Mahjong
2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-02 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) and 5 more dates | BV Community Center, 715 E. Main St., Buena Vista, 81211, United States
Mahjong
Ages: 16+
$3/visit – Cash, Check or Venmo (@bvrec)
Every Monday from 2:00-4:00pm
BV Community Center (715 E Main St) – Pinon Room
Join the Fun — Weekly Mahjong Games at the BV Community Center!
Mahjong: Easy to Learn, Delightfully Challenging to Master. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just curious about this growing craze, you’re invited to our weekly Mahjong meetups!
The basics are simple enough to pick up in an afternoon – but there’s a world of strategy waiting to be explored. That’s what makes Mahjong the perfect mix of fun, challenge, and community. Whether you’ve never heard of Mahjong or play every week, this is an informal, friendly space to learn, laugh, and play.
If you have a Mahjong set or a National Mah Jongg League card, please bring — if not, no problem! We’ll have everything you need.
If you have any questions, please email emilykranz@gmail.com.
Registration: Drop-in (No need to RSVP)
Click here to sign the BV Rec waiver online!

Culinary Creations Cooking Classes - Winter 2026
2026-03-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Buena Vista High School, 559 S Railroad St, Buena Vista, 81211, United States
Culinary Creations Cooking Classes with Local Chefs
Ages: 16+
Wednesdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm
February 11, 18, 25 and March 11, 2026
Buena Vista High School – Family and Consumer Science Room
BV Rec is excited to be offering multiple cooking classes this Winter led by local chefs! The first three classes will be led by Tom Campbell, Frank Willis and Ben Miner. The final class will be led by Eddie Sandoval. All of these classes will take place in the Family and Consumer Science Room at the Buena Vista High School located at 559 S Railroad Street. Each class is a stand-alone class. No experience is necessary! Only ten spaces are available for each class, so sign up today!
Comprised of hands-on lessons and demonstrations, these classes will set the foundation for a lifetime of great cooking. Working side-by-side with local chefs, participants will create each dish start to finish, from prepping the ingredients to completing the dish. Each participant will complete a meal with two servings so you take home leftovers to share!
Please bring a Tupperware or to-go box to take home your creations in!
Registration is OPEN for all classes!
Registration Deadline: Friday Before That Class
Minimum of 6 participants needed to run the class. Please contact Ben Buschur at 719-581-1052 or bbuschur@buenavistaco.gov with any questions.
Click Here to Register for Shrimp Etouffee with Grits: $60 – February 25
Click Here to Register for Pork or Tofu Larb: $75 – March 11

Game Night
2026-01-10 12:00 - 21:00 | Community Center, 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Game Night
Ages: All Ages Welcome
Second Saturday of the Month – Year Round
*Some months we are not able to meet on the second Saturday of the month, so it takes place on a different Saturday that month.*
Next Meeting: Saturday, June 13th
12:00 – 9:00pm
Buena Vista Community Center – 715 E Main St
Registration Deadline: Drop In
This will be a donation only event. All proceeds will go toward Gary’s time and wear and tear on his game collection. Please support Gary and his passion to provide gaming opportunities for his community!
BV Rec is excited to be offering Game Night! This program was formerly held at the Buena Vista Public Library and will now be teaming up with Buena Vista Recreation to bring you a day of board games for the whole family.
Game night will be available to all age ranges. There will be a large variety of games to play, spanning from games that can accommodate two people or a larger group. Game night will be hosted in collaboration with Gary Johnson who has an extensive library of games that he will have available, as well as his knowledge on the rules and game play information.
Come enjoy an exciting day of fun! Game night is for everyone, with games that will entertain kids, teens, adults and seniors alike!
Please feel free to bring your own snack and beverage to the event (Non-alcoholic beverages only, no alcohol allowed on site.)
Drop in anytime between 12:00-9:00pm
SUMMER 2026 EVENTS
MAY 9 – “READY, SET, GO – MOM”
Great month for racing fans of all kinds!
JUNE 13 – “GRAND ADVENTURES”
– Whether it is Fantasy, Science Fiction, Pirates, Pulp Fiction or the Real World there are lots of worlds to explore this month.
JULY 11 – “LOOKING GOOD”
– Games that sparkle like 4th of July Fireworks!
AUGUST 15 – “UNPLUGGED TIME”
– Featuring Fun, entertaining and interactive games based on Movies, Television Shows, Books, Comics and Videogames.
Click here to register for Game Night!

Culinary Creations - Holiday Cookie Decorating 2025
2025-12-10 15:30 - 19:00 | Community Center, 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Culinary Creations – Holiday Cookie Decorating
Ages: All are welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Wednesday, December 10th
30 minute time slots begin at 3:30pm and end at 7:00pm
Cost: $10 per Table – Maximum 6 participants per table
Each time slot only has 4 tables available.
REGISTRATION FOR ALL TIME SLOTS WILL OPEN AT NOON ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH!
Once again partnering with Young Life’s Trail West Lodge, BV Rec is excited to offer a holiday cookie decorating event! Gather your friends or bring the whole family to the Buena Vista Community Center (located at 715 E Main Street in Buena Vista) to enjoy hot beverages and holiday cookie decorating to kick off the holiday season!
Reservations are made by table. Each table can accommodate a maximum of six participants. Each time slot is 30 minutes long, and we only have 4 tables available in each time slot, so reserve yours today! Multiple tables can be reserved, if availability allows. When reserving multiple tables in the same time slot, you will only be able to reserve one table per account. The second reservation can be done under a different family member or friend’s account.
Each participant will be given multiple cookies to decorate and enjoy! Frosting, sprinkles, and all of the necessary utensils will be provided. Local chefs Frank Willis, Tom Campbell, and Ben Miner will have plenty of cookies baked, cooled, and ready for you to decorate! They can also lend a hand if you need help or inspiration while decorating.
Please bring a Tupperware or to-go box to take home your cookies in.
Please email bbuschur@buenavistaco.gov or call 719-581-1052 with any questions.
Click Here to Register for the 3:30-4:00pm Time Slot on Wednesday, December 10!
Click Here to Register for the 4:15-4:45pm Time Slot on Wednesday, December 10!
Click Here to Register for the 5:00-5:30pm Time Slot on Wednesday, December 10!
Click Here to Register for the 5:45-6:15pm Time Slot on Wednesday, December 10!
Click Here to Register for the 6:30-7:00pm Time Slot on Wednesday, December 10!

Concerts in the Park - 2025
2025-08-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-31 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-19 18:00 - 20:00 | McPhelemy Park, Hwy 24 and Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
FREE! – Thursdays starting June 19 through August 14, 2025 – 6:00-8:00pm
Concerts in the Park showcases local and regional performers at beautiful McPhelemy Park located right next to the Buena Vista Town Pond. This summer, all acts will perform on the Legacy Stage in McPhelemy Park!! Gather your friends and family, pack a picnic, grab your beach chair, and come enjoy the atmosphere of our free Concerts in the Park! A great variety of musical acts from week to week.
Donations to musicians are always appreciated!
2025 Schedule

June 19
Howie Campbell

June 26
101st Army Band

July 10
Bad Penny

July 17
Tim Burt

July 24
Mountain Mantra

July 31
Bruce Hayes

August 7
The Gulleys

August 14
PB & K
