Narrow Gauge by night. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will host a nighttime photo shoot Saturday and Feb. 19. Participants have the opportunity to photograph night scenes in the Durango yard, and equipment will be professionally lit. Photographers should bring their own equipment and wear sturdy shoes. $55 per person. or 970-247-2733
Butterfly Roundup. The Butterfly Roundup in Monarch will take place March 11. Teams of two hunt for colored butterfly stickers worth varying points. The three teams with the most points win prizes. Extra points are costumes. or 888-996-7669
Beach Bash at SolVista Basin. The SolVista Basin Beach Bash will take place March 17. Enjoy the Tiki Snow Bar, live reggae music, an all-ages rail jam, and night skiing and tubing. granby or 888-850-4615.
St. Patrick’s run. On March 17, visitors can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Colorado Springs with a 5K run, followed by a parade. Registration for the 5K starts at 8:30 a.m.; the race takes place at 10 a.m., and the parade will kick off at noon. All events take place in downtown Colorado Springs. or 719-635-8803
Songwriters Festival. The 7908 Aspen Songwriters Festival will take place March 21-25. More than a dozen songwriters are scheduled to perform at the Wheeler Opera House. Tickets are available for the whole festival, day passes and single concerts. aspensongwriters
Compiled by Anya Seminoff
