Basalt events calendar
Tuesday, November 10
Tue, Nov 10 · 5 PM–6:30 PM · Community · Free
How Ruedi Reservoir Helped Colorado River Users Through 2026 Dry Conditions
Basalt Regional Library, Community Room, Basalt
A Colorado River District engineer explains how Ruedi Reservoir supplied irrigators, towns and fisheries during the dry 2026 season. Roaring Fork Conservancy presents the talk with the library.
A Colorado River District engineer explains how Ruedi Reservoir supplied irrigators, towns and fisheries during the dry 2026 season. Roaring Fork Conservancy presents the talk with the library.
Sunday, November 15
Sun, Nov 15 · 10 AM–12 PM · Family · Free
Crafternoon: Lantern-making
The Art Base, Basalt
The Art Base's monthly family crafts morning; this month's project is making lanterns. No registration is needed.
The Art Base's monthly family crafts morning; this month's project is making lanterns. No registration is needed.
Thursday, November 19
Thu, Nov 19 · 5:30 PM–7 PM · Community
Movie Night: Reel Injun – On the Trail of the Hollywood Indian
Basalt Regional Library, Community Room, Basalt
A screening of a documentary on how Hollywood has portrayed Native peoples, from early Westerns to recent films. All ages are welcome.
A screening of a documentary on how Hollywood has portrayed Native peoples, from early Westerns to recent films. All ages are welcome.
Tuesday, December 1
Tue, Dec 1 · 2:30 PM–3:30 PM · Community
Internet and Password Security
Basalt Regional Library, Conference Room, Basalt
An adult class on basic online and email safety, including how to choose strong passwords and secure an email account.
An adult class on basic online and email safety, including how to choose strong passwords and secure an email account.
Tue, Dec 1 · 5 PM–7 PM · Arts, theatre and film · Free
Community Night: Lantern Making
The Art Base, Basalt
An evening workshop to build and decorate lanterns, with materials supplied and drinks and snacks served. Children are welcome with an adult.
An evening workshop to build and decorate lanterns, with materials supplied and drinks and snacks served. Children are welcome with an adult.
Saturday, December 5
Sat, Dec 5 · 1 PM–4 PM · Arts, theatre and film
Elegant Expressions – Handmade Cards for the Season with Brenda Manes
The Art Base, Basalt
A holiday workshop on making decorative cards with cut paper, collage and embellishments. Materials are included and all skill levels are welcome.
A holiday workshop on making decorative cards with cut paper, collage and embellishments. Materials are included and all skill levels are welcome.
Wednesday, December 9
Wed, Dec 9 · 5 PM–6:30 PM · Community · Free
Growing Through the Drought: How Grand Valley Farmers Navigated 2026
Basalt Regional Library, Basalt
The Orchard Mesa Irrigation District manager describes how Grand Valley farmers and partners coped with 2026's low snowpack and limited water. It is part of Roaring Fork Conservancy's Watershed Institute talks.
The Orchard Mesa Irrigation District manager describes how Grand Valley farmers and partners coped with 2026's low snowpack and limited water. It is part of Roaring Fork Conservancy's Watershed Institute talks.
Friday, December 11
Fri, Dec 11 · 5 PM–7 PM · Arts, theatre and film · Free
Exhibition Opening Reception: Lindsey Yeager
The Art Base, Basalt
An opening reception for a show of Lindsey Yeager's large gouache paintings on grief, disconnection and change. The exhibition runs to January 8, 2027.
An opening reception for a show of Lindsey Yeager's large gouache paintings on grief, disconnection and change. The exhibition runs to January 8, 2027.