Monday, October 21
Aspen’s Past to Present Tour (10:00 am, Downtown Aspen) This classic historical walking tour of Aspen tells it’s history from humble mining camp to world famous resort. A casual 12 block stroll through historic downtown Aspen acclimatizes you to Aspen’s energy and possibility. A great experience for both the first time visitor and the regular. This tour visits historic landmarks of Aspen including the Wheeler Opera House, the Red Onion, the Pitkin County Courthouse & the Hotel Jerome among others when accessible.
Rooftop Yoga with Coco Rojas (10:30 am, Aspen Art Museum) Join the Aspen Art Museum for Rooftop for Yoga with Coco Rojas. Please bring your own mat (BYOM). Light refreshments will be provided.
The Aspen Institute: Sharing Shakespeare (6:00 pm, Aspen Institute) Back by popular demand, the Aspen Institute presents Sharing Shakespeare, a moderated, roundtable discussion series that takes place one night a month for 6 months. Beginning in October, the 2024-25 session will explore one of Shakespeare’s most significant works, Hamlet.
Tuesday, October 22
Aspen Art Museum Exhibit Nairy Baghramian: Sitzengebliebene (10 am, Aspen Art Museum) While in Aspen take some time to explore the current exhibit Nairy Baghramian: Sitzengebliebene, opened in June 2023 – April 2025. Explore the museum and learn more about what exhibits are currently open to explore during your visit.
MOLLIE: Pumpkin Decorating + The Addams Family (5:00 pm, MOLLIE Aspen) Get into the fall spirit at MOLLIE with their Pumpkin Decorating Evening! Bring your creativity and join them for a festive night of pumpkin painting and decorating while enjoying a screening of The Addams Family (1964, PG-13). They will provide all the supplies you need to make your pumpkin masterpiece. Bring your friends, kiddos or come solo to enjoy cozy autumn vibes.
Wednesday, October 23
Decade by Decade: Aspen Revealed Exhibition (12:00 pm, Wheeler Stallard Museum) Aspen Historical Society presents the history exhibition Decade by Decade: Aspen Revealed, a comprehensive view of the area's fascinating past. The exhibition explore the stories that shaped the community's distinct identity: from mining boom to dilapidated ranching town to today's international recreational and cultural resort, Aspen forged a unique path. Featuring photographs and artifacts that represent Aspen's connection to national events and trends, the exhibition reflects on the community's place within the larger historical landscape of the nation - sometimes congruent, sometimes divergent - but always exciting.
Thursday, October 24
Aspen’s DarkSide Ghost Tour (Tuesday, Thursday, Fridays, Saturday, Sundays 8:00 pm, Downtown Aspen) True stories of Aspen's tarnished past of Ghosts, Murder & Mayhem from 1879 to today on an entertaining evening walk. This tour visits some of Aspen Colorado’s most haunted places and tells the stories behind them as well as some truly darker happenings. This is a great tour for the whole family or just the adults. Advance reservations required.
High Step Society at Belly Up Aspen (8:00 pm, Belly Up Aspen) High Step Society is a dance party from another dimension; a high-flying, beat-dropping, big band rocket ship with an ear to the past, and both feet on the gas. This dynamic band is bringing jazz back to the party, where it belongs. This 7-piece band’s mission is to bring people together, to create a celebratory space that transcends the troubles of this world. Capturing the spirit of the Jazz Age and launching it a century forward, this band breaks down the divisions between us and replaces them with the irresistible urge to dance together.
Friday, October 25
Aspen’s Off the Beaten Path Tour (Tuesday & Friday 10:00 am, Downtown Aspen) A scenic guided walking tour through Aspen's West End neighborhood and trails along the Roaring Fork River. Participants will learn the stories behind Aspen's Victorian & Modern architecture stitched together with hidden gems of nature. This tour is a healthy walk lasting approximately 90 minutes. It’s a great way to acclimatize to Aspen’s altitude during a visitors first few days in Aspen, reservations are required.
Consensual Improv (7:30 pm, Wheeler Opera House) Consensual Improv formed in 2016 and has been winging it ever since. Composed of comedians and actors living in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley, their shows are an interactive and hilarious journey with the audience at the helm. The group has been a regular at the Aspen Laugh Festival and shared the bill with Trevor Noah, Second City, and the late, great Norm MacDonald. Current members include Al Atkinson, Kristin Carlson, Gerald DeLisser, Eliphalet (Miller) Ford, Nina Gabianelli, Emily Henley, Ryan Honey, Brian Keleher, Mike Monroney, Zoe Rom, Jeff Patterson, Jack Trembath, and Cassidy Willey.
An Evening with 40oz to Freedom at Belly Up Aspen (9:00 pm, Belly Up) ‘40oz to Freedom’ is an accomplished and highly energetic Sublime tribute band and winner of the 2010 San Diego Music Award for Best Tribute Artist. 40oz has toured the entire US, Canada, and Mexico for more than 16 years, amassing a loyal and enthusiastic following. They are authentically the closest thing to Sublime, since Sublime. 40oz was founded in SoCal in 2007 and is currently based in Denver, CO.
Saturday, October 26
Aspen’s Ute Cemetery Tour (4:00 pm, Ute Cemetery) Experience the eerie ambiance of Aspen's Ute Cemetery Tour this Halloween Season, a journey that delves into the tales of the town's pioneering souls resting eternally in this forsaken burial ground. This haunting adventure lasts for 60 minutes and advance reservations are a must. To purchase tickets or learn more click here.
Locals Night: Golbus/ Maty B2B Quervo / Blake get Back Here / Darius Jontre at Belly Up Aspen (8:30, Belly Up) Join Belly Up for a locals night featuring your favorite local Aspen Djs! To purchase tickets and learn more click here.
Sunday, October 27
Leisure Hike – East Aspen Hunter Creek (10:00 am, East Aspen Hunter Creek Trail) This light hike connects trails, hidden neighborhoods and nature paths east of town along tranquil flowing bodies of water like the Roaring Fork River and the Hunter Creek.
Highlights of Aspen Tour (12:00 pm, Aspen Walking Tours) Embark on a leisurely stroll through town, where intriguing historical narratives, enchanting storytelling, and fascinating tidbits effortlessly blend together. This 60 minute scenic walk not only acquaints you with the local heritage but also grants you a genuine sense of belonging, acting as a splendid springboard to fully indulge in the abundant wonders that Aspen has to offer.
Monday, October 28
Aspen’s Past to Present Tour (10:00 am, Downtown Aspen) This classic historical walking tour of Aspen tells it’s history from humble mining camp to world famous resort. A casual 12 block stroll through historic downtown Aspen acclimatizes you to Aspen’s energy and possibility. A great experience for both the first time visitor and the regular. This tour visits historic landmarks of Aspen including the Wheeler Opera House, the Red Onion, the Pitkin County Courthouse & the Hotel Jerome among others when accessible.
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