Free Things to do in Colorado

February "Free" Events and Activities

Planning a February vacation? Let us help during the planning stage with these fun free things to do in Colorado. We haven't yet been afforded an opportunity to take a February Colorado vacation as Danielle is still in school but we wanted to share what we know.

Some of these activities can be attended during other months throughout the year. As a family, we sat down and researched things to do in Colorado during the month of February. Here are the activities we came up with. These activities are ideal for a Winter family vacation and ones we look forward to attending once Danielle graduates.

Try 'em out and let us know your favorite. If you've taken February vacations to Colorado, share your free activity experiences here with other families.

Snowdown Winter Festival
Various Locations
Durango, Colorado

When: February 2-6, 2011

During this years 5 day celebration known as the Durango Snowdown Winter Festival you'll have access to hundreds of events all over town. The Evening Light Parade takes place on Main Avenue January 29th at 6:00pm.

Events include things like a Balloon Rally, Ski Softball, Snowdown Follies, Broomball, Tube Races, Kitty Cat-A-Pult and more. Not all events are free so visit the snowdown website for times, event details and any cost involved.

snowdown.org

Winter Carnival
Lincoln Avenue
Steamboat Springs, Colorado

When: February 3-7, 2010

The Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival is a huge annual community event held in town. Expect tons of snow, plenty of competitions and huge family fun. Watch as competitors try to hold on as they get pulled around the street by dogs, dads and horses. Most competitions are opened to kids as young as 6 years of age. For event rules and more information visit the Steamboat Springs Chamber website below.

www.steamboat-chamber.com