Posted on 4/9/2018 by Alyssa Schnarsky

It's Not Over! Upcoming Spring 2018 Events at Arapahoe Basin

Although Keystone's lifts stop turning on April 8, Arapahoe Basin stays open for a few more months, typically into early June, depending on the snow.  A-Basin is just 7 miles up the hill from Keystone and there is even a free shuttle, the Swan Mountain Flyer, from the Summit Stage that will take you up there!  Why not extend your ski season and head to Arapahoe Basin for some more turns and fun events?   Spring Rail Jam at Arapahoe Basin Arapahoe Basin Spring Events Wednesday, April 11 29th Annual Enduro & Apres Party A fundraiser and ski-a-thon that benefits 'Building Hope', a division of the FIRC that provides mental health and suicide prevention assistance in our mountain community.   Friday, April 13 6th Alley Bar & Grill Supper Club - Italian Night From 6:30 - 8:30, enjoy an italian dinner of baby arugula salad, chicken marsala and tiramisu for just $22 plus tax and gratuity at the 6th Alley Bar & Grill. Call 888-ARAPAHOE (272-7246) to make a reservation.   Saturday, April 21 Earth Day Celebration Sponsored by Denver Beer Company Darn Tough, Clif Bar, POW and the Denver Beer Company team up to sponsor a fun day of carpooling and sustainability.  The first few hundred people to show up with 3 or more people in their car will win a prize package and raffle tickets.  Sign up for the Scavenger Hunt for just $20 for a team of 2, $5 for each extra person, proceeds benefit POW (Protect Our Winters). At 2 pm, local athlete Cody Cirillo will give a talk about Climate Change.  The apres party is from 12 - 3 with live music by the Gin Doctors and the final raffle at 3pm.   Friday, April 27 Moonlight Dinner Series - Randonee - A Polynesian Luau This dinner is sold out.  Hawaiian shirts and hawaiian dancers - head up the mountain on skis or snow shoes and head down in the moonlight.  Enjoy polynesian luau fare including a roast pig, along with entertainment and live music at this unique on-mountain event.   Saturday, April 28 Shakin' at the Basin Spring Concert Series with Black Dog - A Led Zeppelin Cover Band Free live music from Black Dog, who has an extensive catalog of Zeppelin songs, playing from 1 - 4 pm in the Mountain Goat Plaza.  The Summit Stage bus will run from Keystone to A-Basin Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, May 28th, 2018. The free bus will leave River Run, in Keystone, at :55 after the hour until 4:55 p.m.. The last bus will leave A-Basin at 5:10 p.m. to go back to Keystone. The Summit Stage runs from all towns in Summit County and is a great way to save gas, save money and it is completely FREE!   Friday, May 4 6th Alley Bar & Grill Supper Club - Beer Makers Dinner featuring Elevation Beer Co. This dinner is sold out. Head to A-Basin's 6th Avenue Bar & Grill for a 5-course meal, with each course paired with a 5 - 7 ounce pour from Elevation Brewery.  Cost is $68 plus tax and gratuity.   Saturday, May 5 Shakin' at the Basin Spring Concert Series with King Cardinal Free live music from Americana - Folk - Country band, King Cardinal, playing from 1 - 4 pm in the Mountain Goat Plaza.  The Summit Stage bus will run from Keystone to A-Basin Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, May 28th, 2018. The free bus will leave River Run, in Keystone, at :55 after the hour until 4:55 p.m.. The last bus will leave A-Basin at 5:10 p.m. to go back to Keystone. The Summit Stage runs from all towns in Summit County and is a great way to save gas, save money and it is completely FREE!   Saturday, May 12 Shakin' at the Basin Spring Concert Series with HomeSlice Free live music from HomeSlice, playing from 1 - 4 pm in the Mountain Goat Plaza.  The Summit Stage bus will run from Keystone to A-Basin Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, May 28th, 2018. The free bus will leave River Run, in Keystone, at :55 after the hour until 4:55 p.m.. The last bus will leave A-Basin at 5:10 p.m. to go back to Keystone. The Summit Stage runs from all towns in Summit County and is a great way to save gas, save money and it is completely FREE!   Saturday, May 12 3rd Annual Swimwear Day & Spring Rail Jam Dress in your favorite swimwear and get a raffle ticket for prizes and a chance to win a Never Summer snowboard!  The Spring Rail Jam will also be taking place in the Treeline Terrain Park.  Show up to compete and earn a chance to win prizes and bragging rights!   Saturday, May 19 Shakin' at the Basin Spring Concert Series with The Beloved Invaders Free live music from The Beloved Invaders, an instrumental surf band, playing from 1 - 4 pm in the Mountain Goat Plaza.  The Summit Stage bus will run from Keystone to A-Basin Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, May 28th, 2018. The free bus will leave River Run, in Keystone, at :55 after the hour until 4:55 p.m.. The last bus will leave A-Basin at 5:10 p.m. to go back to Keystone. The Summit Stage runs from all towns in Summit County and is a great way to save gas, save money and it is completely FREE!   Saturday, May 26 Shakin' at the Basin Spring Concert Series with Whitewater Ramble Free live music from the Rocky Mountain Dance Grass Americana favorite, Whitewater Ramble, playing from 1 - 4 pm in the Mountain Goat Plaza.  The Summit Stage bus will run from Keystone to A-Basin Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, May 28th, 2018. The free bus will leave River Run, in Keystone, at :55 after the hour until 4:55 p.m.. The last bus will leave A-Basin at 5:10 p.m. to go back to Keystone. The Summit Stage runs from all towns in Summit County and is a great way to save gas, save money and it is completely FREE!   Sunday, May 27 17th Annual Festival of the Brewpubs with Mojomama Beer tasting, gourmet cuisine and live music, all in between turns on the mountain! What could be better?  Beer sampling from 14 breweries from 12 - 4 pm, with live music from R&B / Funk Colorado based band, Mojomama from 1 - 4 pm. The Summit Stage bus will run from Keystone to A-Basin Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, May 28th, 2018. The free bus will leave River Run, in Keystone, at :55 after the hour until 4:55 p.m.. The last bus will leave A-Basin at 5:10 p.m. to go back to Keystone. The Summit Stage runs from all towns in Summit County and is a great way to save gas, save money and it is completely FREE!   Spring Rail Jam #2 Also taking place will be the free Spring Rail Jam #2 at Treeline Terrain Park, happening from 9 am - 2 pm. Compete to win prizes!   Saturday, June 2 Shakin' at the Basin Spring Concert Series with artist TBA Free live music from The Burroughs, self described as 'sweaty soul music', playing from 1 - 4 pm in the Mountain Goat Plaza.   Sunday, June 3 Shakin' at the Basin Spring Concert Series with Tunisia Free live music from high energy entertainment group, Tunisia, playing from 1 - 4 pm in the Mountain Goat Plaza.


About The Author
Alyssa Schnarsky

Alyssa Schnarsky is the Marketing Director at SummitCove Vacation Lodging in Keystone and has worked in the vacation lodging industry for over 15 years. When she's not delivering exceptional content on all-things Keystone, you can find her hiking in the mountains, skiing the trees, enjoying a live concert, spending time with her tuxedo cat or planning her next adventure.

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