With wintertime well underway, February is among the most reliable months for snow-filled fun. Enjoy a full lineup of things to do outside and festivals to keep the spirits high in Colorado.
Look forward to the upcoming spring as you get through the dog days of winter with several fun events to gather with the community and appreciate the beauty of the cold. February is filled with every snow sport imaginable, numerous winter festivals, and a whole lot of love. Discover things to do this month in Colorado below.
Here are some things to do in CO during February 2025:
Winter Festivals
At this time of year, almost every mountain town hosts its version of a winter festival or carnival. Typically featuring ice sculptures, parades, and every snow sport you can think of, mark your calendars for these events in February.
Other Fun February Events
A few of other our favorite events include:
- Durango Snowdown — Fri-Sun, January 24–February 2, 2025
- Lake City Ice Climbing Festival — Sat, February 1, 2025
- Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival — Wed-Sun, February 5-9, 2025
- Cripple Creek Ice Festival — Sat-Sun, February 15-23, 2025
Wish Lantern Festival
Silverthorne’s February First Friday celebration will honor diverse cultural influences and traditions with a Wish Lantern Festival that draws inspiration from both Mexico’s Noche de Candela and the Chinese Lunar New Year. Both observances celebrate the search for light and the mid-way point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox.
Wish lanterns are an important part of both and will be available to decorate at the Silverthorne Pavilion. Make a wish as lanterns decorated by the community float down the Blue River for a festive and colorful sight. Lanterns will be released at 6:45 p.m. and collected farther down by members of the Summit County Water Rescue Group to ensure that lanterns do not pollute the river.
Live music and salsa dancing will also take place at the Silverthorne Pavilion, and Red Buffalo Coffee & Tea will host Lunar New Year crafts and story time.
When: Friday, February 7, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm in Silverthorne
Celebrate Valentine’s Day Colorado style
Attend the Loveland Sweetheart Classic
Run with your sweetheart at the annual Loveland Sweetheart Classic. A running tradition for over 70 years, this four-mile race is the centerpiece of the Loveland Sweetheart Festival that runs over Saturday on Valentine’s Day weekend. Even if you don’t run, participate in the fun by locking your love on the Love Lock Sculpture and other love-themed activities throughout the festival.
When: Friday-Saturday, February 14-15, 2025
Send a love letter from Loveland, CO
Known as Colorado’s sweetest city, Loveland is home to the Valentine’s Remailing Program. Every year, thousands of Valentines are sent to Loveland, where volunteers stamp a love poem and design onto them. The Valentines are then sent on their way to their original receiver, with a bit of extra love attached.
Lace up for some pond hockey
Pond Hockey Classic
Another exciting hockey event to check out is the 8th annual Pond Hockey Classic. This 45-team tournament takes place in early February on the beautiful Grand Lake. There will be a 9 am puck drop, and teams will play for three rounds until the division champions are crowned. Spectators are allowed on the ice during the games to cheer on their friends and family, and the event is dog-friendly.
When: Sunday, February 1, 2025
Colorado Pond Hockey Tournament
February is prime time to hit the ponds and lakes for some outdoor ice skating. Georgetown takes advantage of these conditions each year by hosting the Colorado Pond Hockey tournament. Held throughout the weekend, this low-stakes tournament is all about the fun and love of the game.
There will be several different divisions split by skill level, gender, and competitiveness. Each team can have 3-6 players and trophies are awarded to the winning teams of each division. 3 people are on the ice at all times. Don’t stress if you don’t skate though, the event hosts plenty of fun activities off the ice including a beer garden, barefoot pond race, and live music.
When: Friday-Sunday, February 14-16, 2025
Orchid Show at Denver Botanic Gardens
Visit the Denver Botanic Gardens for their annual orchid show and see beautiful displays of delicate orchids. The orchid show takes place indoors at the York Street location, so this makes a great option for a cold day activity.
When: January 10, 2025 – February 17, 2025
The aforementioned activities are just a few wonderful things to do in February in Colorado. And next month in March brings even more fun in the Centennial State. Reminiscing? Check out the fun events that happened in January.
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