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Family events

 Sunday, March 1st
Picture of Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
9:00am / VFW
Come enjoy some delicious food with your loved ones, local veterans, neighbors, and more! Menu includes Sausage Links, cheesy scrambled eggs, O'Brien...
 Friday, March 6th
Picture of 2nd Annual Disability Awareness Art Show
2nd Annual Disability Awareness Art Show
12:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Our Own Lives presents the Second Annual Disability Art Show. More than 30 artists will have multiple works of art on exhibit and for sale. Our Own Lives...
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Durango First Friday
4:00pm / Downtown Durango
Celebrate Durango’s creative side! Hosted by the Durango Creative District, explore this evening of music, original performances, featured artist showcases...
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8th Annual Powder Hounds Art Auction
5:00pm / The Powerhouse
A celebration of creativity, community, and compassion, benefiting the La Plata County Humane Society.   Powder Hounds kicks off with an in-person...
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Game Night
5:30pm / Sunnyside Library
Play from our selection of board games. For adults, teens, and tweens accompanied by an adult.
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Black Balloon Day
5:30pm / Fort Lewis College - Ballroom
Black Balloon Day is a day of remembrance for those we've lost to opioid use disorder. This year Fort Lewis College in partnership with local organizations...
 Saturday, March 7th
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McDonald's Cardboard Derby
10:00am / Purgatory Resort
Participants are invited to design and build a derby racer using only cardboard and duct tape, then pilot their creation down the slopes during this classic...
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Durango Artisan Craft Fair
10:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Supporting all local artisan people to show off their handmade crafts of all kinds.
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Show Your Ink Throwdown
12:00pm / Durango Harley-Davidson
Join us for our Tattoo Party & Contest - a community event celebrating self-expression and the stories behind the ink.   Enter the contest,...
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Open House - Gametime Childcare Information Session
12:00pm / Durango Community Recreation Center
Want to learn more about summer childcare options with Durango Parks and Recreation? Meet staff, explore programs and find the perfect fit for your family....
 Tuesday, March 10th
Picture of 2nd Annual Disability Awareness Art Show (Tues-Sat)
2nd Annual Disability Awareness Art Show (Tues-Sat)
12:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Our Own Lives presents the Second Annual Disability Art Show. More than 30 artists will have multiple works of art on exhibit and for sale. Our Own Lives...
 Wednesday, March 11th
Picture of San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meeting and presentation
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meeting and presentation
7:00pm / Fort Lewis Collage Lyceum and Zoom
At 6:30 we will have social time in the CSWS foyer. Then after a brief business meeting, Daniel Hampson, FLC alumnus and staff member at Crow Canyon Archaeological...
 Friday, March 13th
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Friends of the Durango Public Library Spring Book Sale
10:00am / Durango Public Library
FOL Spring Book sale is here! Thousands of books to browse. Books are $1 and paperbacks are 2 for $1. Lots of great children's books too.   Members...
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Friday Afternoon Club Market
3:00pm / Breen Community Building
We are a new growing market in the Breen/Hesperus area and are currently the only market between Durango and Mancos. Come shop with us on the second Friday...
 Saturday, March 14th
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St. Patrick’s Afternoon Tea
1:00pm / Animas River Grille & Lounge @ The DoubleTree
Celebrate St. Patrick’s weekend with a thoughtfully curated Afternoon Tea inspired by the vibrant greens of the season. This three-course experience...
 Sunday, March 15th
Picture of Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
9:00am / VFW
Come enjoy some delicious food with your loved ones, local veterans, neighbors, and more! Menu includes Sausage Links, cheesy scrambled eggs, O'Brien...
Picture of St. Patrick’s Afternoon Tea
St. Patrick’s Afternoon Tea
1:00pm / Animas River Grille & Lounge @ The DoubleTree
Celebrate St. Patrick’s weekend with a thoughtfully curated Afternoon Tea inspired by the vibrant greens of the season. This three-course experience...
 Tuesday, March 17th
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Shamrock Express
9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Time to get your Irish on! Come join us on the Shamrock Express bound for Cascade Canyon deep in the San Juan National Forest!   Special St....
Picture of 2nd Annual Disability Awareness Art Show (Tues-Sat)
2nd Annual Disability Awareness Art Show (Tues-Sat)
12:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Our Own Lives presents the Second Annual Disability Art Show. More than 30 artists will have multiple works of art on exhibit and for sale. Our Own Lives...
 Friday, March 20th
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Game Night
5:30pm / Sunnyside Library
Play from our selection of board games. For adults, teens, and tweens accompanied by an adult.
 Saturday, March 21st
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Hollywood Huckfest
8:30am / Purgatory Resort
This slopestyle-freeride competition takes place on the expert terrain of Catharsis run, featuring kickers above cliff faces. The event is open to skiers...
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Contra Dance and Squares
7:30pm / La Plata Senior Center Ballroom
The monthly Durango Contradance and Squares continues! Deb Comly is calling the dances with live music provided by Tom Wards Downfall. Instruction at...
 Tuesday, March 24th
Picture of 2nd Annual Disability Awareness Art Show (Tues-Sat)
2nd Annual Disability Awareness Art Show (Tues-Sat)
12:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Our Own Lives presents the Second Annual Disability Art Show. More than 30 artists will have multiple works of art on exhibit and for sale. Our Own Lives...
 Thursday, March 26th
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Durango Open Mic Nite
5:30pm / The Subterrain (entrance on 9th)
Doors open at 5:30, mic goes hot at 6pm. Share your poetry, prose, narrative, juggling, or musical talent - come one, come all! No cover charge, no age...
 Tuesday, March 31st
Picture of 2nd Annual Disability Awareness Art Show (Tues-Sat)
2nd Annual Disability Awareness Art Show (Tues-Sat)
12:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Our Own Lives presents the Second Annual Disability Art Show. More than 30 artists will have multiple works of art on exhibit and for sale. Our Own Lives...
 Friday, April 3rd
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Durango First Friday
4:00pm / Downtown Durango
Celebrate Durango’s creative side! Hosted by the Durango Creative District, explore this evening of music, original performances, featured artist showcases...
 Sunday, April 5th
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Pond Skim & Spring Beach Party
12:00pm / Purgatory Resort
Spring skiing hits its peak on April 5 at Purgatory Resort with the annual Pond Skim, the highlight of the day, along with two on-mountain parties featuring...
 Friday, April 10th
Picture of Friday Afternoon Club Market
Friday Afternoon Club Market
3:00pm / Breen Community Building
We are a new growing market in the Breen/Hesperus area and are currently the only market between Durango and Mancos. Come shop with us on the second Friday...
 Saturday, April 18th
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Earth Day Durango
10:30am / Buckley Park
Parade, Celebration, and Local Events   Procession of the Species down Main St. followed by food, music, activities, and family fun at Buckley...
Picture of Contra Dance and Squares
Contra Dance and Squares
7:30pm / La Plata Senior Center Ballroom
The monthly Durango Contradance and Squares continues! Deb Comly is calling the dances with live music provided by Tom Wards Downfall. Instruction at...
 Sunday, April 19th
Picture of Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
9:00am / VFW Post 4031
Come enjoy some delicious food with your loved ones, local veterans, neighbors, and more! Menu includes Sausage Links, cheesy scrambled eggs, O'Brien...
 Monday, April 20th
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Powerhouse Extended Hours
9:00am / The Powerhouse
The Powerhouse will be open extended hours from 9am-5pm today!
 Thursday, April 23rd
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Durango Open Mic Nite
5:30pm / The Subterrain (entrance on 9th)
Doors open at 5:30, mic goes hot at 6pm. Share your poetry, prose, narrative, juggling, or musical talent - come one, come all! No cover charge, no age...
Picture of Headwaters Drought Resilience Game Night
Headwaters Drought Resilience Game Night
6:00pm / The Powerhouse
Join Durango High School students and local water leaders for a fun, family-friendly, interactive board game night about drought resilience. Dinner will...
 Friday, May 1st
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Durango First Friday
4:00pm / Downtown Durango
Celebrate Durango’s creative side! Hosted by the Durango Creative District, explore this evening of music, original performances, featured artist showcases...
 Sunday, May 3rd
Picture of Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
9:00am / VFW Post 4031
Come enjoy some delicious food with your loved ones, local veterans, neighbors, and more! Menu includes Sausage Links, cheesy scrambled eggs, O'Brien...
 Friday, May 8th
Picture of Friday Afternoon Club Market
Friday Afternoon Club Market
3:00pm / Breen Community Building
We are a new growing market in the Breen/Hesperus area and are currently the only market between Durango and Mancos. Come shop with us on the second Friday...
 Saturday, May 16th
Picture of Contra Dance and Squares
Contra Dance and Squares
7:30pm / La Plata Senior Center Ballroom
The monthly Durango Contradance and Squares continues! Deb Comly is calling the dances with live music provided by Tom Wards Downfall. Instruction at...
 Sunday, May 17th
Picture of Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
9:00am / VFW Post 4031
Come enjoy some delicious food with your loved ones, local veterans, neighbors, and more! Menu includes Sausage Links, cheesy scrambled eggs, O'Brien...
 Thursday, May 28th
Picture of Durango Open Mic Nite
Durango Open Mic Nite
5:30pm / The Subterrain (entrance on 9th)
Doors open at 5:30, mic goes hot at 6pm. Share your poetry, prose, narrative, juggling, or musical talent - come one, come all! No cover charge, no age...
 Friday, June 5th
Picture of Durango First Friday
Durango First Friday
4:00pm / Downtown Durango
Celebrate Durango’s creative side! Hosted by the Durango Creative District, explore this evening of music, original performances, featured artist showcases...
 Sunday, June 7th
Picture of Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
9:00am / VFW Post 4031
Come enjoy some delicious food with your loved ones, local veterans, neighbors, and more! Menu includes Sausage Links, cheesy scrambled eggs, O'Brien...
Picture of Healing with Joy: Discovering the Power of Love
Healing with Joy: Discovering the Power of Love
2:00pm / First Church of Christ, Scientist, Durango
Join us for a free talk hosted by the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Durango. Hear from speaker Ann Kneeland, a Christian Science Practitioner from...
 Friday, June 12th
Picture of Friday Afternoon Club Market
Friday Afternoon Club Market
3:00pm / Breen Community Building
We are a new growing market in the Breen/Hesperus area and are currently the only market between Durango and Mancos. Come shop with us on the second Friday...
 Sunday, June 21st
Picture of Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
9:00am / VFW Post 4031
Come enjoy some delicious food with your loved ones, local veterans, neighbors, and more! Menu includes Sausage Links, cheesy scrambled eggs, O'Brien...
 Thursday, June 25th
Picture of Durango Open Mic Nite
Durango Open Mic Nite
5:30pm / The Subterrain (entrance on 9th)
Doors open at 5:30, mic goes hot at 6pm. Share your poetry, prose, narrative, juggling, or musical talent - come one, come all! No cover charge, no age...
 Friday, July 3rd
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Durango First Friday
4:00pm / Downtown Durango
Celebrate Durango’s creative side! Hosted by the Durango Creative District, explore this evening of music, original performances, featured artist showcases...
 Sunday, July 5th
Picture of Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
9:00am / VFW Post 4031
Come enjoy some delicious food with your loved ones, local veterans, neighbors, and more! Menu includes Sausage Links, cheesy scrambled eggs, O'Brien...
 Friday, July 10th
Picture of 72nd annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show
72nd annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show
10:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center
The Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club is hosting over 60 venders of rocks, minerals, meteorites, beads and jewelry. They will be located in both buildings...
Picture of Friday Afternoon Club Market
Friday Afternoon Club Market
3:00pm / Breen Community Building
We are a new growing market in the Breen/Hesperus area and are currently the only market between Durango and Mancos. Come shop with us on the second Friday...
 Saturday, July 11th
Picture of 72nd annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show
72nd annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show
10:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center
The Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club is hosting over 60 venders of rocks, minerals, meteorites, beads and jewelry. They will be located in both buildings...
 Sunday, July 12th
Picture of 72nd annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show
72nd annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show
10:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center
The Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club is hosting over 60 venders of rocks, minerals, meteorites, beads and jewelry. They will be located in both buildings...
 Sunday, July 19th
Picture of Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
9:00am / VFW Post 4031
Come enjoy some delicious food with your loved ones, local veterans, neighbors, and more! Menu includes Sausage Links, cheesy scrambled eggs, O'Brien...
 Thursday, July 23rd
Picture of Durango Open Mic Nite
Durango Open Mic Nite
5:30pm / The Subterrain (entrance on 9th)
Doors open at 5:30, mic goes hot at 6pm. Share your poetry, prose, narrative, juggling, or musical talent - come one, come all! No cover charge, no age...
 Sunday, August 2nd
Picture of Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
9:00am / VFW Post 4031
Come enjoy some delicious food with your loved ones, local veterans, neighbors, and more! Menu includes Sausage Links, cheesy scrambled eggs, O'Brien...
 Friday, August 7th
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Durango First Friday
4:00pm / Downtown Durango
Celebrate Durango’s creative side! Hosted by the Durango Creative District, explore this evening of music, original performances, featured artist showcases...
 Friday, August 14th
Picture of Friday Afternoon Club Market
Friday Afternoon Club Market
3:00pm / Breen Community Building
We are a new growing market in the Breen/Hesperus area and are currently the only market between Durango and Mancos. Come shop with us on the second Friday...
 Sunday, August 16th
Picture of Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
9:00am / VFW Post 4031
Come enjoy some delicious food with your loved ones, local veterans, neighbors, and more! Menu includes Sausage Links, cheesy scrambled eggs, O'Brien...
 Thursday, August 27th
Picture of Durango Open Mic Nite
Durango Open Mic Nite
5:30pm / The Subterrain (entrance on 9th)
Doors open at 5:30, mic goes hot at 6pm. Share your poetry, prose, narrative, juggling, or musical talent - come one, come all! No cover charge, no age...
 Friday, September 4th
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Durango First Friday
4:00pm / Downtown Durango
Celebrate Durango’s creative side! Hosted by the Durango Creative District, explore this evening of music, original performances, featured artist showcases...
 Sunday, September 6th
Picture of Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
9:00am / VFW Post 4031
Come enjoy some delicious food with your loved ones, local veterans, neighbors, and more! Menu includes Sausage Links, cheesy scrambled eggs, O'Brien...
 Friday, September 11th
Picture of Friday Afternoon Club Market
Friday Afternoon Club Market
3:00pm / Breen Community Building
We are a new growing market in the Breen/Hesperus area and are currently the only market between Durango and Mancos. Come shop with us on the second Friday...
 Sunday, September 20th
Picture of Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
9:00am / VFW Post 4031
Come enjoy some delicious food with your loved ones, local veterans, neighbors, and more! Menu includes Sausage Links, cheesy scrambled eggs, O'Brien...
 Thursday, September 24th
Picture of Durango Open Mic Nite
Durango Open Mic Nite
5:30pm / The Subterrain (entrance on 9th)
Doors open at 5:30, mic goes hot at 6pm. Share your poetry, prose, narrative, juggling, or musical talent - come one, come all! No cover charge, no age...
 Friday, October 2nd
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Durango First Friday
4:00pm / Downtown Durango
Celebrate Durango’s creative side! Hosted by the Durango Creative District, explore this evening of music, original performances, featured artist showcases...
 Sunday, October 4th
Picture of Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
9:00am / VFW Post 4031
Come enjoy some delicious food with your loved ones, local veterans, neighbors, and more! Menu includes Sausage Links, cheesy scrambled eggs, O'Brien...
 Friday, October 9th
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Friday Afternoon Club Market
3:00pm / Breen Community Building
We are a new growing market in the Breen/Hesperus area and are currently the only market between Durango and Mancos. Come shop with us on the second Friday...
 Friday, October 16th
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Downtown Balloon Glow
6:00pm / 500 Block of Main Avenue
Come to the Downtown Durango Balloon Glow (weather permitting).   Hot air balloons will light up the sky in Downtown Durango at the balloon...
 Saturday, October 17th
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Downtown Balloon Glow
6:00pm / 500 Block of Main Avenue
Come to the Downtown Durango Balloon Glow (weather permitting).   Hot air balloons will light up the sky in Downtown Durango at the balloon...
 Sunday, October 18th
Picture of Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
9:00am / VFW Post 4031
Come enjoy some delicious food with your loved ones, local veterans, neighbors, and more! Menu includes Sausage Links, cheesy scrambled eggs, O'Brien...
 Thursday, October 22nd
Picture of Durango Open Mic Nite
Durango Open Mic Nite
5:30pm / The Subterrain (entrance on 9th)
Doors open at 5:30, mic goes hot at 6pm. Share your poetry, prose, narrative, juggling, or musical talent - come one, come all! No cover charge, no age...
 Saturday, October 31st
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Downtown Childrens Halloween
4:00pm / Downtown Durango
The little ghost and goblins fill the streets of Downtown Durango on October 31 for the Children's Halloween Event. This is a fun and safe option for kids...
 Sunday, November 1st
Picture of Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
9:00am / VFW Post 4031
Come enjoy some delicious food with your loved ones, local veterans, neighbors, and more! Menu includes Sausage Links, cheesy scrambled eggs, O'Brien...
 Friday, November 6th
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Durango First Friday
4:00pm / Downtown Durango
Celebrate Durango’s creative side! Hosted by the Durango Creative District, explore this evening of music, original performances, featured artist showcases...
 Friday, November 13th
Picture of Friday Afternoon Club Market
Friday Afternoon Club Market
3:00pm / Breen Community Building
We are a new growing market in the Breen/Hesperus area and are currently the only market between Durango and Mancos. Come shop with us on the second Friday...
 Sunday, November 15th
Picture of Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
9:00am / VFW Post 4031
Come enjoy some delicious food with your loved ones, local veterans, neighbors, and more! Menu includes Sausage Links, cheesy scrambled eggs, O'Brien...
 Friday, November 27th
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Singing with Santa - Reindeer Scavenger Hunt
10:00am / Downtown Durango
Calling all La Plata County littles! Santa's reindeer have escaped and are hiding in Downtown Durango and we need your help to find them all. While you're...
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Singing with Santa
5:30pm / Buckley Park
Start off your holiday season with Singing with Santa. This annual family friendly event takes place the day after Thanksgiving.    Come join...
 Friday, December 4th
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2026 Noel Night
10:00am / Downtown Durango
Noel Night is a family-friendly event and community-wide celebration of the holiday shopping season. Hosted by Local First, the event encourages folks...
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52nd Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival
1:00pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Start your holiday shopping at the 51st Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival. This three-day festival features 75 regional arts and crafts vendors,...
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Durango First Friday
4:00pm / Downtown Durango
Celebrate Durango’s creative side! Hosted by the Durango Creative District, explore this evening of music, original performances, featured artist showcases...
 Saturday, December 5th
Picture of 52nd Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival
52nd Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival
9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Start your holiday shopping at the 51st Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival. This three-day festival features 75 regional arts and crafts vendors,...
 Sunday, December 6th
Picture of Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
9:00am / VFW Post 4031
Come enjoy some delicious food with your loved ones, local veterans, neighbors, and more! Menu includes Sausage Links, cheesy scrambled eggs, O'Brien...
Picture of 52nd Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival
52nd Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival
10:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Start your holiday shopping at the 52nd Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival. This three-day festival features 75 regional arts and crafts vendors,...
 Friday, December 11th
Picture of Friday Afternoon Club Market
Friday Afternoon Club Market
3:00pm / Breen Community Building
We are a new growing market in the Breen/Hesperus area and are currently the only market between Durango and Mancos. Come shop with us on the second Friday...
 Sunday, December 20th
Picture of Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public)
9:00am / VFW Post 4031
Come enjoy some delicious food with your loved ones, local veterans, neighbors, and more! Menu includes Sausage Links, cheesy scrambled eggs, O'Brien...
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