Cripple Creek Ice Festival & Ice Castles
The Cripple Creek Ice Festival returns this weekend with activities and vendors from 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. Don’t miss the head-to-head ice carving challenges Saturday from 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
While you’re there, explore the magical Ice Castles, open all weekend. Tickets start at $31.
Fresh Snow at Colorado Ski Resorts
Colorado ski resorts are welcoming fresh snow just in time for one of the busiest ski weekends of the season.
Monarch Mountain encourages guests to carpool or use available transportation options to help ease holiday traffic.
Winter Film Night – Tonight
The Central Colorado Conservancy presents Winter Film Night featuring “The American Southwest,” a film about the Colorado River.
7pm at the SteamPlant
$20 at the door or $15 at centralcoloradoconservancy.org
Valentine’s Roller Disco – Tonight
The Ark Valley High Rollers host a Valentine’s Roller Disco from 8pm–11pm at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds.
$10 adults | $5 kids
Skate rentals available | All are welcome!
“Proof” on Stage in Salida
The Salida Theater Project presents “Proof” tonight and Saturday at 7pm, plus a Sunday matinee at 3pm at A Church in Salida.
Tickets at SalidaTheaterProject.com or at the door.
Valentine’s Brunch in Cotopaxi – Saturday
The Cotopaxi High School Class of 2026 hosts a Valentine’s Day Brunch from 9am–noon at the Howard Volunteer Fire Department.
Brunch and small floral arrangements will be available for purchase.
Sweethearts Diamond Ball – Saturday Night
The Salida Elks Lodge presents the Sweethearts Diamond Ball from 5:30pm–9pm.
Dinner at 6pm
Live music by Blue Recluse
$25 at the door | Open to the public
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser – Sunday
The Knights of Columbus host a pancake breakfast from 8am–1pm at St. Joseph’s Parish (340 E. 5th Street).
💲 $8 adults | $4 kids 12 & under
Proceeds benefit high school senior awards.
Heads Up: DUI Enforcement Period
The Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement are conducting The Heat Is On Presidents Weekend DUI enforcement period. Expect saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints throughout the weekend. Plan ahead and drive safely.
Whether you’re hitting the slopes, catching a show, skating the night away, or enjoying pancakes with the family, there’s something for everyone this weekend in Chaffee County.
Have a fun and safe Presidents Day weekend from Heart of the Rockies Radio!
