Winter Events & Things to do in Grand Junction

Winter Activities in Grand Junction

The Parade of Lights

Every December, families from near and far gather round Downtown Grand Junction for the annual Parade of Lights. Thousands line Main Street as more than 100 lighted entries enchant viewers. Get in the holiday spirit and enjoy our beautiful Downtown! Be sure to check out the shop windows of our wonderful Downtown businesses. In 2015 the parade was awarded "Best of the West for Family Events" by the Daily Sentinel.

Note on Parking: On November 19, 2014, City Council approved a ban on parking on Main Street during the Parade of Lights. This is primarily in the interest of safety, though visibility on the parade route and a reduction of exhaust fumes will also be improved. Parking will not be allowed along the parade route as of 3:00 p.m. on Dec. 3. Any vehicles remaining along the parade route will be towed to a lot a 
few blocks away, where they can be retrieved at no cost to the owner. Please park on a side street or in the parking garage at 4th and Rood and walk over to enjoy the festivities!

https://downtowngj.org/signature-events/paradeoflights/

The Picture Show
A great way to get out of the cold, is to head over to the theater. Junction has multiple theaters, The Picture Show being the newest addition. Stop by, grab some popcorn and get comfy in the reclined seats as you enjoy a movie. 
https://www.pictureshowent.com/home-grand-junction/

Ski, Snowboard, Sled, Tube, Snowshoe & Snowmobile

Grand Junction is conveniently located 45 minutes away from Powderhorn Ski Resort, which offers breathtaking views and over 1,600 acres of mountain terrain. Pack a lunch, and pull out your coat for a day on the mountain. Tucked alongside the Grand Mesa- also the worlds largest flattop mountain, ski, Snowboard, and tube down our snowy slopes. Powderhorn's locations provides over 250 inches if light powder snow each year, and 70% of their runs are beginner or intermediate, ideal for any family or skiers or snowboarders. Recent upgrades include the 2015 launch of a new high-speed quad lift The Flat Top Flyer- which gets you to the top of the mountain in just 6 minutes!

http://www.powderhorn.com/

Fat Biking

Most think once the days start to get cooler, the Grand Junction biking stops. Think again. Fat biking is only becoming more and more popular. This type of biking is designed to float across soft unstable terrain such as sand or snow. With plenty of mountain bike trails to go around, we are only seeing more and more of year round biking. If you're interested in this some good spots to check out are Brown's Cycles, or Ruby Canyon Cycles. Both are great bike shops located in Downtown Grand Junction. Websites to both can be found below. 
http://www.rubycanyoncycles.com/
https://browncycles.com/bc/

To see upcoming winter events, and things going on in Grand Junction, check out WhatsUpGrandJunction on Facebook. They are a great resource to follow. 

Other Things to Check Out:

• The Avalon Theater- Movies, Music & MORE
• Candle Kitchen- Downtown GJ. Make your own candle!
• Ice Fishing
• Nutcracker Ballet Dances
• Winter Hiking
• Mesa County Library
• Barnes & Noble
• Go to the Salon
• Stay in & watch a movie
• Fruita Rec Center; basketball courts, gym & an indoor pool/hot-tub
• Craft Fairs