Featured Happenings

In the final Strong Through the Season series, come join Erinn for an extra boost of resilience! With a wealth of knowledge, she will lead you in an engaging...

Festive Holiday Wreath Making

5:30pm / Union Social House

Join us in festive holiday wreath making. All supplies included 5:30pm at Union Social house. Its a tradition, grab your friends and make sure to sign...

Tune & Brews

6:00pm / Durango Tool Library

Join us for a night of ski and snowboard tuning led by alumnus Josh Kling. Enjoy food, brews, and everything you need to tune in one set of skis or a board.

Bluegrass Jam Session

6:00pm / Durango Beer & Ice Company

Every Thursday Stop in and enjoy some local Bluegrass jams by your Local bluegrass jammers. $4 pints all day and if you would like to join the...

Tim Sullivan

6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon

Tim Sullivan, singer/songwriter, has been a featured performer with Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, Tammy Wynette, and Glen Campbell. He has entertained...

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...

Friends of the San Juans: Route Finding

6:00pm / Durango Public Library

Learn how to use your phone to navigate the backcountry! Have you heard of Caltopo, onX Maps, Gaia, or any of the other online mapping programs? Have you...

First Thursdays Worship Night

6:30pm / TRC Durango

Join us for an inspiring evening of live music and community at The River Church Durango! Whether you're seeking a spiritual experience or simply a night...

Brooke Pasmick, Piano, FLC Senior Recital

7:00pm / Fort Lewis College, Roshong Recital Hall

Brooke Pasmick, Fort Lewis College Senior, Piano, will perform her senior recital.

Merely Players presents The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

7:00pm / Merely Underground

Merely Players presents The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane An Enchanted Tale of Hope and Love Tickets. $32

Trivia Night

7:30pm / Starlight Lounge

Hosted by Aria PettyOne Featuring 3 rounds of trivia, prizes, and local drag performances! Come see if you have the brains to win our grand prize...

First Thursdays Songwriter Series

8:00pm / The iNDIGO Room

Free ***Only 65 RSVP seats available*** Join us for our Songwriters Series in the middle of the month! Located at The iNDIGO Room inside...

Friday, December 6^th

2025 Durango Wine Experience - Early Bird Tickets On Sale

8:00am / Durango Downtown

Early Bird Weekend Passes to the Walkabout and the Grand Tasting are on sale now at DurangoWine.com. The passes, valued at $175, are available until December...

SOLD OUT Four Corners AI Conference

8:30am / Fort Lewis Student Union Ballroom

Fort Lewis College and The La Plata Economic Development Alliance are coming together to host the Four Corners AI Conference! Whether you're...

Noel Week-end, 20% discount Storewide

9:00am / Toh-Atin Gallery

Toh-Atin Gallery will offer 20% storewide savings all day Friday (Noel Night), Saturday and Sunday. Don't miss this opportunity to purchase...

Noel Night

10:00am / Downtown Durango

Noel Night is a community-wide celebration that kicks off the holiday shopping season! This festive event encourages everyone to shop, eat, and love local...

Noel Night & Weekend

10:00am / Durango Sustainable Goods

We're extending this Local First annual event through the entire weekend, starting Friday, Dec 6 at 4pm through Sunday at 4pm. Friday: enjoy mocktails,...

Festival of Trees & Wreaths

12:00pm / Durango Train Museum

The 21st Annual Festival of Trees & Wreaths is a free and family friendly holiday tradition that's sure to get you into the spirit of the season! Tour...

Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival

1:00pm / La Plata Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall

Local vendors selling an array of hand/homemade items from paintings, jellies, Christmas treats and decor to jewelry and more unique items you don't want...

Fresh Beer Fridays!

3:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ

Every Friday we will tap a one-of-a-kind, unique, special, small-batch brew from our Mod System. Only available at World HQ!

Friday Mocktail Happy Hour

3:30pm / Durango Sustainable Goods

We are partnering with TESStastic for "warming spirit" mocktail evenings every Friday from 3:30-6 pm! Come down to the shop to sample or purchase New/Old...

The Smiley ArtRoom Collective Noel Night

4:00pm / Smiley Building / ArtRoom Collective

The ArtRoom Collective First Friday NOEL NIGHT! Friday, December 6 from 4-7pm 1309 E 3rd Avenue, Durango, CO 81301 https://www.theartroomcollective.com/...

The Noel Night Artisans Market

4:00pm / The Century Building - 2nd floor

Join us on Noel Night for an Artisan Market in the Century Building that features the work of over 20 local artists. Live music by Cody Tinnin. Choose...

Noel Night - Southwest Handmade's One Year Anniversary Party!

4:00pm / Southwest Handmade

Celebrate our one year anniversary of opening our brick and mortar location with us, shop locally, and enter our raffle to win a Southwest Handmade gift...

3rd Annual Noel Night Makers Market

4:30pm / The Main Mall

This year we're featuring eight local creatives to bring you the most diverse range of gifts for anyone in your family at a wide range of prices! Show...

Noel Night Show Featuring Bryce Pettit

5:00pm / Sorrel Sky Gallery

Join us during Noel Night, Durango's annual community Holiday Party, featuring the bronze sculptures of Bryce Pettit. Tabletop and lifesize pieces, belt...

Taste of Christmas

5:00pm / ELHI Community Center

Join the Ignacio community for our annual Taste of Christmas celebration! Enjoy the light parade followed by Christmas shopping, games, food, music and...

Noel Night Opening Reception & Artist Demo

5:00pm / Blue Rain Gallery

Celebrate Noel Night with us at Blue Rain Gallery Durango! This special holiday opening reception features Untamed, a series of dynamic wildlife-inspired...

Canyons of the Ancients Luminaria Night

5:00pm / Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum

Embrace the holiday spirit with a beautiful, candlelit evening at the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument! Enjoy the glow of luminarias, delicious...

Noel Night at Seed Studio

5:30pm / Seed Studio in the Smiley Building

Parents go have some fun on Noel Night while your kiddos have a blast at Seed! They'll enjoy holiday activities, games, create a unique art project, and...

Darryl Kuntz on Noel Night

5:30pm / Toh-Atin Gallery

Darryl Kuntz will play Christmas favorites and Piano Jazz, at Toh-Atin Gallery, 5:30-8 pm. Join us for a fun and festive evening. 20% off,...

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...

Noel Night with Sochi

6:00pm / Create Art and Tea

Tea Master Sochi will be serving Matcha and teaching the Matcha Ceremony starting at 7:00. It is turn into a peaceful atmosphere during the busy evening...

The Power Of A Woman's Body Exhibit on Noel Night

6:00pm / Animas CoWorks

Fort Lewis College Student, JaLyssa Loos, is hosting her first solo art exhibit At Animas CoWorks on main street Durango during Noel night. JaLyssa explores...

Noel Night Mini Painting Holiday Funfest - Gingerbread Man

6:00pm / Picasso & Vino

Ages 5 and up welcome! Join us for a session of fun & creativity while you create a Holiday masterpiece! We'll provide all the materials...

Larry Carver & Friends

6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon

Local talent Larry Carver's melodic and passionate electric lead guitar work covers a wide range of rock, blues, jazz and country!

Holiday on the Hill

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

Join us for our annual celebration, "Holiday on the Hill". The entire performing arts department will entertain you with music of the season. Santa will...

Merely Players presents The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

7:00pm / Merely Underground

Merely Players presents The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane An Enchanted Tale of Hope and Love Tickets. $32

Saturday, December 7^th

27th Annual Christmas Craft Bazaar

8:00am / St. Columba School Gym

Come see all the hand-crafted items from your returning crafters and new crafters as well. There is something for everyone! Breakfast burritos available...

Homebuyer Education Class in Durango

8:30am / Fort Lewis Campus

Tired of renting? Join our Homebuyer Education Class. Learn what it takes to become a homeowner and gain access to local down payment assistance funds....

St. Marks Christmas Bazaar

8:30am / St. Mark's Episcopal Church

Join us for a festive day of holiday shopping and community spirit at St. Mark's Episcopal Church! Handcrafted Arts & Crafts, Delicious Baked Goods, Estate...

Holiday Food & Craft Bazaar

9:00am / Durango La Plata Senior Center

Over 20 Tables, Baked Goods, Homemade Tamales, Handmade Crafts, Candles, Soaps, Jewelry, Ornaments and Face Painting for the kids, +more

Adaptive Sports Winter Volunteer Clinics

9:00am / ASA Winter Office

Interested in volunteering with Adaptive Sports this winter? Training clinics are required to become a volunteer. We will be hosting clinics starting December...

Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival

9:00am / La Plata Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall

Local vendors selling an array of hand/homemade items from paintings, jellies, Christmas treats and decor to jewelry and more unique items you don't...

Christmas Trees for Conservation Lot

9:00am / DSNGRR Parking Lot

Browse locally-harvested white firs from the San Juan National Forest and balsam firs from Wisconsin to find your perfect tree at San Juan Mountains Association's...

Cascade Canyon Winter Train

9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel...

Noel Week-end, 20% discount Storewide

9:00am / Toh-Atin Gallery

Toh-Atin Gallery will offer 20% storewide savings all day Friday,(Noel Night), Saturday and Sunday. Don't miss this opportunity to purchase...

Noel Night & Weekend

10:00am / Durango Sustainable Goods

We're extending this Local First annual event through the entire weekend, starting Friday, Dec 6 at 4pm through Sunday at 4pm. Friday: enjoy mocktails,...

The ArtRoom Collective Holiday Bazaar

10:00am / Smiley Building / ArtRoom Collective

Shop locally for art, special handmade gifts or stocking stuffers! You are invited to join The ArtRoom Collective to be inspired by 24 artists' work and...

English Conversation Circle

10:00am / Durango Public Library

English speaking practice for adult English learners of all levels. All languages and cultures welcome. Learn about your community, make new friends, and...

Portraits with Santa Ken

10:00am / Allison Ragsdale Photography

Back by popular demand, we're offering Portraits with Santa again this year and due to high demand, we're offering 2 dates! Each kiddo/family will get...

3nd Annual Round Dance & Native American Arts Market

12:00pm / Durango High School

Come celebrate the start of our winter months with the Durango Native American Education and NAPAC with our annual Round Dance & Native America Arts Market! ...

Pup-Up Permanent Jewelry with Shaheen & Hope

12:00pm / Durango Sustainable Goods

We're thrilled to have Shaheen's new permanent jewelry pop-up at Sustainable Goods over Noel Night weekend. Stop by anytime between 12 and 4pm on Saturday...

Holiday Market Pop-Up

12:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ

Ska Brewing is celebrating the season with a Holiday Market Pop Up! Featuring unique local artisan goods, seasonal treats, and festive vibes with craft...

Festival of Trees & Wreaths

12:00pm / Durango Train Museum

The 21st Annual Festival of Trees & Wreaths is a free and family friendly holiday tradition that's sure to get you into the spirit of the season!...

Yarn Meetup

1:00pm / Durango Public Library

Calling knitters and crocheters of all ages and levels! Come work on your current project in an informal group setting! Interested in learning? There will...

Tasty Herbals: Herbal Infusion, Cordials, Elixirs, and Syrups with Katya Difani

1:00pm / Create Art and Tea

Just in time for the holidays and the winter season, this class is meant to be a fun way to learn about various herbs and how to make tasty creations from...

Evergreen Wreath Making Workshop

2:00pm / April's Garden

Enjoy festive treats and refreshments while making your very own natural evergreen holiday wreath. Colleen, owner of April's Garden will guide you...

Holiday Printing Party

2:00pm / Picasso & Vino

Join us for a session of fun & creativity while you follow along step by step to create several Holiday Handmade Greeting Cards! We'll...

Family Friendly Painting Party - Nutcracker & Sugar Plum Fairy

2:00pm / Picasso & Vino

Ages 9 & up welcome for this session! Join us for a session of fun & creativity while you follow along step by step to create your own...

Cork Wreath Workshop

4:00pm / The Subterrain

Make and decorate your own wine cork wreath! $20 per wreath includes all supplies and instruction, all ages with adult supervision

Ladies Night hosted by Dirty Wheels Biking

5:00pm / 2nd Ave Sports

Come join us for a ladies maintenance night. It's free for all who wanna join. We have a special guest, Nicole Schnee, who will be talking...

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...

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...

iAM MUSIC's Community CO Gives Concert

6:00pm / The iNDIGO Room

Celebrate Colorado Gives Day with iAM MUSIC at our Community CO Gives Concert! Join us for an inspiring evening of live music, featuring performances by...

Merely Players presents The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

7:00pm / Merely Underground

Merely Players presents The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane An Enchanted Tale of Hope and Love Tickets. $32

Vincent Antone with Phyphr & Forest Thump

8:00pm / Animas City Theatre

$32 / $35 / 21+ Vincent Antone (full name Vincent Antone Seidl) is an American producer and recording artist based in Austin, TX. He is...

Sunday, December 8^th

Cascade Canyon Winter Train

9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel...

Noel Week-end, 20% discount Storewide

9:00am / Toh-Atin Gallery

Toh-Atin Gallery will offer 20% storewide savings all day Friday (Noel Night), Saturday and Sunday. Don't miss this opportunity to purchase...

Local Cookie Decorating

10:00am / Mountain Dough Baking Co.

Do you want to learn the basics of decorating sugar cookies? If so, then this class is perfect for you!! You will practice basic piping and filling techniques...

Noel Night & Weekend

10:00am / Durango Sustainable Goods

We're extending this Local First annual event through the entire weekend, starting Friday, Dec 6 at 4pm through Sunday at 4pm. Friday: enjoy mocktails,...

Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival

10:00am / La Plata Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall

Local vendors selling an array of hand/homemade items from paintings, jellies, Christmas treats and decor to jewelry and more unique items you don't...

Ginger Bread House Decorate & Sip

11:00am / EsoTerra Ciderworks

Our Sunday Paint & Sip has gotten into the holiday spirit! Gingerbread Decorating Days!!! Come on down and avoid having to actually BUILD...

Festival of Trees & Wreaths

12:00pm / Durango Train Museum

The 21st Annual Festival of Trees & Wreaths is a free and family friendly holiday tradition that's sure to get you into the spirit of the season!...

Christmas Trees for Conservation Lot

12:00pm / DSNGRR Parking Lot

Browse locally-harvested white firs from the San Juan National Forest and balsam firs from Wisconsin to find your perfect tree at San Juan Mountains Association's...

Irish jam session

12:30pm / Durango Beer & Ice Company

Come enjoy some Irish Jam! 4$ pints (exclude tulip beers)

Board Game Sundays

2:00pm / Lola's Place

Join us every Sunday afternoon when Guild House Games brings loads of board games to Lola's Place for your pleasure! Compete in your favorite game...

Merely Players presents The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

2:00pm / Merely Underground

Merely Players presents The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane An Enchanted Tale of Hope and Love Tickets. $32

Wintery Painting Session with Mixed Pallet

2:00pm / Create Art and Tea

Mixed Pallet & Create Art And Tea collaborate to bring you a vibrant painting session led by local artist, Tiffany Clark. No painting experience is required....

The iAM MUSIC Institute Winter Student Showcase

2:00pm / Durango Arts Center

Join us for the annual iAM MUSIC Institute Winter Student Showcase! This year, we are happy to be once again taking the showcase to the Durango Arts Center,...

Nifty Nanny 10 Year Anniversary Party

2:30pm / EsoTerra

Come Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Nifty Nanny- Bike Touring company for kids! We will have cookie decorating, hot chocolate, crafts, and more!...

Durango Choral Society Presents: Family Christmas Concert

3:00pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College

The Durango Choral Society returns to the Community Concert Hall stage in full force to bring you the best of seasonal holiday music! Featuring the Durango...

Funk Jam Sessions presented by Jimmy's Music & Supply

5:00pm / 11th Street Station

A jam session for funk, jazz and groove players with a rotating host of bands on the second Sunday of each month. Sunday December 8th will...

Ben Gibson

6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium

Influenced from greats both past and present: Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaugh, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, as well as more contemporary greats such as Joe...

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...

Sunday Funday

8:00pm / Starlight Lounge

Spin the wheel, win prizes!!

Monday, December 9^th

2025 Durango Wine Experience - Early Bird Tickets On Sale

8:00am / Durango Downtown

Early Bird Weekend Passes to the Walkabout and the Grand Tasting are on sale now at DurangoWine.com. The passes, valued at $175, are available until December...

TBK Banks 3rd Annual Holiday Family Drive

9:00am / TBK Bank

TBK Bank partnered up with Housing Solutions for the Southwest and adopted 15 families in need to make their holidays a bit brighter. Stop by any TBK Bank...

Christmas Trees for Conservation Lot ALL WEEK

12:00pm / DSNGRR Parking Lot

Browse locally-harvested white firs from the San Juan National Forest and balsam firs from Wisconsin to find your perfect tree at San Juan Mountains Association's...

Charlie Henry

6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon

Chuck Hank, the low end force behind Durango's musical revolution, has become an iconic figure under the neon lights of countless venues. With his nimble...

Comedy Open-Mic Mondays

7:00pm / The Starlight Lounge

Grab some drinks & join local comedians, first-timers, and storytellers every Monday for their newest jokes & material! Select shows will also feature...

Swing & Brewskies

7:00pm / Durango Beer and Ice Brewery

Grab a drink and learn to dance! Swing dance lesson 7pm, dance to swing & jazz music till closing! $8 pays for the lesson,...

Tuesday, December 10^th

Southwest Colorado Gives Day

12:00am / Southwest Colorado Gives Day

Today is the day to Give Where You Live! Come support the nonprofits in your community by donating to the causes you care about today on swcogives.org!...

Economic Development Alliance Meeting

8:00am / Center for Innovation (Main Mall)

Be Part of the Conversation! At the heart of La Plata County's economic pulse, these gatherings are the most significant meetings in the county, fostering...

Gift Gallery

12:00pm / Durango Arts Center

Tuesday through Saturday! It's that time of year when lights twinkle, magic and cheer are in the air, and snow begins to fall. When everyone starts...

How to Stay out of a Nursing Home

1:00pm / Durango Senior Center - Window Room

Next in the continuing free series at Durango Senior Center, we will talk about ways to avoid someone taking your decision-making abilities away through...

Slow Bluegrass Jam

5:30pm / General Palmer

Are you a beginner/intermediate acoustic music player looking to play more? This weekly jam is welcoming to all players, with a focus on slower tempo improvisation...

Terry Rickard

6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon

Terry has been entertaining Strater guests and locals for years! Terry grew up playing in rock bands around the Boston area before moving to southern California....

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, Neil...

Durango Barbershoppers Annual Christmas Concert

6:00pm / Durango Main Mall

The annual Durango Barbershoppers Christmas concert will be presented at the Main Mall downtown. The show will feature the Durango Narrowgauge Chorus,...

Open Mic Night

7:00pm / Starlight Lounge

Open mic every Tuesday, open to performers of all kinds and levels from beginners to experts. Support local live music!

Wednesday, December 11^th

Durango Fire Blood Drive

9:00am / Station 1 - Training Room

Eat a good meal, drink plenty of water and bring an ID for your appointment! Walkins always welcome!

HR Workshop: Employee Handbook Review with Attorney Michael Santo

11:30am / Center for Innovation ( 2nd floor Main Mall)

Join us for an HR Workshop in partnership with DAHRM: Durango Area Human Resource Managers.

Employee Handbook Updates will be taught by Employment...

Festive Holiday Wreath Making

5:30pm / Adela Floral

Join us in festive holiday wreath making! Its a tradition, all supplies provided. Our first studio class at our lovely location! Grab your friends and...

Holiday Wreath Making Workshop!

5:30pm / Lola's Place

Want to bring some handcrafted holiday cheer into your home? Sign up for our Wreath Workshop! Our rockstar instructor will guide you through...

Writers & Scribblers Writing Group

6:00pm / Durango Public Library

W&S is a group for writers of all kinds to learn, practice, and share the art and craft of writing. Our main purpose is to try to help each other through...

Donny Johnson

6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon

Donny is a self-proclaimed "Troubador!" He plays the guitar and sings - mostly cover tunes of everyone from working musician Willie Nelson to Waylon Jennings,...

Terry Rickard

6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon

Terry has been entertaining Strater guests and locals for years! Terry grew up playing in rock bands around the Boston area before moving to southern California....

Open Mic Night w/ Leigh Mikell

7:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks

Bring your talent! Play alone, or with friends. This open mic is run up by the phenomenally talented musicians of ShadowTrapp! So, you are always guaranteed...

Karaoke Roulette

8:00pm / Starlight Lounge

Sing a song get a free shot!

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