Events This Week
Homebuyer Education Class
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....
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...
Venture Snowboards - Demo Day
9:00am / Purgatory Resort
Give yourself the gift of a day out with Venture Snowboards based in Silverton, Colorado. With their love for the sport and attention to detail, you might...
Snowdown Theme Contest
9:00am / Magpies Newsstand & Cafe
Submit your idea for SNOWDOWN 2026 themes are chosen 2 years in advance. The winner will be announced during the Purgatory opening ceremony. Let your imagination...
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...
VNTRbirds Good Vibes Ride
10:00am / Purgatory Village Express Lift
Join VNTRbirds on Saturday, January 25th for Good Vibes Ride Day! VNTRbirds loves to bring together and continue to build our outdoor community. We host...
Build-a-Bong
10:00am / Prohibition Herb
Level up your game with this year's Build-a-Bong contest at Prohibition Herb! Drop off your creation at Prohibition Herb Friday Jan 24 through Saturday...
Cornhole Tournament
11:00am / American Legion Post 28
Bags fly at 11AM. Teams that were formed Friday night guaranteed 6 games if an individual shows up, we will try to find a partner for you. Get to 21 points...
Spin To Win
11:00am / Grassburger
Step up and spin to win for your chance to win exciting prizes! With every order placed in the dining room during the SNOWDOWN time frame, one lucky player...
Puzzle Contest
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
The timer has started! There will be puzzles for contestants to choose from. Each time a puzzle is chosen to put together it will be timed so don't...
Poetry Rhyming Game
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
Snowdown rhyming showdown. There will be a Poetry Rhyming Board game that will move you forward with each rhyming word. The player with the most rhymes...
Bingo At The Bee's
12:00pm / Applebee's
B-4 you know it you have Connect 4 in a row and now the anticipation. Do not get twitchy with Ants in the Pants until you can Spill the Beans and yell...
Costume Monopoly
12:00pm / Skyridge Soaps & Suds
Come in your costume and let's play! Participants will role a single dice and land on a corresponding tile. Do not pass go and do not go to jail! Must...
Puzzle Tournament
12:00pm / Guild House Games
Grab a partner this is a 2-player team competition, teams can be 2 adults or 1 adult and 1 child. The big challenge is not having a Clue on what the end...
How Well Do You Know Y(our) Wine?
12:00pm / Four Leaves Winery
A game, just for wine? Sign me up! Walk on in and let the games begin! This will not be any Trouble using our descriptive menu get a Clue, detect, identify...
Yarn Meetup
1:00pm / Durango Public Library
Calling knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists of all ages and levels! Come work on your current project in an informal group setting!
Snow Science & Social Snowshoe
1:00pm / Lizard Head Pass
Join San Juan Mountains Association and Mountain Studies Institute to learn about forest ecology, watersheds, climate change, and the future of snowpack...
Outhouse Stuffing
1:00pm / Gazpacho New Mexican Restaurant
What would a Game of Life be without SNOWDOWN outhouse stuffing? The team that stacks and squeezes the most people into the outhouse within 2 minutes and...
Poetry Duels Junior
1:00pm / The Subterrain
Join the Durango Poet Laureates, Esther Belin and Zoe Golden, hosts of this fast furious head-to-head tournament style battle. Contestants will get a random...
Rollin' For The Win: Giant Yahtzee
1:00pm / Sun Sapphires
Join us for an exciting game of Giant Yahtzee test your luck and strategy as you use your dice-rolling expertise with oversized dice for a chance to win...
Stretching with Cats
2:00pm / Cat Care Durango
We're thrilled to announce our second Stretching with Cats event!
For just a $25 suggested donation, you can enjoy a relaxing stretch session...
Paper Airplane Toss
2:00pm / Office Depot
Life is so much fun with paper airplanes. Participants will be provided the 24lb paper to create and fold at the event; no clips, tape, weights, or glue,...
Texas Hold-em Poker Tournament
2:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Do not be looking for Trouble or you may get a Ticket to Ride out of town. Who will have the best poker face, can bluff beautifully, or just be the best...
Warhammer 40K 1000 - Point Tournament
3:00pm / Guild House Games
"In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war" and now SNOWDOWN! Move your warriors through 2-hour rounds with preset terrain on each table,...
Name That Tune Bingo
4:00pm / Barons Creek Vineyards
Picture this: as music plays you test your musical knowledge by marking off songs on your card. It is the perfect fusion of a music quiz and the classic...
Most Wholesome Compliment Battle
4:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
Join us for the word Battle Royale. Where sweet words flow like Catan resources, and compliments stack higher than Jenga towers! In this roast-battle turned...
Ping Pong Tournament
4:30pm / Starlight Lounge
Ready for paddling? Come on in for the best Ping Pong challenge in town. Lots of back-and-forth action with thrills and spills a physical Chess game. ...
Clue Beer Dinner
5:00pm / Carver Brewing Company
3-courses inspired by Clue characters. Can you guess the craft beer pairing for each course?!
A delightful part of SNOWDOWN, don't miss...
Corkers
5:00pm / Durango Winery
Play the classic bar game Quarters, but with a twist. Instead of playing with quarters we will be playing with CORKS! Sound difficult? It is. Show up as...
Glow Climbing Night
5:00pm / Gravity Lab
Neon Glow Night is a blacklight event with live DJ sets, glow in the dark climbing, backlights, and decorations. Games and events include: Climber Twister,...
Word Warriors
5:30pm / Union Social House
A scrabble competition where word enthusiasts nd strategists come together to test their vocabulary, spelling skills, and tactical thinking. Players compete...
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...
Poetry Duels
6:00pm / The Subterrain
Join the Durango Poet Laureates, Esther Belin and Zoe Golden, hosts of this fast and furious head-to-head tournament style poetry battle. Participants...
Painting Party - The Cardinal
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 for...
Crokinole Tournament
6:30pm / VFW Post 4031
Older than Monopoly and more fun than shuffle board, a Canadian board game of dexterity and tactics. Beginners are welcome; It may be simple to learn but...
All The Right Moves Dance Night
7:00pm / Lola's Place
Get ready for an unforgettable night of dancing! We are turning up the music and transforming the dance floor into the ultimate party—where the only...
41st Annual Snowdown Follies
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center Theatre
SNOWDOWN Follies are back for the 41st year for more fun, laughter, outlandish entertainment, games,and local commentary! This event is brought to you...
Clue Beer Dinner
7:30pm / Carver Brewing Company
3-courses inspired by Clue characters. Can you guess the craft beer pairing for each course?!
A delightful part of SNOWDOWN, don't miss...
Blindfold Dance Challenge feat. 'DJ Chef Donnie'
8:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
Ready, Set, Go! The ultimate showdown dancing to a mashup of tunes with your partner, smooth and easy. Sorry, it is the Game of Life with funky moves and...
41st Annual Snowdown Follies
10:00pm / Durango Arts Center Theatre
SNOWDOWN Follies are back for the 41st year for more fun, laughter, outlandish entertainment, games,and local commentary! This event is brought to you...
Karaoke Contest
10:00pm / 8th Avenue Tavern
Come on in and sing your hearts out! contestants will be judged based on vocalization, performance, and showmanship! Come sing, laugh, dance, and party...
First Tracks Brunch Experience
7:30am / Dantes Backside Bistro
Dream of getting those first tracks? Well we have a special treat for you!
On select dates this winter, we're offering you the opportunity...
Know the Snow Rando (Skimo) Race
8:00am / Purgatory
Join us for the Annual Rando Race, a fantastic benefit event for the Know the Snow Fund! This incredible local nonprofit is committed to building a safer...
Backcountry Basics with VNTR Birds
8:30am / Purgatory Village Express Lift
Avalanche education is the best piece of gear you can have in the backcountry.
Whether you’re splitboarding, AT skiing, or snowmobiling,...
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...
Snowdown Theme Contest
9:00am / Magpies Newsstand & Cafe
Submit your idea for SNOWDOWN 2026 themes are chosen 2 years in advance. The winner will be announced during the Purgatory opening ceremony. Let your imagination...
Build-a-Bong
10:00am / Prohibition Herb
Level up your game with this year's Build-a-Bong contest at Prohibition Herb! Drop off your creation at Prohibition Herb Friday Jan 24 through Saturday...
Snowdown Yoga Bliss Vinyasa Flow
10:00am / Gravity Lab Climbing
Join instructor Chloe Dee Dudley on Sunday 10am at Gravity Lab Climbing Gym during your Snowdown Weekend! Enjoy a creative, dynamic, athletic and energizing...
Spikeball Tournament
11:00am / Santa Rita Park
Spikeball aka "that yellow trampoline game" aka "if volleyball and foursquare had a baby" is a game played by teams-of-two, volleyball-style (think bump,...
Giant Jenga Family Competition Brunch
11:00am / The Tangled Horn
Come have Brunch with us and compete with other families to build the tallest Giant Jenga tower! Only 10 slots available!
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry...
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry...
Spin To Win
11:00am / Grassburger
Step up and spin to win for your chance to win exciting prizes! With every order placed in the dining room during the SNOWDOWN time frame, one lucky player...
Poetry Rhyming Game
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
Snowdown rhyming showdown. There will be a Poetry Rhyming Board game that will move you forward with each rhyming word. The player with the most rhymes...
Puzzle Contest
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
The timer has started! There will be puzzles for contestants to choose from. Each time a puzzle is chosen to put together it will be timed so don't...
Ski Parade & Opening Ceremony
1:00pm / Purgys Patio Purgatory Resort - On the Beach
Give a toast to the most amazing winter celebration in the universe with this kickoff celebration that not only celebrates the start of Snowdown but announces...
Hopscotch
1:00pm / Gazpacho New Mexican Restaurant
Ahhh the ultimate playground test of balance and aim. The rules are simple: throw an object and hop through numbered squares to retrieve said object without...
One Piece Trading Card Game
1:00pm / Guild House Games
The One Piece Trading Card Game is your chance to assemble the ultimate pirate crew, except instead of treasure, you're hoarding shiny cards and smug victories....
Chess Tournament
1:00pm / Durango Winery
The stakes are high, the moves are slow, and the tension is palpable. It's a thrilling combo of intellectual warfare and quiet staring contests—perfect...
Euchre Tournament
1:00pm / VFW Post 4031
A card game that’s all about calling the shots, sometimes bluffing, and occasionally pretending you understand what’s happening. It's a fast-paced...
2nd Annual Hamster Derby Race
2:00pm / Creature Comforts - Centennial Center
We are SO excited to be a part of Snowdown 2025! Our event will be a Hamster Derby at Creature Comforts. This event is open to all small pets that safely...
Blood On The Clocktower
2:00pm / Lola's Place
Hosted by Guild House Games, gather at Lola’s for an afternoon of mystery and deduction. Each player receives either a ‘good’ or ‘evil’ token...
Y2K Blind Singalong
3:00pm / Lizard Head Trading Company
Hey Ya! Drop It Like It's Hot when you take the stage and sing alongside your favorite Y2K song accompaniments. The only catch: the lyrics will be behind...
Warhammer 40K 1000 - Point Tournament
3:00pm / Guild House Games
"In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war" and now SNOWDOWN! Move your warriors through 2-hour rounds with preset terrain on each table,...
Apples to Apples
4:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
Apples to Apples is a fun, fast-paced card game of unexpected comparisons and endless laughter. Players take turns acting as the judge, presenting a green...
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...
Christmas Tree Drop Off
8:00am / Santa Rita Park
Christmas tree dropped off has officially begun through Jan. 31, 2025
Search For The Silver Bullet
9:00am / Durango area
Hosted by A & L Coors & Four Corners Broadcasting
Now in its 26th year, this event challenges all players in the game of SNOWDOWN to find...
Snowdown Theme Contest
9:00am / Magpies Newsstand & Cafe
Submit your idea for SNOWDOWN 2026 themes are chosen 2 years in advance. The winner will be announced during the Purgatory opening ceremony. Let your imagination...
Build-a-Bong
10:00am / Prohibition Herb
Level up your game with this year's Build-a-Bong contest at Prohibition Herb! Drop off your creation at Prohibition Herb Friday Jan 24 through Saturday...
Spin To Win
11:00am / Grassburger
Step up and spin to win for your chance to win exciting prizes! With every order placed in the dining room during the SNOWDOWN time frame, one lucky player...
Poetry Rhyming Game
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
Snowdown rhyming showdown. There will be a Poetry Rhyming Board game that will move you forward with each rhyming word. The player with the most rhymes...
Puzzle Contest
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
The timer has started! There will be puzzles for contestants to choose from. Each time a puzzle is chosen to put together it will be timed so don't...
Coaster Coasting
2:00pm / 8th Avenue Tavern
Teams of two compete in a ten-hole challenge, aiming to toss coasters into buckets set up around the bar. Scoring varies with hit or sink. Heckling encouraged...
Death Cafe
4:00pm / Durango Public Library
A Death Café is a group directed discussion of death; it is not a grief support group. Our objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to...
Board Game Crafts
4:00pm / Durango Public Library
Get your game on- literally! Design your own accessories and jewelry with our supply of surplus board game pieces!
The possibilities are...
What's In the Box Family Game Night
4:00pm / Lola's Place
Bring your friends and family to enjoy food, drinks, and board games in partnership with Guild House Games. Try classics or new releases, with a board...
Joel Racheff
6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
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...
Pajama Party Night
6:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
Slip into your comfiest PJs for our ultimate slumber party zone! A night of Scooby-Doo cartoons, Ouija boards, and a Build Your Own Mac n' Cheese bar....
Monkey Tail
6:30pm / Starlight Lounge
Channel your inner primate! Don a monkey tail and collect bananas scattered throughout the "jungle." Must be 21+.
Event Cost: FREE
Prizes!
Chess Open Play
6:30pm / Guild House Games
Meet and greet, enjoy open chess play for enthusiasts of all levels. Ages 13+.
Entry Cost: Free
Monday Night Swing
7:00pm / Durango Beer and Ice Brewery
Grab a drink and learn to dance!
Swing dance lesson 7pm, dance to swing & jazz music 8pm-close!
$10 cover pays for the lesson,...
Comedy Open-Mic Mondays
8:00pm / 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...
Comedy Roast
8:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Step up to the mic and play the ultimate comedy game of wit as you roast Durango like a pro! Roll the dice on your best jokes and fire off your funniest...
Search For The Silver Bullet
9:00am / Durango area
Hosted by A & L Coors & Four Corners Broadcasting
Now in its 26th year, this event challenges all players in the game of SNOWDOWN to find...
Snowdown Theme Contest
9:00am / Magpies Newsstand & Cafe
Submit your idea for SNOWDOWN 2026 themes are chosen 2 years in advance. The winner will be announced during the Purgatory opening ceremony. Let your imagination...
Build-a-Bong
10:00am / Prohibition Herb
Level up your game with this year's Build-a-Bong contest at Prohibition Herb! Drop off your creation at Prohibition Herb Friday Jan 24 through Saturday...
Puzzle Contest
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
The timer has started! There will be puzzles for contestants to choose from. Each time a puzzle is chosen to put together it will be timed so don't let...
Spin To Win
11:00am / Grassburger
Step up and spin to win for your chance to win exciting prizes! With every order placed in the dining room during the SNOWDOWN time frame, one lucky player...
Poetry Rhyming Game
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
Snowdown rhyming showdown. There will be a Poetry Rhyming Board game that will move you forward with each rhyming word. The player with the most rhymes...
Great Decisions Durango
11:30am / Durango Public Library
The Great Decisions Durango discussion group will meet at the Durango Public Library from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. to discuss "India: between China, the...
4 Klask Tournament
12:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
Calling all players ages 10 to 110! Make your move in this Klask-tacular showdown! This magnetic tabletop game blends skill, luck, and fun—imagine mini...
Guess Who - Stoner Edition
1:00pm / Telluride Bud Company
Players take turns asking yes or no questions about the character's appearance. After each question, players turn over the cards that have been eliminated....
Coaster Coasting
2:00pm / 8th Avenue Tavern
Teams of two compete in a ten-hole challenge, aiming to toss coasters into buckets set up around the bar. Scoring varies with hit or sink. Heckling encouraged...
Pokemon Club
3:00pm / Guild House Games
Learn to play Pokemon and trade w/ others. Must be able to read. All ages and levels are welcome!
Entry Cost: Free
Prizes!
Three-part fly tying class series: Dries
5:00pm / Duranglers Flies and Supplies
Are you looking to level up your fly tying skills? Join us for our three-part fly tying class series, taught by Duranglers own guide Brian.
Classes...
Broadway Blind Singalong
5:00pm / Lizard Head Trading Company
Wilkommen! Take the stage and belt your favorite theatre songs alongside accompaniment. The only catch: the lyrics will be behind you! Sing the correct...
Engage Forum Durango
5:00pm / Durango Community Recreation Center
Connect with the City's departmental directors on issues or questions pertaining to local government. Mike French the City's Prosperity Officer will be...
Pinball Board Game Olympics
6:00pm / Union Social House
This will be a pinball smorgasboard/game of events. There will be 4 or 5 mini events held for fun and prizes. There will be a small game of 2 v 2, players...
D&D&D&D
6:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Dungeons and Dragons dual to the death. Single elimination dual to the death tournament. Must be 21+.
Event Cost: FREE
Prizes!
Fashion Monopoly - The Chicken Edition
6:00pm / 11th Street Station
The Cluck Stop has a brand new event this year at 11th Street Station. Have you always wanted to be in a fashion show? This is your chance! With just one...
Check And Mate - High Five Contest
6:00pm / Durango Craft Spirits
A classic high five competition! All you kings and queens come on down for a classic high five competition. You and a partner will complete a series of...
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!
Snowdown Follies Gala Premier Performance
8:00pm / Durango Arts Center Theatre
The Follies Grand Gala Performance – returning for the 41st year of entertainment with more fun, laughter, games and local commentary! To purchase tickets...
Air Guitar Contest
8:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Open air, open mic, rockers only. Show your moves on the floor with your air guitar. Must be 21+.
Event Cost: FREE
Prizes!
Search For The Silver Bullet
9:00am / Durango area
Hosted by A & L Coors & Four Corners Broadcasting
Now in its 26th year, this event challenges all players in the game of Snowdown to find...
Snowdown Theme Contest
9:00am / Magpies Newsstand & Cafe
Submit your idea for SNOWDOWN 2026 themes are chosen 2 years in advance. The winner will be announced during the Purgatory opening ceremony. Let your imagination...
Build-a-Bong
10:00am / Prohibition Herb
Level up your game with this year's Build-a-Bong contest at Prohibition Herb! Drop off your creation at Prohibition Herb Friday Jan 24 through Saturday...
Spin To Win
11:00am / Grassburger
Step up and spin to win for your chance to win exciting prizes! With every order placed in the dining room during the SNOWDOWN time frame, one lucky player...
Puzzle Contest
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
The timer has started! There will be puzzles for contestants to choose from. Each time a puzzle is chosen to put together it will be timed so don't...
Poetry Rhyming Game
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
Snowdown rhyming showdown. There will be a Poetry Rhyming Board game that will move you forward with each rhyming word. The player with the most rhymes...
Fashion Do's & Dont's
12:00pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Behold, as our elite models display why Durango was voted “Worst Dressed Community” by USA Today. This isn’t the boardwalk, honey, it’s the catwalk!...
Scavenger Hunt
12:00pm / Durango American Legion
The Scavenger Hunt is venturing back to Durango, and we are ready to roll the dice and hide the game pieces to keep the hunt alive. Judging is on Friday...
Coaster Coasting
2:00pm / 8th Avenue Tavern
Teams of two compete in a ten-hole challenge, aiming to toss coasters into buckets set up around the bar. Scoring varies with hit or sink. Heckling encouraged...
Keg Cap Frisbee
2:00pm / Balcony Bar & Grill
The backyard sport that combines the precision of frisbee with the questionable aim of people who’ve been hanging out near a keg all day. The game is...
Union Arena Trading Card Game - Learn To Play
3:00pm / Guild House Games
Learn to play this brand new game from Bandai Entertainment where your favorite characters from different franchises team up – or battle it out – in...
What's Crackin' Lego Walk
3:00pm / 11th Street Station
Sprint across a minefield of legos, in a timed AND barefoot race! No need for panic, it's over in a jiffy. Perfect for thrill seekers and anyone who’s...
Buttonmaking
4:00pm / Durango Public Library
Looking for a little extra Snowdown flavored flair? The library has you covered with our annual Snowdown Button Making event.
Create your...
Hermosa Paint & Sip
4:00pm / Hermosa Cafe
Sip on your beverage of choice as you are lead through a step by step process by a Visual Arts professional on how to paint your very own landscape painting...
Hot Wing Eating Contest
4:00pm / Animas City Theatre
A competition where the winner gets glory and possibly a night of questionable digestion and a lifetime aversion to buffalo sauce. Come hungry, come happy....
How Local Are You?
4:00pm / Animas Chocolate Co
If you understand every joke in the Follies, this event might be for you. Calling all history buffs and keepers of local lore, this trivia contest is sure...
Coaster Crafter Workshop
5:00pm / Lola's Place
Join us for a unique board game-themed coaster-making workshop. Reserve your spot to receive all the supplies you need, including two blank coasters. An...
Stop & Go Showdown
5:00pm / 11th Street Station
Join us for a giant tournament of the classic Red Light, Green Light game - the chaotic freeze-frame competition of awkward poses from our youth. Grab...
Bicycle Roller Races
5:00pm / Zia Taqueria North
Calling all two wheel enthusiasts to the only race where you can cross the finish line without actually going anywhere. Grab your bike of choice, hop on...
Cribbage Tournament
5:00pm / Elks Lodge #507
Are you good at math? Are you good at math and some lighthearted trash talking Entry tickets are available starting Monday, Jan 27 at the Elks Lodge until...
Ska Double Trouble Darts
5:30pm / Union Social House
Possibly the only time it's acceptable to throw sharp objects in a bar. Bring a partner or connect with another solo soul to form a dynamic duo. The first...
Dancing Board Game
5:30pm / Durango Dance
Charades, Twister, and Freeze mesh together for a fun glow dance and obstacle course. At least one parent or guardian must stay with each group of children....
Carver's Frisbee Olympics
5:30pm / Carver Brewing Company
Gather your friends and form a dynamic duo to tackle a series of exciting frisbee challenges on the Carver's Beer Garden. Showcase your teamwork and precision...
Spellebration
5:30pm / The Powerhouse Science Center
Spellebration is a fun adult spelling bee fundraiser that benefits the Durango Adult Education Center. Spellebration features Snowdown-themed words, audience-participation,...
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,...
Giant Jenga
6:00pm / Starlight Lounge
The ultimate boss battle of stacking games that will leave you yelling “Sorry!” if you’re responsible for the tower collapse. Must be 21+.
Event...
Scotch Doubles Billiards
6:00pm / The Garage
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Are you playing chess while they’re playing checkers? Wrong answer -...
Family Feud
6:00pm / Anarchy Brewing
We asked 100 of Durango locals the most pressing questions of our time and you know what they said? You'll have to come and find out! A classic game of...
Pinball Tournament
6:00pm / J Bos Pizza
A bonafide pinball tournament that is sponsored by the International Pinball Flipper Association. Format will be 3 strikes, you're out! The winner?...
Magical Musical Mystery Tour
6:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Join us for SNOWDOWN’S longest-running music trivia contest! Each round is like drawing a card from the Uno deck—will you land on a genre you know...
Beyond The Board Butt Darts
7:00pm / 11th Street Station
A perennial SNOWDOWN favorite, we take the classic party Quarters to the next level! Teams of 4 will compete against each other in a tournament-style bracket,...
Pick Up Line Contest
7:00pm / Animas City Theater
Do you have lines so smooth people think they’re from a rom-com? Have you successfully challenged someone to a game of Twister with just one line? Then...
West Coast Swing 6-Week Basic Course
7:30pm / The Smiley Building | Room 15
In this scaffolded 6-week series, participants will learn the 5 fundamental patterns of West Coast Swing. Each week's lesson builds a foundation for...
Joke Down
8:00pm / VFW Post 4031
Do you think you’re funny? Better question, do your friends think you’re funny? Well then, time to put your jokes to the test! Tell your funniest joke...
Lip Sync Contest
8:00pm / El Rancho Tavern
Armed with exaggerated facial expressions and wildly enthusiastic dance moves, it’s like charades gone rogue. Best performance and crowd favorite takes...
Sports Trivia
8:00pm / The Roost
What better way to achieve the zen of peace and love than contact sports! Test your sports knowledge at Durango’s home for sports. Teams of no more than...
MC Battle
10:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Two competitors face off in a lyrical showdown, spitting rhyme like they’ve unlocked cheat codes for the English language. Crowd noise chooses the best...
Search For The Silver Bullet
9:00am / Durango area
Hosted by A & L Coors & Four Corners Broadcasting
Now in its 26th year, this event challenges all players in the game of SNOWDOWN to find...
Snowdown Theme Contest
9:00am / Magpies Newsstand & Cafe
Submit your idea for SNOWDOWN 2026 themes are chosen 2 years in advance. The winner will be announced during the Purgatory opening ceremony. Let your imagination...
Build-a-Bong
10:00am / Prohibition Herb
Level up your game with this year's Build-a-Bong contest at Prohibition Herb! Drop off your creation at Prohibition Herb Friday Jan 24 through Saturday...
Spin To Win
11:00am / Grassburger
Step up and spin to win for your chance to win exciting prizes! With every order placed in the dining room during the SNOWDOWN time frame, one lucky player...
Puzzle Contest
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
The timer has started! There will be puzzles for contestants to choose from. Each time a puzzle is chosen to put together it will be timed so don't...
Poetry Rhyming Game
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
Snowdown rhyming showdown. There will be a Poetry Rhyming Board game that will move you forward with each rhyming word. The player with the most rhymes...
Big Wheel Derby
1:00pm / Balcony Bar and Grill
Race to the finish! Best time for one lap wins. Come out and play to beat your time from last year - it's game on! Must be 21+.
Entry Cost:...
Lifesize Board Game Contest
1:00pm / Fort Lewis College Student Life Center
Participants will be competing in a life size board game as if they were the game pieces and players as one. Prizes awarded to winners. Must be 18+ and...
Dragons, Cracks And Bams! Oh My! It's Mah Jongg!
1:00pm / Dalton Ranch Clubhouse Restaurant
Don't Risk missing out or you'll be Sorry! No one gets in Trouble here. Although you might experience a little Aggravation! Enjoy an afternoon playing...
Warming Hut
2:00pm / Grassburger Downtown
Hosted by Radio101 and Grassburger. Go directly to the Radio101 Warming Hut, do not pass Grassburger downtown! Do not miss your chance for SNOWDOWN Follies...
Painting Party
3:00pm / Picasso & Vino
Paint your own commemorative 2025 SNOWDOWN painting! We'll teach you step by step. No experience necessary! This will be the only time we ever offer...
Tic Tac Go
3:00pm / Cross Fit Durango
Teams of 2 play tic tac toe with medicine balls and kettle bells. You can move the other team's marker if you are faster than they are. Round robin...
Teen Live Action Clue
3:30pm / Durango Public Library, Youth Services
Join us for an exciting afternoon of mystery and intrigue at our Teen Live Action Clue event! Work together with friends to solve puzzles, gather clues...
Footdown & Bunny Hop Bike Contests
4:00pm / Lola's Place
Get ready for a wheel-spinning evening of epic fun with Lola's Place and Pedal Durango! We're hosting Footdown and Bunny Hop competitions that will test...
Good Vibes Operation Competition
4:00pm / 11th Street Station
Test your jitters and skill at our Operation board game classic! Go head-to-head in a single lady/dude tournament. Speed and steadiness will be key to...
Name That Tune
4:00pm / 8th Avenue Tavern
Contestants will be given clips of songs to listen to. They will then be asked to name the song and artist of the song. Each correct answer earns one point....
Sip & Stitch - Craft and wine Thursdays!
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...
Snowdown Jr King and Queen Contest
4:30pm / Best Western Rio Grande Inn
Hosted by McDonald’s and Best Western Rio Grande Inn. This one is for the 7–10 year olds from Durango elementary schools. Winning royalty will ride...
Opening Reception - An Imagined Almanac: A Future for the Colorado Plateau
4:30pm / The Gallery at Fort Lewis College
The Gallery at Fort Lewis College is excited to welcome Kate Aitchison and her exhibition An Imagined Almanac: A Future for the Colorado Plateau. Aitchison's...
Durango Green Drinks
5:00pm / 11th Street Station
Join Durango Green Drinks the last Thursday of the month from 5-7PM at 11th Street Station with two local sustainability organizations hosting each month....
Tye Off - Fly Tying Contest
5:00pm / The San Juan Angler
Test your tying skills on a small (size 22), medium (size 12) and large (size 2) hook to develop 3 unique fly patterns. All materials and tools included,...
It's Your Move Connect 4
5:00pm / 11th Street Station
Take it back to the good ol' days with a classic game of Connect 4. Join us for a speed-timed, tournament style battle of Connect 4! Come one, come all!...
Cocktails for Conservation
5:00pm / Public House 701
Join us in celebrating 33 years of La Plata Open Space Conservancy at our annual SNOWDOWN fundraiser! Cocktails for Conservation is a lively, elegant event...
Beer Trivia at Carver's
5:30pm / Carver Brewing Company
Calling all beer lovers! Get ready for an evening of brain-teasing fun at our "Beer Trivia". Whether you're a beer expert or just love a local craft brew,...
Rock-em-Sock-em Snowbots
5:30pm / The Good Fight Boxing Gym
Game on!! PILLOW FIGHTING returns to The Good Fight. Contestants will be matched, according to age, weight, and let's face it… availability. Contestants...
Sober Paint & Sip
5:30pm / Durango Coffee Company
Hosted by Durango Coffee Company. Presented by Advocates for Recovery Colorado. Get ready to unleash your inner artist at our Sober Paint and Sip, where...
Cards Against Snowdown
5:30pm / VFW
Have you ever wanted to be rewarded for being the most politically incorrect and offensive person in the room? Then come on down to this year's most encapsulating...
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...
S-P-O-O-N-S
6:00pm / Union Social House
Grab those spoons! Calling all Midwestern Revelers to the game of the region. Join us in a masterful night of rowdy spoons as we battle for the coveted...
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...
Beer Pong
6:00pm / The Garage
Required Registration!
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Teams of 2 will square off in this double elimination tournament played...
Boot Skoot'n Boogie Dance Off
6:00pm / The Tangled Horn
Dance Battle with Cowboy Boots Required. Can you out Boot-Skoot your opponent? Join us for this classic dance battle featuring everything from Gangsta...
Hungry Hungry Sliders
6:00pm / 11th Street Station
Limited seats at this speed eating, single elimination eating competition. Chow down through the rounds with different Backcountry Gourmet sliders for...
Down With The Yahtzee
6:00pm / 11th Street Station
Got the right vibes and a lucky roll? Time to shake the dice and go for the Yahtzee! Test your luck, plan your moves and show off your strategy skills!...
Creek Games
6:00pm / Antlers on the Creek
Join us at Antlers on the Creek, the historic Bed and Breakfast on Lightner Creek, for an evening filled with fun and games, delicious snacks, beer, wine...
Champagne Pong
6:00pm / DoubleTree by Hilton
Teams of 2 will face off in a single elimination tournament of Champagne Pong. Get the ping pong ball in the champagne glass and Bingo – you score! Must...
Magical Musical Mystery Tour
6:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Join us for SNOWDOWN’S longest-running music trivia contest! Each round is like drawing a card from the Uno deck—will you land on a genre you...
Snow Job, Blow Job
6:30pm / Starlight Lounge
Who can blow the best? First person to blow a cup across a table wins the round and claims victory. Like a giant Twister coming through! Must be 21+.
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Trivia Night
6:30pm / Powerhouse Science Center
The Powerhouse is back with its annual SNOWDOWN Trivia! Known for its tricky questions, this year’s game gets even tougher with a SNOWDOWN twist and...
Ecstatic Dance
6:30pm / Durango American Legion
It's your move at Ecstatic Dance. Come join the movement where we dance our way into the game of Life. Featuring a pro DJ, high quality sound and...
80's Video Dance & Costume Party
7:00pm / Animas City Theatre
Dress up in your 80's attire and come enjoy your favorite 80's videos playing on our movie screen, music ranging from Ah-Ha to ZZ Top, and every one between.
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Drag Trivia
7:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Trivia contest hosted by everyone’s favorite drag queen, the amazing Aria PettyOne. A Trivial Pursuit of the finest kind! Must be 21+.
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Strong Showdown
7:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
Think you’ve got what it takes to hold your own? Welcome to the Stein-Strong Showdown, where your strength, stamina, and cider-loving spirit are put...
Doughminoes Disc Golf
7:00pm / 11th Street Station
Here's the lowdown...come test out your throwing arm with a SNOWDOWN fan favorite, Pizza Dough Disc Golf! You only get one dough ball and three baskets,...
Drag Race And Fashion Show
8:00pm / El Rancho Tavern
Don’t get your panties in a Twister! Come strut your stuff. Must be 21+.
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 60 minutes before event
Prizes:...
Snowdown Follies Gala Premier Performance
8:00pm / Durango Arts Center Theatre
The Follies Grand Gala Performance – returning for the 41st year of entertainment with more fun, laughter, games and local commentary! To purchase tickets...
Line Dancing Competition
9:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Ages 18-80 get to battle it out on the dance floor!! One Line Dance at a time! Must be 18+.
Entry Cost: No registration fee. There will...
Durango Drag Dance
10:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Dance the night away with DJ Aria PettyOne! Must be 21+.
Entry Cost: No registration fee. There will be $5 cover at the door.
Prizes:...
Karaoke Contest
10:00pm / 8th Avenue Tavern
Come on in and sing your hearts out! contestants will be judged based on vocalization, performance, and showmanship! Come sing, laugh, dance, and party...
Balloon Rally and Mass Ascension
8:00am / Animas Valley
You won’t be “Sorry” if you get up early to view the beautiful hot air balloons flying in the Hermosa Creek area. This spectacular event is sponsored...
Snowdown Tshirt Day
8:30am / Magpies Newsstand & Cafe
Are you "game" to play dress-up? Time to don your official SNOWDOWN 2025 themed shirt. No merch you say? We got you covered! Stop at Magpie's for your...
USASA Boardercross Competition
9:00am / Purgatory Resort
Come watch as snowboarders race simultaneously down the same inclined course with various features that test the competitors’ balance and control at...
Search For The Silver Bullet
9:00am / Durango area
Hosted by A & L Coors & Four Corners Broadcasting
Now in its 26th year, this event challenges all players in the game of SNOWDOWN to find...
Snowdown Theme Contest
9:00am / Magpies Newsstand & Cafe
Submit your idea for SNOWDOWN 2026 themes are chosen 2 years in advance. The winner will be announced during the Purgatory opening ceremony. Let your imagination...
Build-a-Bong
10:00am / Prohibition Herb
Level up your game with this year's Build-a-Bong contest at Prohibition Herb! Drop off your creation at Prohibition Herb Friday Jan 24 through Saturday...
Scavenger Hunt Judging
10:00am / Durango American Legion
The Scavenger Hunt is venturing back to Durango, and we are ready to roll the dice and hide the game pieces to keep the hunt alive. Judging is on Friday...
Spin To Win
11:00am / Grassburger
Step up and spin to win for your chance to win exciting prizes! With every order placed in the dining room during the SNOWDOWN time frame, one lucky player...
Puzzle Contest
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
The timer has started! There will be puzzles for contestants to choose from. Each time a puzzle is chosen to put together it will be timed so don't...
Poetry Rhyming Game
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
Snowdown rhyming showdown. There will be a Poetry Rhyming Board game that will move you forward with each rhyming word. The player with the most rhymes...
Kan Jam
12:00pm / Balcony Bar and Grill
Grab a partner and toss the frisbee but not your cookies. Be the winning team for our annual event KAN JAM! Must be 18+.
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
Costume Monopoly
12:00pm / Skyridge Soaps & Suds
Come in your costume and let's play! Participants will role a single dice and land on a corresponding tile. Do not pass go and do not go to jail! Must...
Operation: Super Sexy Car Wash
2:00pm / 11th Street Station
Show off your best moves in this SNOWDOWN event! You will have 3 minutes to show the judges and the crowd your best threads and your winning dance moves....
Get Parade Ready
2:00pm / The ArtRoom Collective at the Smiley
Get parade ready in the Smiley Building ArtRoom! Life's A Game, so come get crafty with us. Score early parking, get decorated, grab food, then walk...
Chili Cook Off & Bloody Mary Presale Tickets
3:30pm / The Garage
You can avoid long lines and get your tickets early, for tomorrow we eat chili and drink a Bloody Mary, or a few. Must be 21+.
Entry Cost:...
Friday Fun: Crafternoons For Kids
3:30pm / Durango Public Library, Youth Services
We’re celebrating SNOWDOWN with a special "Crafternoon for Kids" where you can unleash your creativity and prepare for the parade! All materials...
In It To Win It
3:30pm / The Powerhouse
Join us at The Powerhouse for an exciting, family-friendly event during SNOWDOWN! Families will compete in a series of fun and fast-paced "Minute to Win...
Beer Puppeteer at Carver's
4:00pm / Carver Brewing Company
"Beer Puppeteer" - where the art of puppetry meets the world of craft beer. Immerse yourself in a unique experience that combines the whimsical wonder...
Peanut Butter Tic-Tac-Toe
4:00pm / EsoTerra
Get ready to dive into the world's most epic mashup - Tic Tac Toe meets Beer Pong! In this rowdy, laugh-out-loud competition, 10 teams of two battle it...
Hand On The Van
4:30pm / In front of Durango Coffee Company
Hosted by Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission. Ages 4-12 We have the “Monopoly” on this contest, so come join us! Hand on the van is a Mr.-Beast inspired...
Red Ball Express
5:00pm / Hosted by Rotary Clubs of La Plata County and Alpine Bank
Event begins at 5:15
Hosted by Rotary Clubs of La Plata County and Alpine Bank. Red Ball Express is a local fundraising event organized...
Rock, Paper, Scissors
5:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Don’t get caught between a rock and hard place!! Rock breaks scissors, paper covers rock, and scissors cut paper! Sounds simple right? The game is played...
Spaghetti Dinner
5:00pm / Elks Lodge
Pasta la vista baby! Spaghetti Dinner before and after the parade or until sold out. Spaghetti, meatballs, salad and bread. All ages welcome.
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Dress To Impress IRL Edition
5:00pm / Lizard Head Trading Company
Bring your favorite online fashion game to life and create your own Project Runway! Using clothing on our racks, put together outfits based on several...
Snowdown Light Parade
6:00pm / Downtown Durango
Hosted by Purgatory Resort. This is Durango’s only nighttime parade where lit floats cover Main Avenue. The parade will be showcasing all sorts of board...
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!
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...
Magic Carpet Ride
6:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Come on and take a free ride! Race to the finish on your magic carpet! Must be 21+.
Event Cost: FREE
Prizes!
Chutes And Ladders Rail Jam
6:00pm / Chapman Hill
Come show off your terrain park skills as you climb and grind your way to the top of the podium! Awards will be given to the top male and female ski and...
Beer Bingo
6:00pm / Durango Beer and Ice Company
Sit back, grab a bingo sheet & join in on the bingo game that can score prizes. Don't be a square, join in the fun! Whether you win by straight...
Snowdown Follies Videocast (Early Show!)
7:00pm / Animas City Theatre
Doors open 6:30PM / Show 7:00PM
21+
If you missed the ticket sales for the Snowdown Follies live event, watch the show on the big...
41st Annual Snowdown Follies
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center Theatre
SNOWDOWN Follies are back for the 41st year for more fun, laughter, outlandish entertainment, games,and local commentary! This event is brought to you...
Twisted Sister Twister
7:00pm / The Subterrain
Get twisted with Aria PettyOne in an all-out SNOWDOWN style ‘80’s themed Twister tournament! That’s a tongue twister, but don’t let it bend you...
Drunken Dictionary
7:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
Do you eschew obfuscation? Here’s your chance to prove it! Join EsoTerra Ciderworks for the Drunken Dictionary Showdown, where we’ll uncover if your...
Fight Club
7:00pm / The Tangled Horn
The Fight Club That Durango has been waiting for! Come watch local amateur bad***es duke it out for glory! Heavy sparring, 1 minute boxing rounds with...
The Maker Lab Dance Float
7:00pm / Durango American Legion
Come get a closer look at the awesome float constructed by the Maker Lab. If you don't know what the Maker Lab is, you will, after you follow it up...
Fusion Partner Dancing
7:30pm / Rotary Park Gazebo
Come dressed in your favorite game board attire and learn to sexy partner dance consensually and get down! Don't get confused, just fused! We will start...
Tortilla Slap
8:00pm / Los Amigos Del Sur (inside the Main Mall)
Atencion amigos y amigas! The moment you’ve all been waiting for is here, the second annual Tortilla. Boy, have we spiced things up! We’ve amped up...
Black Reunion Tour-sing Along Guess That Song
8:00pm / Derailed Pour House
From SNOWDOWN of years past...Back in black! Mr. Black has returned!! Join us for their rock & roll reunion tour. 80s & 90s is their jam, sing along if...
Flip Cup Contest
8:30pm / Starlight Lounge
Worried about getting “flipped off”? Don’t be, come join the fun. Place a cup on the table slightly off the edge then flip the cup. Must be 21+.
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Pole Dancing Competition
9:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Contestants 18 and over will battle for the title of King or Queen of the POLE! This is not your mother’s May pole! Wild horses shouldn’t keep you...
Risky Rhythms - A Head-To-Head Silent Disco
9:00pm / 11th Street Station
Are you ready for some “Friday Night Fever?” Join us for the return of our Silent Disco Head to Head Tournament. Whether you're joining us to showcase...
Snowdown Follies Videocast (Late Show!)
10:00pm / Animas City Theatre
Doors 9:30PM / Show 10:00PM
21+
If you missed the ticket sales for the Snowdown Follies live event, watch the show on the big screen...
41st Annual Snowdown Follies
10:00pm / Durango Arts Center Theatre
SNOWDOWN Follies are back for the 41st year for more fun, laughter, outlandish entertainment, games,and local commentary! This event is brought to you...
Cake Walk
10:00pm / Starlight Lounge
This is not your old fashioned cake walk. It’s all about that bass! Baby got back? Show us your junk in the trunk and see how the crowd reacts to this...
Karaoke Contest
10:00pm / 8th Avenue Tavern
Come on in and sing your hearts out! contestants will be judged based on vocalization, performance, and showmanship! Come sing, laugh, dance, and party...
