Featured Happenings

Ease into your Sunday with the warm, easygoing sounds from Eli Cartwright. Blending heartfelt lyrics with a laid-back Americana vibe, his singer-songwriter...

Quick & Dirty Downtown Walking Tour

10:30am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot

For those seeking the highlight reel of Durango's early history, beginning in 1881, through the lens of the Historic Downtown Durango District (Main...

2nd Sundays with Damn the Moon

11:00am / Durango Coffee Company

Damn The Moon is the coming together in 2023 of Durango, Colorado musicians Michael Ryan on Acoustic Guitar and Vocals, Mike Bator on Lead Guitar, Alex...

Merely Players presents HAMLET

2:00pm / Merely Underground

Merely Players presents William Shakesphere's timeless tragedy HAMLET Tickets. $33-35

Annual Buddhas on Bikes Moab Retreat

3:00pm / The Sweaty Buddhas

This fall, we're taking the heart of Durango on the road and into the breathtaking red rock desert of Moab, Utah for our Buddhas on Bikes Retreat....

Funk Jam Sessions presented by Jimmy's Music & Supply

5:00pm / 11th Steet Station

A jam session for funk, jazz and groove players. With a rotating host of bands on the second Sunday of each month. Jam Session Hosts: -10/12...

Devin Scott

6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium

Armed with a ukulele and a big, unexpected voice, Devin Scott easily entertains audiences of all ages. Performing everything from R. Kelly to Patsy Cline,...

Blue Moon Ramblers

6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon

The Blue Moon Ramblers have been playing the Diamond Belle Saloon every Sunday for over 30 years! Join us for this entertaining tradition inside the area's...

Monday, October 13^th

Reserve Your Space! Durango Day Yoga + Hot Springs Retreat Oct 18

9:30am / Durango Day Yoga and Durango Hot Springs

Reserve your space for this one-of-a-kind Durango Day Retreat! Allow yourself to fully immerse yourself in a day of two yoga practices and...

Quick & Dirty Downtown Walking Tour

10:30am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot

For those seeking the highlight reel of Durango's early history, beginning in 1881, through the lens of the Historic Downtown Durango District (Main...

Picture of Register! Yoga Teacher Training & Personal Immersion - Begins Oct 24

10:30am / Anu Yoga School The Smiley Building, 3rd Floor

Yoga Teacher Training & Personal Immersion (100–300 Hours, YA Certified) Begins Oct 24, nine weekends October–April Now in our 8th year - for...

Courageous Colorado Activation Tour - Durango

2:00pm / Durango Public Library

Join civic leaders across Colorado this fall for Phase Two of the Courageous Colorado Tour. Together, we will move from listening to action - working with...

Spaces, Locations, and Imagined Places Art Show

4:30pm / Fort Lewis College Art Gallery, Art & Design Hall

This art show will feature works by artists such as Annie Brooks, Holly Hagan, Chyako Hashimoto, Tim Kapustka, Lorna Meaden, Ted Moore, and Gilmore Scott....

Mahjong Mondays

5:00pm / Lola's Place

Ready for some fun and games? Join the SW Mahj Club at Lola's Place every second Monday of the month for an exciting afternoon of Mahjong! For...

Adam Swanson - Ragtime

5:30pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon

Adam Swanson, our fabulous ragtime in residence, performs ragtime and other favorites. Adam Swanson is one of the world's foremost performers of vintage...

Durango High School Homecoming Parade

6:00pm / Downtown Durango

Homecoming week kicks off with the annual parade on Main Avenue, traveling north to south from 12th Street to College Drive. Expect plenty of school spirit...

Tuesday, October 14^th

October Economic Alliance Meeting

8:00am / FLC Center for Innovation

Join us to stay informed on workforce, economic, and community developments shaping La Plata County. We're looking forward to hosting...

Sing & Play with Stillwater Music

9:00am / The Powerhouse

Sing & Play is a music and movement class for kids ages 3-5 years old where they will get to make music and participate in rhythm and movement activities....

Quick & Dirty Downtown Walking Tour

10:30am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot

For those seeking the highlight reel of Durango's early history, beginning in 1881, through the lens of the Historic Downtown Durango District (Main...

HR Power Hour

12:00pm / Zoom

Are your HR policies up-to-date and up-to-snuff? Let’s make sure and optimize them together! In the last two years, Colorado has added...

Nature's Tapestry in Plein Air (Tues - Sat)

12:00pm / Durango Arts Center

The Durango Arts Center presents the exhibit "Nature's Tapestry in Plein Air" (Plein rhymes with ten) through October 25, 2025 in the Barbara...

Breast Cancer Networking Group

4:00pm / Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month|4:00 - 5:00pm | Living with and beyond cancer is an intense experience, and navigating the process can be difficult....

Spaces, Locations, and Imagined Places Art Show

4:30pm / Fort Lewis College Art Gallery, Art & Design Hall

This art show will feature works by artists such as Annie Brooks, Holly Hagan, Chyako Hashimoto, Tim Kapustka, Lorna Meaden, Ted Moore, and Gilmore Scott....

Spanish Conversation Hour

5:30pm / Sunnyside Library

A casual gathering to practice Spanish conversational skills. All levels of ability welcome.

Twin Buttes Tuesday - MTB Ride

5:30pm / Twin Buttes MTB Trailhead

Join us every Tuesday evening for a fun mountain bike ride at Twin Buttes - perfect for shaking off the workday! This weekly ride is geared...

Adam Swanson - Ragtime

5:30pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon

Adam Swanson, our fabulous ragtime in residence, performs ragtime and other favorites. Adam Swanson is one of the world's foremost performers of vintage...

Randy Crumbaugh

6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium

Randy's main genre and music covers comes from the 70's Folk Rock era, though he covers every decade. His favorite artists include: James Taylor,...

Rotary Club of Durango meeting

6:00pm / Strater Hotel

Student Elena Lopez will speak about her experiences in the Rotary Youth Leadership Award program. Visitors welcome. Free.

Wednesday, October 15^th

Durango Daybreak Rotary Club Weekly Meeting

7:00am / FLC Center for SW Studies

Come take a tour of the FLC Center of SW Studies with members of the Durango Daybreak Rotary Club. Amy Cao, Museum Collection Manager with educate the...

Quick & Dirty Downtown Walking Tour

10:30am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot

For those seeking the highlight reel of Durango's early history, beginning in 1881, through the lens of the Historic Downtown Durango District (Main...

Twin Buttes Farm Stand

3:00pm / Twin Buttes Farm Stand

Come on down from an afternoon of world class mountain biking on the Twin Buttes Trails and grab some fresh produce, free range eggs, locally produced...

Wine, Beer, Spirits Tasting

4:00pm / Wagon Wheel Liquors

Weekly tasting at wagon Wheel. depending on the week we have either Wine, Beer, or spirits. Sometimes we have all three. Come in and taste something new...

Don't Make it Weird: Being Who Youth Need Us to Be

5:30pm / The Hive DGO

Parent & Caregiver Workshop with Vale Zins, LSW, MSW Youth have a lot to say about their need for support, understanding, advocacy,...

Adam Swanson - Ragtime

5:30pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon

Adam Swanson, our fabulous ragtime in residence, performs ragtime and other favorites. Adam Swanson is one of the world's foremost performers of vintage...

Jason Thies

6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium

Jason Thies is a guitarist, singer and songwriter based out of Durango, Colorado. Since 1999 he has released 5 albums of original music-2 of which (People...

Together in Light

6:00pm / Buckley Park

Join this international event in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and all the babies gone too soon. Together in Light celebrates the...

Open Mic Music

7:00pm / EsoTerra

Unleash your inner rockstar! Join us every week for an unforgettable night of live music, raw talent, and good vibes. Grab the mic or just enjoy the show! New...

Thursday, October 16^th

Writing Chapter 1: Autumn Writing Retreat

8:00am / The Gable House Bed & Breakfast

Master Certified Life Coach and published author Brooke Heller is proud to announce her upcoming all-inclusive autumn writing retreat in the breathtaking...

Quick & Dirty Downtown Walking Tour

10:30am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot

For those seeking the highlight reel of Durango's early history, beginning in 1881, through the lens of the Historic Downtown Durango District (Main...

Craft and Connect

3:00pm / Fort Lewis Mesa Library

A meetup for crafty and creative individuals. Bring a portable hand craft you’re working on or need help with and tap into the community of crafters...

Sip & Stitch - Craft and Wine

4:00pm / Durango Winery

Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of our locally produced wine. Please no projects involving glitter or paint...

Soil to Skin: Crafting Custom Facials with Fall Botanicals

4:00pm / Graze Colorado - Downtown Durango Bistro & Bakery

Soil to Skin: Crafting Custom Masks with Fall Botanicals will be offered on October 16th at Graze Colorado's Downtown Bistro. The course...

Reliance's HOA Board Member Celebration

4:00pm / Lola's Place

Join us for Reliance Management LLC's first HOA Board Member Celebration! We’d love to call it our "first annual", but find the phrase...

BOOze & Bites Light Food Tour

4:30pm / Perbacco Cucina Italiana

Durango is known for skiing, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge, picturesque mountains, river rafting, and culinary delights. But the history of...

Pumpkin Flower Class

5:00pm / Cork and Larder

Celebrate the fall season with a hands-on pumpkin flower arranging class! Each ticket includes a pumpkin, fresh seasonal flowers, one glass of wine, and...

Spanish Conversation Hour

5:30pm / Durango Public Library

Join us for an hour of conversation en español at the library the first and third Thursday of each month! Come practice your Spanish in an informal...

Adam Swanson - Ragtime

5:30pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon

Adam Swanson, our fabulous ragtime in residence, performs ragtime and other favorites. Adam Swanson is one of the world's foremost performers of vintage...

Paint and Sip - Pumpkin Patch

5:30pm / Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts

Join for a fun evening painting with watercolors on 8x10 canvas. All materials and glass of wine included. $35

Durango Public Library Lit Fest Keynote Author Event: Peter Heller

6:00pm / Durango Public Library

Join Colorado novelist and adventure writer Peter Heller for our 2025 Literature Festival Author Keynote event! The evening will start at 6pm with an author...

Andrew Schuhmann

6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium

Andrew Schuhmann is the San Juanderer, a roaming singer/songwriter and acoustic cover artist celebrating a restlessness in spirit, yet satisfaction with...

Powerhouse Trivia Night

6:30pm / The Powerhouse

Join us inside The Powerhouse gallery on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month for Powerhouse Trivia Night! Four rounds of questions always including...

Painting Party - Autumn Floral

6:30pm / Picasso & Vino

Join us for a session of fun & creativity while you follow along step by step to create your own masterpiece! Everything's included...

Homecoming Powderpuff Game

6:30pm / Durango High School Stadium

Head to the DHS stadium to cheer on students in the annual Powderpuff matchup — a fun, friendly flag football tradition. Spectators should enter through...

Hauntings & History Downtown Ghost Tour

7:30pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Depot

Downtown Durango is saturated with paranormal activity. You don't need to walk far to get your fill of ghost stories. Main Avenue was once home to...

Cardinal Bloom w/s/g Ragged Oak

8:00pm / Animas City Theatre

$20 / $25 / 21+ Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm Cardinal Bloom is an Indie Rock Band from Salt Lake City Utah, one of the birth places...

Friday, October 17^th

Quick & Dirty Downtown Walking Tour

10:30am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot

For those seeking the highlight reel of Durango's early history, beginning in 1881, through the lens of the Historic Downtown Durango District (Main...

Homecoming Tailgate 2025

4:00pm / In Front of Durango High School

Before the big game, everyone’s invited to Tailgate 2025 in front of Durango High School. Enjoy food, games, and music hosted by DHS clubs and community...

Durango Open Studio Tour Opening Art Exhibition

5:00pm / Durango Creative District

Meet the Tour artists, see some of their work, and plan your weekend at this event. Durango is celebrating the contributions of visual artists...

Euphoria Release Party

5:00pm / Ska Brewing

Join us for the annual release of Euphoria Pale Ale. Our longstanding seasonal offering in collaboration with Ska Brewing and Venture Snowboards. Often...

Adam Swanson - Ragtime

5:30pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon

Adam Swanson, our fabulous ragtime in residence, performs ragtime and other favorites. Adam Swanson is one of the world's foremost performers of vintage...

Downtown Balloon Glow

6:00pm / 500 Block of Main Avenue

Come to the Downtown Durango Balloon Glow (weather permitting). Hot air balloons will light up the sky in Downtown Durango at the balloon...

Durango Public Library Lit Fest: How to Write a Great First Page Workshop

6:00pm / Durango Public Library

With Candace Nadon, associate English professor, Fort Lewis College. In this workshop, we’ll discuss the factors necessary to make a great first page...

Live Irish Music - Tom Wards Downfall

6:00pm / Durango Winery

Celtic Trad jam every Friday evening, now with Irish beer and whiskey specials!

Dustin Burley

6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium

Dustin's music is a blend of Outlaw Country/Blues/Classic Rock/Folk. He puts his own twist on old classics and blends his original songs through his...

Homecoming Football Game

6:00pm / Durango High School Stadium

Join the Red Sea in the stands and show your Demon pride as the Durango Demons take the field under the Friday Night Lights. The Homecoming Court will...

Live Stand-Up: Jamie Wolf (NY's Funniest, Comedy Cellar)

7:00pm / Durango Arts Center

Winner of the 2024 NY's Funniest competition and a regular at NYC's world-famous Comedy Cellar, Jamie Wolf is bringing his sharp stand-up to...

Treasure Hunt

7:00pm / The Subterrain (entrance on 9th)

We really like a good treasure hunt... Naturally, we wanted to make one for you to come experience in our one-of-a-kind Subterrain space....

DCS Presents: Rivers, Rails and Roots

7:00pm / Sacred Heart Church

The Durango Women's Choir and special guests will perform a selection of folk songs and ballads in the Western/pioneer spirit. The crown jewel of...

Southwest Sessions Concert & Latin Dance Night with live music by Seven Sharp 11

7:00pm / The Light Box at Stillwater Music

A Latin dance lesson will be provided by Suzy DiSanto at the beginning of the evening. Learn new moves, show yours off, and dance the night away! Seven...

Gothla Belly Dance Show & Dance Party

7:00pm / Elks Lodge, 9th Street Entrance

The 16th Annual Gothla Belly Dance Show is an entertaining event featuring 25 belly dancers from the Four Corners area. This is a Halloween Show and audience...

FLC Jazz Ensemble Concert

7:00pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College

The Fort Lewis College Jazz Ensemble takes the stage for an exciting evening of big band music. The program features Darren W. Jenkins' funky Shark...

Hauntings & History Downtown Ghost Tour

7:30pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Depot

Downtown Durango is saturated with paranormal activity. You don't need to walk far to get your fill of ghost stories. Main Avenue was once home to...

Saturday, October 18^th

Bayfield Farmers Market

8:00am / Bayfield Farmers Market

Local produce, honey, eggs, pork, chicken, lamb, beef, baked goods, spice mixes, food and drink trucks. Playground and kids booth. Live music, local artisans....

Durango Farmers Market

9:00am / TBK Parking Lot

The Durango Farmers Market is a venue for local agriculturalists, ranchers and artisans to meet and share their harvest and talents with the Durango community....

Sunnyside Community Solar Tours

10:00am / Sunnyside Community Solar Facility

Come tour LPEA's Sunnyside Community Solar Facility and learn all about how they're harnessing the power of the sun for their members. There...

New Adventures Respite Saturdays

10:00am / Durango Community Recreation Center

New Adventures is an inclusive and safe respite program that gives children with disabilities the opportunity to explore, while providing parents and caregivers...

Durango Open Studio Tour

10:00am / Durango Open Studio Tour

Durango is celebrating the contributions of visual artists by showcasing 30 artists, their personal studios and their work in the 2025 Durango Open Studios...

Durango Yoga + Hot Springs Day Retreat

10:00am / Durango Hot Springs

Here's what's your day includes: Morning Vinyasa Yoga by Chloe Dee Dudley with Live DJ Space Bunz Cacao tasting with Cloud Forest...

Durango Day Retreat - Yoga + Live DJ only

10:00am / Durango Rec Center Amphitheater

Join us for outdoor yoga in Durango with instructor Chloe Dee Dudley and music provided by DJ Space Bunz. We believe in connecting mind, body, and soul...

Quick & Dirty Downtown Walking Tour

10:30am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot

For those seeking the highlight reel of Durango's early history, beginning in 1881, through the lens of the Historic Downtown Durango District (Main...

Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up

11:00am / Durango Sustainable Goods

FuZioN Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up! Join us downtown every third Saturday for custom-fit, clasp-less bracelets, anklets & necklaces —fused with love...

Fetch a Friend Dog Adoption Event

11:00am / Pet Haus Groom Room

Looking to add a new four-legged friend to your family? Join La Plata County Humane Society at Pet Haus! Meet adorable, adoptable dogs of...

Sunnyside Community Solar Tours

11:30am / Sunnyside Community Solar Facility

Come tour LPEA's Sunnyside Community Solar Facility and learn all about how they're harnessing the power of the sun for their members. There...

Folk Jam

1:00pm / Durango Public Library

Let's make music! Come and join us for an informal "jam session" of traditional and contemporary folk music. Bring your voice and/or an...

Silent Book Club

1:00pm / Durango Public Library

Join us for an hour of dedicated reading. Socialize after, or not! How it works: B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Book) or grab something new off...

Mask Decorating Party

3:00pm / The Subterrain

Get your art project on! Just in time for Halloween, select and customize your own paper mache mask with us. We have paint pens, hot glue guns, feathers,...

Spirits with the Spectres

4:00pm / Strater Hotel & Downtown Location Sponsor Venues

Join the Durango Education Foundation for Spirits with the Spectres, a walking history and ghost tour of Durango's haunted underground with craft...

Harvest Dinner and 5 Year Celebration

5:00pm / Fort Lewis Mesa Library

Harvest Dinner and 5 year Anniversary Celebration at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Join us for a community gathering and complimentary dinner.

Adam Swanson - Ragtime

5:30pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon

Adam Swanson, our fabulous ragtime in residence, performs ragtime and other favorites. Adam Swanson is one of the world's foremost performers of vintage...

Downtown Balloon Glow

6:00pm / 500 Block of Main Avenue

Come to the Downtown Durango Balloon Glow (weather permitting). Hot air balloons will light up the sky in Downtown Durango at the balloon...

Matt Rupnow Music

6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium

Matt Rupnow is a Singer/Songwriter who lives in Southwest Colorado. He is writing, recording and performing his unique blend of music he likes to call...

Painting Party - Pink Serenity

6:30pm / Picasso & Vino

Join us for a session of fun & creativity while you follow along step by step to create your own masterpiece! Everything's included...

Stillhouse Junkies with special guest Still House String Band

7:00pm / Durango Arts Center

Join the hometown Stillhouse Junkies as they rock the Durango Arts Center! Exploring the worlds between roots, bluegrass, Texas swing, blues, and rock,...

Hauntings & History Downtown Ghost Tour

7:30pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Depot

Downtown Durango is saturated with paranormal activity. You don't need to walk far to get your fill of ghost stories. Main Avenue was once home to...

Contra Dance and Squares

7:30pm / La Plata Senior Center Ballroom

The monthly Durango Contradance and Squares continues! Deb Comly is calling the dances with live music provided by Tom Wards Downfall. Instruction at...

Secret Circus Socity Presents Stay Tuned - A Dark Burlesque Circus Experience

8:00pm / Animas City Theatre

Step inside the glowing screen of our times with Stay Tuned - a provocative circus of technology gone wild. This one-night-only spectacle explores life...

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