Events in Grand Junction today

A free, hands-on traffic safety program at the Grand Junction High School parking lot is open to Mesa County students ages 15 to 18. Hosted by Grand Junction High School with support from Mesa County Valley School District 51, the Colorado State Patrol, and other community organizations, the event features interactive stations on distracted driving, impaired driving awareness, seat belt use, defensive driving, and safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. Two sessions are available, and registration can be completed in person on the day of the event or online in advance. Students who finish the program receive a certificate of completion and a free school parking pass for the 2026-27 school year.

The farmer’s market returns to Cross Orchards Historic Site for the summer, featuring vendors with local produce and farm goods, baked goods and specialty foods, handmade arts and crafts, and booths from local businesses and community organizations. Food trucks provide extra dining options while visitors browse. After exploring the market, visitors can purchase admission to the Historic Site to continue the experience.

The Westgrove Experience, featuring Tom Musgrove and Diane West, brings live music to the Fruita Farmer's Market. Shop the market with their performance as a musical backdrop.

A friendly community gathering in Downtown Fruita at Civic Center Park showcases local goods and homegrown talent. Wander through, explore what neighbors are creating, and enjoy the welcoming park atmosphere.

Presented by Spiritual Conversations With Don and Hotchkiss Paranormal Investigators, this fourth annual Gathering brings a warm focus on metaphysical exploration, healing, spirit, and the paranormal to the Grand Junction Convention Center. Attendees can explore readings and energy work with a variety of practitioners, including psychic mediums, card and pendulum readers, healers, and Reiki masters. A singing bowl practitioner will play throughout the day to offer sound bowl healing. There will also be a marketplace of vendors with unique items, along with several paranormal groups available to share merchandise and answer questions about investigations and more. Admission is $5 per person for the entire day, and children under 12 are admitted free. Payment is made at the door. The event is set in the Colorado 2 room, expanding capacity to 40 tables.

Experience a sensory-friendly hour at Dinosaur Journey with no background noise, dimmed lighting throughout the gallery, and reduced admission.

Catch the August Spectacular at the Mesa County Fairgrounds in Grand Junction. It’s a weekend horse show with events scheduled across Saturday and Sunday.

Hosted by Western Colorado Amateur Radio, this annual Hamfest & Swapmeet continues a longstanding amateur radio tradition.

Triple Play Records presents a free live music series in downtown Grand Junction, featuring performances by local and regional artists. The concerts are made possible with support from community sponsors including Mesa Theater, The Roost Kitchen & Bar, Rebel Treasures, Fat Cat Pottery, Pablo's Pizza, Ink 19, Mesa Jewelers, Willow Creek Herbs and Teas, The Gear Junction, Feisty Pint, The Zephyr Women’s Clothing, Out West Books, Pandora's Piercing & Fine Jewelry, Pollux Clothing Company, Downtown Grand Junction, Crescent Moon, Cruise Control Kitchen + Cellar, Old Friends Trading Company GJ, The Rockslide Brewery and Restaurant, Working Artists Gallery & Stained Glass Supplies, J.B. Hart Music Co., Inc., CanvaScape, Gentleman's Quality Barber Co., Williams Mercantile, Lavender Bee Montessori, Moody's Lounge, Moodys Underground, Pivot Provisions, Willys Wild Wieners, Colorado Fruit Design, B' N' Trees Arborist, Robins Nest Antiques, Neway Refillery, Rooted Valley GJ, 1836 Entertainment, Main Street Bagels, and Triple Play Records. Support the businesses that champion local music, local artists, and the community.

Lincoln Park in Grand Junction becomes a full day festival celebrating hope, music, food, culture, and community. Marking a fifth year milestone, this edition is the biggest to date and continues a tradition that brings families, friends, newcomers, and familiar faces together for connection. The lineup features Lost Junction Band, R3LIXX, Taylor Woods, Wowzers, Lyrik Devian, Baltic & Birch, Misti Dawn, and Mello Cello, with additional performers to be announced as it builds toward its largest stage yet. More than a concert, it is a statement and a celebration of growth, recovery, and the people who make it possible. Vendor and food truck opportunities, along with sponsorships, are available through the organizers.

Grand Junction’s Barnes & Noble will be the site of a Colorado paperback release event. The gathering marks the arrival of a new paperback title in a bookstore setting.

Enjoy a relaxed paint and sip class at Grande River Vineyards in Palisade that pairs creativity with local wine. All levels are welcome, with a local artist leading the group through each step, and all materials are provided so no prior experience is needed. Come with a partner or a friend, sip your favorite drinks, and explore your artistic side. Plan to arrive a little early to pick up beverages, order food, and get comfortable before painting begins.

Build practical self-protection skills in a focused workshop at Martial Arts Research Systems of Colorado. The training centers on Ground Zero, a starting point for creating leverage and escaping when held down, even by a larger opponent. Participants work through mobility drills that sharpen awareness of range of motion and personal strengths, then apply leverage-based techniques to counter strikes, disrupt weapon access, gain control, get back to their feet, and disengage safely. Open to ages 13 and up. Pricing options include pre-registration at $89, standard registration at $129, and late registration at $199. Instruction is led by Guro Larry St. Clair, a veteran coach with more than 40 years in martial arts, combatives, and fitness. His experience includes Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Martial Arts, Muay Thai, Savate, MMA, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, along with operating large training programs and earning world titles as both competitor and coach. He focuses on performance and fitness, nutrition, self-defense, and edged weapon defense. He leads Martial Way Legacy in Austin, collaborates with the Martial Arts Research Systems team, directs education for Core Concept Coaching while producing online courses, and serves as a long-time instructor with the A Girl and A Gun National Shooting Organization.

The Anti-Everything Tour brings Ded to Mesa Theater with special guests Dropout Kings and VRSTY. This live concert features all three acts on one bill.

Sunday mornings in downtown Palisade feature The High Lonesome Ranch sharing its regenerative, 100 percent grass-finished beef at the market. As an Audubon certified ranch on the Western Slope, the team uses its herd to support ecological health and restore soils, and it highlights how a healthy working landscape contributes to conservation in Colorado. Shoppers can find grass-finished steaks, roasts, and ground beef, learn about landscape projects that promote habitat connections across the Western Wildway, and enter a season-long sweepstakes for a chance to win a 50 pound box of grass-finished ground beef. Weekly complimentary delivery is available for Mesa County residents.

Created for those who have never taken part in shooting competitions, this introductory class provides a guided start to IDPA, USPSA, and SCSA. Sessions run monthly at the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex and deliver three hours of instruction led by certified Range Safety Officers from IDPA and USPSA. The program begins with a safety briefing, continues with the rules and core fundamentals for each sport, and includes live fire on stages from all three disciplines.

Families are invited to the Backpack Bonanza Backpack Giveaway, a free distribution of backpacks to help local students start the new school year prepared and confident. Backpacks are available for children from kindergarten through high school. Distribution is limited to one backpack per child and is offered while supplies last. The event is hosted by Uni’K Event Kreations, LLC, with support from B.A.C.A.

Catch IV and The Strange Band live at Mesa Theater. The show is scheduled for Sunday evening with doors opening earlier so you can get settled before the performance begins.

The new school-year session kicks off with a full slate of dance classes for ages 2 through adult. The schedule includes options Monday through Saturday with morning and evening choices, plus Friday mid-day selections, led by a variety of instructors across multiple styles. If you are exploring your best fit, risk-free trial classes make it easy to sample a style before committing. Once registered, classes continue through the school year. The initial tuition payment is due at registration to secure a spot, and ongoing tuition is billed monthly for the month ahead. Tuition may be prepaid at any time. To withdraw from a class, provide two weeks of notice. If payments extend beyond that notice window, a credit is applied to the account for future use, and refunds are not offered. For full guidelines, please review the policy information.

Enjoy a friendly mix of classic games with options like cribbage, Hand and Food, Canasta, and card bingo. This gathering is intended for adults age 50 and older. Annual membership is $20.

Share a dish and connect with other polyamorous folks at a casual, potluck-style gathering. The meetup begins with open social time while food arrives, then moves into introductions where participants share their names, pronouns, and star signs. A designated discussion topic follows. The remainder of the event is set aside for relaxed conversation and mingling until things wind down.

This candid conversation explores life after significant weight loss, bringing bariatric patients and community members together with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Stacy Henderson, MD. Expect clear explanations of the science behind skin removal, an overview of surgical options, and practical insight into the recovery process. Questions are welcome in a relaxed setting, with straightforward answers and a respectful, judgment-free tone.

This is a casual group run that goes ahead in all conditions. Runners of every ability are welcome. The standard route covers a 5 to 6 mile loop, and there are shorter distance options for anyone who prefers a smaller outing.

Spend time outside with a welcoming group at a sober disc golf league held at Watson Island Disc Golf Course. All ages are invited, and players of every skill level are welcome, with guidance available for those new to the game. Enjoy a casual setting to throw some discs, connect with others, and strengthen a positive, substance-free community. Hosted by Triple Play Records and Grand Junction Underground Disc Golf Club.

This trivia night is free to enter. Teams can include up to six players, and prizes are awarded.

A casual gathering for people who enjoy community theater. Attendees can spend time together and take part in theatrical activities.

Step into a five week reset centered on presence and meaningful change. Designed for anyone feeling drained by caregiving, work, or life transitions, this in person offering in downtown Grand Junction focuses on easing stress, clarifying the mind, rebuilding energy, and restoring a grounded sense of control. The program follows a steady forty day practice to support the nervous system and build habits that last. Participants meet in a small group of up to five for ten one hour sessions, with five additional group classes included to reinforce regulation and consistency. Support materials feature a 100 page guided manual with practical tools and reflections, recipe cards to encourage nourishing daily routines, ongoing guidance to help you stay connected to your goals, and a recorded Yoga Nidra session for deep rest and renewal. The standard investment is $888, and a premium option at $1299 includes one on one support.

Inspired by the lush plantings on Main Street, this guided stroll shares practical ways to make home garden beds shine. Led by the City’s Horticulture Team, it covers preparing soil, selecting plants, planning bed designs, and coordinating colors. Participants also learn how to care for beds throughout the growing season and how to winterize them with environmentally mindful practices. Irrigation is not part of the curriculum. The walk departs from various coffee shops, with the exact meeting spot noted on the registration receipt, and a cup of coffee or tea is provided to enjoy along the way. Admission is $7 per person.

Trailblazer Pizza Co. will contribute 15 percent of every sale to the Fruita Foundation, supporting scholarships and Chamber initiatives. This fundraiser is a final push before the Caddy Shack Classic Golf Tournament. Purchases made during the designated donation days will directly increase the amount donated.

This free weekly gathering at Eclectic centers on Magic: The Gathering in the Commander format. It provides time to play Commander and connect with other players.

A welcoming community run club gathers at Out West Training in Fruita, offering options to run, jog, ruck, hike, or walk. It is open to all ages and fitness levels. Each meetup includes coach-guided warmups, refreshments, and a recovery space with foam rollers, compression tools, and more. In addition to the regular gatherings, there is a monthly trail outing for runners and hikers where furry companions are invited. Participants can bring a pack to ruck and build endurance for hunting season.

Tactful Thursday brings people together for fun and mindful games. The lineup begins with a variety of games, followed by Hand & Foot Canasta and then Bridge. Friendly competition is encouraged, and the activities are intended for ages 50+.

Nick Shoulders brings a sharp, high-lonesome spin on country music to Mesa Theater in Grand Junction. Expect classic honky-tonk textures and flashes of yodeling woven into witty, plainspoken songs, creating a show that feels both deeply rooted and full of surprises, with moments for sing-alongs and unexpected turns. It is a chance to hear modern country that tips its hat to tradition and keeps a sense of humor.

Triple Play Records in downtown Grand Junction hosts a friendly hacky sack competition with a mix of freestyle and casual play. The format supports both individual and team participation, with prizes on the line. The atmosphere welcomes experienced players and those who simply want to give it a try. Presented as part of a summer series that brings playful energy to downtown, the event focuses on building community through easygoing competition.

Triple Play Records brings live music to downtown Grand Junction with the Summer Concert Series at Market on Main. Each week during the market, the series offers free performances from local artists in a relaxed, community setting. This installment features Eleanor Hibbard. The concerts are made possible with support from many local businesses that champion live, homegrown music.

This casual group run welcomes all abilities and heads out in all conditions. The route typically covers a 4 to 6 mile loop, with several shorter options available for those who prefer less distance.

The Altacoustics bring an unplugged, acoustic set to Peachfork Orchards & Vineyards, highlighting cover songs from the 1990s and 2000s. Expect favorites from Foo Fighters, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Counting Crows, The Wallflowers, O.A.R., Oasis, Sister Hazel, Incubus, Vertical Horizon, Pearl Jam, Barenaked Ladies, Chris Stapleton, Radiohead, Staind, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Tonic, The Lumineers, Stone Temple Pilots, The Fray, Daughtry, and more.

Josh Ward is performing live at Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar in Grand Junction. The show starts in the evening, with tickets available through the listed ticket partner.

The Kelli Baker Band featuring Noa Socha caps off Fruita’s Thursday Night Concert Series with a dynamic blues showcase. Expect commanding vocals and top-tier musicianship that bring the summer to a strong close. The Thursday Night Concert Series is sponsored by Rhema Music and Clothing.

Step onto the dance floor at Mama Ree's for a lively mix of salsa, bachata, merengue, and cumbia. Beginner and intermediate lessons in salsa, bachata, and cumbia are available for $10, and no partner is required. After the lessons, enjoy free social dancing.

Enjoy an evening of live acoustic country, honky tonk, folk, Americana, and country music at Mesa Theater. The show is scheduled for 8:00 PM.