Teen Hangout Night
Unwind. Connect. Hang out.
Free snacks included
ABOUT
Teen Hangout Night is a collaborative effort born from a shared vision within the Safe Spaces Action Team. We believe that every person deserves a designated space where can simply be - free from rules, pressure, structure, judgement and the stress of every day life.
This initiative was brought to life to directly address the need for accessible, casual and consistent weekend space for middle and high school youth in the community.
Starting on December 6th, 2025, every Saturday, a rotating weekly venue will be able to allow teens to relax and unwind after a long week, connect with friends and meet new people in a casual setting.
Future Events
August 8th, 2026
Cortez Rec Center
425 Roger Smith Ave. Cortez, CO 81321
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
August 15th, 2026
MIDDLE SCHOOL ONLY
Bitterblossom Games
8 W Main St, Cortez, CO 81321
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Register Here: https://forms.gle/VtfynvAdmj38y9hd7
August 22nd, 2026
Off the Bench
1 East Main St. Cortez, CO 81321
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
August 29th, 2026
Cortez Public Library
202 N Park St. Cortez, CO 81321
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
More Information
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Teen Hangout Nights at the Cortez Recreation Center will take place every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. Teens can drop-in and enjoy open gym, structured games, rock climbing, karaoke and more! Snacks and drinks available. Keep an eye out for theme nights and special activities, too!
By participating in Teen Hangout Nights at the Rec Center, teens are subject to the code of conduct posted upon entry.
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Come and learn a new board game or play one that you’ve loved and want to play with friends. Bitterblossom Games is hosting Teen Hangout Nights every 3rd Saturday from 5:30 -8:00pm. Drinks and snacks included!
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Drop in at the Cortez Public Library for our turn at Teen Hangout Night. From 5:30 to 8:00 pm. We will have Video Games, Snacks, Drinks, and STEM Challenges ranging from Slime Labs to 3D Printing workshops.
This program is Free, Drop in, No Registration Required, and for Teens Only. All we ask is that you have fun and respect our behavior policies.
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Come and time yourself on our inflatable obstacle course and compete with friends or play some foosball. Off the Bench is also featuring a golf simulator to try out your swing with friends. Off the Bench is hosting Teen Hangout Nights every 1st Saturday from 5:30-8:00pm. Drinks and snacks included!
Cortez Recreation Center is Looking for Teen Hangout Night Volunteers
Want to help guide the future of Teen Hangout Night?
We’re looking for enthusiastic teens and young adults to join our Action Team!
This is a chance to take on a real leadership role and help shape the activities, themes, and direction of our Saturday Teen Hangout Nights.
Your involvement can be added to your résumé or college applications, and our team is happy to provide letters of recommendation to recognize your contributions.
If you’re interested in getting involved or want to learn more, we’d love to hear from you!
Teen Hangout Nights are made possible by the collaborative work of:
Sponsored By:
