Town of Telluride: Free Parking & Extended Shopping Hours During Holiday Week!

26 Dec Town of Telluride: Free Parking & Extended Shopping Hours During Holiday Week!

Town of Telluride announces community activities, free parking and extended shopping hours during holiday week.

Ice skating, late-night shopping and New Year’s Eve celebrations highlight holiday programming.

Additional details on New Year’s Eve events, street closures, and safety information can be found at bit.ly/totcountdown2026.

For updates on holiday programming, parking, and events, visit the Town of Telluride website at www.telluride.gov or follow official Town social channels @townoftelluride.

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The Town of Telluride is offering a lineup of alternative winter activities, extended retail hours, and free parking on select dates to encourage residents and visitors to enjoy the community during the holiday week.

Open Ice Skating and Open Gym
The Parks and Recreation Department is offering two free themed open ice-skating events at the Hanley Ice Rink in Telluride Town Park:

Pajama Skate
Saturday, December 27 | 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Free drop-in skating. Pajamas encouraged.

GLOW Skate
Wednesday, December 31 | 1:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Free drop-in skating with special lighting and a festive atmosphere.

Both open skate events will feature a complimentary hot cocoa bar provided by the Coffee Cowboy.

Skate rentals are available at the Telluride Nordic Center for a fee: $15 per day for adult skates and $10 per day for youth skates. Parking is limited in Town Park and near the Hanley Rink, visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and bike, walk, or enjoy a free ride on the Galloping Goose bus: bit.ly/totgoose.

The Parks and Recreation Department is also offering two free family-friendly open gyms for all ages on Monday, December 29 and Tuesday, December 30 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Telluride Intermediate School Gym at 725 W Colorado Ave.

To learn more about Parks and Recreation facilities and offerings like cross country and skate skiing, sledding, ice skating, and more, visit bit.ly/totfacilities.

Free Parking and Extended Shopping Hours
To make it easier to enjoy the holiday season around town, parking will be free throughout the Town of Telluride, including the Silver Jack Parking Garage, on Fridays and Saturdays through January 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. All other parking regulations remain in effect, and drivers are asked to follow posted signage.

Many local retailers will also be extending evening hours on these dates, with many shops staying open until 8:00 p.m. on these dates to offer a festive after-hours shopping experience.

Countdown to 2026
New Year’s Eve celebrations in Telluride will include community festivities on Wednesday, December 31, with live music from DJ Wombat, a street dance on Main Street, and a midnight countdown and fireworks display to ring in the new year.

Telluride, more:

Nestled amidst the majestic San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, Telluride’s captivating narrative is deeply rooted in the ancient legacy of the Ute tribe, the valley’s original inhabitants, who crafted their summer camps along the San Miguel River, naming the land “The Valley of Hanging Waterfalls.”

In the late 1700s, Spanish explorers traversed the rugged terrain, laying the groundwork for subsequent exploration and settlement. A fervent mining boom followed, igniting a rush of prospectors to the region, culminating in the founding of Telluride in 1880.

Telluride’s allure as a hub of opportunity attracted fortune seekers, bolstered by the arrival of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad and groundbreaking innovations like the hydroelectric power plant in Ames.

Set in a box canyon amid forested peaks at the base of the popular Telluride ski-and-golf resort, the town’s historic district houses landmarks like the Sheridan Opera House and the Telluride Historical Museum while playing host to culture, music, arts, outdoor recreation, and festivals with unrivaled views and dramatic locale