Cultural Events Calendar

Aspen One is hosting a Party to the Polls in partnership with the ACLU to help turn out the vote and educate locals about the ballot. It will be Wednesday, October 21 from 4pm to 7pm. The RFV includes 40+ candidates and ballot measures, including measures related to climate change, LGBT+ rights, immigration, and democracy. We’ll have experts from local nonprofits, including AspenOUT, ACES, Mountain Bio, Mountain Action Indivisible, and more, to walk through the ballot measures related to their work. We’ll have free pizza and prizes!

The Wheeler Opera House invites the community to celebrate a recent designation as recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Historic Theatre Award during a public open house Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

The free event will feature remarks from Aspen Mayor Rachel Richards, light refreshments, door prizes, information about upcoming Wheeler events, and opportunities to learn more about historic theatres and their role in preserving culture and building community.
Presented by the League of Historic American Theatres during the league's 50th anniversary year, the Outstanding Historic Theatre Award recognizes theatres that demonstrate excellence in historic preservation, community impact, quality programming and services, and restoration or rehabilitation of historic theatre buildings.

Since the league's founding in 1976, the award has been bestowed just 21 times, placing the Wheeler among a distinguished group of historic theatres recognized for sustained excellence. Members of the League of Historic American Theatres Board of Directors will be in attendance at the event.

Meet with representatives from Pitkin County Landfill and the City of Aspen, ask questions, learn about recycling, and enjoy some snacks. Friday Oct 23rd from 9am to 1pm. Learn more about one of the most important services we have in the city and county.

Date & Time: October 24, 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Come sell your old gear and find something new at the Sunlight Ski Swap on October 24th at Sunlight Ski and Bike Shop in Downtown Glenwood Springs!

Equipment drop off: October 23rd 4-6 pm

No eqipment older than 5 years. Sunlight retains the right of refusal for any equipment.

Eligible equipment includes: Ski & Snowboard hardgoods

Equipment pick up: October 24th 4-6 pm

Private Sellers have 2 options for compensation. 100% of proceeds as store credit, 60% of proceeds as check.

309 9th St. Glenwood Springs, CO

Cleaning out your closet? Looking to refresh your wardrobe without spending a dime? 

Join the City of Aspen and the Pitkin County Library for Swap, Don't Shop, a free community clothing swap at the Pitkin County Library! Discover new-to-you treasures, clear out your closet, and help keep gently used clothing in our community and out of the landfill.

Stop by between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 25 to browse, swap, and connect with neighbors. Enjoy light refreshments and snacks while supporting local waste diversion efforts. No donation is required to participate, and everyone is welcome! Any unclaimed items will be donated to Arc Thrift Store in Glenwood Springs.

Accepted items (all must be in good repair):

• Shirts
• Pants
• Dresses
• Shoes
• Jackets
• Outerwear
• Baby and kids clothing
  

Drop off times: If you would like to bring clothes to swap ahead of the event, you can drop off your clothes at the Pitkin County Library during the following times:

• Friday, October 23^rd from 2-6pm
• Saturday, October 24^th from 2-6pm
• Sunday, October 25^th from 10am-12pm
• Donated clothes can also be brought during the event
  

We are NOT accepting any donations other than clothes and shoes in good condition. This includes no sports equipment, outdoor gear, accessories (belts, jewelry, hats, purses), games, or toys. We will also not accept socks or underwear.

Únete a nosotros para el Primer Viernes de noviembre, celebrando Día de los Muertos, la mayor celebración de este feriado en todo el valle. ¡Contribuye con tus recuerdos a la ofrenda comunitaria!

Join us for November’s First Friday, celebrating Día de los Muertos, the largest valley-wide honoring of this holiday. Contribute your mementos to the community ofrenda!