Summit Historical Tours offer an in-depth look at historical Breckenridge as guides lead you on a stroll through our downtown, which is listed in the National Historic Register and boasts 245 buildings from earlier days. Take in the Edwin Carter Museum Slide Shows or schedule an historical tour during the winter. For information on tours and to arrange special tours by appointment call 970-453-9022. Website
Breckenridge Ice Rinks feature public skiing, figure skating, and hockey leagues. 970-547-9974
Breckenridge Recreation Center provides programs and activities for all ages including: tennis, scuba, kayak and swim lessons, first aid instruction, climbing wall, fitness, tot programs, gymnastics, volleyball, basketball, after-school programs, Taekwondo, dance and personal training. 970-453-1734.
Artists of the Inns provide a showcase for local performing and visual artists. Sponsored by the Summit County Arts Council the first Sunday afternoon of the month. 970-453-0450
The Summit Foundation is a community public foundation dedicated to supporting the nonprofit organizations in our community. Their goal is to assist those in need of a "hand up" rather than a "hand out". Check out our events.

1 - Happy New Year
4 - Summit Cup Giant Slalom
9 thru 12 - Chevy Truck U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix - The finest athletes from around the world descend on Breckenridge for the second stop of this USSA sanctioned snowboard series. The Grand Prix is one of the most prestigious and richest snowboard circuits in
the world, expect incredible performances and after-hours entertainment to match the magnitude of this world-class competition.
9 - Cooking Class - Chef Bob Burden and Beaver Run Resort are hosting an interactive cooking demonstration. The class will feature a six-course menu with a varying ethnic focus each month. At the start of each class, the group will begin with a champagne toast before delving into their creations. After the meal is completed, courses and paired with wine and served in the new Spencer's private dining room for the group to enjoy. Call 970-453-8755 to make a reservation.
19 - Trek to TenMile Snowshoe Race
20 - Martin Luther King Day
20 - A Summit Historical Society Exhibit: "The History of Ullr Fest". Discover Ullr Fests past and present as you stroll through the Free Historical Museum at 111 S. Main Street, open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Call 970-453-9022 for information.
24 thru 26 - X-Games Qualifier, Freeskiing Super Pipe and Slopestyle - While snowboarders have been competing in the half-pipe for more than a decade, the pipe has been gaining popularity in the free-skiing ranks. The Super Pipe at Breckenridge, CO was created as a qualifier for competitors to prove they have what it takes to compete in this year's X -Games.
25 - SOS Outreach Series- Super Pipe
28 thru 2/2 - International Snow Sculpture Championships - 14 Teams from around the world compete in this eye-pleasing event, creating mammoth works of art from 12-feet tall, 20-ton blocks of snow. The sculptors work during the week, reshaping the bounty of Mother Nature into freeform whimsy or spellbinding intricacy. Well-known artists act as judges for the event, which has brought sculptors from as far away as Morocco, Belize, Japan, Canada, Scandinavia, Russia, China and Wales.

3 thru 9 - Ullr Fest - A weeklong schedule of events devoted to something Breckenridge does well - having fun! Homage is paid to the mythical Norse god of winter. Ullr Fest includes events all week such as an ice-skating party, Ullympics, a Nordic ski event, kids' games and a parade of great renown on Thursday, Feb. 6.
6 - Ullr Fest for Kids - Kids and parents can join the Summit Historical Society to learn about the history of Ullr Fest and make your Own "crown of horns." Once at 10:30 a.m.
at Main Street Station and once at 4 p.m. at the Free Historical Museum at 111 S. Main St. Call 970-453-9022 for details.
9 - SOS Outreach Series - Slopestyle
13 - Cooking Class - Chef Bob Burden and Beaver Run Resort are hosting an interactive cooking demonstration. The class will feature a six-course menu with a varying ethnic focus each month. At the start of each class, the group will begin with a champagne toast before delving into their creations. After the meal is completed, courses and paired with wine and served in the new Spencer's private dining room for the group to enjoy. Call 453-8755 to make a reservation.
14 - Valentine's Day
14 - Victorian Open House at the 1896 William A. Briggle House - From 3-5 p.m.
Join the Summit Historical Society for refreshments as they celebrate Valentine's Day by
showcasing the beautifully restored Victorian House Museum located at 104 N. Harris St.
Call 970-453-9022 for more information.
15 - St. Valentine's Rugby Massacre - 28th Annual St. Valentine's Day Massacre presented by the Gentleman of the Blue Goose Rugby Club. Twenty teams and over 200 rugby players compete in the snow for the Tommy Gun Trophy.
17 - President's Day
22 - SOS Outreach Series - Snowboard Cross 23- Dublin Down Skier/Boarder Cross

4 - Mardi Gras Celebration - New Orleans-style with a procession down Main Street, beads, hurricanes and Cajun music, all set in superb winter conditions for what surely must be the best reason in the world to party.
13 - Cooking Class - Chef Bob Burden and Beaver Run Resort are hosting an interactive cooking demonstration. The class will feature a six-course menu with a varying ethnic focus each month. At the start of each class, the group will begin with a champagne toast before delving into their creations. After the meal is completed, courses and paired with wine and served in the new Spencer's private dining room for the group to enjoy. Call; 970-453-8755 to make a reservation.
29 - The Bear - William Walton's comic opera performed by David Malis and Marcia Ragonetti at 7:30 p.m. at Father Dyer Church. This is the final of four Breckenridge Music Institute collaborative concerts throughout the winter season. Call; 970-453-9142 for tickets and information.

1 - April Fool's Day - Breckenridge celebrates this wacky holiday with a town bar-b-cue hosted by the Breckenridge Restaurant Association and the crowning of the town fool.
5 thru 20 - Spring Massive - The third annual Spring Massive Festival is a multi-faceted, interactive festival including entertainment, family fun, competitions and free riding. Experience legendary spring skiing and riding. Includes incredible lodging and lift packages. Whether it's the legendary terrain parks, outrageous nightlife or high stakes competition, this spring in Breckenridge is going to be huge.
9 - Massive Slopestyle
10 - Massive Pipe 10- Cooking Class - Chef Bob Burden and Beaver Run Resort are hosting an interactive cooking demonstration. The class will feature a six-course menu with a varying ethnic focus each month. At the start of each class, the group will begin with a champagne toast before delving into their creations. After the meal is completed, courses and paired with wine and served in the new Spencer's private dining room for the group to enjoy. Call; 970-453-8755 to make a reservation.
11 - Massive Rail Jam
12 - Imperial Challenge - A grueling three-stage race testing competitors' endurance as they bike and hike from the town of Breckenridge at 9600 feet to the top of Imperial Bowl on Peak 8 at 12,998 feet. Participants complete the race by skiing or snowboarding to the Bergenhof Restaurant at Peak 8.
13 - Bump Buffet - One of Breckenridge's long-standing spring skiing traditions, the 24th Annual Bump Buffet combines talent with spirit as telemarkers tackle the bumps dressed in zany costumes. A must-see for those wishing to witness the effects of cabin fever in Colorado.
14 - E-Chair Challenge
18 & 19 - The Summit Foundation Hockey Classic - This spirited hockey competition brings together resort staff members, local personalities and celebrities from near and far. This evening's event is topped off by an awards dinner with a sports related silent live auction. Join us, as Vail Resorts will make an attempt to take back the throne from Intrawest while helping to raise money for the Summit Foundation. Games are at 7 p.m.
on April 18 and 4 p.m. on Apri1 19. Call; 970-453-5970.
19 & 20 - Snow Active Kid's Weekend
19 - Great Egg Scramble - From 10-11:30 a.m., the Breckenridge Recreation Center hosts its annual Great Egg Scramble for kids ages 2-10 years. There are three scrambles: all ages in the pool; 2-5 year olds in the gym; and 6-10 year olds in the gym. There will be a grand prizewinner for the one with the special egg. Each child receives one goodie bag and gets to meet the Easter bunny. Call; 970-453-1734 for more information.
20 - Easter Sunday
20 - Breckenridge Ski Resort Closing Day-BUMMER!!!

TBD - Hockey Ultrathon - Breckenridge hockey fanatics play at the Steven C. West Ice Arena in the sequel to Breckenridge's crazy multi-day hockey event to raise funds for the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center.

May is when the snow melts in the mountains, locals call it "Mud Season". The bike trails are usually free of snow and uncrowded.

The campgrounds open this month and after the schools let out they fill up and stay that way until school starts again in August - book early. The music festivals start this month, each town has their own schedules featuring the National Repertory Orchestra and the Breckenridge Music Institute. Specialty concerts fill the weekends with Jazz, Blues, Country and Ethnic music.

If you've never experienced a small town 4th of July, make a point of checking out Summit County's! We celebrate with parades, art shows, music and fireworks where you and your family are encouraged to jump right in and be a part of our fun.

Come see the fall colors.

Traditionally when the ski areas all open now that they have snow making.

1 thru 22- BreckFest - This holiday celebration includes the Lighting Decoration Contest & Passport Program as well as visits from Santa and carolers strolling around town during the weekends. The holidays are a great time to be in Breckenridge! Breckenridge businesses compete for the best holiday decorations in town. Don't miss this spectacular display of lights and holiday fun. During this timeframe you can pick up a holiday passport at locations around town and visit Breckenridge businesses to be entered in a drawing for great prizes.
1 - Night of Opera and Theater - Soprano, Jane Thorngren and baritone, Walter MacNeil and pianist Debra Ayers perform opera, Neapolitan song, Folk Song and Musical Theater. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Lord of the Mountain Church. This is the third of four Breckenridge Music Institute collaborative concerts throughout the winter season. Call 970-453-9142 for tickets and information.
7- The Lighting of Breckenridge - This is truly an old-fashioned holiday celebration complete with steaming cups of hot cocoa, voices lifting into the night skies with choruses of "Silent Night" during the lighting of the Town tree. The day kicks off with a free craft workshop at the Riverwalk Center for kids and families from noon to approximately 4 p.m. Carolers gather at Daniel's Cabin at 4:30 p.m. to meet Santa and
make their way down Main Street to the lighting of the Christmas tree. The lighting is followed by a brief fireworks display and concert led by the Summit High school choir.
7, 14, 22- Victorian Christmas at the Carter Museum - Share the history, customs and joy of Victorian Christmas traditions. Make & Take Home Activity: Victorian mitten and glove ornaments, tricket tubes, and pomander balls (ages 6 to 96). $15 per person, refreshments included & reservations are required. The event takes place from 2-4 p.m. at The Carter Museum, 111 N. Ridge St. Call; 970-453-9022 for reservations or questions.
7- Holiday Workshop - From 10-11:30 a.m. join children of all ages to start the day with a yummy breakfast at the Breckenridge Recreation Center. Then you get to visit with Santa, enjoy gift making, and make some holiday crafts. Cost is $5 and reservations required by Dec. 6. Call; 970-453-1734.
8- Holiday Craft Workshop - From noon to approximately 4 p.m. kids and families are invited to a free craft workshop at the Riverwalk Center to create favorite holiday crafts. Info; 970-453-6018.
8 thru 15- Disabled Sports USA Hartford Ski Spectacular - Local DSUSA chapter:
Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center and the Breckenridge Ski Resort host the largest gathering of challenged athletes from around the world. Skiers with physical disabilities, instructors and family members gather in Breckenridge for this annual event. The week includes learn to ski and race programs, youth development camps, fully sanctioned USSA races and a celebrity fun race.
11 thru 15 - Rocky Mountain Balloon Challenge - In 2001, the Rocky Mountain Balloon Challenge participants set a new Guinness Book World record by flying 15 balloons over the Continental Divide. Top balloonists from across the country participate in this visually spectacular event annually and battle weather, altitude and the Continental Divide to attempt a new world record each year.
12- Briggle House Christmas Party for the Summit Historical Society- An annual Christmas party starting at 6 p.m. showcasing this beautifully restored Victorian house and museum. Reservations are required and can be made at; 970-453-9022. The Briggle House is at 104 North Harris St.
12- Cooking Class - Chef Bob Burden and Beaver Run Resort are hosting an interactive cooking demonstration. The class will feature a six-course menu with a varying ethnic focus each month. At the start of each class, the group will begin with a champagne toast before delving into their creations. After the meal is completed, courses and paired with wine and served in the new Spencer's private dining room for the group to enjoy. Call; 970-453-8755 to make a reservation.
11 thru 15- Vans Triple Crown of Snowboarding - For the fifth consecutive year, Breckenridge hosts the first major snowboard event of the season. Competition includes Slopestyle, Big Air and Superpipe on the Freeway Terrain Park at Peak 8. Each evening the party continues at select venues around to town. Whether you come to compete, ride or just hang out, kick off the season at the Vans Triple Crown!
14 thru 15- Santa and Carolers - Santa will be in the Blue River Plaza on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. to take photos with kids and hear their wish lists.
Dickens carolers will be strolling around to will singing classic holiday tunes from 2-4 p.m. Info; 970-453-6018.
21 & 23- Christmas High Tea at the Briggle House - Join the Summit Historical Society at 4 p.m. for a Traditional High Tea and Classic Christmas readings at this beautifully restored Victorian house museum (ages 6 to 96). $15 per person, refreshments included.
Reservations are required; call 970-453-9022 for reservations or information.
21 thru 22- Santa and Carolers - Santa will be in the Blue River Plaza on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. to take photos with kids and hear their wish lists.
Dickens carolers will be strolling around town singing classic holiday tunes from 2-4 p.m. Info; 970-453-6018.
25 - Christmas Day - A great day to ski!
31- New Year's Eve - Torch Light Parade, Fireworks and great dining and parties in town.