Free Summer Events: Fruita’s Thursday Night Concerts and Glade Park’s “Movie Under the Stars”
Looking for free things to do in the Summer? Check out Fruita’s Thursday Night Concert Series and Glade Park’s Movies Under the Stars. Since they’re free to attend, you can have fun on both Thursday and Friday night! For the whole summer!
Summer Fun in Fruita & Glade Park
If your calendar is empty or you have family in town and don’t know what to do, this is the perfect place to be. Clear out your Thursday and Friday nights for these fun local traditions here in the Grand Valley.
Thursday Night Concert Series
During the summer months, Fruita hosts free outdoor concerts every Thursday night. This Thursday Night Concert Series is held at the Fruita Civic Center and goes from 7:30 pm-10:00 pm. The fun starts on June 4th and goes clear until August 13th.
The attendance of these concerts are consistently high, so it’s a great opportunity to spend time with family or meet new people. These concerts capture Fruita’s summer culture and community spirit. Live bands play genres like country, blues, Americana, bluegrass, classic rock, and more. It's a fun, casual experience and people usually bring lawn chairs, blankets, kids, dogs, and picnic food.
Here’s all the info you need to know!
- When: Every Thursday night
- Time: 7:30pm-10:00pm
- Cost: Free!
- Location: Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave. Fruita, CO (only a 6 minute drive from Korima!)
Movie Under the Stars
Another summer-long series to put on your calendar is Glade Park’s “Movie Under the Stars.”
This event is also free and is held every Friday night throughout the summer. It’s a family-friendly evening filled with outdoor games, food, and the movie all under the evening sky. Families and friends gather with lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a cooler mountain evening and a relaxed community atmosphere.
The grill opens at 6 p.m. with burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, polish sausage, and other concessions available for purchase, while the movie begins at dusk. This year’s series kicks off on June 5 with Guardians of the Galaxy and wraps up on August 14.
Before the movie, there are activities for kids and family such as volleyball, hay rides, corn hole, tether ball, bingo, and relay races. There’s plenty of space to create lasting memories.
Even better, this summer tradition is the main fundraiser for the Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department. The proceeds help support the local firefighters who serve Glade Park’s community.
Here’s all the info you need to know!
- When: Every Friday night
- Time:
5:30 pm- Concession stand opens
6:00 pm- Grill opens
Movies starts at Dusk - Cost: Free!
- Location: 16400 DS Road, Glade Park, CO (40 minute drive from Korima)
- Note: The movie schedule is posted on their flyer.
Enjoy These Activities All Summer Long
Whether you prefer live music in downtown Fruita or a movie night under the stars in Glade Park, these summer activities are a great way to enjoy Western Colorado’s strong sense of community. Both series are free, family-friendly, and made possible by volunteers who help bring these traditions to life. Since the event runs through the season, there’s no stress if you miss a Thursday or Friday night. From meeting new people or creating memories with family and friends, these local traditions can make summertime so special.