Season of Small

This holiday season you are invited to join the Basalt Chamber of Commerce for the Season of Small – a celebration of all that is small and beautiful! Support the small businesses that make this valley special by shopping local, dining local and supporting local.

There are many ways in which you can share the love and make the holidays just a little bit brighter this year. What better way than to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list while showing the locally-owned restaurants, retailers and small businesses just how much you care.

Are you a Chamber Member looking to promote your holiday happenings?
Become a Season of Small participating business! More details here


2025 Events, Promotions & Sales

(in alphabetical order)

 

Sopris Sun 2025 Giving Guide

2025-2026 Parachute to Aspen Non-Profit Giving Guide

December 9, 2025 is Colorado Gives Day!

This guide from The Sopris Sun showcases the incredible work of 108 nonprofit organizations serving our communities, from Parachute to Aspen. Now in its third year, this guide underscores our mission to highlight the vital contributions of our fellow nonprofits. We are proud to collaborate once again with FirstBank as our sponsor, alongside our generous and dedicated media partners in the Colorado West Spanish News Collaborative: Aspen Daily News, The Aspen Times, and the Glenwood Springs Post Independent, Aspen Public Radio, KDNK Community Access Radio, Radio La Tricolor, and Aspen Journalism. Together, we are committed to amplifying the voices of those making a difference and inspiring support for the causes that matter most to our community while promoting generosity, collaboration, language equity and positive change.

Giving Guide

 

ACES | Aspen • Basalt

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) is a nonprofit environmental education center. Since 1968, ACES has inspired a life-long commitment to the earth by providing innovative and immersive programming for all ages. We have three locations: Hallam Lake, Rock Bottom Ranch, and Catto Center at Toklat. Our programs focus on ecological literacy, regenerative agriculture, forest and ecosystem health, land restoration, and environmental leadership.

 

🗓️ Events

December 10 • 4-5:30 p.m.
Olaf Visits Hallam Lake
Join ACES at Hallam Lake for a magical winter afternoon with Olaf, the winter elf who visits ACES every holiday season! Visitors will enjoy hot chocolate and holiday cheer with a story about Olaf, arts and crafts, and an adventure out into the winter wonderland to help Olaf feed the animals. Learn more.

 

December 21 • 2-6 p.m.
Catto Center at Toklat

Celebrate the magic of the shortest day of the year and the return of the light! ACES members are invited to gather at the Catto Center at Toklat for an afternoon of warmth, wonder, and winter cheer. Bring a friend and invite them to become an ACES member at the event! In the meantime, donate and join today! Learn more.

 

December 22-30 • 12-5 p.m.
Catto Center at Toklat
Visit us during the 10 Days of Toklat Open House, December 22nd-30th. Each day brings stories, festivities, and memories to enjoy together this winter. Daily actives include nature walks at 1pm and featured discussions with artists, birding experts, storytellers and more at 3pm. Warm up with hot beverages, indulge in delightful snacks, and share in the history and spirit of Toklat as we honor its legacy and celebrate its bright future. Learn more. 

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Basalt Printing | 23252 Two Rivers Road, Basalt • Downtown

Basalt Printing & Art Supply, located in downtown Basalt is your convenient one-stop shop. We take pride in being the leading arts and crafts supply store in the Roaring Fork Valley. We stock a wide variety of products for the hobbyist to the professional, including brands such as Golden, Holbein, Winsor Newton, and Creativity for Kids among many others. Our large selection of toys and unique gift items will meet your year-round gifting needs. Your Local Shop for All Your Creative Needs!

The Art Base and The Shop at TAB | 174 Midland Ave, Basalt • Downtown

The Art Base is a nonprofit community art center centered in the heart of downtown Basalt, CO. Our mission is to foster creative expression in the visual arts, for all ages and abilities, through education and exhibitions. The Art Base has welcomed the community into its gallery and classrooms to explore creative expression.

 

🎁 Gift Idea

The Shop at the Art Base, features locally-made home goods, textiles, ceramics, and glass, fine art prints, writing supplies, books, and one-of-a-kind items for the art lover in your life. Each purchase effectively supports the Art Base’s mission to foster creative expression in the visual arts for all ages and abilities and also puts money back into the pockets of local artists. Browse current artworks for sale in the Alpenglow Exhibition Space and North Gallery.Give the gift of creativity with a gift certificate that can be used for workshops and more. Email holly@theartbase.org to purchase.

 

🗓️ Events

Thursday, December 4 • 9 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Make Your Own Holiday Cards with Pam Porter $75 | Register

 

Saturday, December 6 • 2–4 p.m.
Deck the Halls with Wooden Ornaments with Matt Hayes $55 | Register

 

Sunday, December 7 • 1–4 p.m.
Elegant Expressions: Handmade Cards for the Season with Brenda Manes $65 | Register

 

Sunday, December 14 • 10 a.m.–Noon OR 1–3 p.m.
A Handmade Holiday: Tablescapes & Door Décor with Joan Tidwell $65
Register – Morning | Register – Afternoon

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Beespoke Cycling | 371 Southside Dr, Basalt • Southside

Let’s talk bikes, any time, for any reason. What to buy, where to ride, how to do it better and make it feel phenomenal. No question is too small or project too big. Going faster is only a small piece of being a cyclist. Feeling the confidence to say “yes” to any ride is true independence.

Feel free to talk to us about bicycle gift ideas for your favorite obsessed cyclist. Love bikes or love someone who loves bikes? We can help! We are happy to provide a personalized gift certificate for a bike fitting or maintenance clinic. Both indoor and outdoor cyclists can benefit from our expertise.

 

🎁 Gift Idea

A gift certificate for two (2) hours of a Custom Bike Fit at the Beespoke Studio.

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The Buddy Program

🗓️ Events

Thursday, December 10 • 6–8 p.m.
Not your Childhood Gingerbread House Party at Woody Creek Distillery • $200-275 | Tickets

We have so much fun at our Gingerbread House Workshops that we decided to create an adult version, with a little holiday spirit! Join us for a festive night out at Woody Creek Distillery, where your inner child gets the candy buffet… and your adult self gets the cocktails.

Learn more

 

🎁 Gift Idea

Buddy Program’s Gingerbread House Kits are perfect for gifting, gathering, or starting a new tradition, these kits are a local favorite for a reason! Built with love (and sugar!) by our team and volunteers, every purchase helps fund our Gingerbread House Workshops for Buddy Program youth, Big Buddies, and families. Every purchase supports our year-round mentoring programs serving youth from Aspen to Glenwood Springs and Rifle.

Reserve your kit!

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Chris Klug Foundation | Aspen, CO

🗓️ Events

Saturday, December 6 • 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Summit for Life | Register
Summit for Life (S4L) is the biggest annual awareness and fundraising event for the Chris Klug Foundation (CKF), featuring a challenging nighttime uphill race up Aspen Mountain where hundreds of participants skin, snowshoe, run, or hike 3,267 feet from Gondola Plaza to the Sundeck. Following the race, participants are invited to a celebration with dinner, live music, and an awards ceremony, after which they can enjoy the spectacular night views during the gondola ride back down, those who prefer to skip the climb can register for the Ride for Life gondola option. The event’s mission is to raise awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donation and help the over 103,000 Americans awaiting a transplant, and participants are encouraged to sign up early, as registration sells out, and raise the minimum $100 for a t-shirt and swag, with additional prizes for top fundraisers.

Learn more

 

🎁 Gift Idea

Give the gift of life this holiday season! Register as an organ, eye, and tissue donor.

Be a donor

Give the gift of life all year-long by being a blood donor. View upcoming blood drives.

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Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) | 129 Emma Rd. Unit B • Downtown

🎁 Gift Idea

Give the gift of a home energy assessment!
CORE can offer free guidance and money to help folks improve the comfort, safety, and efficiency of their homes and businesses. The gift of a $100 energy assessment can get that ball rolling! With an energy assessment, you’ll uncover ways to save energy and get funding to complete those long-waited improvement projects. Call CORE’s Energy Concierge to learn more: (970) 925-9775

Learn more

Eagle Crest Nursery | 400 Gillespie Drive • El Jebel

🎁 Gift Idea

Eagle Crest Nursery’s Holiday Shop has it all. Eagle Crest Nursery has had the honor of being a big part of holiday traditions for many valley families. Of course, you can still find your “best Christmas tree ever” and beautiful poinsettias. There are wreaths, garlands and greens for decking the halls. An amazing collection of unique ornaments and decorations awaits.

 

🗓️ Events

Monday, November 24 • 6–8 p.m.
Ladies Night – 15% discount
Ladies, bring your friends or come meet new ones in a relaxed and fun atmosphere — so guys and kids, this night is for women only! Get inspired for holiday decorating, have fun, shop for gifts from our incredible collection (for friends or yourself) and sip some wine!

 

Saturday and Sunday, November 29 & 30
Holiday Extravaganza
Stop by to see what the Eagle Crest Nursery elves have been up to — creating a winter wonderland for you to enjoy! Do some holiday shopping and sample the tasty treats, take a hay wagon ride through the nursery, roast marshmallows, and snap a family photo with Santa.

Saturday Only:

  • 🎅🏻 Santa Photos: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Potter Farms – $8 lunch & meat sale: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Kaleb’s Katch: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Wednesday, December 3 • Starts at 5 p.m.
Winter Wreath Decorating Class • $50 | Call (970) 963-1173 or email to reserve
Join us for a fun and festive Winter Wreath Decorating class! You’ll create your very own beautiful 18-inch Noble Fir wreath, complete with pinecones, berries and a simple bow, all included in the cost of the class. Additional decorative enhancements such as ribbons, ornaments, and seasonal accents will be available for purchase from our store floor to personalize your wreath further. This hands-on workshop is perfect for anyone looking to add a personal touch to their holiday décor!

 

Saturday, November 29 & Saturday, December 6 • 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Santa Saturdays 🎅🏻
Santa will be visiting our store once again! If you’ve visited with Santa at Eagle Crest Nursery in the past, you know the tradition that is created year after year. Come and share your wish list and snap a family photo. (well behaved pets are welcome)

SPECIAL STORE POP-UPS
Sample and stock up on high quality, local products that we know and trust.

Kaleb’s Katch – Sustainable Wild Caught and Processed Seafood

  • Tuesday, November 18 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Saturday November 29 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 6 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Tuesday, December 16 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Potter Farms Lunch & Meat Sale – Family Owned and Operated. Quality pasture raised, grass finished meats

  • Saturday, November 29 • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 6 • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Fresh Tracks Chiropractic and Wellness | 231 Midland Ave., Suite 105, Basalt • Downtown

Fresh Tracks Chiropractic is dedicated to guiding you towards better health. Our approach is tailored to each individual’s needs, combining evidence-based practices with personalized care. We specialize in pregnancy and post-natal care, pediatric care and anyone looking to forge their path towards better health and function.

 

🗓️ Event

December 1st – Jan 31st

Season of Small Sale 

  • $25 off First Visit
  • 10% off Adjustment Packages

 

🎁 Gift Idea

Gift Certificates are available! Give the gift of better health and wellness. Better Health is the best gift!

Frying Pan Anglers | 231 Midland Ave #205, Basalt • Downtown

Locally Owned // Voted Best of Aspen/Snowmass/Basalt 2024

 

🗓️Events & Promotions

  • Tree Lighting Service: The store will be open for the local tree lighting service (check local schedules for exact time).
  • Black Friday Sale: Extra 10% off Sale Items for the entire month of November.

 

🎁 Gift Idea

A Gift Certificate for a Guided Fly Fishing Tour.

The Golden Bough and Midland Dry Goods | 214 Midland Ave, Basalt • Downtown

 

2025 GCAP Winter On the Mountain

Glenwood Canyon Adventure Park | 51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road, Glenwood Springs

Celebrate the magic of the season at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park’s Winter on the Mountain! From November 22, 2025, through January 4, 2026, ride the scenic gondola to the top of Iron Mountain and step into a mountaintop winter wonderland glowing with twinkling lights, festive décor, and holiday cheer. Bundle up for a thrilling ride on the Alpine Coaster, then warm up inside with a cozy beverage and delicious seasonal treats while enjoying live entertainment and dazzling light displays. From live music and Santa visits to winter thrills and family fun, the park transforms into a holiday destination the whole family will love—just watch out, you might even spot the Grinch stirring up a bit of holiday mischief!

Learn more

 

🗓️ Events

Saturday, November 22 • 4–8 p.m.
Winter on the Mountain Kick-off Event

Join us for the opening night of Winter on the Mountain! The celebration includes fire dancer performances at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., and carolers performing throughout the park from 4:30–7:30 p.m.

Learn more

 

🎁 Gift Idea

Oh What Fun it is to Ride! Give the gift of a full year of SMILES at the only mountaintop adventure park. Unlimited access and priceless memories. Purchase a Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Annual Thrill Pass by January 6 and get $25 off, PLUS a free soak at Iron Mountain Hot Springs. Buy online today for holiday gift giving at GlenwoodCaverns.com!

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Hangai Mountain Textiles | 28 Widget Street, Unit 406, Basalt • Willits

Limited Annual Release! Don’t Miss Out this Holiday Season.

The Hangai Online-Only Capsule arrives once a year at rare prices. The capsule is a limited, small-batch release to thank our customers for your loyalty. The debut collection introduces the coziest loungewear: a unisex polo and trouser, crafted to keep you comfortable, warm, and effortlessly elegant as the season turns cooler and the holidays draw near. The capsule also includes exclusive cashmere beanies and throws.

 

🎁 Gift Ideas (Online-Only Capsule)

  • The Cumulus Cashmere Beanie: Crafted in a ribbed knit using twice the precious hand-combed Mongolian cashmere for extra warmth and softness. Exclusively part of Hangai’s Online-Only Capsule – Get More for Less! $135
  • Cashmere Loungewear Set: The coziest cashmere loungewear – a unisex set – crafted to keep you comfy, cozy and relaxed. Timed perfectly for cooler temps and the holidays! $600
  • The Wave Throw in Beige & Tan: Knit from 100% hand-combed cashmere. The solid border surrounds a beautiful two-tone pattern evocative of the waves in Mongolia’s many pristine rivers. 110 cm x 180 cm. $450
  • The Checkers Throw in Chocolate & White: Checkered pattern in chocolate yak down and white merino with a broad white border. 110 cm x 180 cm. $300

 

🛍️ Gift Cards & Showroom

Not sure? Give a Gift Card!

If you just can’t stand online, just stop by our showroom in Basalt! Text us at 970-309-9276 to make sure we are there.

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Heather’s Savory Pies & Tapas | 166 Midland Ave, Basalt • Downtown

Nothing says comfort food quite like pie, be it sweet or savory. Choose from classic fruit pies, rich cream pies, cheesecakes, and our holiday-ready turkey pot pie. Check out the online pie store to order your favorite pie (or cake) and leave it to the experts. Potpies are also able to be shipped for a creative gift. NOTE: Pre-ordering is required for holidays pie pickup and there is an order deadline as Christmas approaches.

Pick-up only – whole pies to-go. Please allow at least 48 hours notice on all whole pie orders.

  • Last day to order for Christmas: Sunday, December 23 at 9:00 pm
  • Pick-up days: Monday, December 22 – Wednesday, December 24
    Noon – 6:00 pm
  • A $10 refundable deposit applies for pies in glass pans.
    See your server or call for details.
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Heirlooms Resale | 144 Midland Ave, Basalt • Downtown

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Hill Climb Acupuncture & Bike Fit | 207 Basalt Center Circle #203, Basalt • Downtown

At Hill Climb Acupuncture & Bike Fit, we believe wholeheartedly in the joy of movement and wish to assist others in moving their bodies with skill, speed, and agility in order to promote well-being and happiness. Removing barriers to joyful movement through acupuncture, bike fit, and healthful living is the core of our practice. Thank you for supporting small, local, and woman-owned this season! 

 

🗓️ Sale / Promotion

Season of Small Sale: December 1–January 31

  • $75 off Professional Bike Fit
  • $45 off Enthusiast Bike Fit
  • $15 off Acupuncture Sessions
  • $50 Off Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture Package
  • 15% Off all in-store nutrition and hydration products

 

🎁 Gift Idea

Gift Certificates are available at the sale pricing!

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KDNK Community Radio | 76 S 2nd St. • Carbondale

🗓️Event

December 5, 2025

KDNK’s Labor of Love Auction

KDNK’s annual Labor of Love Auction features hundreds of items donated by local businesses. All auction item sales support KDNK Community Radio!

Learn more and Bid Online

 

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Mezzaluna | 941 East Valley Road, Basalt • Willits

Midland Shoe | 150 Midland Ave, Basalt • Downtown

At the end of Season of Small, we give BIG to some of our favorite local Charities: Lucky Day Animal Rescue, Response, Lift Up and more. Thanks for supporting Midland Shoe so we can support our community!

 

🗓️Events & Promotions

  • Fivestars Point Promotion through December.
  • Storewide Sale: 20% off on Saturday, November 29th only.
  • Late Shopping Night: Open until 7 p.m. on Friday, December 12th.

 

🎁Gift Idea

Shopping for a picky person? We have gift certificates!

Maison | 132 Midland Ave, Unit 2, Basalt • Downtown

Home for the holidays – We’re a collective of all things home! This season we are having discounts all Black Friday Weekend. Our annual holiday party is on Thursday, December 4 – sip, shop, mingle, and toast to the season! For Merry on Midland, we’ll have a coloring station for kids. And for the first time, we will be open on Mondays, which means we will be open every day until Christmas!

 

🗓️Events

Thursday, December 4 • Starts at 5 p.m.
Annual holiday party

Our annual holiday party is on Thursday, December 4 – sip, shop, mingle, and toast to the season! Live music, festive foods & merry markdowns.

Friday, December 12 • Starts at 5 p.m.
Merry on Midland celebration

For Merry on Midland, we’ll have a coloring station for kids so parents can easily shop.

 

🎁Gift Idea

Hostess gifts and our signature felt ornaments!

NeuroSpa | 350 Market St., Suite 001 • Willits

The holiday season is a perfect time to shop small and support small business!

 

🗓️ Promotion

NeuroSpa invites you to shop small this holiday season! We’re offering 10% off all NeuroSpa gift certificates now through December 31st, 2025.

 

🎁 Gift Idea: NeuroSpa Beauty Bank

By joining the NeuroSpa Beauty Bank program, you’ll have access to members’ only special offers, 20% off products and services, and gifts throughout the year. Learn more.

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Roaring Fork Conservancy | 22800 Two Rivers Road, Basalt • Historic Downtown

🎁 Gift Idea

You can purchase RFC merchandise online!

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TAC Fitness & Performance Center | 1460 E Valley Rd, Basalt • 3 locations!

🗓️ Events & Promotions

Black Friday Weekend Sale

All memberships 25% off! Friday–Sunday (November 28, 29 & 30 only). Use code Black25.

LIFT-UP Holiday Food Drive
November 12 to December 22

Donation boxes will be located in the lobby of the TAC building.

Items Needed:

  • Canned fruits and vegetables
  • Canned corn, green beans, pumpkin, yams, cranberry sauce, gravy
  • Instant mashed potatoes and boxed stuffing
  • Boxed cornbread and boxed cake mix
  • Bagged marshmallows and brown sugar
  • Rice, pasta, and beans
  • Ramen and macaroni and cheese
  • Pasta sauce and cooking oil
  • Peanut butter, jelly, and honey
  • Canned proteins (tuna, chicken, etc.)
  • Soups, ravioli, and chili
  • Shelf-stable milk, cereal, and oats
  • Crackers, mixed nuts, and snacks
  • Flour, sugar, and masa

Please check expiration dates and avoid opened or used items

 

🎁 Gift Idea

Purchase a gift certificate of health and fitness for friends and family!

TAC Gift Cards!