Hello Aspen! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Stage 2 fire restrictions, a bigger hub for families, and Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Restrictions tighten countywide: Sheriff Michael Buglione will implement Stage 2 fire restrictions at 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 26, amid exceptional drought and human-caused fires. Expect tighter limits on flames and spark-producing work -- see the fire rules.
Local climate action boost: Polis administration awarded $30 million for climate projects, and Aspen made the list. Expect funding for cleaner buildings, transportation, land use, and waste policies aimed at cutting costs and emissions -- see the climate funding.
A bigger hub for families: Snowmass Village’s Little Red Schoolhouse expansion will add 5,000 square feet and four classrooms for up to 60 children, plus new paths and expanded parking, easing the local childcare crunch -- see what the expansion includes.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Game night, upgraded: If your bar, office, or condo lounge needs a little extra fun, Aspen Amusement Services & Vending brings the good stuff to the Roaring Fork Valley, from pinball and pool tables to jukeboxes, ATMs and snack machines, with family-run service in the valley since 1978.
Petals with purpose: Garden-inspired and seriously elegant, Flower + Vine is the Aspen-based floral design studio locals call when a celebration needs to level up. Weddings, corporate events, private gatherings... they craft tailored, artful blooms that make a room feel pulled together, not overdone.
Need a quick reset: Freddie Fisher Park is the quiet little green space you forget is right there along the Roaring Fork, perfect for a quick pause this week, river peek, or clearing the group chat cobwebs between errands. Think pocket park vibes, neighborhood pace, zero fuss... just a sweet minute of Aspen to yourself.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🤝 Al-Anon Meeting @ Red Brick Center For the Arts | Wednesday (6/24) at 8:00 AM – Nothing fancy, just a circle of locals who understand life with someone who drinks too much. Al-Anon’s Aspen Family Group is where you swap stories, learn tools, and breathe a little easier. Real talk, kind people, zero judgment, free of awkward small talk.
🎶 Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band @ Wheeler Opera House | Friday (6/26) at 5:30 PM – Texas blues royalty is rolling into the JAS June Experience with Jimmie Vaughan and his Tilt-A-Whirl Band serving clean guitar, laid-back grooves, and that signature Thunderbird swagger. It’s smooth, soulful, and tastefully loud, the kind of set you feel in your shoulders, not your knees.
🎭 Mall Fest 50 Art Parade & Block Party @ Aspen Pedestrian Mall | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats watching Aspen throw itself a birthday party, especially when it involves a people-powered, artist-led parade of costumes, contraptions, and oddball performances celebrating 50 years of the pedestrian mall. Expect a lively block party, plenty of local flavor, and zero car traffic.
🎸 Sue Foley @ W Aspen | Saturday (6/27) at 6:45 PM – Skip the small talk and let Sue Foley’s pink Telecaster do the heavy lifting. She’s bringing razor-sharp riffs, confident vocals, and rootsy blues with a splash of rock and soul to JAS June Experience, the kind of set that rattles ice in your highball.
🎸 Sue Foley @ W Aspen | Saturday (6/27) at 8:45 PM – Sue Foley returns for a second spin at JAS June Experience, slinging that signature pink Telecaster and a roots-driven blues set blending rock, soul, and grit. Expect sharp riffs, confident vocals, and the kind of high-energy tradition that makes you glad you kept speakers.
🎹 Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles @ Belly Up | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 PM – Think you know funk from your Sunday gospel? Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles are back for round two, serving tight grooves, soaring vocals, and improvisation that actually goes somewhere. Consider it dance therapy, neighborly communion, and a justified reason to ice your knees later.
🥞 Sunday Brunch featuring ALL3N Generation @ Paul JAS Center | Sunday (6/28) at 10:00 AM – Wrap up the JAS June Experience with a proper Sunday New Orleans brunch at the Paul JAS Center. Epicure Catering runs a buffet, the mimosas and Bloody Marys are bottomless, and ALL3NGeneration with Shamarr Allen brings the brass. First seating, then a righteous nap.
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07 — The Aspen report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 49°F — Precip: 33%
Patchy smoke between 10am and 11am, then isolated rain showers between 1pm and 3pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tomorrow — High: 78°F — Low: 46°F — Precip: 74%
Rain showers likely before 9am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. This house is wildHighland Ranch spans 58 riverfront acres just minutes from downtown Aspen, blending living history with serious luxury. The restored Highland Bavarian Lodge, Aspen’s first ski lodge, anchors the estate alongside guest residences, a six-stall barn, private trails, pond views, and Star Peak scenery. YODEZEEN finishes, a sauna, gym, and room to expand elevate the compound.
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