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Narrow Gauge Railroad
Winter Brunch Train
March 7, 2015 @ 8:00 am
Train departs at 9:45 am. There is no better way to unwind on a Saturday. Enjoy brunch and music as you discover spectacular San Juan Mountain scenery aboard the Durang...
Event Info →Narrow Gauge Railroad
Narrow Gauge Days
May 1, 2015 @ 11:00 am
Join in the fun and festivities as we celebrate continuous train operation to Silverton since 1882! Enjoy hot dogs 11:00 am – 2:00 pm and dance to the beat of Durangoâ€...
Event Info →Downtown Durango
Stars & Stripes Parade
July 4, 2015 @ 6:00 pm
Celebrate America, and enjoy Durango's Stars & Stripes Parade down Main Avenue at 6:00 pm...
Event Info →Santa Rita Park along the River Trail
Art on the Animas Arts and Crafts Show
July 10, 2015 @ 8:00 am - July 11, 2015 @ 5:00 pm
Friday's hours are noon to 6PM.  Contact fairandphoto@frontier.net or 970-247-2117...
Event Info →8th Annual Durango Heritage Celebration
October 9, 2015 - October 10, 2015
The 8th Annual Durango Heritage Celebration on October 9 - 10, 2015 commemorates Durango, Colorado's colorful and diverse history. This year the focus is primarily on the...
Event Info →Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Festival of Trees
December 4, 2015 - December 6, 2015
Join us for Durango's Festival of Trees December 4-6 and December 11-13 for the beautiful and festive display inside the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Rail Road M...
Event Info →Downtown Durango
Noel Night
December 4, 2015 @ 5:00 pm
Noel Night is a seasonal tradition in celebration of Durango's local, independent businesses and our community. Special events and sales all day in Durango's downtown....
Event Info →Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Festival of Trees
December 11, 2015 - December 13, 2015
Join us for Durango's Festival of Trees December 11-13 for the beautiful and festive display inside the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Rail Road Museum.  ...
Event Info →Torchlight Parade
December 31, 2015 @ 5:30 pm
Join us on December 31st in Purgaroty for the Torchlight Parade. Enjoy live music as the parade comes down the mountain and the spectacular display of fireworks to follow...
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Durango
Veteran’s Day Parade
November 11, 2017 @ 11:00 am
Presented by the VFW on Main Ave at 11AM. Event information, including dates and times, is subject to change. Please contact the event directly for the most up-to-date in...
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Backcountry Experience
Colorado Trail Days
June 29, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Colorado Trail Days is a three day celebration of the outdoors, featuring free clinics on backpacking and wilderness skills, gear demos, prizes, live music, and more. Whe...
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Purgatory Resort
Oktoberfest
October 6, 2018 @ 1:00 pm
Oktoberfest is Durango's premier beer festival, celebrating the creativity and tastiness of the town's local brews. Cold beer will be available from six breweries on site...
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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Spring Cascade Canyon Excursion
April 1, 2019 @ 9:45 am - May 3, 2019 @ 2:45 pm
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 c...
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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Durango Brew Train
June 15, 2019 @ 11:00 am - June 29, 2019 @ 2:30 pm
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 Roc...
Event Info →Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Durango Brew Train
July 6, 2019 @ 11:00 am - July 27, 2019 @ 2:30 pm
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 Roc...
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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Cascade Canyon Express
July 23, 2019 - August 14, 2019
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 throug...
Event Info →Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Durango Brew Train
August 3, 2019 @ 10:00 am - August 31, 2019 @ 4:30 pm
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 ...
Event Info →La Plata County Fairgrounds
La Plata County Fair
August 7, 2019 - August 11, 2019
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...
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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Durango Train Wine & Rails
September 1, 2019 - September 29, 2019
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 fr...
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Animas Museum
Animas Museum Live
September 14, 2019 @ 10:00 am
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 Soci...
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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Fall Photographer’s Special
September 20, 2019 - September 22, 2019
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...
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11th Street Station
Hello Dollface: iAM Music Fest Concert Series
September 21, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
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 per...
Event Info →Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Durango Brew Train
September 28, 2019 @ 10:00 am
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 h...
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Downtown Durango
Fabulous Fall Red Balloon Event
September 28, 2019 @ 11:00 am
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 ...
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Mild to Wild Rafting
Fall Foliage Jeep Tour​
October 1, 2019
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 special...
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Animas City Theatre
Manhattan Short Film Festival
October 3, 2019 @ 4:00 pm
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. A...
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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The Great Pumpkin Patch Express
October 5, 2019 - October 20, 2019
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 read...
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The Strater Hotel
Yoga Retreat | The Strater Hotel
October 18, 2019 - October 20, 2019
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 th...
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11th Street Station
Stillhouse Junkies & Head For The Hills: iAM Music Fest Concert Series
October 19, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
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 per...
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Powerhouse Science Center
Cirque De Los Muertos
October 26, 2019 - November 2, 2019
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 ac...
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Three Springs Plaza
Three Springs Fall Festival
October 26, 2019 @ 11:00 am
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...
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Durango Arts Center
Festival De Los Muertos
November 1, 2019 - November 15, 2019
The Durango Arts Center has started an annual festival in 2019 recognizing, affirming and celebrating the Latin American holiday DÃa de los Muertos, or the Day of the De...
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Roshong Recital Hall
TEDxDurango
November 3, 2019 @ 9:30 am
TEDxDurango is an independently organized TED event that aims to spread ideas through local, self-organized events that bring people together. Speakers will discuss topic...
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The Strater Hotel
Murder Mystery Weekend | The Strater Hotel
November 15, 2019 - November 17, 2019
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 day...
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The Strater Hotel
Complimentary Gift Wrapping
November 30, 2019 - December 22, 2019
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...
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Narrow Gauge Railroad
Christmas Tree Train
December 1, 2019 - December 15, 2019
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 coup...
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La Plata County Fairgrounds
Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair
December 6, 2019 - December 8, 2019
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, wi...
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Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar
December 6, 2019 - December 7, 2019
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-c...
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Noel Night At The Rochester
December 6, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
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 pe...
Event Info →McDonalds
Breakfast With Santa
December 7, 2019 @ 8:00 am
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 opportuniti...
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Durango Choral Society: A Traditional Family Christmas
December 8, 2019 @ 3:00 pm
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...
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Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall
The Nutcracker Ballet
December 13, 2019 - December 15, 2019
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 Decemb...
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Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall
Bar D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee
December 18, 2019 @ 7:30 pm
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 retur...
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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
San Juan Holiday Narration Train
December 21, 2019 - January 1, 2020
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, bu...
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Wild Horse Saloon
Red, White & Buckin’ Blue NYE
December 31, 2019
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 i...
Event Info →La Plata County Fairgrounds
Durango Wedding Expo
January 11, 2020 @ 11:00 am
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 ar...
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Durango
Snowdown Follies Box Office Tickets On Sale
January 18, 2020
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...
Event Info →Narrow Gauge Railroad
Snowdown Balloon Train Ascension
February 1, 2020
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 ballo...
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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Winter Cascade Canyon Excursion
February 1, 2020 - February 16, 2020
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 c...
Event Info →Highway 550 N
Snowdown Balloon Rally & Mass Ascension
February 1, 2020 @ 7:30 am - February 2, 2020 @ 10:00 am
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 d...
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Animas City Theatre
KDUR Cover Night
February 8, 2020
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 webs...
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Powerhouse Science Center
Bohemian Burlesque Hearts Unveiled Valentine’s Day Show
February 14, 2020 @ 8:00 pm
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, subv...
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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Winter Photographer’s Special Train
February 15, 2020 - February 16, 2020
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 eit...
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Henry Strater Theatre
The Durango Voice
February 22, 2020
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, t...
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Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall
BANFF Mountain Film Festival World Tour
February 28, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - February 29, 2020 @ 10:00 pm
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, ...
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The Garage
Mr. B’s Vaudeville Show
February 29, 2020 @ 8:00 pm
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, come...
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Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall
Winds of the World
March 1, 2020 @ 3:00 pm
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...
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Durango Celtic Festival
March 12, 2020 - March 14, 2020
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 Irela...
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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Express
March 17, 2020 @ 9:45 am
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 ret...
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Purgatory Resort
Trail Party Enduro Race
June 27, 2020 @ 9:00 am
Trail Party is bringing gravity stage racing to Purgatory Resort! Check out the unique format for this race, designed to maximize the fun and give riders the best chan...
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Purgatory Resort
Mountain Archery Festival
July 17, 2020 - July 19, 2020
All are welcome at the Mountain Archery Festival held at Purgatory Ski Resort. Enjoy three days of fun, including competitions featuring 150+ Kirsch 3-D archery targets. ...
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Diamond Belle Saloon
Adam Swanson: Ragtime at the Belle
August 1, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - October 31, 2020 @ 8:30 pm
Adam Swanson, our fabulous ragtime in residence, performs ragtime and other favorites. Adam Swanson is one of the world’s foremost performers of vintage American popula...
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