Friday

At, Tele, & Splitboard Swap

October 5 through October 7, Alpine Quest, Edwards

Looking for your perfect backcountry ski (or snowboard) setup for the coming winter season? Head over to Edwards' Alpine Quest to peruse lightly used telemark skis, AT bindings, and splitboard equipment (or drop off equipment on October 4 & 5 to have the crew at Alpine Quest sell it for you). alpinequestsports.com

Yūgen the Film

October 5, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Blue Starlite Cinema, Minturn

The valley's own Weston Snowboards hosts a screening of backcountry snowboarding documentary "Yūgen," with the film's producer/director/and athlete on hand to answer fan questions. Tickets start at $10, and the event is BYOB. tickettailor.com

Saturday

Gypsum Race Series Oktoberfest 5k

October 6, 9 a.m., Gypsum Rec Center, Gypsum

The Gypsum Race Series concludes with an Oktoberfest 5k starting and ending at the Gypsum Rec Center, although the littlest racers can enter into a one-mile dash ($5 for kids, $10 for adults). wecmrd.org

Open House at Vail Fire and Emergency Services

October 6, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., West Vail Fire Station, West Vail

The West Vail Fire Station's free, family event is for kids (and adults) of all ages, and includes a BBQ luncheon, a meet and greet with local firefighters, and a chance to tour the station and check out the firetrucks. vailgov.com

At, Tele, & Splitboard Swap

October 5 through October 7, Alpine Quest, Edwards

Day two of Alpine Quest's backcountry swap kicks off Saturday. alpinequestsports.com

Funky Bird Eclectibles Art Show

October 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Two Arrows Coffee, Vail Village

Local artist Shea Haddad will be on hand selling her handmade clay pieces, with mugs purchased at the event eligible for a discount coffee fill-up. twoarrowscoffee.com

Hay Day at Mountain Valley Horse Rescue

October 6, 2 to 6 p.m., Mountain Valley Horse Rescue, McCoy

Mountain Valley Horse Rescue is welcoming the community up to the ranch for its 5th annual Hay Day event, with food, kids' activities, pony rides and more planned for the afternoon. mountainvalleyhorserescue.com

Dustin Lucas & Friends

October 6, 7 p.m., Prosit, Avon

Avon's Bavarian bierhaus Prosit has your music fix, with indie and blue rockers Dustin Lucas & Friends reliving the best of the 90s on Saturday night. prositfinebeers.com

Sunday

At, Tele, & Splitboard Swap

October 5 through October 7, Alpine Quest, Edwards

One last chance to check out the lightly used backcountry goods at Edwards' outdoor retailer Alpine Quest. alpinequestsports.com