scottish bassist Aidan O’Donnell, and mandolinist Joe Walsh — brings a genre-defying holiday performance to Crested Butte. Reimagining Duke Ellington’s jazz interpretation of The Nutcracker Suite, Mr. Sun blends acoustic mastery with inventive improvisation for a fresh take on this timeless classic. Click here to learn more.
Dinners at the Magic Meadows Yurt are truly a magical experience. Ski or snowshoe out to the yurt surrounded by Crested Butte’s majestic, snow-covered peaks. Click here to learn more.
Entrenched in nostalgia, HIGH COUNTRY tells a timeless American story of how a community of conscientious and forward-thinking young people, disguised as ski bums and hippies, happened upon a ramshackle mining town on the fringe of society and worked to conserve and protect it for years to come. Click here to learn more.
Celebrating the Center’s 38th Anniversary!
Party kicks off at 6:30pm | Show 8pm | Tickets on sale Friday!
The Center is turning 38! Join them at 6:30pm for specialty priced cocktails and free food to kick off the night! Click here to learn more.
Everybody’s favorite Bistro returns to Magic Meadows this season.
On Sunday mornings, ski or snowshoe your way to the yurt with your whole family to enjoy the Backcountry Bistro at the Magic Meadows Yurt. Click here to learn more.
Calling all ramen aficionados!
Dive into the world of Maishu Ramen every Wednesday evening at Blackstock Bistro, where a diverse array of exquisite ramen awaits. Click here to learn more.
Whether you’re drawn by the holiday lights, live music, or outdoor adventure events, December 2025 is the perfect time to experience the warmth and joy of this mountain community.
