Featured Happenings
Events This Week
Durango & Silverton Summer Train
8:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Embark on an Incredible Journey Through the San Juan Mountains
For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding...
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...
Joel Racheff
6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium
Joel Racheff was born in Wyoming, raised in New Mexico, and has spent most of his adult life in good ol' Durango. As a young man, Joel was and continues...
The Jordan World Circus
6:30pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds and Event Center
It's Circus Time! Join us for a whole lot of family fun!
Tickets on sale now: JordanCircus.com/
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...
Durango Cowboy Gathering
7:00pm / Doubletree Hotel
Kristyn Harris & Hailey Sandoz plus invited performers 7:00 PM at the Main Stage in the Doubletree Hotel ~ reserved seating $35 or $45 ~ when these two...
Hauntings & History Downtown Ghost Tour
7:00pm / 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...
Merely Players presents The Book of Will
7:00pm / Merely Underground
A Sparkling Ode to Shakesphere
Tickets: $32 - $36
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...
Ezra Bell with LoeDown Brass Band
8:00pm / Animas City Theatre
Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm
21+ / $18 / $20
Ezra Bell was founded by Benjamin Wuamett and friends late in the summer of 2013. It...
Durango Cowboy Gathering Schedule
8:00am / Various Venues
Cowboy Music and Poetry Train ~ 8:00 AM ~ Reserve now at 970-247-2733 to ride the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train with 3 poets and 3 musicians....
Durango & Silverton Summer Train
8:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Embark on an Incredible Journey Through the San Juan Mountains
For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding...
Pumpkin Festival
10:00am / Jack-A-Lope Acres Farm
Join us this fall when we welcome our favorite season of all! Pumpkin season has finally arrived and we like to celebrate by opening our family farm to...
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...
First Friday
4:00pm / Various Locations
Celebrate Durango's creative side! Every First Friday of the month, businesses, galleries, and the spaces in between host local artists of all...
The ArtRoom Collective First Friday
4:00pm / Smiley Building / ArtRoom Collective
Christine Mullholand Family Art & Photography - AI-inspired art.
What do AI, processing emotions and art have in common? Christine Mulholland!...
Sunset Pumpkin Tour
4:00pm / Jack-A-Lope Acres Farm
One of our most beloved events that sells out faster than any other is great for couples or families looking for a quieter entertainment experience on...
The Cowboy Hat During Cowboy Gathering
5:00pm / Sorrel Sky Gallery
The Cowboy Hat is perhaps the most timeless and iconic symbol of the American West. Sorrel Sky Gallery is pleased to partner with The Montana Territory...
Durango Open Studio Tour: Opening Art Exhibition
5:00pm / Smiley Cafe
Emerging and professional artists will be opening their doors all over to explore local art studios, discover inspirational art and connect with artists....
Kathryn Stedham, Western Horizons
5:00pm / Blue Rain Gallery
Join us for an exhibition featuring the works of Kathryn Stedham, where you can experience her stunning Western landscapes firsthand. In addition, Kathryn...
Opening Reception - Dark Side of the Mind Art Exhibit
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Thank you for sharing your work! The Durango Arts Center is pleased to invite all local artists to submit their "Spooktacular" artwork for the 2024 Community...
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...
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 performance....
Treasure Hunt
6:30pm / The Subterrain
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....
Hauntings & History Downtown Ghost Tour
7:00pm / 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...
Painting Party - Looking Up
7:00pm / 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 for you to paint along.
Drink...
Durango Choral Society Presents: Take Flight!
7:00pm / Christ the King Lutheran Church
Fasten your seatbelts and join us for the Durango Choral Society's first concert of our 2024-2025 season as we "Take Flight!"
Featuring...
Merely Players presents The Book of Will
7:00pm / Merely Underground
A Sparkling Ode to Shakesphere
Tickets: $32 - $36
The Thanksgiving Play
7:30pm / Fort Lewis College - Mainstage Theater
Good intentions clash with absurd assumptions in Larissa Fasthorse's wickedly funny satire. Join a troupe of teaching artists as they scramble to create...
Dead Floyd 15 Year Anniversary - Night One
8:00pm / Animas City Theatre
Single Night Tickets $25 / $30 / 21+
Dancing Bears?
Flying Pigs?
Who is Dead Floyd and why do they keep following me around?
Dead...
Wild Country Band
10:30pm / Sky Ute Casino Resort - Rolling Thunder-Stage
Live music with the Wild Country Band.
Free Admission | Must be 21+
Durango Cowboy Gathering Schedule
7:30am / Various Venues
COWBOY CHUCKWAGON BREAKFAST ~ 7:30-10:30 AM,
on Main at 8th Street. Tickets $12 available at the event. Before the parade, enjoy a cowboy breakfast of...
Durango & Silverton Summer Train
8:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Embark on an Incredible Journey Through the San Juan Mountains
For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding...
Annual Contractors Yard Sale
8:00am / Three Springs
The annual Contractors Yard Sale will help raise funds for the Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado Trade Scholarship Fund and the Habitat for...
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....
Durango Farmers Market
9:00am / TBK Bank, 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....
The Style Gathering - A Retail Warehouse Sale
9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Join us for an exclusive one-day-only event made up of independently owned boutiques and businesses! Whether you're a seasoned fashionista or just looking...
Aztec Highland Games & Celtic Festival
9:00am / Riverside Park
Join us by the banks of the Animas River in shady Riverside Park to celebrate all things Celtic! Listen to Celtic and bluegrass music from local bands,...
Jack-A-Lope Acres (Dog Days)
10:00am / Jack-A-Lope Acres Farm
Join us this fall when we welcome our favorite season of all! Pumpkin season has finally arrived and we like to celebrate by opening our family farm to...
The Chile Chase Trail Run and Chile Cookoff
10:00am / Overend Mountain Park
This year we'll kick things off at 10AM with our Zesty 10k through Overend Mountain Park, complete with a HogsBack summit, and dive right into the chili...
Quick & Dirty Downtown Walking Tour
10:00am / 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...
Pumpkin Festival
10:00am / Jack-A-Lope Acres Farm
Join us this fall when we welcome our favorite season of all! Pumpkin season has finally arrived and we like to celebrate by opening our family farm to...
4CORE's Beyond Solar Tour + Soirée
10:00am / Smiley Building and various homes and businesses around town.
Join us for a day of learning about solar and net zero technologies, which can help you reduce your energy bills and harmful carbon emissions. The Beyond...
Harvest Festival Car Show
10:00am / ELHI Community Center
The Harvest Festival is back! After 5 years, the ELHI Community Center is excited to bring the annual Ignacio Harvest Festival back, and this time we've...
Durango Open Studio Tour
10:00am / Smiley Cafe booth for map
Emerging and professional artists will be opening their doors all over to explore local art studios, discover inspirational art and connect with artists....
Building with Hempcrete
10:00am / Active Construction Site
Learn about the many advantages of building with Hempcrete. In 2023, Citizens for Clean Energy won a grant from the 4 Corners Carbon Coalition to demonstrate...
Saturday Social Brunch on the Patio
10:00am / Laura's Artisan inside Sustainable Goods
Join us on our patio with the red umbrellas. Each Saturday in October for Saturday Social Brunch on the patio.
Prefix menu, choice of three...
Durango Cowboy Gathering Parade
10:30am / Downtown
One of the highlights of the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering is the largest motorless parade in Colorado.
This much anticipated event takes...
Mask Decorating Party
2:00pm / The Subterrain
Just in time for Halloween- decorate a paper mache mask with us! We have paint pens, hot glue guns, feathers, leaves, eyeballs, fake teeth and goodies...
Durango Choral Society Presents: Take Flight!
2:00pm / Christ the King Lutheran Church
Fasten your seatbelts and join us for the Durango Choral Society's first concert of our 2024-2025 season as we "Take Flight!"
Featuring...
Durango Public Library Annual Literary Festival: Page One Writing Contest Reception
2:00pm / Durango Public Library
Celebrate local writers of all ages! Come learn about the upcoming writing contest and the exciting line up for our 2024 Literary Festival!
Register...
Register...
UFC 307 • Pereira vs Rountree Jr.
4:00pm / Sky Ute Casino Resort - 49 Lounge
LIVE at 49 Lounge on our BIG SCREEN!
Early Prelims 4PM MDT
Prelims 6PM MDT
Main Card 8PM MDT
Free Admission | Must be...
Cowboy performers free Poster Session
4:30pm / Toh-Atin Gallery
Poets and songwriter perform their interpretation of this year's Cowboy Gathering poster, Storm on the Mountain, by Cowboy Artists of America, past president...
Poetry for Palestine
5:00pm / Bread Cafe - Downtown
The Durango Palestine Solidarity Coalition is hosting Poetry for Palestine, a fundraiser for Palestinian families. The event includes open mic poetry,...
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...
Grand Opening Hoedown Party
6:00pm / The Tangled Horn
Rip-roaring music by "People We Know", Craft Specialty Cocktails, Colorado Brews and Damn Good Food. Come join us for our first big event as we kickoff...
Hauntings & History Downtown Ghost Tour
7:00pm / 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...
Merely Players presents The Book of Will
7:00pm / Merely Underground
A Sparkling Ode to Shakesphere
Tickets: $32 - $36
The Thanksgiving Play
7:30pm / Fort Lewis College - Mainstage Theater
Good intentions clash with absurd assumptions in Larissa Fasthorse's wickedly funny satire. Join a troupe of teaching artists as they scramble to...
Dead Floyd 15 Year Anniversary - Night One
8:00pm / Animas City Theatre
Single Night Tickets $25 / $30 / 21+
Dancing Bears?
Flying Pigs?
Who is Dead Floyd and why do they keep following me around?
Dead...
Durango & Silverton Summer Train
8:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Embark on an Incredible Journey Through the San Juan Mountains
For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding...
Veteran Benefit Breakfast - Open to Public
9:00am / VFW Post 4031
Great opportunity to support your local veterans while enjoying a delicious breakfast! Open to the public, this event is held every 1st & 3rd Sunday. Donations...
Aztec Highland Games & Celtic Festival
9:00am / Riverside Park
Join us by the banks of the Animas River in shady Riverside Park to celebrate all things Celtic! Listen to Celtic and bluegrass music from local bands,...
A Cowboy and His Creator
10:00am / Florida Mesa Presbyterian Church
Special church service.
Be sure to regularly check our website for all the details.
Pumpkin Festival
10:00am / Jack-A-Lope Acres Farm
Join us this fall when we welcome our favorite season of all! Pumpkin season has finally arrived and we like to celebrate by opening our family farm to...
Durango Open Studio Tour
10:00am / Smiley Cafe booth
Emerging and professional artists will be opening their doors all over to explore local art studios, discover inspirational art and connect with artists....
Irish jam session
12:30pm / Durango Beer & Ice Company
Come enjoy some Irish Jam! 4$ 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 Book of Will
2:00pm / Merely Underground
A Sparkling Ode to Shakesphere
Tickets: $32 - $36
The Thanksgiving Play
2:00pm / Fort Lewis College - Mainstage Theater
Good intentions clash with absurd assumptions in Larissa Fasthorse's wickedly funny satire. Join a troupe of teaching artists as they scramble to...
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...
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...
Durango & Silverton Summer Train
8:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Embark on an Incredible Journey Through the San Juan Mountains
For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding...
Durango Public Library Annual Literary Festival: Heather Hansman Book Club
3:00pm / Durango Public Library
In these book clubs, there is no required reading, join us to discuss Heather's works, writing style, research, and more. Heather is a freelance writer...
Opening Reception - Dark Side of the Mind Art Exhibit All Week
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Thank you for sharing your work! The Durango Arts Center is pleased to invite all local artists to submit their "Spooktacular" artwork for the 2024 Community...
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...
Joel Racheff
6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium
Joel Racheff was born in Wyoming, raised in New Mexico, and has spent most of his adult life in good ol' Durango. As a young man, Joel was and continues...
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...
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...
Durango & Silverton Summer Train
8:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Embark on an Incredible Journey Through the San Juan Mountains
For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding...
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...
Durango Public Library Annual Literary Festival Ramona Emerson Book Club
3:00pm / Durango Public Library
In these book clubs, there is no required reading, join us to discuss Ramona's works, writing style, research, and more. Ramona is a Diné (Navajo) writer...
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...
Twin Buttes Tuesday
5:30pm / Twin Buttes MTB Trailhead Parking Lot
A weekly Tuesday night mountain bike ride at Twin Buttes for those looking to blow off some steam after work. All mountain bike levels are welcome to join...
Artists Ceramic Workshop with Nolan McPherson
5:30pm / Seed Studio
Seed Studio is excited to welcome back Nolan McPherson to our studio this October to share his knowledge about handbuilding through demonstration and hands-on...
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...
Sean O'Brien
6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium
Sean grew up playing many different instruments, none of which has fascinated him as much as the guitar. He began playing guitar in 2001 in Ojai, CA, and...
Warhol and Wine - Fall Leaves and Landscapes
6:00pm / Durango Arts Center
In this fun-filled adult class, enjoy a glass of wine or other adult beverage, be exposed to variety of tips, tricks and techniques, as you create a One-of-a-Kind...
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!
Making A Difference Speaker Series with Elizabeth Smart
7:00pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
The Community Foundation's Making a Difference Speaker Series is a fundraiser designed to inspire conversation, prompt action, and bring a new perspective...
Durango & Silverton Summer Train
8:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Embark on an Incredible Journey Through the San Juan Mountains
For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding...
Wonderful Wednesdays for Ages 2 - 5
9:30am / Durango Community Recreation Center
Preschool children will have an opportunity to explore, create, and discover the world around them through engaging, age-appropriate themes. Children will...
Quick & Dirty Downtown Walking Tour
10:00am / 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...
People & Culture Workshop: Positive Workplace Culture
11:30am / Center for Innovation (2nd floor of the Main Mall)
Join us for a People & Culture Workshop, presented by DAHRM: Durango Area Human Resource Managers. Creating a Positive Workplace Culture will be taught...
Durango Public Library Annual Literary Festival Scott Graham Book Club
3:00pm / Durango Public Library
In these book clubs, there is no required reading, join us to discuss Graham's works, writing style, research, and more. Scott is the author of the critically...
Teen Art Lounge
5:00pm / Durango Community Recreation Center
Hang out and get creative in the Teen Art Lounge in the Twilight Room at the Durango Community Recreation Center. All materials included. Express yourself...
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...
Snowdown 2025 Kickoff Party
5:30pm / Public House 701
The 2025 Snowdown theme is Snowdown, The Board Game Edition: It's Your Move.
Come gather with our Board of Directors as we kick-off the Snowdown 2025...
Writers & Scribblers Writing Group
6:00pm / Durango Public Library
An open heart is an excellent hook, but how do writers achieve that? Why do some characters grab us so quickly? At our workshop this month, we'll share...
Terry Rickard
6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium
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....
Musically Speaking presented by the San Juan Symphony
6:00pm / Powerhouse Science Center
Join us for a free educational talk 6-7pm Wednesdays before our concert weekend. Hear the stories behind the music from the San Juan Symphony's Maestro...
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...
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society Meeting and Presentation
7:00pm / Fort Lewis Collage Lyceum
The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society invites the public to a presentation in the Lyceum at the Center of Southwest Studies and on Zoom on Wednesday,...
