Ongoing throughout the month:
• Bluegrass Tuesday's in the Silver Dollar Showroom at the historic Wort Hotel has been bringing locals and visitors together for 15 years, year-round, through the music of One Ton Pig; 7-10:30 p.m.
• "Annie Get Your Gun" at Jackson Hole Playhouse - Jackson Hole's only dinner theater's 2023 summer musical; runs Mon.-Sat. through August - jacksonholeplayhouse.com
• Concerts on the Commons in Teton Village - Free concerts weekly on Sundays at 5 p.m.; features local and regional bands/musicians - concertsoncommons.com
• Jackson Hole Shootout on Town Square - To encourage social distancing and less dense crowds, the shootout will occur at two different times this summer: 5:45 and 6:10 p.m.
• Free Monday Musical Adventures - Presented every Monday by Grand Teton Music Festival from 9-9:45 a.m. and 10-10:45 a.m. at Greenspace on the Block - gtmf.org
• Free Tuesday Musical Adventures - Presented every Tuesday by Grand Teton Music Festival from 9-9:45 a.m. and 10-10:45 a.m. at Teton Village Commons - gtmf.org
• Avian Experience at Teton Raptor Center - Held at 2 p.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Teton Raptor Center in Wilson; meet birds of prey in the historic barn; book online at tetonraptorcenter.org
2: Live Music at the Deck - Top of the gondola; local musicians play from 5:30 to 8 p.m.; gondola tickets are $18
3-4: Concerts on the Commons in Teton Village starts with a bang over the July 4th weekend. Free music begins at 7 p.m. July 3rd and 4th. - concertsoncommons.com
3: Live Music at the Deck - Top of the gondola; local musicians play from 5:30 to 8 p.m.; gondola tickets are $18; food and drink available
4: 4th of July in Jackson Hole. We have celebrations in spades! Park yourself in downtown Jackson for the Howdy Pardners 4th of July Parade. See our article for more day-of events.
4: Skinny Skis 4th of July 10K Run - The race begins at 8 a.m., and the course runs out and back from Owen Bircher Park in Wilson, (WY). There are 10K and 5K runs and an untimed 5K walk. Info and registration at jhskiclub.org.
Alive@5 on the Village Commons: "Winged Wednesdays" with Teton Raptor Center - Hawks, eagles, owls, and falcons take center stage. Enjoy up-close, arm’s length learning experience with live birds of prey. Free; 5-6 p.m. - tetonraptorcenter.org
Alive@5 on the Village Commons: "Raptor Thursdays" with Teton Raptor Center - Stop by the amphitheater on the Village Commons for an arm’s length learning experience with live birds of prey. Free; 5-6 p.m. - tetonraptorcenter.org
7-16: Thin Air Shakespeare's "Richard III" at the Center for the Arts - 11th-anniversary production of Offsquare Theatre Company's Thin Air Shakespeare on the Center for the Arts lawn - jhcenterforthearts.org
7-9: King Concerts at Snow King - Featuring Dark Star Orchestra, celebrating the Grateful Dead concert experience. Held at the summit stage; 5-9:30 p.m. Tickets available online at kingconcerts.com
7-9: Teton Village Art&Antique Fair - mcpresents.com
10: Free Music Mondays at Center for the Arts - Outdoor concerts featuring local bands; 7 p.m.
11 & 12: Live Music at the Deck - Top of the gondola; local musicians play from 5:30 to 8 p.m.; gondola tickets are $18; food and drink available
Alive@5 on the Village Commons: "Winged Wednesdays" with Teton Raptor Center - Hawks, eagles, owls, and falcons take center stage. Enjoy an up-close, arm’s length learning experience with live birds of prey. Free; 5-6 p.m. - tetonraptorcenter.org
Alive@5 on the Village Commons: "Raptor Thursdays" with Teton Raptor Center - Stop by the amphitheater on the Village Commons for an arm’s length learning experience with live birds of prey. Free; 5-6 p.m. - tetonraptorcenter.org
16: King Concerts at Snow King - Featuring Trampled by Turtles with hard-driving bluegrass music. Amigo the Devil will kick off the show. Held at the summit stage; 5-9:30 p.m. Tickets available online at kingconcerts.com
16: Live Music at the Deck - Top of the gondola; local musicians play from 5:30 to 8 p.m.; gondola tickets are $18; food and drink available
18: Live Music at the Deck - Top of the gondola; local musicians play from 5:30 to 8 p.m.; gondola tickets are $18; food and drink available
21: King Concerts at Snow King - Featuring The Motet bringing their mix of funk, soul and jazz, with local funk/jam band Sghetti. Held at the summit stage; 5-9:30 p.m. Tickets available online at kingconcerts.com.
21-23: Jackson Hole Art Fair - Hosted by the Art Association of Jackson Hole at the Center For the Arts lawn, this is a quintessential Jackson family-oriented summer event featuring dozens of international, national and local artists, live music, food, and snack booths, hands-on, kids art activities and artists demos. - jhartfair.org
23: Live Music at the Deck - Top of the gondola; local musicians play from 5:30 to 8 p.m.; gondola tickets are $18; food and drink available
24: Free Music Mondays at Center for the Arts - Outdoor concerts featuring local bands; 7 p.m.
Alive@5 on the Village Commons: "Winged Wednesdays" with Teton Raptor Center - Hawks, eagles, owls, and falcons take center stage. Enjoy up-close, arm’s length learning experience with live birds of prey. Free - tetonraptorcenter.org
Alive@5 on the Village Commons: "Raptor Thursdays" with Teton Raptor Center - Stop by the amphitheater on the Village Commons for an arm’s length learning experience with live birds of prey. Free; 5-6 p.m. - tetonraptorcenter.org
26: Live Music at the Deck - Top of the gondola; local musicians play from 5:30 to 8 p.m.; gondola tickets are $18; food and drink available
Jackson Hole Gallery Association Third Thursday Art Walk - Gallery openings, artist demos and more in downtown Jackson; 5-8 p.m. - jacksonholegalleryassociation.com
Alive@5 on the Village Commons: "Winged Wednesdays" with Teton Raptor Center - Hawks, eagles, owls, and falcons take center stage. Enjoy up-close, arm’s length learning experience with live birds of prey. Free - tetonraptorcenter.org
Alive@5 on the Village Commons: "Raptor Thursdays" with Teton Raptor Center - Stop by the amphitheater on the Village Commons for an arm’s length learning experience with live birds of prey. Free; 5-6 p.m. - tetonraptorcenter.org
66th Annual Teton County Fair - Celebrates Jackson’s roots at the Teton County Fairgrounds; includes carnival rides, food, live music, vendors and much more. Full schedule at tetoncountyfair.com
Jackson Hole PBR Touring Pro Division Bull Riding - Teton County Fairgrounds; event features one night of action-packed professional bull riding. Retail booths, food and drinks, comic relief by a PBR entertainer, mutton bustin’ for kids age 6 and under, and more.
Alive@5 on the Village Commons: "Winged Wednesdays" with Teton Raptor Center - Hawks, eagles, owls, and falcons take center stage. Enjoy up-close, arm’s length learning experience with live birds of prey. Free - tetonraptorcenter.org
24: Free Music Mondays at Center for the Arts - Outdoor concerts featuring local bands; 7 p.m.
Alive@5 on the Village Commons: "Raptor Thursdays" with Teton Raptor Center - Stop by the amphitheater on the Village Commons for an arm’s length learning experience with live birds of prey. Free; 5-6 p.m. - tetonraptorcenter.org
26-30: Teton County Fair Carnival: Teton County Fairgrounds; includes carnival rides, food, live music, vendors and much more. - tetoncountyfair.com - Rides open from 5 p.m. - midnight
28-30: Teton Village Art&Antique Fair - mcpresents.com
31: Free Music Mondays at Center for the Arts - Outdoor concerts featuring local bands; 7 p.m.
More Fun Things To Try
GO ON A WILDERNESS ADVENTURE
Wild Child Adventure with Jackson Hole Vintage Advenures: Spend a lighthearted afternoon in the woods and on a vintage wooden boat with time to explore, play, picnic and create for a fun summer activity in Jackson Hole. A draft team leads a wagon into the forest where the fun begins. The experience was crafted with children in mind, but is equally enjoyable for all ages. Reconnect with your inner child and reap all the benefits of time well-spent in the woods.
For rates and more information visit woodboattours.com or call 307-732-2628.
ATTEND A RANGER PROGRAM IN GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK
Interact better with the park by taking a ranger-led program or two; many are wheelchair accessible. Park rangers provide a wide variety of activities for visitors including hikes, slide shows, children's activities and wildlife viewing in the various districts of the park. The following is but a small sample of both regular and special programs being offered throughout the summer. For the full schedule visit nps.gov/grte
In the Moose District
• The Olaus and Mardy Murie legacy speaks to the power of passion and commitment to protecting wild places. Through conversation on a walk to the Murie Ranch, you can learn about the Muries and their early-20th-century conservation efforts. Roundtrip distance: 1.5 miles. Difficulty: Easy. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 1 p.m.
• Twilight Talk (accessible): Join a ranger by the campfire to learn more about one of Grand Teton's fascinating animals or park stories during this family-friendly program. Meet at the Gros Ventre amphitheater for a 45-minute program. Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 7:30 pm.
In Jenny Lake District
• Bear Safety (accessible): Discover techniques that will help you stay safe while traveling and camping in bear country. Includes instruction in the use of bear pepper spray. Meet on the Jenny Lake Visitor Center Deck for a 30-minute presentation. Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 1:30 pm.
In Colter Bay District
• Coffee with a Ranger (accessible): Join a ranger for questions, trip planning and dialog over morning coffee. Meet on the visitor center front porch for a 1-hour conversation. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7 a.m.
• Swan Lake Hike: Hike through forest and wetland communities and learn about the plants and animals living in the park. Meet the ranger at the visitor center flagpole, daily at 1 p.m. The programs last 3 hours. Distance: 3 miles. Difficulty: easy.
Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve
• Nature Explorer's Backpack: Children discover the wonders of the natural world using the tools provided in the Nature Explorer's Backpack. After a brief orientation by a ranger, each child receives a journal full of activities to guide them as they explore the preserve trails with their family. The backpacks are available for checkout at the Preserve Center desk every day starting at 9 a.m. and need to be returned by 5 p.m. Recommended for children ages 6 to 12. Backpacks are limited, one per family, please.
• Critter Chat: Join a ranger to learn about a critter in the park. Saturday, Sunday, Thursday and Wednesday from 3:30-4 p.m.