EXPLORE Central City, Colorado!

Saturday, June 14, 2025

School’s out for summer, meaning days full of Rocky Mountain sunshine are in store! If you’re looking for something to do with the kids, we recommend taking a trip to Central City, where Colorado’s history began.

Here in Central City, we love any reason to throw a good party … after all, we have been known to dance in the streets in period costumes a time or two. In 2023, there will be no shortage of street festivals and events with plenty of flashy costumes, cold drinks, crazy competitions, and historical traditions. If you’re planning a trip to Central City, why not make it one of these weekends?

Nothing beats Central City when it comes to gambling in Colorado! Check out these five reasons why.

Halloween is as spooky or family-friendly as you’d like it in Central City.

The festivities get started early here, with the 33rd Annual Cemetery Crawl on August 27th. The dead will come alive in one of Central City’s 11 cemeteries, where local history buffs portray the fascinating characters who call these cemeteries their home.

Madam Lou Bunch Day – perhaps Central City’s most famous annual event – takes place this year on August 13.

With six casinos running 24/7, and a thriving art and shopping scene, you're sure to find something that piques your interest here.

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Make sure you’re experiencing the best of what Central City has to offer this winter by exploring museums, galleries, casinos, and gift shopping!

Central City’s event calendar is normally the highlight of the year. And though we cannot celebrate them together this year due to COVID-19, we can’t help but look forward to when we can come together to enjoy these events again!

Central City, nestled in the Rocky Mountains is quite literally, in the middle of numerous outdoor adventures. While this list only scratches the surface, it provides a glimpse of all the ways you can stretch your legs near Central City.

How Central City is making sure your visit is a safe one.