October 20, 2021

This Week in Summit County

Happy Wednesday! We are excited for another week of fun events in Summit County. Breck Create is hosting the Día de los Muertos festival this weekend in Breckenridge. Join the three-day commemoration of Day of the Dead featuring hands-on workshops, face painting, art installations, and community-made altars on the Arts District campus. Festivities begin Friday night with a performance Adolfo Romero, Chilean artist + musician. Hope to see you there!

Now, here’s what’s going on this week in Summit County…

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20TH

FREE After-School Art @ Breckenridge, 4 pm

Live Music w/ Earl Clairmont @ Silverthorne, 5 pm

French Wine & Dinner Pairing @ Silverthorne, 6 pm

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21ST

Beginner Glass Blowing @ Breckenridge, 6 pm

Breads of Italy @ Breckenridge, 4 pm

Tyler Easton and Guy T LIVE at Baker's Brewery @ Silverthorne, 7 pm

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22ND

Free Day At The Movies (Ages: 12 – 18) @ Dillon, 1.30 pm

The Rescue: Opening Night @ Breckenridge, 6 pm

FREE Día de los Muertos: Opening Night @ Breckenridge, 6 pm

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23RD

Read to a Dog @ Silverthorne, 1 pm

FREE FILM: La Leyenda Del Chupacabras @ Breckenridge, 4 pm

Camping Jackets @ Breckenridge, 5.30 pm

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24TH

Día de los Muertos @ Silverthorne, 11am

Live Music at Saved By Wine @ Dillon, 4 pm

Have a wonderful week Living the Mountain Life!

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