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šŸ”„ Top 3 Things To Do This Weekend

🚓 Grand Junction Rides & Vibes — šŸ’²Free — Friday 4–10 PM & Saturday 10:30 AM–10 PM, Downtown Grand Junction
Downtown bike, motocross, and music festival with races, vendors, and free concerts.

šŸ§’ Kite Day 2026 — šŸ’²Free — Saturday 10 AM–12 PM, Sherwood Park
Annual family kite day with free kites for the first 600 kids and local vendors.

šŸ· Barrel Into Spring — šŸ’²75 — Friday 2–7 PM & Saturday 11 AM–5 PM, Grand Valley wineries
Self-guided wine weekend with barrel tastings, food pairings, and stops at seven wineries.

šŸ“… Mesa County Event Calendar

TUESDAY

  • šŸ½ļø Date Night in Fruita! — šŸ’²45 — 3–8 PM, Base Camp Provisions
    Tuesday dinner-for-two special includes drinks, appetizer, two entrƩes, and dessert.

  • šŸŽ¶ Kottonmouth Kings — šŸ’²~36 — 8 PM, Mesa Theater
    Kottonmouth Kings headline with A Killers Confession and Kung Fu Vampire opening.

  • šŸ™ Healing Rooms of the Grand Valley — šŸ’²Free — 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.

THURSDAY

  • šŸŽ¤ Sisterhood of Motherhood — šŸ’²25 — 6–8 PM, The GJ Birth Collective
    Three Sisters Theatre Co. hosts birth-story performances, community sharing, light appetizers, and beverages.

  • šŸŽ³ 14th Annual Big LawBowlski — šŸ’²Unknown — 5:30 PM, Freeway Bowl Fun Center
    Bowling fundraiser supporting The Pro Bono Project of Mesa County.

  • šŸŽ© An Evening of Magic with Dan Fleshman — šŸ’²Varies — 5–8 PM, Ristorante Pantuso
    Tableside magic night during dinner service at Ristorante Pantuso.

  • šŸŽ¶ Never Donts, Good for Now, Burnt Out @ The Bloom Room — šŸ’²Unknown — 6:30 PM, Desert Bloom Gardening & Hydroponics
    Salt Lake City ska punk band Never Donts plays The Bloom Room with local support.

  • šŸŽ¶ Friend, Gramma, Jason & Trevor, Tiger Electric, Copeka — šŸ’²18+ — 6:30 PM, Copeka Coffee
    Punk, indie, and garage rock lineup at Copeka Coffee.

  • šŸŽ¶ Kolby Cooper — šŸ’²18+ — 7 PM, Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar
    Texas country artist Kolby Cooper plays a Thursday night show at Warehouse25sixty-five.

  • šŸŽ¶ Crashing Wayward — šŸ’²~28 — 8 PM, Mesa Theater
    Alternative hard rock show with Ashes & Philth opening at Mesa Theater.

FRIDAY

  • šŸ›ļø Mom & Pops Fest — šŸ’²Free — 10 AM–3 PM, Colorado Ave from 4th to 5th
    Mother’s Day weekend market with 40+ local vendors downtown.

  • šŸ· Barrel Into Spring — šŸ’²75 — 2–7 PM, Grand Valley wineries
    Self-guided wine weekend with barrel tastings, food pairings, and stops at seven wineries.

  • šŸ» Rocky Mountain BBQ Classic — šŸ’²50–250 — 3–10:45 PM, Mesa County Fairgrounds
    BBQ competition weekend with pitmasters, live-fire demos, live music, bull riding, and vendors.

  • 🚓 Grand Junction Rides & Vibes — šŸ’²Free — 4–10 PM, Downtown Grand Junction
    Two-day bike, motocross, and music festival with races, vendors, and free concerts downtown.

  • šŸ§’ Jennies Beauty & The Beast Movie Event — šŸ’²5+ at door — 5–8 PM, Jennies Playhouse & Jump Zone, 2830 North Ave.
    Family movie night with Beauty and the Beast, character guests, treats, and playtime.

  • šŸŽ¶ Spring Concert: The Driver Era — šŸ’²Unknown — 7 PM gates, 8 PM show, Stocker Stadium
    Colorado Mesa University hosts The Driver Era for its spring concert at Stocker Stadium.

  • šŸŽ¶ The Oxymorons — šŸ’²Free–12+ — 7:30 PM, Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar
    Local rock band The Oxymorons play a Friday night show at Warehouse25sixty-five.

  • šŸŽ¶ Levitation Room, Billy and the Dreamboats — šŸ’²~26 — 8 PM, Mesa Theater
    Psychedelic rock and dreamy indie pop lineup with Superfox and Forest Ray opening.

  • šŸ•ŗ Classics, Romantics, and Modern Works IV — šŸ’²22+ — Time unclear, Asteria Theatre
    Colorado West Ballet presents a mixed program of classical, romantic, and contemporary short works.

SATURDAY

  • šŸƒ Adventure Fest — šŸ’²Unknown — 8 AM–5 PM, 18 Road Trailhead
    Weekend outdoor adventure festival in Fruita with camping, races, clinics, and activities.

  • šŸŽ¬ Half Way To Halloween Scream-A-Long — šŸ’²Free — 9:15 AM–4:30 PM, 3270 D 1/2 Rd Building A
    Free Clifton movie marathon with spooky classics progressing from PG to R.

  • šŸƒ Colterris Wine Run 5k — šŸ’²54 — 9:30 AM, Colterris Winery
    Timed 5K run/walk through Palisade vineyards with race swag and a post-race wine pour.

  • šŸ§’ Kite Day 2026 — šŸ’²Free — 10 AM–12 PM, Sherwood Park
    Annual family kite day with free kites for the first 600 kids and local vendors.

  • šŸ’¼ Community Recreation Center Hiring Event — šŸ’²Free — 10 AM–2 PM, Lincoln Park Barn
    Hiring event for part-time roles at Grand Junction’s new Community Recreation Center.

  • šŸ«– Mad Hatter’s Tea Party — šŸ’²10–20 — 10 AM or 1 PM, First United Methodist Church GJ
    Two-seating tea party with tickets for adults and children under 12.

  • šŸµ 1st Annual Mother’s Day Garden Tea Party — šŸ’²Unknown — 10:30 AM, The Old Crowe Inn
    Fruita garden tea party hosted for Mother’s Day weekend.

  • 🚓 Grand Junction Rides & Vibes — šŸ’²Free — 10:30 AM–10 PM, Downtown Grand Junction
    Two-day bike, motocross, and music festival with races, vendors, and free concerts downtown.

  • šŸ· Barrel Into Spring — šŸ’²75 — 11 AM–5 PM, Grand Valley wineries
    Self-guided wine weekend with barrel tastings, food pairings, and stops at seven wineries.

  • šŸ›ļø Springtime SoireĆ© — šŸ’²10–15 — 11 AM–3 PM, Long Family Memorial Park
    Family market with local vendors, food trucks, music, carnival games, face painting, henna, and bounce houses.

  • šŸ«– Mother’s Day Tea — šŸ’²13–23 — 2–3 PM, 2400 Consistory Ct
    Western Colorado Shrine Club hosts a Mother’s Day tea with tea, scones, and sandwiches.

  • 🌟 3rd Annual Starfish Gala: A Seat at the Table — šŸ’²125 — 5–9 PM, Colorado Mesa University Ballroom
    Fundraising dinner for Foster Alumni Mentors with dessert, live music, photo booth, silent auction, and cash bar.

  • šŸŽ¶ DICED, Minor Malfunction, ThroatSnatcher, Tighten @ The Bloom Room — šŸ’²12–15 — 7–11 PM, Desert Bloom Gardening & Hydroponics
    Heavy local lineup at The Bloom Room with pre-sale and door pricing.

  • šŸ» Rocky Mountain BBQ Classic — šŸ’²50–250 — Time unclear, Mesa County Fairgrounds
    BBQ competition weekend with pitmasters, live-fire demos, live music, bull riding, and vendors.

  • šŸ•ŗ Classics, Romantics, and Modern Works IV — šŸ’²22+ — Time unclear, Asteria Theatre
    Colorado West Ballet presents a mixed program of classical, romantic, and contemporary short works.

  • šŸŽØ Mini and Me Mug Party — šŸ’²55+ — Time unclear, Angelo’s Pottery Studio
    Adult-and-child pottery party with one mug project included and add-on child pricing available.

SUNDAY

  • šŸ· Mother’s Day Brunch at Restoration Vineyards — šŸ’²Free — 10 AM, Restoration Vineyards
    Palisade brunch with estate wines, mimosas, outdoor seating, and food available for purchase.

  • 🧘 Free Mother’s Day Mobility & Mimosas — šŸ’²Free — 11:45 AM, Out West Training
    Free Pilates-based mobility class in Fruita followed by mimosas.

  • šŸ· Moms, Mutts and Mimosas! — šŸ’²Free — 12–6 PM, Carboy Winery at Mt. Garfield Estate
    Mother’s Day winery afternoon with mimosas, adoptable dogs, and Happy Little Rescue on site.

  • šŸ½ļø Mother’s Day Brunch — šŸ’²Unknown — 12:15–2 PM, The Country Church
    Fruita church brunch honoring mothers with a meal prepared and served by church members.

  • šŸƒ Adventure Fest — šŸ’²Unknown — Time unclear, 18 Road Trailhead
    Weekend outdoor adventure festival in Fruita with camping, races, clinics, and activities.

🌟 Good News Mesa County 🌟

šŸ¹ Tiki Bird is opening soon at 119 N. 7th St. in downtown Grand Junction, taking over the former Junct’n Square Pizza space with a new restaurant concept from the owners of PĆ©chĆ©.

šŸŽ­ Moody’s Underground is coming to Grand Junction as a new entertainment venue connected to Moody’s Lounge, with plans for live music, comedy, and other performances.

🧩 The Sensory Store is launching in Mesa County with support from Colorado’s Rural Jump-Start Program, adding a new local business focused on sensory-friendly products and support.

šŸ”œ Coming Up Soon

  • šŸŽ¶ Deathslope Music Festival — šŸ’²Varies — May 21–24, Mesa Theater
    Four-night Memorial Day weekend music festival with local and regional acts across indie, punk, metal, doom, and experimental sounds.

  • šŸŽ¶ Pecos & The Rooftops — šŸ’²~49 — May 28, Mesa Theater
    Texas country-rock band Pecos & The Rooftops comes to Mesa Theater near the end of the month.

  • šŸ” Mike the Headless Chicken Festival — šŸ’²Varies — May 29–30, Downtown Fruita
    Fruita’s signature oddball festival returns with food vendors, live music, a 5K, games, and family-friendly downtown events.

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