Built in 1898 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, the Auditorium’s lofty, open architecture is from another era and the incredible acoustics keep the music real. In Colorado’s chillier months, you will find concerts, speakers, and panels in the intimate setting of our 1918 Community House.
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Door Time: 10:30 AM Join Arts in the Open for a fabulous, fun-filled, family-friendly theater workshop on the beautiful grounds of Chautauqua. The young and the young at heart will play side-by-side with our teaching artist as they are led on an imaginative journey where they explore storytelling, character building, and more. No experience necessary, […]
Door Time: 9:30 AM Start time: 10:00 AM Come join us in the grass and sun and bring home your very own painting! We will paint your masterpiece, step by step, inspired by the beautiful surroundings at Chautauqua Park for our summer event and something fun in the fall that goes with our fall show! […]
Adapted by Christopher P. Nichols Every Saturday & Sunday, September 18 - October 31 This version of the Gothic classic tells the complete story of the romantic monster from the Carpathian Mountains near the Borgo Pass. The action is continuous and the excitement is nonstop after Van Helsing’s entrance at the opening. The old professor […]
EXHIBIT & AUCTION Trees devastated by the Cal-Wood Fire have been transformed into 35 beautiful, hand-made benches by Cal-Wood Education Center staff. Local artists have turned these benches into spectacular, one-of-a-kind art pieces for a special Colorado Chautauqua Art In The Park exhibit. The benches are currently on display throughout Chautauqua’s historic campus. Each bench […]
Looking for a fun Halloween activity for your friends and family? Visit our historic campus October 22 – 31 for a FREE digital place-based gaming experience! GAME DETAILS 1) Download the Loquiz app from your favorite app store. -Make sure to do this before scanning the QR code. -QR code will not work without Loquiz […]
Friday, December 10 Chautauqua Community House Time: 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM Advance Price: $15 ($12 for Concert Members) Day of Show Price: $20 ($17 for Concert Members) To keep the music playing during this unpredictable time, we are requiring all patrons and staff to wear a mask while attending events at Chautauqua. To read more, […]
Saturday, December 11 and Sunday, December 12 Colorado Chautauqua Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Price: $20-$70 ($17-$67 for Concert Members) Boulder’s most beloved holiday event returns in 2021 as the Colorado Chautauqua presents a weekend of holiday festivities in Boulder’s most magical setting! Purchase a festival pass and enjoy: • A horse-drawn carriage ride […]
Saturday, December 11 and Sunday, December 12 Chautauqua Dining Hall Time: 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM Treat your family to a beloved holiday tradition - Breakfast with Santa - at the iconic Chautauqua Dining Hall, all dressed up for the holidays! Join us for a scrumptious breakfast buffet, fun, creative crafts and a special appearance […]
Saturday, December 11 and Sunday, December 12 The Chautauqua Green Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Make WinterFest 2021 one to remember with a cozy carriage ride pulled by majestic horses. Gather your friends and family and enjoy the warmth of a hot cocoa while taking in the crisp mountain air, festive lights and incomparable views […]
Saturday, December 11 at 1:00 PM. Join Kids' Musician Jeff Kagan of "Jeff & Paige" and OSMP staff for a mellow holiday hike and caroling. Expect a moderate, group stroll through the Chautauqua meadow with a handful of stops along the way to sing some holiday favorites. Don't know the lyrics by heart? No problem, […]
Every Saturday & Sunday May 28 - June 26 at 10:00 AM The Frog Princess by Patti Murtha Dating in present times can make you turn green, and the term “dating pool” is just a metaphor, isn’t it? Not when your future spouse is an actual frog who lives in a pond. Most people would […]
Door Time: 4:00 PMShowtime: 5:00 PM Imagine This! Family Theater Workshop This event has been cancelled: Ticket buyers please contact the box office for information on ticket exchanges or refunds. Join Arts in the Open for a fabulous, fun-filled, family-friendly theater workshop on the beautiful grounds of Chautauqua. The young and the young at heart […]
Door Time: 10:00 AMShowtime: 10:00 AM July 2 & August 13 Art in the Garden - A Step by Step Landscape Painting Experience Come join us in the grass and sun and bring home your very own painting! We will paint your masterpiece, step by step, inspired by the beautiful surroundings at Chautauqua Park. This […]
Door Time: 10:00 AMShowtime: 10:00 AM Every Saturday & Sunday, July 9 - August 7 The Three Little Pigs VS. The Apocalypse by Lauren LaCasse It’s the year 2520 and things are a little crazy. The apocalypse is now and the world has changed a lot! Scientists have tried to fuse human DNA with the […]
Start Time: 3:00 PM Every Saturday & Sunday September 17 - October 30 Frankenstein by R.N. Sandberg Set in the icy polar regions where scientist Victor Frankenstein has chased the creature he brought to life, this highly theatrical and emotional play traces Frankenstein's path to the final confrontation with his intelligent, articulate, sensitive, and powerfully […]
Doors: 4:00 PM Showtime: 4:30 PM Jeff and Paige have reached thousands of children with their playful spirit and passion for ecological awareness. Using songs, storytelling and interactive play they engage children (ages 3 – 9) with nature, music and movement. They have six albums and have won several awards for their music and programming. […]
12-5 PM Don’t miss this opportunity to peek behind the doors of five charming cottages specially selected for the WinterFest Historic Cottage Tour and all decked out for the holidays! This year, the tour includes the recently restored Mary H. Galey Cottage, long-time home of Mary Hindman Galey, who was instrumental in preserving the Colorado […]
WinterFest Pass Why choose just one of our amazing activities when you can take advantage of Chautauqua’s WinterFest Pass? Bring your family and friends and enjoy an entire, fun-filled day of WinterFest activities. Pass includes: A horse-drawn carriage ride around the Chautauqua Green A visit to Santa’s Cottage Cyber-Scavenger Hunt with prizes Festive crafts and […]
12-5 PM Don’t miss this opportunity to peek behind the doors of five charming cottages specially selected for the WinterFest Historic Cottage Tour and all decked out for the holidays! This year, the tour includes the recently restored Mary H. Galey Cottage, long-time home of Mary Hindman Galey, who was instrumental in preserving the Colorado […]
WinterFest Pass Why choose just one of our amazing activities when you can take advantage of Chautauqua’s WinterFest Pass? Bring your family and friends and enjoy an entire, fun-filled day of WinterFest activities. Pass includes: A horse-drawn carriage ride around the Chautauqua Green A visit to Santa’s Cottage Cyber-Scavenger Hunt with prizes Festive crafts and […]
Every Other Tuesday Bring the kids to Chautauqua for storytime! Parents can relax while the little ones enjoy an adventure with beloved local storyteller, Judy Volc. Space is first come, first served. Judy Volc has been reading to children for over 50 years. She holds awards from the City of Boulder, the Boulder Daily Camera, […]
