“Ski Ballet on Freeway!” – A New Monarch Mountain Event!
Get ready for a wild, wacky, and wonderfully retro way to close out Monarch Mountain’s 2025 ski season! Introducing “Ski Ballet on Freeway!” – a brand-new showcase event happening on April 5, 2025, at Monarch Mountain. This fun-filled competition and spectator event will bring back the lost art of Ski Ballet, where costumed competitors perform choreographed routines to music of their choice, judged on style, artistic display, and technical execution. Expect high-energy performances, big laughs, and impressive moves as we celebrate the end of the season in the most entertaining way possible! 📍 Where: Freeway Trail at Monarch Mountain (easily accessible for spectators) 🎶 What to Expect: Costumed competitors, sponsor activations, live music, and a festive atmosphere! 🎟 Spectator Viewing & Vendor Area: Free and open to the public 🎯 Expected Attendance: 3,000+ people Why Get Involved? Sponsorships, tents, tables, and banners will be showcased throughout the venue and base area, putting your business in front of a large, engaged audience. Sponsorship levels begin at $500 and can be met through a cash donation with proceeds going directly to Monarch Mountain Community Outreach and KHEN Radio or by offering $500 worth of value through prizes, give-a-ways, coupons, tastings, activities or other fun ideas. Don't miss out on this crazy, silly, and exciting way to wrap up the season while giving back! For sponsorship or vendor opportunities, contact Kathryn Wadsworth at kathryn@skimonarch.com. This event is open to all to compete in. If you know of someone who should be a competitor, please, have them visit www.khen.org to register! The winner will receive a Monarch season pass! See you on April 5 for Ski Ballet on Freeway! 🎿💃🕺
Vision Board Workshop with Rachel
Yoga OlasChaffee Home & Garden Show
The Chaffee Home & Garden Show returns at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 5 & Sunday, April 6, 2025. More than 60 companies from the Chaffee County area – and from across Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah – will showcase the latest in landscaping, gardening, energy-efficient products, window treatments, flooring, lighting, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, patio furniture, storage systems, greenhouses, decks, spas and more. This show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local home professionals. Booth space for the 2025 Chaffee County Home & Garden Show is filling up fast – many companies have already reserved their booths! If you’re interested in being a sponsor and/or exhibitor, email us at chaffeehomeandgardenshow@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at (719) 626-1434. For more information and the contract, check out the 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits page. CLICK HERE for details!
Moonlight Pizza: New Beer’s Eve + National Beer Day
Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub 242 F St, Salida, CO, United StatesBuild your own flight—buy 5 flight-sized pours and get the 6th free! Plus, take home your favorite with $5 off any growler fill. Link: https://www.moonlightpizza.biz/events/new-beers-eve
Walden Chamber Music Society
Salida SteamPlantCheck HERE for details!
Moonlight Pizza: New Beer’s Eve + National Beer Day
Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub 242 F St, Salida, CO, United StatesBuild your own flight—buy 5 flight-sized pours and get the 6th free! Plus, take home your favorite with $5 off any growler fill. Link: https://www.moonlightpizza.biz/events/new-beers-eve
Moonlight Pizza: Kids Night
Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub 242 F St, Salida, CO, United StatesKids Night – Every Wednesday (4 PM - 8 PM): Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub is making mid-week meals more fun with Kids Night! Every Wednesday, kids 10 and younger eat free with the purchase of a large specialty pizza. Details: ● Free 6” pizza (up to 2 toppings) per child with a large specialty pizza purchase. ● Limit: Up to 3 kids per large specialty pizza ordered. ● Dine-in only—bring the family for a fun night out! ● Bonus: We host fun weekly activities for kids! Check the link for upcoming themes and events: https://www.moonlightpizza.biz/kids-night
Workshop: Salida Community Mosaic Project
Salida Scout HutThursdays in April | 12:00 - 2:00pm @ Rotary Scout Hut The City of Salida Creative District program presents the Community Mosaic Project with artist Anne Walker. Join mosaic artist Anne Walker in creating the Salida Community Mosaic project! Help bring to life a 60-foot-long mosaic wall featuring fish swimming in a river, to be installed at Chisholm Park on the wall surrounding the playground. All adults and teens are invited to participate in free mosaic-making workshops. No experience is needed—just come ready to create! All materials are provided. For more information, contact Anne at anne@annewalkerstudio.com or Tina at info@salidasteamplant.com.
Monthly Creative Mixer, 5- 6:30 pm, Paquette Gallery
SteamPlant Paquette GalleryThe City of Salida Arts & Culture and Salida Council for the Arts presents monthly Creative Mixers! Join us at the Steam Plant each month as Salida Arts & Culture presents the monthly art exhibit in the Paquette Gallery and the Salida Council for the Arts hosts a reception and chance to meet other art supporters. Meet the artists, hear about the exhibit, network, and participate in the Soapbox tradition- where artists and organizations can make announcements about upcoming events, shows, and programs. From visual art, dance, music, theatre, and more, discover ways to get involved in Salida's vibrant arts scene! Enjoy live music and light refreshments. A cash bar is available. This event is free and open to the public. The dates for the 2025 Creative Mixers are Feb 6, March 5, April 10, May 1, June 12, July 10, August 7, September 5, October 9, November 13, and December 11. Follow Salida Creative District and/or Salida Council for the Arts on social media for updates.
Crafting, Sewing and Leatherwork at A Church
A ChurchEvery Friday from 9-1 we will be Crafting at A Church! We have some ideas for crafts on hand or if you have a project you need to finish bring it out. We have some supplies for our suggested craft, but for some ideas you might have to bring something.... we suggest reusing what you have..... We can still make the mushroom garland but will be making holiday garland and other paper crafts. If you want to make the mushroom garland bring 6 hollowed out cuties (little oranges) cut in 1/2 and dried. ~Bring old cards or fun paper to make gift tags. ~Bring random yarn for yarn baskets. We also invite yo to sew, cross stitch, felt, etc. Charles will be here to teach basic skills about leatherwork. Lunch is provided by Pizza Rio!
Little Shredders- Roller Skating, Skateboarding and Scooters For Age 7 and Under at Ramps and Alleys
Ramps & Alleys Skate ShopLittle Shredders- Roller Skating, Skateboarding and Scooters For Age 7 and Under at Ramps and Alleys Every Friday from 10am-noon, from August 16th-April 25th at Ramps and Alleys, 645 E. Rainbow Blvd. $10 per session.
