Idaho Springs Colorado Events

Idaho Springs had small beginnings, but has grown to be the largest town in Clear Creek County. Recreational opportunities abound here, and if you enjoy Colorado white water rafting, gold mines, panning for gold, natural hot springs, and more… we can help you find entertaining things to do in the Idaho Springs area and surrounding communities. If you’re looking for events on a specific day, use our Colorado Events Calendar in the sidebar.

Marienne Kreitlow in Concert - On November 19, 2011 at the Idaho Springs United Center, the doors open at 7:00 PM for the Marienne Kreitlow concert. A songwriter, poet, librettist, performer, and recording artist, Marienne is a gifted vocalist and multi-instrumentalist whose work covers various styles and genres from art song to inspirational to contemporary folk to blues and Broadway.[continue reading...]
51st Annual Georgetown Christmas Market - Georgetown Colorado welcomes you to an Outdoor European Market on the first two weekends in December each year. This year the market is on December 3, 4, 10, and 11th! Enjoy food vendors, craft vendors, entertainment, horse-drawn wagon rides, roasted chestnuts, bonfire, Santa Lucia Children’s Procession, Santa’s Polar Express Train Rides, shops, wassail competition, restaurants[continue reading...]
Christmas at Hamill House Reception - A Victorian Christmas celebration at the Hamill House Museum is an evening filled with heavy hors d oeuvres’, drinks, musical entertainment, readings, a traditional Christmas tree lighting ceremony, friends and so much more. Black tie optional. Christmas at Hamill House Museum in Georgetown, Colorado is held in the original home of William Hamill, a successful[continue reading...]
Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams in Concert - On Saturday, October 15th – the Idaho Springs United Center presents: Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams in concert. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the concert starts at 7:30 PM. This is one of Colorado’s most popular and enduring acts, celebrating ten years together in 2010. “Rootsy but not revivalist, the Hi-Beams’ rollicking stage act[continue reading...]
Georgetown Colorado Aspen Fest - The Georgetown Aspen Festival is open to all arts and crafts people who make their own products and all types of food booths. The event will be held on 6th Street in downtown Georgetown between Taos and Argentine and is sponsored by the Town of Georgetown. There will be music and entertainment in town park[continue reading...]
1st Saturday Event in Idaho Springs – October - This 1st Saturday event in Idaho Springs features Tim Smiley, author of “Your Kid’s Too Soft” who will speak at the United Center. Mr. Smiley is a retired chemistry teacher from Pomona High School. He will talk about teaching, parenting, and how to help our kids succeed. The first Saturday evening of every month features[continue reading...]
Rosie Flores Concert–One Show only! - The United Center in Idaho Springs will host the Rosie Flores concert on October 22, 2011. This veteran musician has a reputation as a high-energy performer and will be playing the best of rock and roll, honky-tonk, early rockabilly, blues and jazz along with her traditional San Antonio Texas sounds. She’s played her heart out[continue reading...]
Moonlight in the Mountains Dinner Train - Come visit Georgetown and Silver Plume to celebrate the end of the summer season by taking a special ride on the Georgetown Loop. The “Moonlight in the Mountains Dinner Train” will take you high atop the Devil’s Gate Bridge (weather permitting) or the Devil’s Gate Depot and treat you to a catered dinner train ride.[continue reading...]
Black Hawk Boom Town Fourth of July Fireworks - Celebrating its 20th year of patriotic pyrotechnics, Black Hawk transforms into “Boom Town” at dusk Monday, July 4th, offering the largest fireworks display in the state. Visitors can celebrate Independence Day all weekend with live music from the Boom Town Band, gaming and other Fourth of July festivities in the City’s numerous casinos, and the[continue reading...]
33rd Annual Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half-Marathon - This very popular race has set records for participation in past years and 2011 is expected to be a great turn-out with a capped 4,000 runners. The point-to-point course is run along Clear Creek and is a scenic and gently rolling mountain course that winds down the Clear Creek Valley. Everything starts in Georgetown near[continue reading...]