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Winter day in February in Colorado. Photo by Cathy McCray

Things to do in Colorado in February

January 31, 2020 By //  by Jessica Hughes

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With the holidays behind us and as we start to round out the winter season, we begin to look forward to spring in the next month. But winter isn’t over yet and to prove it Colorado offers plenty of winter events and activities this February to keep you moving and get you through the cold days of winter.

With colder temperatures settling in, February is filled with every snow sport imaginable, numerous winter festivals, and a whole lot of love. Discover below things to do this month in Colorado.

Here are some things to do in CO during February 2020:

Winter Festivals

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Kicking off the Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival. Photo by George Fargo via Visit Steamboat Springs Facebook.

This time of year, almost every mountain town hosts its version of a winter festival or carnival. Filled with ice sculptures, ice climbing, and almost every snow sport you can think of, mark your calendars for these events in February.

List of winter festivals in February:

  • Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival
  • Frozen River Film and Ice Climbing Festivals
  • Redstone Winter Fest
  • Grand Lake Winter Carnival
  • Loveland Fire & Ice Festival
  • Pagosa Springs Winterfest Weekend
  • Cripple Creek Ice Festival

Celebrate Valentine’s Day Colorado style

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Love Lock sculpture at the Loveland Sweetheart Festival. Photo by Richard Haro via Loveland Sweetheart Festival Facebook.

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 to the Loveland Sweetheart Festival that runs the entire 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.

Send a love letter from Loveland, CO

Known as Colorado’s sweetest city, Loveland is home to the “Valentine Remailing Program”. Every year, thousands of Valentines are sent to Loveland, where volunteers stamp a love poem and design on them. The Valentine’s are then sent on their way to their original receiver, with a bit of extra love attached.

Attend Eldora’s Nighthawks Race Series

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Nighthawks Race Series at Eldora Ski Resort. Photo by Eldora Facebook.

For six consecutive Wednesday nights, starting late January running through early March, Eldora hosts their unique night-time skiing event, the Nighthawks Race Series. The event features alpine, uphill, Nordic, and snowshoe races. The month of February will host four out of the six evenings, including the 5th, 12th, 19th, and the 26th.

Celebrate Mardi Gras mountain style

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Mardi Gras at Keystone Ski Resort. Photo by Keystone Resort Facebook.

We may not be New Orleans, but Colorado can celebrate Mardi Gras with the best of them.

Mardi Gras celebration at Snowmass

Head to beautiful Snowmass for a Mardi Gras party in the mountains. In true Colorado style, this long-standing tradition starts off with the Mother of All Ascensions uphill race, followed by the traditional bead toss, live music, and a finale firework show to complete the festivities.

When: February 25, 2020

Mardi Gras celebration at Keystone Resort

The Mardi Gras celebration at Keystone Resort isn’t just about the party itself, it’s, just as it is in New Orleans, about the food! Give your taste buds something to be excited about with the gumbo cook-off. All complete with live music, bead throwing, and colorful costumes.

When: February 25, 2020

Denver Restaurant week

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Denver Restaurant Week. Photo by Denver Restaurant Week Facebook.

Find your favorite Denver restaurant or re-visit your favorite go-to during Denver’s Restaurant Week. In its 16th year, the event showcases hundreds of Denver’s top restaurants with each of them offering multi-course dinners for tiered price offerings. Over 200 menus will be available from a wide selection of Denver-based restaurants.

When: February 21 – March 1, 2020

Orchid Show at Denver Botanic Gardens

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Orchid Show at Denver Botanic Gardens. Photo by Denver Botanic Gardens Facebook.

Visit the Denver Botanic Gardens for their annual orchid show and see beautiful displays of delicate orchids. The orchid show takes place inside at the York Street location, so this makes a great option for a day at the gardens on a cold day.

When: January 9 – February 16, 2020

The aforementioned activities are just a few of the wonderful things to do in February in Colorado. And next month in March brings even more fun at high elevation.

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Jessica Hughes

About Jessica Hughes

Jessica is a writer and photographer based in Denver, CO. She spends her time traveling the world and exploring this beautiful state. She has a passion for well-written stories, gorgeous photography, and bringing these two together. When she is not working in the city you can find her in the mountains hiking, backpacking, biking or running. Connect with her on Instagram or Facebook @jlhindesign.

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