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Get Out More Tour at Backcountry Experience
Durango, CO 81301
Get psyched for Backpacker Magazine's GET OUT MORE TOUR 2017 with Randy Propster! Backpacker Magazine, the authority on outdoor adventure, is bringing its widely celebrated Ge...
Animas Riverkeeper Launch Party
Join San Juan Citizens Alliance in celebrating the launch of Animas Riverkeeper! We’ve officially partnered with Waterkeeper Alliance, and appointed Marcel Gaztambide as the...
Happy Trails Music Festival
Durango, CO 81301
Happy Trails Festival to celebrate happy town and trails on September 16! Trails 2000 is pleased to host the second annual Happy Trails Festival on Saturday, September 16, 1...
Culinary Heritage Dinner
Durango, CO 81301
Chef Neal Drysdale and local gastronome Jeremy Foote will be honoring the 100th anniversary of America's entrance into World War I with an elegant and authentic meal crafted w...
6th Annual Chili Chase 5K & Cookoff
Durango, CO 81301
Ready to run? Our annual Chili Chase 5K & Cookoff is back for another year. Hit the trail for our 5K trail run or decide who makes the best chili in town. Is it Osprey Pac...
iAM MUSIC Fest!
Three nights of live music, creative people, and good vibes. iAM MUSIC Fest! is an Independent Music & Arts Festival in SW Colorado. Official host of the 2017 Colorado Music S...
Parade Of Homes 2017
Welcome to the Parade of Homes presented by the Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado! Since our first parade in 2003, we have been proud to exhibit the outstanding ...
Paws For A Cause
Paws for a Cause will take place this year on Saturday September 23rd at Rotary Park in Durango. We anticipate that more than 45 runners and over 100 people including families...
Black Violin: Classical Boom Tour
Black Violin is composed of classically trained violist and violinist Wil B. and Kev Marcus who combine their classical training and hip-hop influences to create a distinctive...
Bohemian Burlesque Society Presents The Art Of Seduction
Durango, 81301
Twelve tantalizing acts - one night you won't forget! The Art of Seduction - Healing the Masses Through Art and Entertainment. Audiences 18+. IDs will be checked at the door. ...
4th Annual One Garden at a Time
Durango, CO 81301
The Garden Project of Southwest Colorado is pleased to announce that our 4th Annual farm-to-table dinner and silent auction will be held at the Manna Soup Kitchen Garden on Th...
Journey of Hope 5K Run/Walk
Durango, CO
The Journey of Hope Family 5k Run/Walk benefits women in our area and provides mammograms for those that can’t afford them. This is the 22nd year of JOH. The event will begi...
George Winston Live In Concert
Durango, 81301
George Winston grew up mainly in Montana, and also spent his later formative years in Mississippi and Florida. During this time, his favorite music was instrumental rock and i...
Animas Mug Run
Durango, CO 81301
The Animas Mug Run is a trail race held on Animas City Mountain in Durango, Colorado. The event is organized by, and benefits, Lisa Parker’s Puppies, a local non-profit com...
Grand Opening: R Space At The Rochester
Join us at the grand opening of the brand new R Space at the Rochester Hotel. Music from Lisa Blue. Food from Cyprus Café and Hot Tomatoes....
Habitat’s 19th Annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
Durango, CO 81301
Help support the foundation of two new affordable housing units in La Plata County at Habitat's annual, signature fundraiser. Each year our Wine Tasting provides the base for ...
Hesperus Ski Patrol Swap
Durango, CO 81301
Haul out your old ski/snowboard equipment and take it to the HESPERUS SKI PATROL SKI SWAP located at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Almost 20 vendors from Colorado, New Mexi...
GOTR Annual 5k Run
Durango, CO 81301
Register for our 5k run and run with all of our Girls On The Run next month -- the largest 5k race in Durango! All proceeds support the local program ($30 if you register now ...
Something Wild Film Festival
Durango, 81301
Where the will and never, happened. The 1st Annual Something Wild Film Festival presents a bold mix of cinema from internationally celebrated works to experiments from the bas...
Veteran’s Day Parade
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 informa...
Veteran’s Day Fireworks
Durango's annual 4th of July fireworks show was moved to November this year! Help us celebrate our vets with a fireworks show. Fireworks will be shot off just west of downtown...
Mountainfilm on Tour in Durango
Durango, CO 81301
Durango Nature Studies is thrilled to again host Mountainfilm on Tour, one of the premier film festivals bringing documentaries that are culturally rich, adventure-packed and ...
Free Transit Day
Ride Durango Transit for free all day long, all routes! Durango Transit Free Day Sponsorship provides an excellent opportunity for businesses to give back to our community. By...
Opolo Wine Dinner At The Strater
Durango, CO 81301
Enjoy a handcrafted wine dinner presented by Mahogany Grille and Opolo Vineyard on Wednesday, November 29. Chef Neal Drysdale presents a Chef’s choice menu showcasing produc...
Art Show At The Rochester
Local art show within the lobby bar at the Rochester Hotel. Local beers, wines and signature cocktails available....
Margy Dudley Photos at R Space at the Rochester
R Space at the Rochester is featuring photo art from margydudleyphotos.com. Come enjoy a snack and check out R Space at the Rochester - 'coworking, Durango Style'....
Annie Jr.
Durango, CO 81301
Spend your holiday season at the DAC for the timeless musical classic Annie. Re-live the story of everyone’s favorite orphan and the journey that takes her from the New York...
State Street Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” ft. the San Juan Symphony
A family favorite, the beloved traditional holiday ballet, featuring a full LIVE orchestra accompaniment. No holiday season is complete without a trip to the theatre to see Th...
Annie Jr.
Durango, CO 81301
Spend your holiday season at the DAC for the timeless musical classic Annie. Re-live the story of everyone’s favorite orphan and the journey that takes her from the New York...
Santa Sleigh Ride
Durango, CO 81301
Rapp Corral has offered custom horse drawn sleigh rides in the winter wonderland between Durango and Purgatory Ski Area since 1984. Sleigh rides are a great idea for family fu...
Free Transit Day
Ride Durango Transit for free all day long, all routes! Durango Transit Free Day Sponsorship provides an excellent opportunity for businesses to give back to our community. By...
NYE Celebration With Six Dollar String Band
Durango, CO
Out with the old, In with the New Year! Come celebrate with us this NYE! We've got quite the show in store! Six Dollar String Band captures the exuberant, communal, and unifyi...
New Year’s Day Brunch Train
Durango, CO 81301
For a trip reminiscent of turn-of-the-century travel, start the New Year onboard the D&SNG steam-powered train. Standard class and Premium class seating is available. Our ...
Who’s Bad – The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience
Who's Bad’s live performance is an unrivaled celebration of pop music’s one true King. Their power-packed performance of Michael Jackson’s expansive catalog has ignited...
Black Velvet At The Diamond Belle Saloon
Durango, CO 81301
The Black Velvet duo, with Nina Sasaki & Larry Carver, plays at the Diamond Belle Saloon on Friday, January 19 at 5:30 pm....
Mahogany Grille Wine & Dine
Durango, CO
Chef De Cuisine Neal Drysdale presents an exquisitely crafted five course menu perfectly paired with wines from Classic Wine Distribution Company from the finest wine portfoli...
Gay Ski Weekend at Purgatory
Durango, CO 81301
Come join us for the 2nd Annual Winter Pride at Purgatory Resort. Party on top of the Mountain! Skiing, Drag Show, Dance, Scavenger Hunt, and many more events. Fun for the ent...
Sharon Greve Book Signing
Durango, CO 81301
On Saturday, January 27 at 1 pm, the Animas Museum will host a review and book signing for Sharon Greve’s Beyond the Badge 1881-1949. She will also share new information she...
Pine Needle Langlauf Nordic Ski Race
Durango, CO 81301
The Nordic Center’s toughest endeavor, the Pine Needle Langlauf freestyle event, offers big climbs, scenic views, thrilling descents, and an epic after party with friends ne...
World War 1 French 75 Party
Durango, CO
Join us Wednesday evening, February 21 at El Moro Spirits and Tavern where the Animas Museum will host a party in support of the Museum. The feature drink will be the French 7...
Weekend Goose Excursions
Durango, CO 81301
The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is hosting former Rio Grande Southern Railcar, The Goose No.5, for excursion operations from Durango to Cascade February 23rd a...
8th Annual Winter Bike to Work Day
Durango, CO 81301
Warm yourself up in our heated tent while your bike gets a free micro bike tune-up. Also free raffle giveaways, coffee and tea provided by Carver Brewing Company, breakfast sn...
Laugh Therapy Showcase
Durango, CO 81301
Top 3 acts from Open Mic paid $50/Feature & $100 for the headliner at The Irish Embassy Pub....
Durango Independent Film Festival
This juried international film festival features great independent films from around the globe. Passes are available at the Ticket Office inside the Durango Welcome Center, on...
Coke Race Series
Durango, CO 81301
This long standing Durango event brings together skiers and fat bikers to celebrate winter from beginning to end. Three distances, three costumes, with three ways to win over ...
Easter Egg Scramble
Durango, 81301
Come to Smith Sports Complex for this FREE community event. The egg fetchers will be divided according to age group from toddler to age 8. The Easter Bunny will be there to st...
Creativity Festivity
Durango, CO 81301
Since 1992, Creativity Festivity has served as our community’s annual celebration of learning through the arts. The event showcases children’s imaginative work in art, the...
Go Code Colorado 2018
Durango, CO 81301
R Space in Durango presents Go Code Colorado: a coding competition held for three days with many exciting elements to it. Be sure to stop by to see all the exciting energy and...
Rails & Reels History Train
Durango, CO 81301
Durango was often called “The Hollywood of the Rockies.” We would like to bring this legacy back into the spotlight! Saturday, April 14th the La Plata County Historical So...
TechKnowledge Conference
Durango, CO 81301
The Durango Chamber of Commerce will host its 4th Annual Tech Conference on April 27, 2018 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Durango. There will be a variety of breakout sessions thr...
Dr. Melaney Presents: Ignite Gratitude, Live Grace
Durango, CO 81301
In this series Dr. Melaney uses her 30 years of Clinical Psychology work and life experiences to create vital insight. She is a certified coach, consultant and author. Learn t...
Happy Hour with Nina Sasaki
Durango, 81301
Join us in the lobby of the Rochester for drinks and entertainment. Great music by Nina Sasaki from Black Velvet! She is a beautiful guitarist who soothes the soul....
Annual Spring Downtown Gallery Walk
Take a stroll through downtown Durango and visit the many art galleries. View participating galleries here....
Opening Day at Soaring Tree Top Adventures
Durango, CO 81301
Soaring Tree Top Adventures is the largest, longest zip line tour in the world, with 27 zip line spans. Our Durango zip line is fun and safe for the whole family - ages 4 to 9...
Jeff Solon Concert
Durango, 81301
Join us in the Secret Garden to be amazed by the talents of Jeff Solon!! He plays trumpet as well as several other musical instruments. If you haven't heard him perform before...
Womenade
Durango, 81301
Join us in the lobby of the Rochester Hotel and have the chance to hear about and get involved in the incredible activities of Womenade, whose goal is to assist and raise fund...
Downtown Clean Day
Join 100 volunteers who shine up Downtown Durango right before summer starts. It's a fun way to start your Memorial Day weekend, and helps the heart of our community look grea...
Durango Rendezvous III
On June 13-18, 2017 Durango Rendezvous II was attended by over 250 riders, collectors, guests, and VIP’s from 11 states and Canada for a week of great friendship, riding, di...
Concert Hall at the Park
Durango, CO 81301
Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College and Alpine Bank present "Live music at Buckley Park", between 12th and 13th Streets off Main Avenue, in historic downtown Durango....
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Durango, CO 81301
Merely Players is bringing Shakespeare back to Durango with this summer’s comedic masterpiece, A Midsummer Night's Dream. When mischievous fairies meddle in the forest, love...
Lost Souls: Summer Concert Series
Durango, 81301
Come to the secret garden to hear Lost Souls, a traditional bluegrass/Americana trio! Composed of Don Cooke, Marc Katz, and Charlotte Overby. This is an all-ages, free event; ...
Colorado Trail Days
Durango, CO 81301
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. Whether ...
The Cannondolls: Summer Concert Series
Durango, 81301
Come rock out in the Secret Garden of The Rochester with The Cannondolls, an all-girl Americana band with deep roots and strong harmonies! They are extremely popular, the plac...
Lisa Blue Trio: Summer Concert Series
Durango, 81301
Hang out in the secret garden of the Rochester Hotel and be treated by the Lisa Blue Trio with 50's-90's style radio friendly pop, country, jazz, and rock! This is an all-ages...
Fab Fridays Block Party
Join the Durango Business Improvement District (BID) in a celebration of Downtown businesses during our Fab Fridays in July. Each week we will celebrate a new block of busines...
SCOTT Enduro Cup
Durango, CO 81301
Enduro Cup makes its inaugural stop in Durango for the third round of the 2018 season. Surrounded by the San Juan Mountains, Durango and Purgatory Resort boast some of the mos...
The Julius Quartet: Summer Concert Series
Durango, 81301
Relax in The Secret Garden of the Rochester Hotel to the music of the mountains with the Julius Quartet Chamber Music Ensemble in Residence. Everybody is welcome and this is a...
J-Calvin’s Funk Express: Summer Concert Series
Durango, 81301
Get groovy in the Secret Garden of the Rochester Hotel with this soul-abducting Jazz Funk group! This is a totally FREE event July 25th from 5-7 p.m. The Community Concerts in...
Stillhouse Junkies: Summer Concert Series
Durango, 81301
Kick back in the Secret Garden of the Rochester Hotel with roots, blues, funk, swing, and bluegrass all inspired by this distillery-born bluegrass band! Totally free event! Th...
Durango Orquesta de Salsa: Summer Concert Series
Durango, 81301
Inspire your fiery side in the Secret Garden of the Rochester Hotel with this Latin Salsa band. Totally free event, all ages welcome. See you there! The Community Concerts in ...
Lawn Chair Kings: Summer Concert Series
Durango, 81301
Lounge in the Secret Garden of the Rochester Hotel with this true western garage band! Totally free event, all ages are welcome. See you there! The Community Concerts in the S...
Cheers to Beers: Colorado Experience
Durango, CO 81303
Visit Ska Brewing on September 19th for a special screening of "Cheers To Beers: Colorado Experience" an episode produced by Durango resident Carol Fleisher. The screening is ...
Durango Gallery Association Fall Gallery Walk
The Annual "Fall Gallery Walk" is set for September 21st, 2018 from 5-9pm. All Durango Gallery Association members participate with an open house, artist receptions and refres...
Humane Society Benefit Concert: Wells & van Tyn
Durango, 81301
Songs For Grown-Ups: Story-driven songs in multiple genres from Folk to Celtic to Gypsy and beyond. Wells & van Tyn are a new powerhouse duo formed by singer/songwriter, CV We...
Mesa Verde Entrance Fee-Free Day
Mesa Verde National Park, CO 81330
On September 22nd, Mesa Verde National Park will waive its entrance fee. This is due to efforts to encourage everyone to visit their national park, and applies to all national...
Durango Brew Train
Durango, CO 81301
Hop onboard an authentic 1920's steam locomotive that will pull a narrow gauge train through the Animas Valley and on up over the dramatic highline, hundreds of feet above the...
Full Moon Ghost Crawl: Haunted Durango Train Museum Experience
Durango, CO 81301
Join resident paranormal observer and Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad museum curator Jeff Ellingson, as he guides you on a fascinating walking tour of some of th...
Oktoberfest
Durango, CO 81301
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, and...
10 Minute Play Celebration
Durango, 81301
Join the Durango Arts Center for a celebration of the top 5 plays from their 10-Minute Play Contest. Each year, playwrights from around the world submit their own original 10 ...
Durango Double Marathon
The Durango Double is an annual trail running and mountain biking event held in Durango, Colorado. This year the Durango Double will take place on October 13, 2018. This non-p...
Durango Balloon Glow
Head down to the 500 Block of Main Avenue for the Durango Downtown Ballon Glow and see the October sky lit up during the night. Be sure to bring the family and gather in front...
Bluegrass Jam
Durango, CO 81301
Free bluegrass jam - bring your instrument or just come and enjoy the music!...
Veterans Day Events
November 11, 2018 is the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. Throughout the weekend, there will be multiple events and exhibits around Durango recognizing the...
Bark & Wine Silent Auction Fundraiser
Durango, CO 81301
An event benefitting the La Plata County Humane Society. Featuring live and silent auctions, photo booth, dinner and dessert, cash bars, music and fun. The event will also pre...
Veterans Day Parade
Enjoy the Veterans Day Parade presented by the VFW on Main Ave at 11AM. Event information, including dates and times, is subject to change. Please contact the event directly f...
Reel Rock 13
Durango, CO
The Reel Rock Film Tour, one of the largest adventure film festivals in the world, is back in its 13th year! And it’s coming to your area on November 13th at the Community C...
Seussical Jr
Durango, 81301
Bring the entire family for a fun night at the Durango Arts Center. The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton Hears a Who and takes the audience through his challenges and ...
Festival of Trees Community Celebration
Durango, CO 81301
Ring in the holidays in style with Community Connections and the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Be part of the tradition! The Annual Festival of Trees returns on...
Frosty’s Craft Fair, Fun Zone & Fun Run
Bayfield, CO 81122
FROSTY'S Craft Fair is an annual fundraiser for La Plata County Independent Youth Performing Arts rural arts programs and features: Vendors Food Silent Auction Frosty's Fun Zo...
A Charlie Brown Christmas Production
Durango, Colorado 81301
Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the whole Peanuts gang are coming to Durango for this cherished Christmas production. Join the gang as they grapple with the meaning of Christmas, an...
Family Gingerbread House Decorating
Durango, CO 81301
Fuzziwig's Candy Factory is hosting their annual family gingerbread house decorating at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. This event is fun for families and peopl...
Cowboy Christmas
The annual Cowboy Christmas celebration will take place at the Diamond Belle Saloon in the Strater Hotel on December 18th from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. Enjoy live music, cowboy po...
New Year’s Eve Prohibition Style
Durango, CO 81301
New Year's Eve Celebration, Prohibition Style. This party is sure to be the bees knees! Join us on December 31, 2018, at 5PM for the best party of the year! Buy your ticket in...
New Year’s Eve Throwback Party
Durango, CO 81301
Join in on the fun at the Animas City Theatre this New Year's Eve for a throwback party with Elder Grown, J Calvin & Mesquite. Live music performances will take place througho...
Paint Party at Eno
Durango, CO 81301
Enjoy a night out with friends at Eno Wine Bar's second paint party. It's "Painter's Choice". All required materials are provided, including aprons, paint, brushes and a canva...
Robert Hunter At Eno Wine Bar
Durango, CO 81301
Enjoy a glass of wine while taking in the all original acoustic tunes of Alt- Country Rock, Nashville Recording Artist, Singer-Songwriter and Best Selling Author, Robert Hunte...
KDUR Furniture as Art Auction
Doors open @ 5:30pm Live auction @ 7pm Tickets are $30 and include heavy apps, drinks, and live music. Tickets are available at Maria's Bookshop or KDUR. Stay tuned for a list...
Snowmobile + Train Adventure Package
Durango, CO 81301
Experience 2 adventures in one day. Hop on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad's Cascade Canyon train for a vintage steam ride. When you arrive, extend your winter f...
Stillwater’s Night Out Dance Party
Durango, CO 81301
Stillwater Music's first annual Night Out Dance Party & Fundraiser will be hosted at the Powerhouse Science Center on March 9, 2019. From 8 p.m. to midnight, dress up and ...
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...