Spanish Peaks Country

Solstice Healing Ceremony: A Community Gathering for Renewal
2025-06-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Museum of Friends, 109 East 6th Street, Walsenburg, CO, 81089, United States
Free and open to the public; Suggested Donation $8 to support arts and culture nonproft programs
Join us for a special Summer Solstice Healing Ceremony to honor the turning of the season and the culmination of the Community Healing Tree—a participatory mural that has grown throughout the EARTH exhibit with hopes, reflections, and creative offerings from our community.
This evening gathering offers space for reflection, connection, and renewal through shared ritual and sound.
What to Expect:
Sound Healing & Solstice Ritual co-led by Hella Songbeetle of SkySoul Collective and Heather R. Hernandez of Soulful Living with Heather. Together, they will guide a community-centered ceremony with sound, energy healing, and gentle prompts to help release what no longer serves and welcome in new intentions and the light of a new season.
A closing reflection will honor the contributions added to the Healing Tree over the past two months. Participants will help ceremonially release the installation, marking both an ending and a beginning.
All are welcome. No experience is necessary—just bring yourself and an open mind and heart.

Monthly Tai Chi For Health and Wellness
2025-06-18 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Friends, 109 East 6th Street, Walsenburg, CO, 81089, United States
Main Floor, 600 Main St. Walsenburg, CO 81089
Experience the calming and rejuvenating practice of Tai Chi with T’ai Chi Master Richard of Wind Mountain Water T’ai Chi. These sessions are offered on the 3rd Wednesday of every month as a service to the community and are free of charge. Donations to the Museum of Friends for the use of the space are appreciated.
Who Can Attend? All ages and experience levels are welcome, including those who prefer chair-assisted practice.
Why Tai Chi?Discover the many benefits of Tai Chi, including improved balance, stress relief, and enhanced overall wellness.
For more details on Richard’s method, visit: http://wmwtaichi.org/index.html

Monthly Tai Chi For Health and Wellness
2025-06-18 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Friends, 109 East 6th Street, Walsenburg, CO, 81089, United States
Main Floor, Museum of Friends, 600 Main St. Walsenburg, Co.
Experience the calming and rejuvenating practice of Tai Chi with T’ai Chi Master Richard of Wind Mountain Water T’ai Chi.
These sessions are offered on the 3rd Wednesday of every month as a service to the community and are free of charge. Donations to the Museum of Friends for the use of the space are appreciated. Suggested Donation $8
Who Can Attend? All ages and experience levels are welcome, including those who prefer chair-assisted practice.
Why Tai Chi? Discover the many benefits of Tai Chi, including improved balance, stress relief, and enhanced overall wellness.
For more details, visit: http://wmwtaichi.org/index.html

Foraging for Wild Edible, Medicinal, and Useful Wild Plants (Gardner area)
2025-06-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Malachite farm and ranch, Gardner
The Spanish Peaks Outdoor Center foraging series continues, with a half day field session near Gardner Colorado. The class takes place on Malachite farm and ranch, near the site of the historic site of the town of Malachite. Located along the Huerfano river, Malachite Farm is home to hundreds of useful wild plants. Participants will learn identification techniques as we study and ethically forage for plants that can be used for food, herbal remedies, arts/crafts, weapons and more. Dangerous and poisonous plants will also be studied. We will focus on traditional uses of plants used by the indigenous peoples of the region, including early Spanish and Indo-European settlers.

Race Across America Aid Station at La Veta Pines RV Park
2025-06-14 08:00 - 2025-06-19 17:00 | La Veta Pines RV Park, 226 W Grand Ave, La Veta, 81055
Race Across America is coming to La Veta! From June 14–19, La Veta Pines RV Park will serve as an official aid station for the world’s toughest bike race—3,000 miles coast to coast! Cheer on riders, explore local shops, and enjoy the energy of this epic event.

Bonus: Enjoy free EV charging at La Veta Pines June 7–20!

Pioneer Day for Huerfano County Youth Francisco Fort and La Veta Public Library
2025-06-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Francisco Fort Museum, 306 S Main St, La Veta, CO, 81055, United States
Lots of Fun for Kids in Huerfano County! Fun, games, and crafts to keep! Rain or Shine. For more information,n call the La Veta Public Library (719) 742-3572

Artists Talk on Art Series: Tour Through the EARTH Exhibit
2025-06-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Museum of Friends, 109 East 6th Street, Walsenburg, CO, 81089, United States
Join us for a guided walkthrough of the EARTH exhibit with featured artists as they share the stories, processes, and inspirations behind their work. This informal talk invites conversation around nature, healing, and creative expression—offering insight into how art can reflect, respond to, and restore our relationship with the world around us.
Free and open to all. Refreshments provided.

La Veta June Fest featuring Salida Circus
2025-06-07 12:00 - 17:00 | CO
🎪🎶 Celebrate La Veta June Fest on Saturday, June 7th! Enjoy Salida Circus roaming performances, live music, art gallery tours, a visit to the Francisco Fort Museum, delicious food and drinks, retail therapy, in-store specials and discounts, and exciting prize drawings. Experience small-town charm and vibrant culture at the foot of the stunning Spanish Peaks!

Eric Ramsey
2025-06-02 19:00 - 21:00 | La Veta Mercantile, 300 S. Main Street, La Veta, 81055
Soaring vocals and organic arrangements, Eric’s original compositions reflect his musical influences, but come from a place all their own. His arrangements and delivery encompass a spectrum of styles, from delicate fingerpicking to raucous bluesy bottleneck slide. 2022 International Blues Challenge Winner. Memphis Cigar Box Guitar award, best solo/duo guitarist. Arizona Blues Hall Of Famer. Three time champion of the Pheonix Blues Society’s Blues Showdown.

Restorative Reiki: A Circle for Healing and Connection
2025-05-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Friends, 109 East 6th Street, Walsenburg, CO, 81089, United States
Reiki Circle: Relax, Restore, Connect
Led by Reiki Master Heather R. Hernandez | Part of the Huerfano Arts & Leadership Connection (HALC) Program at the Museum of Friends
Join us for a monthly Reiki Circle designed to support emotional well-being, foster relaxation, and nurture meaningful community connections. As part of HALC’s Holistic Arts Pathway, these sessions offer a gentle space for rest, reflection, and creative renewal. Held during the last week of each month, the Reiki Circle welcomes participants of all experience levels. Learn more about HALC: https://www.museumoffriends.org/halc
What to Expect:
Grounding techniques, sound healing, and guided visualization
A self-Reiki session led by Heather R. Hernandez
Creation of a collaborative Healing Mandala (or similar healing art activity) to channel energy and shared intention
A welcoming and supportive environment to recharge and reconnect
Free and open to the public. No prior experience needed—just bring yourself and a willingness to receive.

Jack Hadley Trio
2025-05-24 19:00 - 21:00 | La Veta Mercantile
Advance tickets… $18 ; Day of show.. $20
Jack Hadley was born in the Philippines into a military family. When they returned to America, they were stationed in San Francisco where he spent his childhood in the Haight-Ashbury district. Jack’s mother bought him an acoustic guitar at an early age to keep him busy. The family eventually moved to Denver, Colorado, where he learned to play music by ear, playing everything from Hendrix to Dylan, unaware that he was learning the foundation of American music – the Blues.
Jack played in a number of bands, sharpening his guitar skills and discovering his vocal talent along the way. He began performing as a solo artist and played countless shows as a hired gun. In 2005, Jack decided to focus on writing and performing his own blues-based material with his trio, The Jack Hadley Band. That same year he was playing at a local club when he was approached by blues veteran Otis Taylor, who happened to be in the audience. For the next 18 months, Jack was Taylor’s lead guitarist, playing festivals and shows all over the USA, Canada and the United Kingdom.
“…left-of-center/eclectic blues…a monster blues guitarist/singer with an amazing sum of influences: North Mississippi drone blues-meets Jimi/BB/Albert/Curtis Mayfield/Marley filtered through- Haight Ashbury…” – Bob Lohr, Producer, San Telmo Media
Winner of the 2017 Colorado Blues Challenge, Solo/Duo category. Represented the Colorado Blues Society at the 2018 International Blues Competition in Memphis, Tennessee.
Jack has the national and international touring experience, including Blues from the Top, Winter Park CO | St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis MO | Live on the BBC, London, England | SummerFest, Milwaukee WI | Stern Grove Festival, San Francisco, CA | Rauma Blues Festival, Rauma, Finland.
DISCOGRAPHY Deeper – 2008 The St. Louis Sessions – 2014 Daybreak In Alabama – The Langston Hughes Project – 2020 The St. Louis Sessions Volume II – 2024

Opening Day at Francisco Fort Museum
2025-05-22 10:00 - 17:00 | Francisco Fort Museum, 306 S Main St, La Veta, CO, 81055, United States
The Francisco Fort Museum will open for visitors for the 2025 Season on May 22nd, 2025. The Fort will be open Thursday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 p,m from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Admission is Free

Annual EARTH Exhibit
2025-04-26 17:00 - 2025-06-14 16:00 | Museum of Friends, 109 East 6th Street, Walsenburg, CO, 81089, United States
Experience a Showcase of Earth Inspired Art from Local, Regional, and National Artists
Visit us to see EARTH, the Museum of Friends’ annual spring exhibition celebrating nature, reflection, and renewal. Our Community Healing Tree is an interactive art installation inviting you to contribute a word, image, or intention for personal and collective healing. Free and open to the public.
—- Featured Artists —-
Elizabeth Hansen, Ezra Li Eismont, Ella Evans, Leatrice Linden, Richard Mehringer, Joe Linfesty, Ray Espinoza, Hannah Standeven, Neal Robinson, Brendt Berger, Heidi Eversley, Sue Martinez, Maria Cocchiarelli, Reba Savageau, Marissa Martinez, Heather R. Hernandez, Lisa Durham & Hella Songbeetle

La Veta Oktoberfest
2024-10-05 00:00 - 23:59 | 225 S Main La Veta, 225 S Main St., La Veta, CO
LaVeta Oktoberfest is more than just a one day event. As one of Huerfano County’s premiere philanthropic organizations, we endeavor to help people in need all year long as well as scholarships to deserving graduates each Spring. Our Oktoberfest features a car show, vendors, a biergarten, live music, and more! Join us October 5th from 10AM-6PM in downtown La Veta!

Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival
2024-09-19 00:00 - 2024-09-22 23:59 | CO
The Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival (SPICMF) is that, a Celtic music festival, but really so much more. We are more accurately a four day ‘destination-retreat’ where internationally respected artists and scholars not only perform in concert, but share their musical talent and knowledge in a full range of upwards of fifty plus workshops, demonstration talks, and open (free) singing, dancing and playing sessions for all. In addition we provide musical and cultural education at no charge to the schools in our county. Please visit our site at https://celticmusicfest.com/festival-program/ to see the itinerary for each day Thursday-Sunday and see what Celtic musicians we have to offer this year!

2024 La Veta Independence Day Parade
2024-07-06 09:00 - 11:30 | La Veta Town Park, 132 W. Ryus St., La Veta, CO, 81055, United States
Join us for the annual Independence Day Parade in La Veta!

Igneous Petrology of the Spanish Peaks
2024-05-25 20:30 - 21:30 | Lathrop State Park, 70 County Road 502, Walsenburg, CO, 81089
Learn about the geologic history of the Spanish Peaks area. Learn how the crust and upper mantle interaction produced many of the igneous bodies of the region. This will serve as an introduction of the multitude of geologic features visible in Lathrop State park and around the Scenic Highway of Legends. Located at the Pinon Campground Amphitheater at Lathrop State Park.

Cuchara Dog Days Festival
2024-05-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Cuchara Mountain Park 1234 Panadero Ave, Cuchara, CO 81055

Birding with Shannon
2024-05-25 08:00 - 09:00 | Lathrop State Park, 70 County Road 502, Walsenburg, CO, 81089
Join our local raptor monitor for a guided bird walk. Meet at the south side of Horseshoe parking lot (kayak launch). Remember to bring your binoculars.

Huerfano County Historical Society Tours
2024-05-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Walsenburg Mining Museum 112 W. Fifth Street

Open Mic Night at the La Veta Mercantile
2023-12-21 19:00 - 21:00 | La Veta Mercantile
Join us on Thursday, December 21st for our Open Mic Night at La Vet Mercantile. The show starts at 7 PM and is free to the public.

Noel! Noel! Noel! A Christmas Cantata
2023-12-17 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Mary Catholic Church, 121 E 7th St, Walsenburg, CO, 81089, United States
The Sangre de Cristo Arts Ensemble, Southern Colorado’s happiest community choir presents “Noel! Noel! Noel! A Christmas Cantata” at St. Mary’s Church in Walsenburg
