First Fridays in the Salida Creative District
The City of Salida Arts & Culture Creative District Program presents First Fridays! Join us every first Friday of the month in the Salida Creative District as galleries and creative businesses in Salida’s historic downtown stay open later so you can talk with an artist, watch a demo, or find that perfect piece of art. From painting to sculpture, ceramics, photography, plein air, jewelry, fiber art and more, enjoy a festive evening downtown as you drop into one of Salida’s many businesses to see new art, live music, and light refreshments! Participate in the Palette Card program where you can get a stamp at each business you visit. Redeem your completed card at the host gallery for an art mini while supplies last. First Fridays are free to attend and open to the public.
Guided Cross Country Ski at Grizzle Gulch Trailhead
In partnership with Salida Mountain Sports and GARNA
Salida Aspen Concerts Presents Popular Local Concerts
A ChurchMarch 7 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A Church AND March 8 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Salida Aspen Concerts Presents Popular Local Concerts Celebrating 50 years of bringing classical music to the Arkansas Valley, Salida Aspen Concerts is hosting our Local Concerts on March 7 and 8 at A Church. The rich musical talent of our community will feature a diverse program of jazz, show tunes, and classical favorites at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7 and 2 p.m., Sunday, March 8 at A Church, 419 D St., Salida. Performers include André Wilkins (saxophone and voice), the Jazz Merchants Community Jazz Band, Liz Riley with Cody Alexander and Hannah Salisbury performing show tunes. Kirsten Arbogast with Yufen Chou will perform Schubert vocal classics. Yufen Chou will present España by Isaac Albéniz, and Rebecca Poos, Joan Lobeck, and Dave Small will perform piano and voice selections. For 50 years, Salida Aspen Concerts has been honored to bring classical music to the Arkansas River Valley—sharing world-class performances and gathering our community through the power of live music. Our Local Concerts are a fundraiser to help us keep live music accessible at our six summer concerts, which begin Saturday, July 11 at Salida High School. For tickets to the Local Concerts, as well as memberships and season tickets to our summer concerts, go to salidaaspenconcerts.org.
March Radness Slope Competition
Monarch Mountain #1 Powder Place, Monarch, CO, United StatesCompete in Steel City Terrain Park for judged tricks or race head-to-head on Freeway.
Salida Aspen Concerts Presents Popular Local Concerts
A ChurchMarch 7 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A Church AND March 8 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Salida Aspen Concerts Presents Popular Local Concerts Celebrating 50 years of bringing classical music to the Arkansas Valley, Salida Aspen Concerts is hosting our Local Concerts on March 7 and 8 at A Church. The rich musical talent of our community will feature a diverse program of jazz, show tunes, and classical favorites at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7 and 2 p.m., Sunday, March 8 at A Church, 419 D St., Salida. Performers include André Wilkins (saxophone and voice), the Jazz Merchants Community Jazz Band, Liz Riley with Cody Alexander and Hannah Salisbury performing show tunes. Kirsten Arbogast with Yufen Chou will perform Schubert vocal classics. Yufen Chou will present España by Isaac Albéniz, and Rebecca Poos, Joan Lobeck, and Dave Small will perform piano and voice selections. For 50 years, Salida Aspen Concerts has been honored to bring classical music to the Arkansas River Valley—sharing world-class performances and gathering our community through the power of live music. Our Local Concerts are a fundraiser to help us keep live music accessible at our six summer concerts, which begin Saturday, July 11 at Salida High School. For tickets to the Local Concerts, as well as memberships and season tickets to our summer concerts, go to salidaaspenconcerts.org.
Trailhead Tuesday – Spring Snow
The Trailhead 402 E Main St, Buena Vista, CO, United StatesJoin us for another Trailhead Tuesday on March 10th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at The Trailhead gear store, 402 East Main Street in Buena Vista, Colorado. This event is well-attended, so bring your own camp chair and consider coming early to grab food and a drink from Simple Eatery next door. This free event builds skills, sparks conversation, and connects people who love the mountains. This session focuses on spring conditions and wet snow avalanches. As winter gives way to spring, we'll explore the unique challenges and opportunities that come with this transition in the Colorado mountains. Learn how to identify wet snow problems, adapt your terrain choices, and plan smart spring tours with expert BVMA speakers. The event is open to all winter backcountry travelers, whether you're on skis, splitboard, snowmobile, cross country skis, or snowshoes. Connect with the Chaffee County backcountry community, ask questions, and get ready for spring in the Sawatch Range
Kids Night at Moonlight Pizza
Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub 242 F St, Salida, CO, United StatesMoonlight Pizza & Brewpub is making mid-week meals more fun with Kids Night! Every Wednesday from 4 PM to 8 PM during the school year, kids ages 10 and younger eat free with the purchase of a large specialty pizza. It’s the perfect way to treat the family without breaking the bank! Here’s What You Need to Know: When: Every Wednesday from 4 PM to 8 PM Who: Kids ages 10 and younger What: Free 6” pizza (with a maximum of 2 toppings) for each child with the purchase of a large specialty pizza. Limit: Up to 3 kids per large specialty pizza ordered Dine-In Only: This offer is valid for dine-in orders only, so bring the family in for a fun night out! Terms & Conditions May Apply
Nurturing Parenting Class
Cornerstone Church 205 S San Juan Avenue, Buena Vista, COFREE CLASS! The class is designed to empower parents, and is for all caregivers of children 0-11 years old. The class will meet Wednesdays, 9/17/25-12/10/25, 5:30-8:00pm, at the Cornerstone Church in Buena Vista. Dinner and Childcare Included!
Nurturing Parents Class
330 Burnett Ave 330 Burnett Ave, Poncha Springs, CO, United States21st Annual Run Through Time
The 21st Annual Run Through Time trail marathon, half marathon, and two mile fun run will take place on Saturday, March 14 on the Arkansas Hills Trails System and surrounding dirt and jeep roads in Salida. While the marathon and half marathon are sold out, runners may still register for the 2 mile run at runsignup.com. A few more volunteers are also needed, and greatly appreciated for this event! Volunteering is a great way to support the local running community while cheering on some of the best runners in the state and beyond. The Run Through Time is an annual spring celebration of Colorado’s running community, and a very fun day for all involved! A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Salida Mountain Trails. We greatly appreciate the community’s support and involvement in this event every year. While all trails and roads will remain open during this event, please know that they will be very busy with approximately 500 runners throughout race day (8am - 3:30pm). Trails and roads impacted include Frontside; Rusty Lung; North Backbone; Dude Abides; Upper Sand Dunes; Prospector; Cottonwood; Backbone; Tenderfoot; Lil Rattler; CR 175; CR 176; CR 173; FR 181; and CR 177. For more information, please visit runsignup.com or email Kristy Falcon at rttsalida@gmail.com.
BVMA Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
Buena Vista Mountain Adventures 402 East Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, United StatesBVMA’s 7-day SOLO WFR course builds advanced wilderness medicine, leadership, and decision-making skills for outdoor professionals and avid adventurers. Training includes assessment and response for musculoskeletal, environmental, and soft tissue injuries, medical issues, CPR, and extensive hands-on practice. Plan to be outdoors most of each day. www.bvmountainadventures.com/products/wfr-cert
Winter Wilderness First Responder Certification
The Winter WFR is a seven day in person Wilderness First Responder certification designed specifically for winter backcountry travelers. It covers the full wilderness medicine curriculum with added emphasis on cold weather injuries, hypothermia, avalanche trauma, and patient care in snow covered terrain. You will practice real scenarios outdoors so you can assess, treat, and evacuate patients in remote winter environments. www.bvmountainadventures.com/products/winter-wfr 03/16-22/2026 - Buena Vista, CO (Winter WFR) 03/21-22/2026 - Buena Vista, CO (Winter WFR Recert) * Winter wilderness medical courses cover the full WFR or WFA curriculum, with additional emphasis on winter mountain travel and cold-weather field care. Core skills and protocols apply year-round.
Kids Night at Moonlight Pizza
Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub 242 F St, Salida, CO, United StatesMoonlight Pizza & Brewpub is making mid-week meals more fun with Kids Night! Every Wednesday from 4 PM to 8 PM during the school year, kids ages 10 and younger eat free with the purchase of a large specialty pizza. It’s the perfect way to treat the family without breaking the bank! Here’s What You Need to Know: When: Every Wednesday from 4 PM to 8 PM Who: Kids ages 10 and younger What: Free 6” pizza (with a maximum of 2 toppings) for each child with the purchase of a large specialty pizza. Limit: Up to 3 kids per large specialty pizza ordered Dine-In Only: This offer is valid for dine-in orders only, so bring the family in for a fun night out! Terms & Conditions May Apply
Nurturing Parenting Class
Cornerstone Church 205 S San Juan Avenue, Buena Vista, COFREE CLASS! The class is designed to empower parents, and is for all caregivers of children 0-11 years old. The class will meet Wednesdays, 9/17/25-12/10/25, 5:30-8:00pm, at the Cornerstone Church in Buena Vista. Dinner and Childcare Included!
