Experiences

Rooted is a space for slowing down, getting curious, and reconnecting with the experiences that make time outside meaningful. Gather at the Rooted Stage for conversations and storytelling, roll up your sleeves in the Rooted Workshop for hands-on sessions, or pull up a seat at the Campfire Circle for community gatherings. Along the way, explore immersive art installations, outdoor gear demos at REI Camp Co-op, and activations from brands helping more people enjoy life outside.

Ultimate Basecamp is built for adventure, discovery, and the gear, skills, and experiences that help us get farther outside. Hop into a Jeep with a professional driver at Camp Jeep and take on a custom off-road course. Catch emerging artists on the music stage. Head to the workshop area for presentations from elite athletes and explorers alongside hands-on skills sessions throughout the weekend. Along the way, explore cycling and snowsports activations, interactive experiences, and outdoor brands showcasing new ways to play outside.

Move your body. Try something new. Stay a while. Health & Wellness with UCHealth Ready. Set. CO brings it all: fitness challenges, bike repair showdowns, CPR training, adaptive sports, even therapy dogs. Come to Outside Days and experience it all in one place.

The Outside Days Film series presented by Amazon Pharmacy screens exceptional shorts and feature documentaries from renowned filmmakers and emerging voices. The 2026 lineup includes 11 films across May 30 and 31, including two shorts and a feature brought to Outside Days through a partnership with Mountainfilm, plus a feature presented by the Sundance Film Festival. See showtimes and learn about all our 2026 films here.

The Kids & Family zone is built for movement, creativity, and letting kids lead the way. Families can climb with The Spot Gym, try fly-fishing casting demonstrations with Trout Unlimited, take on fitness challenges with Adaptive Adventures, jump into interactive art and play with Meow Wolf’s Phenomenomaly, and add to a community craft project with Southwest Airlines. Along the way, expect face painting, hands-on activities, and joyful sing-alongs with Colorado favorite Farmer Dave that get everyone moving, laughing, and connecting together outside.

Get moving with the Brooks Mile High Mile, a 5,280-foot fun run right in the heart of the festival grounds. After you cross the finish line, head over to the Glam & Glow-Up Station for festival-ready hair and makeup, snacks, and photo ops. Secure your spot for the group run and register today.

Ride the Camp Jeep track at Outside Days! Hop in with a professional driver and take on steep climbs, boulder crawls, and off-road obstacles—right in the middle of the festival. Then you’re automatically entered for a chance to win $100K toward a vehicle. Rides run daily (about 5 minutes). No purchase necessary. 18+ w/ valid U.S. license.

Eligible cardholders can enjoy a break from the crowd and access the front of stage viewing area at the Capital One Cardholder Lounge. Space is limited, entry is on a first come first served basis. No purchase necessary. Excludes private label cards.

Make the most of your festival weekend at the REI Co-op Member Outpost. These exclusive spaces offer a place to kick back between sets.

Climb, hang, or just watch it all go down—The North Face climbing wall will be up all weekend and open to everyone. No experience needed. Just show up, get moving, and step into the energy that makes Outside Days what it is.