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Wolves Visit Purgatory
The Wolfwood Refuge will bring wolves to Purgatory on March 13, 2019 from 11 am to 3 pm. See the beautiful animals up close, interact with them, and learn more about the wolve...
Spring Cascade Canyon Excursion
Durango, CO 81301
The Spring 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...
Southern Pacific 18 Excursion to Cascade Canyon
Durango, CO 81301
Join us for a rare opportunity to ride on this historic oil-burning locomotive that is on loan from Eastern California Museum for a limited time. This locomotive has not run o...
Durango Home & Ranch Show
Durango, CO 81301
Discover everything for the home Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at LaPlata County Fairgrounds in Durango, Colorado. There will be over 130 exhibit s...
Mountain Lions Among Us
David Neils, a wildlife conservationist and photographer, will be delivering a presentation at the Durango Public Library on the habits and habitats of mountain lions in Color...
Mother’s Day Brunch
Durango, CO 81301
The Doubletree Hotel Durango and Animas River Beer Garden, Lounge and Grille are hosting a Mother's Day Brunch. Bring your Mom out and thank her for everything she does by tre...
17th Annual Adopt-A-Thon
Durango, CO 81303
La Plata County Humane Society (LPCHS) will be hosting their 17th Annual Adopt-A-Thon the weekend of May 31st & June 1st. The Adopt-a-Thon takes place at LPCHS on both Friday ...
Three Springs Free Outdoor Movie Night
Durango, CO 81301
Join Three Springs for Plaza Pics, a free outdoor movie night on June 7th. Hotel Transylvania 3- Summer Vacation (PG) will be playing. Bring blankets, chairs and a picnic, or ...
More Music Festival
The 2nd Annual More Music Festival will take place in Durango on June 8, 2019. The lineup includes Rockin' Lloyed Tipp & The Zipguns, The Riddims, Garrett Young Collective, Ra...
Durango Motor Expo
Durango, CO 81301
This free event presented by the Durango Old Car Club brings car enthusiasts from everywhere to show off their love for automobiles. View unique and collector cars with your f...
Peterson House Grand Opening Celebration
Durango, CO 81301
The Animas Museum invites the public to the Grand Opening of the historic Peterson House on the Museum grounds on Saturday, June 15. The Ribbon Cutting will be at 10:00. There...
Durango Brew Train
Durango, CO 81301
The Durango Brew Train that you know and love has added even more dates for the summer of 2019. On the summer excursions, hop onboard a historic narrow gauge train at Rockwood...
Men Who Grill
Durango, CO 81301
Kick off summer with the 16th year of Men Who Grill. This family friendly event features grilled creations, live music from the Kirk James Blues Band and beer from Steamworks....
Elder Grown: iAM Music Fest Concert Series
Durango, CO 81301
iAM Music Fest Concert Series will bring many artists to 11th Street Station during summer 2019. This unique event will bring over 20 local artists, regional acts and performe...
Dog Scooter Clinic
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
Join the Durango Dog Ranch on June 23rd, 2019 for a dog scooter clinic from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Hesperus RR grade. Meet at the Hesperus Store. There are only 10 spots availa...
Free Veterans Float & Picnic
Durango, CO 81301
Join Mountain Waters Rafting for the 2nd annual free rafting & picnic for Veterans and their families at Santa Rita Park. On Sunday June 23rd from 11 am to 3 pm, Veterans and ...
Elle Carpenter: Summer Concert Series
Durango, 81301
Enjoy the Americana music of Elle Carpenter in The Secret Garden of the Rochester Hotel! This is a low-cost, all ages event in Downtown Durango, and all are welcome. See you t...
Six $ String Band: Summer Concert Series
Durango, 81301
Trek back to the Old West with this Colorado old-time string band music, hosted in The Secret Garden of the Rochester Hotel! This is a low-cost, all ages event in Downtown Dur...
4th of July River Parade
Durango, CO 81301
On July 4th, 2019, be part of Mild to Wild’s 4th of July Rafting Parade that flows through the heart of Durango on the Lower Animas River. There are 5 meet times to choose f...
July 4th in Durango
There are many events taking place around the city of Durango this 4th of July. There will be plenty of entertainment and fun for the whole family to enjoy. See below for deta...
Durango Brew Train
Durango, CO 81301
The Durango Brew Train that you know and love has added even more dates for the summer of 2019. On the summer excursions, hop onboard a historic narrow gauge train at Rockwood...
Leah Orlikowski: Summer Concert Series
Durango, 81301
Enjoy the Classic Rock & Blues tunes of Leah Orlikowski in The Secret Garden of the Rochester Hotel! This is a low-cost, all ages event in Downtown Durango, and all are we...
Zia Chicks: Summer Concert Series
Durango, 81301
Enjoy music from a wide range of genres and styles with this performance from the Zia Chicks in The Secret Garden of the Rochester Hotel! This is a low-cost, all ages event in...
Durango Fiesta Days
Durango, CO 81301
Fiesta Days 2019 is right around the corner! The Queen Clinic will be in mid June (dates and times TBA) and there will be many other fun family events coming in July. Check ou...
J-Calvin: iAM Music Fest Concert Series
Durango, CO 81301
iAM Music Fest Concert Series will bring many artists to 11th Street Station during summer 2019. This unique event will bring over 20 local artists, regional acts and performe...
Cascade Canyon Express
Durango, CO 81301
New for 2019, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has introduced the Cascade Canyon Express, a brand-new excursion series set to begin on June 17 and run through Aug...
Kennebec Market
Hesperus, CO 81326
On Wednesdays in Durango, the Kennebec Cafe offers visitors an opportunity to shop local. Come out and enjoy the Kennebec Market every Wednesday from 2 pm to 6 pm beginning Ju...
Kirk James Blues Band: Summer Concert Series
Durango, 81301
Enjoy Blues music from Kirk James Blues Band in The Secret Garden of the Rochester Hotel! This is a low-cost, all ages event in Downtown Durango, and all are welcome. See you ...
Wells & Van Tyn: Summer Concert Series
Durango, 81301
Enjoy Folk, Celtic and Gypsy music from Wells & Van Tyn in The Secret Garden of the Rochester Hotel! This is a low-cost, all ages event in Downtown Durango, and all are we...
Muck & Mire On The Mountain
Durango, CO 81301
Get ready for a fun and muddy time at the Muck & Mire Adventure Race presented by TBK Bank. Take part in either the "Muddy Muck" 5K with mud pits, a giant slip n' slide, hay b...
Durango Brew Train
Durango, CO 81301
What better way to experience spectacular fall colors! The Durango Brew Train has 3 dates in August, with two separate adventures offered. On August 3rd and 10th, hop onboard ...
La Plata County Fair
Durango, CO 81301
La Plata County Fair is an old fashion county fair showing the animals, agriculture, pies and quilts to mention a few of the many fun things to see and do at the La Plata Coun...
Robin Davis Duo: Summer Concert Series
Durango, 81301
Enjoy Bluegrass music from the Robin Davis Duo in The Secret Garden of the Rochester Hotel! This is a low-cost, all ages event in Downtown Durango, and all are welcome. See yo...
Carve Wars
Carve Wars showcases the excitement and wonder of chainsaw carving at locations across America. This free event will take place at the base area at Purgatory Mountain. Attende...
August Outdoor Movie Night
On the second Saturday of August, head out to the lawn between the Recreation Center and the amphitheater at 8:45 for a movie showing. Seating is first come first serve. There...
La La Bones: Summer Concert Series
Durango, 81301
Dive in to this vocal arsenal in the Secret Garden of the Rochester Hotel as they wow you with a dynamic bluegrass sound! This is a low-cost, all ages event in Downtown Durang...
Space Between Shadows: Summer Concert Series
Durango, 81301
Enjoy acoustic and electronic music from Space Between Shadows in The Secret Garden of the Rochester Hotel! This is a low-cost, all ages event in Downtown Durango, and all are...
Jerusafunk: iAM Music Fest Concert Series
Durango, CO 81301
iAM Music Fest Concert Series will bring many artists to 11th Street Station during summer 2019. This unique event will bring over 20 local artists, regional acts and performe...
You Knew Me When: Summer Concert Series
Durango, 81301
Enjoy Folk Rock music from You Knew Me When in The Secret Garden of the Rochester Hotel! This is a low-cost, all ages event in Downtown Durango, and all are welcome. See you t...
Durango Train Wine & Rails
Durango, CO 81301
All aboard the Wine Train! You will depart at 10:00am from the Durango Depot. While on the train, the wineries will introduce themselves, offer you wine samplings from th...
Animas Museum Live
Durango, CO 81301
Enjoy a day of La Plata County Living History for all ages with free admission to the Animas Museum! Animas Museum Live is produced by the La Plata County Historical Society i...
Fall Photographer’s Special
Durango, CO 81301
Photographer's Special trains allow photographers to detrain at pre-determined locations along the route to experience and photograph the San Juan Mountains. These trains will...
Hello Dollface: iAM Music Fest Concert Series
Durango, CO 81301
iAM Music Fest Concert Series will bring many artists to 11th Street Station during summer 2019. This unique event will bring over 20 local artists, regional acts and performe...
Durango Brew Train
Durango, CO 81301
What better way to experience spectacular fall colors! Hop aboard a historic steam train in Durango and travel through the Animas Valley and on up and over the dramatic high l...
Fabulous Fall Red Balloon Event
Join us for our Downtown Celebration filled with activities, games, shopping and more. Over 40 merchants will be participating and offering something fun for everyone in the f...
Fall Foliage Jeep Tour
Durango, CO 81301
Join us September 23rd through October 1st for a Fall Foliage jeep tour during Colorado's Peak Week of the colors changing! Experience incredible fall colors on a speciality t...
Underground: Halloween Ghost Tours
Join Horsefly History Tours on this special Halloween Underground Tour. The Underground has been transformed into a haunted house, and visitors will listen to ghost stories, r...
Manhattan Short Film Festival
Durango, CO 81301
One World | One Week | One Festival The 2019 Manhattan Short Film Festival is an Oscar qualifying global film festival that takes place in over 400 cities worldwide. At this f...
The Great Pumpkin Patch Express
Durango, CO 81301
Join us for PEANUTS The Great Pumpkin Patch Express! Take a 1/2 hour train ride to the Pumpkin Patch, where children will get a trick-or-treat bag and hear a special reading o...
Yoga Retreat | The Strater Hotel
Durango, CO 81301
The Strater Hotel has partnered with yoga pros Lacy Archer and Thomas Edner to provide a three day yoga retreat to promote connection, growth, healing and discovery of the sel...
Downtown Hot Air Balloon Glow
Hot air balloons will light up the sky in Downtown Durango at the balloon glow in the 500 block of Main in front of the Train Depot. Arrive around 6 PM to see the balloons inf...
Stillhouse Junkies & Head For The Hills: iAM Music Fest Concert Series
Durango, CO 81301
iAM Music Fest Concert Series will bring many artists to 11th Street Station during summer 2019. This unique event will bring over 20 local artists, regional acts and performe...
Cirque De Los Muertos
Durango, CO 81301
For two weekends in 2019, the Durango Circus presents "Cirque de Los Muertos" in celebration of the Day of the Dead. All ages performers will showcase aerial feats and acrobat...
Three Springs Fall Festival
Durango, CO 81301
Join us for the 13th Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 26th, 2019! This event will take place at Three Springs Plaza from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include trick or t...
Rocky Horror Show
Durango, 81301
"The Rocky Horror Show" returns to Durango for its 12th year in a row on October 31st and November 1st and 2nd. Costumes are encouraged, however weapons (real or fake) and ful...
Children’s Halloween Trick-or-Treat
The annual Children’s Halloween Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Durango provides a safe trick-or-treat opportunity for children 10 and younger. All merchants are encouraged to di...
Festival De Los Muertos
Durango, CO 81301
The Durango Arts Center has started an annual festival in 2019 recognizing, affirming and celebrating the Latin American holiday Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. T...
TEDxDurango
Durango, CO 81301
TEDxDurango is an independently organized TED event that aims to spread ideas through local, self-organized events that bring people together. Speakers will discuss topics tha...
What A Girl Wants Expo
Durango, CO 81301
What A Girl Wants is a fun and informational event geared towards all women. It will include a variety of products, services, information and entertainment. Vendors include he...
Mesa Verde Entrance Fee-Free Day
Mesa Verde National Park, CO 81330
Mesa Verde waives it's entry fee several times each year. This is due to efforts to encourage everyone to visit their national park, and applies to all national parks....
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...
Murder Mystery Weekend | The Strater Hotel
Durango, CO 81301
Join us for a weekend Murder Mystery experience hosted by the historic Strater Hotel and Murder Mystery USA. You will be a part of the suspenseful action for three days and tw...
Turkey Trot
Durango, CO 81301
One of Durango’s most popular running races for close to 30 years, the Turkey Trot presented by Mercy Sports Medicine is a holiday tradition for the whole family. Come bu...
Durango Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Durango, CO 81301
Please join us on Thanksgiving Day at the La Plata County Fairgrounds for this amazing event. This traditional meal is served free of charge and everyone is invited. Meet loca...
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...
Singing With Santa & Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting
Durango, CO 81301
Singing with Santa is the official start of the holiday season in Downtown Durango! Meet Santa at TBK Bank and march on Main Avenue singing Christmas carols, help us light the...
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...
Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair
Durango, CO 81301
There will be Fine Art and Amazing Crafts at this 3 day event! Come Meet the Creative People from the 4-Corners Christmas decor, food, salsa mixes, dips, spices, wine barrel a...
Noel Night
Local First invites you to Durango’s annual downtown Christmas Party! Join us December 6th, 2019 for an all-day-and-evening holiday celebration sponsored by over 100 downtow...
Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar
The Animas Museum will hold its annual Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar on Friday, December 6th from 5-7pm and Saturday, December 7th from 9-3pm. Vendors will offer hand-crafted...
Noel Night At The Rochester
The Rochester Hotel and R Space will again be hosting local artists and crafters for Noel Night! Join in the festivities at our two 2nd Avenue locations to pick up the perfect...
Breakfast With Santa
Durango, CO
Enjoy Breakfast with Santa at McDonalds on Saturday December 7 from 8-10 am. $1 for all you can eat hotcakes. Kids will get to have time with Santa, and photo opportunities wi...
Durango Choral Society: A Traditional Family Christmas
Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College All four DCS choirs take the stage for our joyous holiday celebration! You’ll dig our jazz combo’s swingin’ beat, and a vari...
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...
Trivia Night At Eno Wine Bar
Durango, CO 81301
Join us at Eno Wine Bar & Cocktail Lounge on Tuesday, January 14th for Marvel trivia. Relive some of your favorite memories and moments from the Avengers and more. Bring some ...
Snowdown Follies Box Office Tickets On Sale
Approximately 400 regular tickets will be sold at the box office to Participants with a purchase number. Follies will provide a set of clues for participants to discover the s...
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...
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...
Snowdown Balloon Rally & Mass Ascension
Durango, CO 81301
This spectacular event features a stellar display of hot air balloons ascending in the early morning frost. Watch the beautiful hot air balloons climb skyward and float down t...
KDUR Cover Night
Durango, CO 81301
Save the date for KDUR Cover Night at the Animas City Theatre. Doors open at 8:00 PM with the show starting at 8:00 PM. Get tickets online at the Animas City Theatre website o...
Romance on the Rails Train
Durango, CO 81301
Celebrate Valentine's Day as you experience turn-of-the-century ambiance with your love. Ride the historic, steam-powered narrow gauge train and travel along the Animas River ...
Bohemian Burlesque Hearts Unveiled Valentine’s Day Show
Durango, CO 81301
The Bohemian Burlesque will steal your hearts with a night of seduction as we explore the LOVE-Atorium. It's an immersive and theatrical variety show featuring bold, subversiv...
Winter Photographer’s Special Train
Durango, CO 81301
This will be a Durango & Silverton excursion with multiple run-by opportunities on both the northbound and southbound legs of the journey. The locomotive used will be either #...
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...
The Durango Voice
Durango, 81301
The Durango Voice (like the TV Show The Voice), a fundraiser for Manna is back. This 2 part singing competition showcases some of Durango's finest talent. On Feb. 22nd, the se...
BANFF Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Durango, CO
San Juan Citizens Alliance and Rocky Mountain Wild have teamed up to bring the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour to Durango. Two nights of award-winning adventure, envir...
Mr. B’s Vaudeville Show
Durango, CO 81301
Come join the Fantastic Mr. B for an evening of fun you won’t soon forget! What’s Vaudeville you may ask? Think of it as an old timey talent show with musicians, comedians...
Winds of the World
Durango, CO
Southwest Civic Winds will present concert band literature from Germany, France, Australia, Russia, Japan and more under the direction of Dr. Christopher Huls, Fort Lewis Coll...
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...
Durango Celtic Festival
The Durango Celtic Festival is a 3 day celebration of Celtic music, including live music, workshops and incredible venues around downtown. You'll hear the sounds of Ireland, S...
St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Express
Durango, CO 81301
Time to get your Irish on! Come join us on the Shamrock Express Train bound for Cascade Canyon deep in the San Juan National Forest! The train departs at 9:45 am and returns a...