Picket Wire Canyonlands Guided Auto Tour
Comanche National Grassland 1420 East 3rd Street, La Junta, CO, United StatesFor a unique and unforgettable family experience, tour Picket Wire Canyonlands located on the Comanche National Grassland, south of La Junta, CO. These canyons are home to the largest dinosaur tracksite in North America. This auto tour is the only motorized access into the canyons and visitors must provide their own 4x4 vehicle, food and […]
The Crucible
Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual Arts 802 San Juan, La Junta, United StatesThe story focuses upon a young farmer, his wife, and a young servant-girl who maliciously causes the wife’s arrest for witchcraft. The farmer brings the girl to court to admit the lie—and it is here that the monstrous course of bigotry and deceit is terrifyingly depicted. The farmer, instead of saving his wife, finds himself […]
Spook Parade
Downtown La Junta La Junta, United StatesArkansas Valley Hospice is hosting a Spook Parade on October 26, 2019 at 10am in downtown La Junta. If you would like to wear a costume and join the parade please call 719-384-8827. There will be a bake sale in The First National Bank Parking Lot during the parade.
Castle of Horror Monster Bash!
Inspiration Field 612 Adams Avenue, La Junta CO, La Junta, CO, United StatesAdult Costume Party & Dance! Heavy Hors d'oeuvres, Cash Bar, Live & Silent Auction, Free Shuttle Service in La Junta Area, $500 in Costume Contest Prizes! 21 Years & Up
Trunk or Treat
Inspiration Field 612 Adams Avenue, La Junta CO, La Junta, CO, United StatesHalloween Trunk or Treat Event for the Kiddos! Come see awesome decorated vehicles for Halloween and Trick or Treat for some candy!! Be sure to wear your costumes!
Girls Day Out
La Junta, CO, United StatesVisit any of the 10 participating merchant locations to get a card. Take the card to each of the locations and receive a stamp/sticker from each merchant. At your last stop, leave the card with your name, number and email address to be entered to win a cash prize of $500!! You can start and […]
LJHS Presents: “Carrie” the Musical
La Junta Jr/Sr High School - Auditorium 1817 Smithland, La Junta, COStephen King's classic story "Carrie" comes to the stage in time for Halloween! Showing at the LJHS Auditorium Oct. 30, 31 and Nov. 1,2 at 7:00 PM Tickets are $10.00. Contact a cast member for tickets or call 384-4467.
Arkansas Valley Balloon Festival
Innovative Water Technologies West of Rocky Ford off Hwy 202, Rocky Ford, CO, United StatesThe Arkansas Valley Balloon Festival celebrates its 31st festival with hot air balloon launches at sunrise both Saturday and Sunday mornings from the field adjacent to Innovative Water Technologies West of Rocky Ford just off Hwy 202. Saturday evening we are planning a parade down Main Street. Other community sponsored activities planned during the day […]
Traditional Holiday Celebration
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site 35110 Hwy 194, La Junta, CO, United StatesWitness the holiday pleasures and pastimes of the 1840s at an isolated trading post. Period games, foods, and festivities will enliven the fort. Reservations needed for the evening candlelight tours, phone (719) 383-5026 starting November 1, 2019.
A Christmas Story
Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual Arts 802 San Juan, La Junta, United StatesHumorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself, at Higbee’s Department Store. The consistent response: “You’ll […]