Free things to do in Vail, Colorado
There are lots of “free” things to take advantage of this summer in Vail Colorado.
Hot Summer Nights free concerts start Tuesday’s June 15th – July 20th.
Vail Farmer’s market on Sundays starting June 20 – Sept. 19.
Kids ride the Eagle Bahn Gondola for free all summer with one paying adult, and
09-10 and 10-11 ski pass holders can also ride for free.
Adventure Ridge has free activities available, just head to the top of the mountain for free volleyball, bocce ball, horseshoes and disc golf (you need to bring your own discs). Open weekends in June and then daily starting June 24 – September 6
Visit the Discovery Center for free, located at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola, the Discovery Center introduces you to the environment through fun, interactive displays and guided nature hikes.
Visit Vail’s free Nature Center, nestled along the banks of Gore Creek this 7 acres forest, meadow and stream.
Visit the Colorado Ski Museum for free, located in the upper level of the Vail Village parking structure. Learn about the history of Vail, skiing and the 10th Mountain Division.
Vail’s free Skate park in the Lionshead parking structure. Open morning to dusk daily, featuring half-pipe, pyramid, ramps, transitions, rails and banks.
Free tennis match at the Golden Peak Tennis Courts. Tennis can be played at the courts on a first-come, first-served basis.
Free Kayak Demo’s will go through June 22nd every Tuesday 5-7pm at Vail’s Whitewater Park located at the International Bridge.
Free festivals coming up: Vail America Days, Vail Arts Festival, Vail’s Farmer’s Market, Vail Antique Show, and the Minturn Market.
Jazz at the Vail Farmer’s Market is free, Sundays June 27 – August 29 Noon-3pm
Join Wednesday’s free walking tours of Vail’s public art collection. The hour long tour meets at 11:00am at the Vail Village Visitor Center at the top level of the parking structure. Tours begin June 30th. Visit www.arinvail.com or call 970-479-2344
In July in Lionshead, Friday Family Fun Fair July 9 – August 6, will have many kids activities.
Enjoy!
