January Groups and Gatherings in Grand Junction

Starting the new year off right does not have to mean big resolutions. Sometimes it is as simple as showing up. January is full of easy, welcoming ways to get involved locally, meet new people, learn something new, get moving, or recharge through community led groups and gatherings happening around Grand Junction.

Week of Dec 29, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026

What: Casual café meetup (lunch/brunch/“linner”) at a give-back café model supporting the Community Food Bank
When: Tue, Dec 30 · 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Where: 7th Street Deli, 2232 N 7th St, Grand Junction
Link: https://www.meetup.com/humanists-doing-good/events/311690211/
More info: www.foodbankgj.org/cafe

🥾 Strenuous Hike: Lower Plunge (Western Slope Adventurers)

What: Challenging hike with significant elevation gain; not for fear of heights
When: Tue, Dec 30 · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Where: Clifton West Side Park & Ride, 3228 F Rd, Clifton
Link: https://www.meetup.com/westernslopeadventurers/events/312611320/

🔥 Cleanse It With Fire: New Year’s Eve Party (Whitewater Hill Vineyards group)

What: Patio fires, s’mores, wine, and community
When: Wed, Dec 31 · 3:00–6:00 PM
Where: Whitewater Hill Vineyards, 220 32 Rd, Grand Junction
Link: https://www.meetup.com/wine-fun-at-whitewater-hill-vineyards/events/312184042/

🧘 FREE New Year’s Eve Open House + Gongbath (Spiral Light Sound & Meditation Center)

What: Open house + gongbath (sound meditation)
When: Wed, Dec 31 · Open House 7:00–8:00 PM · Gongbath 8:00–9:00 PM
Where: Redlands area (address provided upon registration)
Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/checkout-external?eid=1975039399009

🎈 Noon Year’s Eve Party (Mesa County Libraries)

What: Family event with music, crafts, magic show, and balloon drop at noon
When: Wed, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Where: Mesa County Library – Central, 443 N 6th St, Grand Junction
Contact: (970) 243-4442

🧘 FREE New Year’s Day Open House + Gongbath (Spiral Light)

What: Open house + gongbath to start the year
When: Thu, Jan 1 · Open House 1:00–2:00 PM · Gongbath 2:00–3:00 PM
Where: Redlands area (address provided upon registration)
Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/checkout-external?eid=1975039735014

🚲 New Year’s Day Ride (GJ Cycle Paths)

What: Big group ride toward Fruita and back (ride your distance; e-bikes welcome)
When: Thu, Jan 1 · 10:45 AM–12:45 PM
Where: Meet behind Brown Cycles (6th & Colorado), Grand Junction
Link: https://www.meetup.com/gj-cyclepaths/events/312541942/

🚗 Grand Junction Cars & Coffee

What: Monthly car meetup
When: Sun, Jan 4 · 9:00–11:00 AM
Where: Riverside Pkwy & Dos Rios Ct (behind Starbucks), Grand Junction

Week of Jan 5 – Jan 11, 2026

🏓 Pickleball Mondays (GJ Cycle Paths / Pickled Pedalers)

What: Social pickleball; beginners welcome; paddles available
When: Mon, Jan 5 · 5:00–7:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Park Pickleball Courts, 910 N 12th St, Grand Junction
Link: https://www.meetup.com/gj-cyclepaths/events/312583793/

🛠️ Maker Hangout at GJ MakerSpace

What: Meet local makers + learn about the space, tools, and community
When: Mon, Jan 5 · 6:00–8:00 PM
Where: GJMakerSpace, 2591 Legacy Way, Grand Junction
Link: https://www.meetup.com/gjmakerspace/events/312468286/

🥯 NOT GOING QUIETLY Monthly Brunch (Events For Your Spirit)

What: Dutch-treat brunch + conversation; look for the blue tent card
When: Tue, Jan 6 · 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
Where: Main Street Bagels, 559 Main St, Grand Junction
Link: https://www.meetup.com/eventsforyourspirit/events/312476379/

What: Brewery social (individual food/drink purchase)
When: Tue, Jan 6 · 5:00–7:00 PM
Where: WestCo Brewing, 905 Struthers Ave, Grand Junction
Link: https://www.meetup.com/humanists-doing-good/events/312169389/

📚 Bee Smooth Book Club

What: Book club meetup and discussion
When: Tue, Jan 6 · 6:30–7:30 PM
Where: 309 Main St, Grand Junction
Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/checkout-external?eid=1762573016339

🖨️ 3D Printing Open Hours at GJ MakerSpace

What: Learn 3D printing basics/advanced + troubleshooting (bring a printer if you want help)
When: Tuesdays · 6:00–7:30 PM
Where: GJMakerSpace, 2591 Legacy Way, Grand Junction
Link: https://www.meetup.com/gjmakerspace/events/312387851/

🎶 Winter Folk Singalong (GJ Cycle Paths)

What: Community singalong; instruments welcome; bring a snack/drink to share if you’d like
When: Thu, Jan 8 · 7:00–9:00 PM
Where: Location shared via RSVP
Link: https://www.meetup.com/gj-cyclepaths/events/312387621/

🌕 Full Moon Fires at Whitewater Hill Vineyards

What: Fire pits, wine, and winter views (dog-friendly)
When: Sun, Jan 11 · 3:00–6:00 PM
Where: Whitewater Hill Vineyards, 220 32 Rd, Grand Junction
Link: https://www.meetup.com/wine-fun-at-whitewater-hill-vineyards/events/312385290/

Week of Jan 12 – Jan 18, 2026

💻 SQL That Doesn’t Suck + WebDev with Claude (Tech Nerd Herd)

What: Two talks on SQL performance + web development tools/workflows
When: Mon, Jan 12 · 6:00–8:00 PM (social time starts ~5:45 PM)
Where: Confluence Hall, 745 Elm Ave, Grand Junction
Link: https://www.meetup.com/grand-junction-technerd-herd/events/312400028/

📚 HDG Book Club (Humanists Doing Good)

What: Everyone reads something different and shares; newcomers welcome even if you didn’t read
When: Wed, Jan 14 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Where: Clifton Branch Library, 3270 D 1/2 Rd, Clifton
Link: https://www.meetup.com/humanists-doing-good/events/312551911/

(Plus recurring events this week: Pickleball Mondays, 3D Printing Tuesdays.)