A cake competition, Closing Weekends at ski resorts, yoga for the family and more this weekend in the Vail Valley and beyond
Make your last turns and travel to places like Leadville to win some wonderful prizes
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First Fridays at Minturn – a Cake Picnic
Life’s short, so eat dessert first – maybe that phrase is the idea behind the town of Minturn’s First Friday event this week at The Barn, which will feature cake as the main attraction. Community members are encouraged to bring a cake to share and enter it for a chance to win local bragging rights, prizes and recognition from a panel of beloved Minturn celebrity judges. All ages and baking abilities are welcome and there are different categories that will take home the trophy:
- Cutest Cake
- Ugliest Cake
- Youngest Baker
- Oldest Baker
- Most Minturn Cake
Beyond the cake and the competition, attendees can enjoy live music from Dave Andersen, lemonade, picnic-style snacks, kids games and an aerial play zone. This event is free and open to the public from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cake entries can be registered in advance at thebarnminturn.com.
First Friday at Avon Art Guild
The Vail Valley Art Guild is hosting its monthly First Friday event at the Avon Art Guild, located in the Seasons Building. This is a unique opportunity to mix and mingle with the artists in an intimate setting. Here, you can visit with the people who create your favorite type of art and ask them about their craft. You can also purchase a piece of art that speaks to you and know you are supporting the artist community. Stop in for some food, drinks and art. The event runs from 5-7 p.m. on May 1. For more information go to vvagco.org.
Ninja Night at Vail Gymnastics Center
On Friday night, let the kids blow off some steam at Ninja Night at the Vail Gymnastics Center. Kids ages 6-12 can pretend they are on the “American Ninja Warrior” TV show and run, swing, leap, roll and just move their way through ninja-style obstacles.
The cost is $35 per child and that includes pizza plus the gym time. Kids can built confidence, strength, coordination and friendships while having fun. Preregistration is required for this event for kids only that will run from 5-7 p.m. Spaces are limited, go to VailRec.com to learn more.
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Attune Yoga family event
Attune Yoga just opened in Edwards and is hosting a workshop for the whole family on Saturday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Local author and yoga teacher Rachel Glowacki will lead a playful and calming family class inspired by her book “All Through the Crown.” This class is designed for children ages 4-7 and their grown-ups. Glowacki will guide the families through breathwork, meditation and simple reflective practices.
“All Through the Crown” is a musical storybook sung to the tune, “The Wheels on the Bus” and is a fun and interactive way to be with your child. There will be books for purchase, and a book signing held the day of the event. Please register in advance and note how many yoga mats you and your child/children may need. Attune Yoga is located at 210 Edwards Village Blvd. Suite B201. For more information, go to attuneyoga.offeringtree.com.
Last call for skiing and riding at area resorts
Arapahoe Basin
Who knew we’d have multiple snowstorms in April after a warm, dry winter, but those late flakes helped create some more fun on the slopes. But, Arapahoe Basin, the legendary ski area that typically stays open until June and occasionally July 4th or longer, is calling it quits this weekend. Even in an abbreviated year, A-Basin still offers the longest season in Colorado, and they are ready to go out with a bang.
In May, which is also known as May-Basin, late spring is typically a time for less skiing and more time spent cruising around in costumes. So, the ski area is asking revel-goers to wear their favorite May-Basin Day outfit, be it for Swimwear Day, Derby Day, Denim/Jorts Day, May the 4th Day and so on.
Lift tickets are only $39 and there will be beer specials all day at the 6th Alley. On Saturday and Sunday there will be live music from noon-3 p.m. Moonstone Quill takes the stage on Saturday and look for DJ Don Fuego on Sunday. Learn more at arapahoebasin.com.
Copper Mountain
In a year where many resorts closed early, Copper Mountain extended its ski and ride season. The resort that’s just over Vail Pass will close on May 3 and is offering $49 lift tickets from now until the end of its season.
On Friday, the lifts will be open a little later when the resort hosts Party Laps. Ski all day and into the evening when the American Eagle and Excelerator pods spin from 4 -7 p.m. and head to Aerie for DJ tunes before taking a sunset lap down to the base. Aerie is an on-mountain restaurant that opened in 2023 and is situated at the top of the American Eagle lift and offers great views of the Gore and Ten Mile Ranges. Please note that there will be no beginner terrain open at this time. For more information, go to coppercolorado.com.
All About Leadville & Twin Lakes Weekend
During the off season it’s fun to drive and check out some of the neighboring towns and this weekend you can take part in All About Leadville & Twin Lakes Weekend, an event sponsored by Leadville Main Street that invites people to come and explore one of the highest incorporated cities in Colorado.
The All About Leadville & Twin Lakes Weekend runs from noon on Friday until noon on Sunday. Come to town to run, shop, sip, dine and see what life is like above 10,000 feet above sea level. There will be plenty of giveaways and incentives to up your chances of winning. If you shop at a Lake County business and save your receipts, you’ll be entered into the Grand Prize drawings. For every $100 you spend (up to $1,500), submit it for more raffle tickets. Your receipts can even be on lodging in case you decide to do a stay-cation in the ‘Ville.
Some of the events include yoga and a sound bath at Mountain View Coffee Shop on Friday, a 10k and kids’ fun run on Saturday, followed by sauna and cold plunge sessions, beer and food at the block party, a book signing and a tour some new homes in the Northcraft Neighborhoods. On Sunday there will be a Breakfast Club Bike Ride before the event wraps up at noon.
Some of the raffle prizes include handcrafted Melanzana hoodies, entry into the 100-mile mountain bike race this summer, an aerial tour of the area and a full buyout (35-people) of the Tennessee Pass Cookhouse.
Get the whole schedule and learn more about this event at leadvillemainstreet.com.
