April First Friday
In the Heart of the Carbondale Creative District

• Spring Into Wellness at The Recreation Center
  The Center for Human Flourishing hosts the  7th annual Spring Into Wellness event from 5 to 8 pm, showcasing health and wellness practitioners, businesses involved in fitness activities, food growers, nutrition experts, and more. The main venue will be the Carbondale Recreation Center where "vendors" will host tables for the public to circulate through and find out what services are available in our community. Any wellness practitioners, businesses, or food growers who would like to participate can find the application and full information here.

• Main Street Happenings
  Additional events will be taking place up and down Main Street, with food trucks, wellness activities, and community booths. More information on April First Friday happenings here.

• The Launchpad
  The gallery will be open from 5 to 7pm for the final viewing of Where The Wild Things Live by Kirstie Steiner and Cosmic Compost by Rachel Z. Becker, with a special community activation, “Trash Art & Compost Crafts,” facilitated by Rachel! Free and open to the public. 

• Carbondale Clay Center
  A reception for Perspectives: 2025 High School Invitational takes place between 6-8pm with Basalt High School and Roaring Fork High School.

• Spring Pilates
  Join the April Pilates Bingo Challenge, SPRING-O! Build consistency, win prizes and celebrate our amazing community. All are welcome! Learn more here.

• Thunder River Theatre
  The KDNK Lip Sync Battle is back, and it’s so much fun! Gather a homie or two and (air) belt your hearts out at Thunder River Theatre, all while supporting community radio! First Friday, April 4, 7-9:30pm. Sign up here. 

• True Nature Healing Arts
  A vibrant celebration of renewal, featuring: Café specials, live music yoga classes, and 30-50% off in the boutique! Learn more here.

• Steve’s Guitars
  One of our favorite local bands, Sweet Jessup and the Dirty Buckets will keep the First Friday vibes high starting at 8:30pm. They are one of the finalists for Local’s Choice (now through 3/20) if you care to cast a vote! 

 **During April First Friday, Main Street will become a pedestrian corridor from Weant Blvd to 3rd St. First-Friday-goers are encouraged to park at the Recreation Center, at 4th St. and Colorado Ave, or at 6th St. and Colorado Ave., to visit vendor tables at the Spring Into Wellness event before strolling up to Main Street via the promenade.