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The Polar Express Train
Durango, CO 81301
Our premier event of the year, The Polar Express Train, is selling fast! Be sure to choose your date and car type and book now. Certain dates and car types will sell quickly a...
Winter Cascade Canyon Excursion
Durango, CO 81301
The winter Cascade Canyon excursion departs daily from Durango and leads you on a 26-mile journey through the San Juan National Forest and along the Animas River in the comfor...
Winter Solstice Artisans’ Market
Durango, CO 81301
A signature community event, the Durango Arts Center’s Winter Solstice Artisans’ Market (WSAM) is a much anticipated destination for holiday shopping amongst locals and vi...
Complimentary Gift Wrapping
Durango, CO 81301
The Strater Hotel is offering a complimentary gift wrapping station in the hotel lobby every on select dates until Christmas from noon to 3 pm. Bring your gifts, get them wrap...
Christmas Tree Train
Durango, CO 81301
Ride the regular Cascade Canyon Train but come prepared to cut your own Christmas Tree to be hauled back to Durango on the steam train! Maybe this will be a romantic couples d...
The Nutcracker Ballet
Durango, CO
A tradition at the Community Concert Hall, the "Nutcracker" performed by the highly-acclaimed State Street Ballet of Santa Barbra will be returning to Durango this December fo...
Bar D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee
Durango, CO
Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall presents Bar D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee on December 18 at 7:30 PM. Enjoy Durango's much-beloved cowboy crooners as they return to ...
San Juan Holiday Narration Train
Durango, CO 81301
Join us for a special holiday narration experience! On the Holiday Narration San Juan Coach, not only will you learn about the railroad, Durango and the Animas Valley, but we ...
Red, White & Buckin’ Blue NYE
Durango, CO 81301
Bring 2020 in with a bang at Wild Horse Saloon. This event is $10 for everyone 21+, and $20 for everyone 18-21. VIP admissions are also available at $25 a person, which includ...
New Years At Purgatory
Durango, CO 81301
The last day of the year celebration kicks off with dinner at Hoody's. Enjoy a buffet-style dinner with carving stations, desserts and a build-your-own hot chocolate bar. Dinn...
New Year’s Eve Decades Party Of The Year
Durango, CO 81301
Head to Derailed Pour House on Tuesday the 31st of December 2019 at 4PM for live music by Mr. Black and the decade party of the year. Pick a decade, wear a costume and win cas...
Durango Wedding Expo
Durango, CO 81301
The 19th Annual Durango Wedding Expo will take over the La Plata County Fairgrounds on January 11, 2020. The show is the largest and longest running bridal show in the area, a...
Rock N’ Roll Snowdown
The 42nd annual Snowdown will bring Rock N' Roll lovers from all over the world to Durango to jam. Dress up as your favorite Rock N' Roll musician this year for the many excit...
Snowdown Light Parade
Durango, CO 81301
Durango’s only nighttime parade, where lighted floats create a dazzling delight in Durango’s most entertaining procession along Main Avenue. Entrants are encouraged to inc...
Snowdown Balloon Train Ascension
Durango, CO 81301
Snowdown Balloon Rally Train for an up-close view of the Snowdown Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascension! The train will stop in the Animas Valley for the colorful hot-air balloon ma...
Durango Film Festival
Durango, CO 81301
The upcoming Durango Independent Film Festival marks the 15th year of the annual event. About Durango Film: Durango Film brings a community together with independent filmmaker...
Silverton Skijoring
Silverton, CA 81433
The popular Skijoring race will be returning to Silverton in February of 2020. As one of the most popular winter events in the area, skijoring draws thousands each year. Visit...
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
Durango, CO 81301
This is the big race! Gear up or just watch as bikers race the train from Durango to Silverton all day from May 22nd through May 24th. Since 1972, this iconic event has tested...
True West Rodeo
Durango, CO 81301
True West Rodeo is brought to you by First National Bank of Durango and Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. The weekly event brings together the western heritage of Dur...
San Juan Brewfest 2020
Durango, CO 81301
The 21th annual San Juan Brewfest will be held on Saturday August 29, 2020 at Buckley Park in Historic Downtown Durango. The festival features a full day of fun with 51 brewer...
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering – Event Schedule
The Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering is an exciting, fun-filled event with evening performances and Saturday daytime sessions. Poets and musicians from throughout the country g...