Note: for a complete list of calendar events from around Garfield County and the Roaring Fork Valley, go to http://www.postindependent.com/entertainment/community-calendar/.

Glenwood Springs Fourth of July Celebration

What: Stop by Two Rivers Park in Glenwood Springs for the city’s iconic Independence Day celebration on July 4. The family-friendly event includes bounce houses, lawn games, mechanical bull riding, food and beverage vendors, live music at 5 p.m. and a laser show around 9 p.m.

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When: 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 4

Where: Two Rivers Park, 740 Devereux Road, Glenwood Springs 

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How much: Free. Visit cogs.us/372/Fourth-of-July-Celebration for more information. 

July First Friday – Independence Day 

What: Head to Carbondale’s Creative District for a festive community celebration of Independence Day. Events include the Sopris Music Festival hosted by Steves Guitars from 5-9 p.m. in Chacos Park, which features musicians including Mitt Spicy and the Blues Bandits, the Hell Roaring String Trio, Aggie Flores and Dan Sheridan. This First Friday will also feature food trucks, community booths and activities, busker Olive the Bard and Typewriter Poetry by Rachel Leigh Cohen.

When: 5-9 p.m. Friday, July 4

Where: Carbondale Creative District, 76 S. Fourth St., Carbondale

KDNK First Friday Freedom Skate

What: Lace up your skates and don your red, white and blue for KDNK Radio’s First Friday Freedom Street Stake in Carbondale. Participants can skate around Main Street and Second Street while KDNK DJs, including DJ CAMO, Professor YaYa and Jeeradoe S., spin tracks live, providing the perfect background music for an evening of outdoor skating. 

When: 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 4

Where: Main Street and Second Street, Carbondale 

How much: Free

Clay and Moonlight – CCC’s Annual Summer Fundraiser

What: Enjoy the picturesque scenery of the Spring Creeks Ranch in Carbondale while supporting the Carbondale Clay Center’s community arts program. This year’s fundraiser features a keynote presentation by Doug Casebeer, live performances by Mt. Cirque Entertainment, a catered dinner by the Supply Collective, a paddle raise, silent auction and handmade ceramic cups for each guest. 

When: 6-9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 5

Where: Spring Creeks Ranch, 644 Cowen Drive, Carbondale 

How much: Tickets are $250 each, a reserved high top table with four seats for $1,250 or a dinner table with eight seats for $2,500. Visit carbondaleclay.org/clay-moonlight for more information. 

Music Under the Bridge

What: Kick off your weekend with free family friendly concerts hosted underneath the Grand Avenue Bridge from 4:40-7:30 p.m.. Saturday’s free concert will kick off  the annual weekly free concert series that highlights local talent. The series begins on the 27th and will run through Sept.10th. The seating at Bethel Plaza is limited and patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. The Low End Collective will kick off the 2025 concert series on Saturday, June 21. 

When: Every Saturday 4:30-7:30 p.m. through Sept. 10

Where: Bethel Plaza, 7th St., Glenwood Springs

How much: Free

Hilltop Concert Series

What: Head to Rifle’s Bookcliffs Arts Center each Sunday for the family-friendly Hilltop Concert Series, featuring some of Western Colorado’s best local musicians.

When: Every Sunday 6-8 p.m. through Aug. 3

Where: Bookcliffs Art Center, 1100 E. 16th St., Rifle

How much: Free

Market on 7th

What: The farmers market is back in action in 2025 with the Market on 7th. 7th street from Cooper to Colorado Avenues will be closed every Tuesday through Sept. 2 from 4-8 p.m., as local vendors and artists get a chance to shine. While getting the chance to support local businesses and produce, visitors will be able to enjoy live music, find homemade snacks and treats, and soak up the beautiful downtown Glenwood Springs area. 

When: Every Tuesday 4-8 p.m. through Sept. 2

Where: Bethel Plaza, 7th St., Glenwood Springs

How much: Free

Movie in the Park

What: Enjoy the outdoors while watching Moana 2 at Veterans Park during Silt’s Movie in the Park series.

When: 8 p.m. Friday, July 11 

Where: Veterans Park, 500 Home Ave., Silt 

How much: Free 

Rifle Farmers Market

What: Rifle’s seasonal farmers market features an array of fresh products from artisan food vendors and local farms. Live music, a children’s area, playground equipment and more contribute to a family-fun outing that’s more than just a market.

When: 4-8 p.m. Friday, July 11

Where: Heinze Park, 612 Railroad Ave., Rifle

How much: Free 

Dixie Longate Tupperware Party 

What: Fast-talking, ginger performer extraordinaire Dixie Longate returns to the Thunder River Theatre Company’s program for one last show on Saturday, July 12 before her upcoming retirement. Dixie’s tupperware parties are interactive and bursting with humorous and personal stories. This is not your grandma’s tupperware party, and the show features content with adult themes. 

When: 6 p.m. Saturday, July 12

Where: River Valley Ranch, 66 Heritage Court, Carbondale

How much: $65 for general admission, $135 for a VIP package that includes tickets for the Tupperware Party, ThunderChat and cocktail hour with Dixie. Purchase tickets at thunderrivertheatre.com.