🛍️ Riverside Market at The Eddy — 💲 Free admission — 4–8 PM, The Eddy
Shop local vendors, grab something to eat and enjoy an evening along the Colorado River.

🗣️ Healing Rooms of the Grand Valley — 💲Free — 6:30 PM–8:30 PM, 1333 North 23rd St., Grand Junction
Non-denominational prayer support is available for physical, spiritual, emotional, or financial needs; no appointment required.

🔋 Quiet day so far. Use the slower day to recharge before a packed Thursday-through-Sunday lineup.

🎆 Grand Junction 250/150: A Main Street Celebration — 💲 Free — 5:30–9 PM, Fifth and Main streets, Downtown Grand Junction
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday and Colorado’s 150th anniversary during the Main Street Farmers Market. Meet City leaders, explore historic photos, enjoy live music and take part in hands-on family activities. Attractions include games, a Touch-a-Truck experience and complimentary Wave drinks for the first 250 guests while supplies last.

🎸 South Austin Moonlighters: Thursday Night Concert — 💲 Free — 7:30 PM, Civic Center Memorial Park, Fruita
The Austin-based roots-rock band performs as part of Fruita’s free Thursday Night Concert Series.

🎶 Uncle Lucius: The 20th Anniversary Tour — 💲 From $29.23 — 7–11 PM, Warehouse25sixty-five
Austin-based Southern rock band Uncle Lucius brings its 20th Anniversary Tour to Grand Junction, blending rock, blues, soul and Texas roots music.

🎂 Mesa County Libraries’ 125th Anniversary Celebration — 💲 Free — 11 AM–2 PM, Central Library
Celebrate 125 years of Mesa County Libraries with a ribbon cutting, cupcakes and activity stations for the whole family.

🍷 Wine Down Friday — 💲 Free admission; purchases extra — 3–8 PM, Restoration Vineyards, Palisade
Start the weekend with local wine and vineyard views at Restoration Vineyards.

🎨 Fruita Fourth Friday — 💲 Free — 5–8 PM, Mulberry Plaza and Downtown Fruita
Downtown Fruita comes alive with local vendors, art, food, drinks, live music and community activities.

🎬 Rio — Movies Under the Stars — 💲 Free — Activities begin at 5:30 PM; movie begins at dusk, Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department, 16400 DS Road
Bring a chair and warm clothes for an outdoor showing of Rio in Glade Park. Before the movie, families can enjoy hayrides, volleyball, cornhole, tetherball, relay races and bingo. The concession stand opens at 5:30 PM, and the grill opens at 6 PM. No outside food, beverages or alcohol are permitted.

🎤 Drake White Live — 💲 From $23.69 — 7 PM, Warehouse25sixty-five
Country, blues and Southern-rock singer Drake White performs live in Grand Junction.

🎉 Summer Block Party — 💲20.72 — 7–11 PM, Mesa Theater
A Friday-night concert and summer block party at Mesa Theater. The full lineup and ticket pricing still need to be confirmed.

🚵 Flat Out Fridays Downhill Race No. 3 — 💲 Registration required — Powderhorn Mountain Resort
Timed downhill mountain-bike racing with divisions for children, teens and adults. Check-in runs from 11 AM–2:30 PM, with race times varying by division.

🥬 Fruita Farmers Market — 💲 Free admission — 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, Civic Center Memorial Park
Browse fresh produce, locally made products and community vendors at Fruita’s weekly Saturday market.

🎵 Saturday Morning Music Sessions — 💲 Free — 10 AM–noon, Downtown Grand Junction
Enjoy a relaxed Saturday morning with live local music downtown. The performer and exact venue still need to be confirmed.

🎺 The Satin Dollz — 💲 Free — 7–9 PM, Avalon Theatre
The vintage jazz and swing vocal group brings classic harmonies, glamorous period costumes and big-band style to the Avalon Theatre. Admission is free, but attendees should reserve tickets in advance.

📼 Benefit for First Responders: ’90s Nostalgia Prom — 💲 $10 plus fees — Doors open at 7 PM; event 8–11 PM, Mesa Theater
Break out the ’90s attire for a nostalgia-filled prom night benefiting local first responders and their families.

🤠 Hugh Phillips — 💲 From $12.59 — 8 PM, Warehouse25sixty-five
Colorado country artist Hugh Phillips performs Saturday night at Warehouse25sixty-five.

🍑 Palisade Sunday Farmers Market — 💲 Free admission — 9 AM–1 PM, Third and Main streets, Downtown Palisade
Shop fresh produce, locally made goods and food while enjoying live music in downtown Palisade.

🥢 Sip, Roll, & Support: A Farm-to-Table Fundraiser for Dig In! — 💲 $53.65 — 3–5 PM, CSU Western Campus, 3170 B ½ Road, Orchard Mesa
Harvest fresh herbs, peppers and tomatoes from CSU’s educational gardens, then learn to make fresh spring rolls during a hands-on masterclass led by Pali Thai. Each ticket includes a complimentary glass of white wine from The Ordinary Fellow. Proceeds support EUREKA! and CSU’s Dig In! agricultural education program for local K–12 students. Participants must be 21 or older.

🥾 Painted Trails Biodiversity Hike: Flowing Park Reservoir Loop — 💲 Free — Grand Mesa
Explore the Flowing Park Reservoir Loop during a guided hike focused on the area’s plants, wildlife and biodiversity.

🤠 Ian Munsick — 💲 $45.50–$75.50 plus fees — Wednesday, July 29, 7 PM, Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park
Wyoming-born country artist Ian Munsick brings his Western-rooted sound to Grand Junction. Gates open at 6 PM, and the show begins at 7 PM.

🎤 Andy Grammer: The Big Stupid Heart Tour — 💲 $35.50–$95.50 plus fees — Sunday, August 2, 7 PM, Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park
Pop singer-songwriter Andy Grammer brings his upbeat live show and catalog of radio hits to Las Colonias. Gates open at 6 PM.

🤠 Trace Adkins: 30th Anniversary Tour — 💲 $59.45–$155 plus fees — Tuesday, August 4, 7 PM, Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park
Country music veteran Trace Adkins celebrates three decades of hits during a summer stop in Grand Junction. Gates open at 6 PM.

🌊 DFWC 5th Annual Back 2 School Bash — 💲 Free admission; aqua park tickets buy one, get one half off — Saturday, August 8, 10 AM–4 PM, Imondi Wake Zone, 1583 Cipolla Road, Fruita
Enjoy the aqua park, vendors, a DJ, door prizes, food trucks and more during a day benefiting the Dyslexia Foundation of Western Colorado.

👗 The Arc of Mesa County: This Is Me Fashion Show — 💲 Ticketed — Saturday, August 29, 7 PM, Asteria Theatre
An inclusive runway show celebrating individuals of all abilities. Proceeds benefit The Arc Mesa County and its advocacy, support and educational programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.