Pairing painting and wine
Get artsy in Frisco at a canvas-painting party on Dec. 27. Guided by local artist Sheila Trowbridge, participants will paint a whimsical bird scene and enjoy a glass of beer or wine while painting. Class is 7:30-10 p.m. at the Frisco Adventure Park Day Lodge. $45 in advance or $50 day of. friscorecreation.com or 970-668-2558
Winter wilderness
Ski or snowshoe in the wilderness with a park ranger in Rocky Mountain National Park on Dec. 27 and Jan. 3. Guided cross-country ski tours of Kawuneeche Valley begin at 9:30 a.m., and beginner snowshoe tours are at 1 p.m. Reservations are required for both. 970-627-3471
Holidays in Glenwood
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park’s Winter on the Mountain features holiday and wintertime activities through Jan. 4. Enjoy fire pits for roasting s’mores, a musical Christmas tree, lighted zip line rides, tram and cave tours, visits from Santa and more.
Chocolate at Keystone
Take a break from the ski slopes and head to Keystone mountain’s Chocolate Village through Jan. 4. This annual holiday tradition displays a miniature alpine village crafted out of 8,000 pounds of chocolate, complete with a working chocolate gondola, chocolate waterfall, a 4-foot white chocolate Christmas tree and more. The village is on display at the Keystone Lodge and Spa. Admission to the village is free. keystoneresort.com
Compiled by Francie Swidler
