You don’t have to travel far this summer to find world-class entertainment. The 17th Annual Green Box Arts Festival takes place June 27 through July 12 in Green Mountain Falls, about a 25-minute drive from downtown Colorado Springs and 10 minutes from Manitou. Design your own personal itinerary by choosing from a menu of artistic experiences including dance, visual arts, music, wellness opportunities, art and cooking classes, family events and more.
Festival highlights
Green Box is proud to present two world-class artistic companies headlining the Festival: a world premiere performance by Colorado Ballet and a breathtaking large-scale installation by internationally acclaimed artist Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics. Organizers say these prestigious collaborations cement the Festival’s reputation as a leading arts destination.
Colorado Ballet, celebrating its 65th season, will serve as the Festival’s headlining performing arts company. The centerpiece will be the world premiere of a new work by choreographer Yoshihisa Arai. This 30-minute contemporary ballet will feature 18 dancers showcasing the company’s technical prowess and artistic versatility. The premiere will be presented alongside classical works, offering audiences a comprehensive experience of the company’s repertoire.
Transforming the landscape, Colorado Springs-based Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics will unveil “Off the Beaten Path,” a 6,000-square-foot undulating canopy of color. This installation merges cutting-edge technology with inspiration from nature to create an immersive experience. Shearn, renowned for transforming public spaces across the globe, brings his vision to what organizers promise to be one of the most photographed art experiences anywhere this summer.
Plan your experience
Whether you want to catch every performance or only take a single class, check out the festival schedule and create a personalized plan for a day, a weekend, or the entire two weeks. Green Box specializes in up-close and personal experiences, so many events have limited availability. Plan your experience early so you can sign up when tickets go on sale on May 19.
Register for a ticket account
Registering now for a ticket account makes it easier to buy tickets when they go on sale. The account also allows you to keep track of your experiences all in one place.
Familiarize yourself with the venues
Events are held in Green Mountain Falls at the Green Box Studios & Farm Stand, Gazebo Lake, Lakeview Terrace, Bear Crossing Studio, Mountain Road Corner, Sallie Bush Building, Church in the Wildwood, Horse Wellness Meadow near Joyland Church, the Fitness Court in Pool Park, and the Skyspace in the Red Butte Recreation Area. View a map at GreenBoxArts.org.
Go on a self-guided tour
Visit Green Mountain Falls before the festival and enjoy the free Green Box Audio Tour via YourAudioTour.com. Pick up an Art Installation Map at the Green Box Office and walk through Green Mountain Falls while learning about the public art displays and local history.
Plan a day hike
Green Mountain Falls is known for its beautiful scenery and exceptional hiking. Guided hikes during the festival are perfect for newcomers. Over 12 miles of hiking trails are available year-round. Visit FriendsOfUtePass.org for information.
Schedule a Skyspace show
The Skyspace is a contemplative space that asks you to look up and experience the beauty of Colorado’s ever-changing sky. Enhanced with light and color, the Skyspace offers three unique experiences: sunrise, sunset, and closed-roof shows. Also available are shows enhanced by sound and music. The Skyspace is open during the festival and throughout the year.
Book your stay
Only 10 minutes from Manitou Springs or Woodland Park, 30 minutes from the COS Airport, and 90 minutes from downtown Denver, the festival is the perfect destination for a day trip. If you are hosting out-of-town guests or seeking a mountain getaway, Green Mountain Falls offers many lodging and short-term rental options.
Peruse restaurant menus
Make plans to enjoy breakfast or lunch by the creek at the famous Pantry Gardens or dinner on the rooftop of Cantina Verde. The Blue Moose Tavern offers a view of Gazebo Lake from their patio, and the Black Bear Distillery offers artisan spirits in a 70-year-old log cabin.
Sign up to volunteer
Want to help with an event? Green Box is thankful for the volunteers who help out during the festival. Share your interest via their online form and the staff will be in touch.
Become a donor or member
Do you enjoy donor recognition as a patron of the arts? Do you love special members-only perks and invitations to exclusive events? Check out the various donor opportunities and membership levels offered by Green Box Arts. Sign up soon: Aspen-level members receive priority booking for the festival starting May 5.
Green Box Arts Campus, 6990 Lake Street, Green Mountain Falls, CO 80819
Phone: 719-465-3065 | Website: GreenBoxArts.org
Green Box Arts Festival 2025 Schedule of Events
Visit GreenBoxArts.org/events/ for descriptions and details. Registration opens May 19.
Friday, June 27
Visual Art Unveilings
10 a.m. | Farm Stand
ArtDesk: Poetic Kinetics
Noon | Church in the Wildwood
Opening Day Party for Families
2 p.m. | Green Box Camper Showcase
3 p.m. | Vindicators Band | Farm Stand
Exclusive Members Kickoff Party
5 p.m. | By Invitation
Saturday, June 28
Open Air Yoga
9 a.m. | Bear Crossing Studio
Write About Art
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Studio 6
Okee Dokee Brothers
11 a.m. | Lakeview Terrace
CO Ballet Performance
2 p.m. | Sallie Bush Center
Healing Sound Journey
3:30 p.m. & 4:45 p.m. | Skyspace
CO Ballet Performance
7 p.m. | Sallie Bush Center
Sunday, June 29
Open Air Yoga
9 a.m. | Bear Crossing Studio
Guided Art Walk
10 a.m. | Farm Stand
Exclusive Patron Party
1:30 p.m. | By Invitation
Horse Rescue Open House
4 p.m. | Horse Wellness Meadow
ICONS Cabaret Performance
6 p.m. | Lakeview Terrace
Monday, June 30
Dine & Design: Tabletop Decor
11:30 a.m. | Private Residence
Tuesday, July 1
Plein Air Painting
Green Box Farm Stand
9 a.m. – noon Half Day
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Full Day
Leave No Trace Hike
9 a.m. | Farm Stand
CO Ballet: Movement Storytime
10 a.m. | Sallie Bush Center
CO Ballet: Family Dance Party
11 a.m. | Sallie Bush Center
Zumba Dance Workout
2 p.m. | Farm Stand
A Night of French Bordeaux
7 p.m. | Private Residence
Wednesday, July 2
Open Air Yoga
9 a.m. | Bear Crossing Studio
Guided Art Walk
10 a.m. | Farm Stand
Fitness Court Training
10 a.m. | GMF Pool Park
Poetry Workshop Day 1
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Green Box
ArtDesk: Colorado Ballet
Noon | Church in the Wildwood
Colorado Ballet Masterclass
1:30 p.m. | Sallie Bush Center
Film: Unsinkable Molly Brown
7 p.m. | Sallie Bush Center
Thursday, July 3
Open Air Yoga
9 a.m. | Bear Crossing Studio
Apple Pie Class
10 a.m. | Church in the Wildwood
Poetry Workshop Day 2
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Green Box
Cut, Color, Paste Collage Class
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Studio 6
Poetry Workshop Readings
2:30 p.m. | Farm Stand
Full Body Fitness Class
4 p.m. | Farm Stand
Eating Habits Class
6 p.m. | Studio 6
CO Ballet Performance
7 p.m.| Sallie Bush Center
Friday, July 4
Open Air Yoga
9 a.m. | Bear Crossing Studio
Guided Art Walk
10 a.m. | Farm Stand
Geology, Flora, Fauna Hike
10 a.m. | GMF Pool Park
Mayor’s Forum
Noon | Church in the Wildwood
4th of July Pie Contest
1:30 p.m. | Farm Stand
4th of July Block Party
6 p.m. | Farm Stand
7 p.m. | Brass Band
Water Lantern Launch
9 p.m. | Gazebo Lake
Lantern kits $10, Studio 3
Saturday, July 5
Open Air Yoga
9 a.m. | Bear Crossing Studio
Guided Art Walk
11 a.m. | Farm Stand
CO Ballet Performance
2 p.m. & 7 p.m. | Sallie Bush Center
Sunday, July 6
Bicycle Tour of Ute Pass
8 a.m. | Wines of Colorado
Fitness Court Training
8 a.m. | GMF Pool Park
Open Air Yoga
9 a.m. | Bear Crossing Studio
Guided Art Walk
11a.m. | Farm Stand
CO Ballet Performance
2 p.m. | Sallie Bush Center
Healing Sound Journey
3:30 p.m. & 4:45 p.m. | Skyspace
Lily Henley in Concert
6 p.m. | Lakeview Terrace
Tuesday, July 8
Leave No Trace Hike
9 a.m. | Mountain Road Corner
Ikebana Flower Arranging
2 p.m. | Studio 6
Aqua Zumba
2 p.m. | GMF Pool
Sounds of Summer Orchestra
7 p.m. | Sallie Bush Center
Astronomy & S’mores
9 p.m. | Lakeview Terrace
Wednesday, July 9
Open Air Yoga
9 a.m. | Bear Crossing Studio
Experimental Drawing Class
9 a.m. – noon | Studio 6
Fitness Court Training
10 a.m. | GMF Pool Park
Sweet & Savory Hand Pies
10 a.m. | Sallie Bush Center
Fire Mitigation Panel
Noon | Discussion/Hike
Church in the Wildwood
The Magic of Vanilla
2:30 p.m. | Sallie Bush Center
Thursday, July 10
Open Air Yoga
9 a.m. | Bear Crossing Studio
Scraps to Scrolls Collage Class
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Studio 6
Full Body Fitness Class
4 p.m. | Farm Stand
Piano Duo: Going Gershwin
7 p.m. | Sallie Bush Center
Moonlit Night Hike
8:30 p.m. | GMF Pool Park
Amir Amiri Acoustics
10 p.m. & midnight | Skyspace
Friday, July 11
Open Air Yoga
9 a.m. | Bear Crossing Studio
Amir Amiri Acoustics
11 a.m. & noon | Skyspace
ArtDesk: The MOTH Project
Noon | Church in the Wildwood
The MOTH Project Show
7 p.m. | Sallie Bush Center
Saturday, July 12
Open Air Yoga
9 a.m. | Bear Crossing Studio
Birdwatching Hike
9:30 a.m. | Farm Stand
Birding Presentation
11 a.m. | Studio 6
Adventures of Peter Rabbit
11 a.m. | Mountain Road Corner
Guided Art Walk
2 p.m. | Farm Stand
Silent Disco Party
8 p.m. | Farm Stand
