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The Trailhead Children's Museum

The Trailhead Children's Museum inspires creativity and learning through interactive art and play experiences, fostering child development and community engagement in the Gunnison Valley. We believe in providing 'PLAY FOR ALL' to every family.

Cheers to Childhood is The Trailhead Children&rsquo;s Museum&rsquo;s first annual gathering for adults to celebrate curious kids, playful learning, and the community that supports them.&nbsp; The Trailhead Children&rsquo;s Museum invites you to an evening with friends and community to enjoy Breadery sips and bites, all while celebrating the power of play. The Trailhead will provide babysitting while adults get the opportunity to enjoy a happy hour at the Breadery before a night out. Your level of sponsorship will include childcare, Breadery light bites, beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options, and an opportunity to team up for a friendly competition that will tap into your inner child and provide the chance to win unique prizes. This one-of-a-kind happy hour will fill your cup with the joy and learning that friendship and play provides for all. Come learn about the Trailhead and celebrate the power of play with us! By attending, you&rsquo;re helping fuel hands-on exhibits, creative workshops, and joyful spaces where children can explore, learn, and build confidence. Join us to raise a glass, connect with friends, and keep curiosity growing at The Trailhead.&nbsp;

Cheers to Childhood

It&#39;s the BIG SUMMER BASH! Get your tickets now! Ticket are available at the gate but prices will increase at the gate! Online ticket sales end at 3:30 pm on July 17th.&nbsp; Join the Trailhead Children&rsquo;s Museum for our 4th Annual BIG SUMMER BASH! An outdoor, family friendly music festival, featuring live music for the whole family, interactive art and play, bounce house, face painting, and more! This year we welcome back the Grammy award winning duo, The Okee Dokee Brothers. Experience the Americana Folk music of the Okee Dokee Brothers, that will appeal to all! Your ticket to the BIG SUMMER BASH will include exclusive Trailhead merch, face painting, and larger than life art and play experiences.Bring the whole family with our ticket packs, and come celebrate summer with the Trailhead. Get your ticket now; prices go up at the door!&nbsp; PLUS In 2026 the Bash is even bigger and better - we are adding a second day! Join us on Thursday, July 16th for the Bash Pre-Party, a day full of special art and music workshops, plus a Parent&rsquo;s Night Out at A Bar Above.&nbsp; Parent&#39;s Night Out tickets include:&nbsp;- Babysitting from CB Babysitters &amp; The Trailhead; pizza dinner included! Children must be potty trained- LIVE music and comedy at A Bar Above in Mt. Crested Butte- Two drink tickets and appetizers at A Bar Above- Adult Art Bar: design your own trucker hat or western felt hat!&nbsp;- Fun with friends!&nbsp; The BIG SUMMER BASH will benefit the Trailhead Children&rsquo;s Museum, and allow us to continue providing critical development and learning opportunities through art and play to all of the local and visiting families in the Gunnison Valley. Please consider adding an additional contribution to your ticket, and help us protect PLAY FOR ALL! The BIG SUMMER BASH is made possible by grant funding from the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://mtcb.colorado.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Town of Mt. Crested Butte</a> and sponsorship support from:<a fr-original-style="" href="https://kefievents.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Kefi Events</a><a fr-original-style="text-align: center;" href="https://crestedbuttedentist.com/" id="isPasted" style="text-align: center; text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">CB Dental</a><a fr-original-style="text-align: center;" href="https://www.skicb.com/" style="text-align: center; text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">CBMR</a><a fr-original-style="text-align: center;" href="https://www.tincupcb.com/" style="text-align: center; text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Tin Cup Ice Cream</a><a fr-original-style="text-align: center;" href="https://gunnisonboothandbloom.com/" style="text-align: center; text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Gunnison Booth &amp; Bloom</a><a fr-original-style="text-align: center;" href="https://www.booktraverse.com/" style="text-align: center; text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Traverse Property Management</a> Purchase Instructions:&nbsp;Please note that this platform collects $0 processing fees, allowing the Trailhead to benefit from 100% of ticket sales! Please be aware that the platform will ask for an OPTIONAL and customizable tip during checkout in order to keep fees low. Tickets can be purchased in person with cash, check or card at the museum as well!&nbsp;

The Big Summer Bash 2026

Cheers to Childhood celebrates what kids do best: explore, create, and play. When you give to the Trailhead, you are investing in the next generation of problem solvers, artists, makers, and community leaders. Your support makes play-based learning possible, brings inspiring exhibits and art programs to life, and provides free community events that spark creativity and connection.&nbsp; Every donation supports interactive exhibits, art classes &amp; camps, and community events at The Trailhead Children&rsquo;s Museum, helping families across the Gunnison Valley learn and play together. Give today to keep our museum doors open, welcoming, and accessible to every child.

Cheers to Childhood celebrates what kids do best: explore, create, and play. When you give to the Trailhead, you are investing in the next generation of problem solvers, artists, makers, and community leaders. Your support makes play-based learning possible, brings inspiring exhibits and art programs to life, and provides free community events that spark creativity and connection. Every donation supports interactive exhibits, art classes & camps, and community events at The Trailhead Children’s Museum, helping families across the Gunnison Valley learn and play together.Give today to keep our museum doors open, welcoming, and accessible to every child.

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