Thursday, July 4 – Independence Day

25th annual Rendezvous Run for Independence 5 mile run/walk starts at The Vintage Hotel at 9 am. To register, visit playwinterpark.com.

Granby’s 75th annual 4th of July Parade starts at 11 am. The Party in the Park at Polhamus Park follows from noon – 3 pm, and fireworks at the Flying Heels Rodeo Arena are at dusk.

4th of July celebration at the Rendezvous Event Center in Winter Park begins at 6 pm, with live music by Buckstein starting at 7 pm and fireworks at dusk.

4th of July fireworks over Grand Lake start at 10 pm.

Friday, July 5 – Apple Turnover Day

Conversational Spanish Group meets weekly from 9-10 am at Paella Restaurant in Winter Park. For more information, contact Lori Myers (970) 531-0006.

Granby’s 1st annual ‘These Colors Don’t Run’ 5k fun run starts at The Lot at 11 am. To register, visit granbychamber.com.

First Friday at the Dean Public House in Hot Sulphur Springs. Proceeds benefit Grand Beginnings. Starts at 4 pm.

Granby Chamber hosts Friday Night at the Lot with live music by Bottlerocket Hurricane starting at 6 pm.

Music on the Square in downtown Winter Park has live music by the Bryan Titus Trio, from 6 – 8 pm. coopercreeksquare.com

Uptripping, WP Framewerx and Eagle Wind Sound host First Friday in the Winter Park Arts District with live music and an open air creator’s market, starting at 6 pm.

GCHA hosts the ‘Jeff Bartholomew Art Exhibit’ opening at Cozens Ranch Museum in Fraser, starting at 6 pm.

Pancho & Lefty’s in Grand Lake has live music with Hayden & Friends, starting at 6:30 pm.

Brickhouse 40 in Granby has live music with Brian Wiedl from 7 – 10 pm.

Rotary Club of Grand Lake hosts Bingo at Town Park, starts at 7:30 pm.

The Winter Park Fraser Valley Rotary Club presents Comedy Night at the Headwaters Center in Winter Park with Chris Voth and Stephanie McHugh. The event starts at 8 pm. For tickets, visit wpfv-rotary.org.

Coca Cola Movie Nights on the grassy knoll at the bottom of the cabriolet at Winter Park Resort features the movie ‘How To Train Your Dragon’. Show begins at dusk. Blankets and warm layers recommended.

Ullrs Tavern has live music with Natural Born Leaders starting at 10 pm.

Saturday, July 6 – Fried Chicken Day

4th annual Tequila & Tacos festival at Rendezvous Events Center in downtown Winter Park. Gates open at 12:45 pm to pre-purchased ticket holders; 1:45 pm for day of tickets. For tickets, visit playwinterpark.com..

19th annual Ice Cream Social at Cooper Creek Square features free ice cream, a face painter and balloon artist, and, live music by Red Dirt Hill from 1 – 4 pm.

Vertical Bistro in the Village at Winter Park Resort has live music by Brad Pregeant from 2 – 5 pm.

Backbowl Soup Company in the Village at Winter Park Resort hosts a ‘Sip & Succulent’ workshop on the patio, starting at 3 pm. For information and to register, visit winterparkresort.com.

Squeaky B’s in Grand Lake has live music with Peggy Mann from 4 – 7 pm.

Pancho & Lefty’s in Grand Lake has live music with Hayden & Friends, starting at 5 pm.

High Country Stampede Rodeo: Junior rodeo starts at 3 pm and the main performance starts at 7 pm at the John Work Arena in Fraser. 

Rotary Club of Grand Lake hosts Bingo at Town Park, starts at 7:30 pm.

Sunday,  July 7 – Chocolate Day

Yoga in the Park is at Cooper Creek Square, starting at 9 am. Limited mats available.

Sunday Funday at the base of Granby Ranch features live music on the Grill Patio from 1 – 4 pm.

Idlewild Spirits in Winter Park hosts Industry Night, starting at 3 pm.

Monday,  July 8 – Math 2.0 Day

Pancho & Lefty’s in Grand Lake hosts Texas Hold ‘em games, starting at 6:30 pm.

Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort has live music with Andy Straus at Heck’s Tavern, from 8 – 10 pm.

The Basement (downstairs from Strip & Tail) hosts Trivia Night, starting at 8 pm.

Ullrs Tavern has live music with Big Something starting at 9 pm.

Tuesday,  July 9 – Sugar Cookie Day

Local artist Karen Vance teaches a Watercolor Workshop every Tuesday, from 9 am – 3:30 pm at her Club Meadowridge Studio. For information and reservations, call (970) 726-5837. 

Taco Tuesday at the Winter Park Pub starts at 5 pm.

Free Mountainside Yoga on the Gazebo Lawn at Winter Park Resort from 5-6 pm. Limited mats available.

Fraser’s Picnic in the Park has live music by Gary Key & Sam Osborne, from 6 – 8 pm at the Old School House Park.

Wednesday,  July 10 – Piña Colada Day

Rotary Club of Granby meets at noon at Maverick’s Grill. granbyrotary.org

Winter Park Resort’s Campfire Music Series has live music starting at 4 pm on the Fireside Stage.

Granby Ranch hosts Music at Milestone at the base of the Milestone Lift with live music by The Drunken Hearts, starting at 5 pm. granbyranch.com

Grand Lake Summer Concert Series has live music by Tight Like That in the Gazebo at Town Park, from 5 – 7 pm.

Thursday, July 11 – Blueberry Muffin Day

Grand County Historical Association & Colorado Headwaters Land Trust host ‘History on Horseback’, starting at the Linke Ranch in Granby at 9 am. For information and tickets, call (970) 726-5488.

Fraser Valley Rotary Club meets at noon at the Crooked Creek Saloon. wpfv-rotary.org

High Note Thursday at the Rendezvous Event Center in Winter Park has live music with Travers Brothership, from 6 – 8 pm. playwinterpark.com

Power World in Granby hosts a Thursday Group Bike Ride at 6 pm. Demos available.  PowerWorldSports.com

The Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser hosts Open Mic Night, starting at 9 pm.

Friday, July 12 – Pecan Pie Day

Conversational Spanish Group meets weekly from 9-10 am at Paella Restaurant in Winter Park. For more information, contact Lori Myers (970) 531-0006.

Granby Chamber hosts an Artisan + Farmers Market, from 1-5 pm, and, Friday Night at the Lot with live music by The Conduits, starting at 3 pm.

Music on the Square in downtown Winter Park has live music by Purley Patsy, from 6 – 8 pm. coopercreeksquare.com

Pancho & Lefty’s in Grand Lake has live music with Hayden & Friends, starting at 6:30 pm.

Brickhouse 40 in Granby has live music with Bottlerocket Hurricane from 7 – 10 pm.

Rotary Club of Grand Lake hosts Bingo at Town Park, starts at 7:30 pm.

Coca Cola Movie Nights on the grassy knoll at the bottom of the cabriolet at Winter Park Resort features the movie ‘Finding Nemo’. Show begins at dusk. Blankets and warm layers recommended.

Ullrs Tavern has live music with Buffalo Commons starting at 10 pm.

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