Featured Happenings

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Christmas Tree Drop Off

8:00am / Santa Rita Park

Christmas tree dropped off has officially begun through Jan. 31, 2025

Snowdown 2026

12:00pm / Durango, Colorado

Join us for Durango's Annual Winter Celebration / Cabin Fever Reliever! This year's theme is: UNIQUELY COLORADO - THEN AND WOW, celebrating 150...

Leonard Davies: The Joys of Painting as a Pastime

12:00pm / Barbara Conrad Gallery - Durango Arts Center

Davies retired from a distinguished career as a civil rights attorney, and began oil painting at the age of 70, embracing art as a new and enriching chapter...

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Snowdown Murder Mystery Event "Shadows Over Statehood"

4:00pm / The Gable House Bed & Breakfast

Looking for a unique and immersive event this winter? Join us at the Gable House Bed & Breakfast for our Snowdown Murder Mystery Event "Shadows Over Statehood"...

Draft Therapy

4:00pm / Ska Brewing

Put yer party pants on, it's the weekend! Introducing your new Friday afternoon ritual at Ska HQ - Draft Therapy Kick off the weekend...

Live Music with Andrew Schuhmann

5:30pm / Barons Creek Vineyards

Live Music with Andrew Schuhmann

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...

Snowdown Mustache Roulette

6:00pm / The Subterrain

Gentleman - grow your scruff and trust your facial fate to our Mustache Wheel and barbers. Ladies and clean shavers, make Colorado History with a spin...

Snowdown Left Foot On Gold Twister

6:00pm / Union Social House

Gold rush meets game night. Twist, stretch, and laugh your way through this centennial spin on a classic, where balance is everything and dignity is optional....

Music Trivia

6:00pm / Durango Beer and Ice Company

Dust off your vinyl knowledge, your guilty-pleasure playlists, and that random lyric you’ve had stuck in your head since 2007, it’s Music Trivia Night! Cold...

Painting Party - Moonrise in Winter

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...

Snowdown Match Game: Durango Edition

6:30pm / Black Heron Lounge

Win free comedy tickets this Snowdown! Inspired by the hit 1970's Game Show! Snowdown lovers, game show lovers, vintage clothing lovers,...

Snowdown Kickoff Blacklight Dance Party

7:30pm / American Legion Dancehall

Blacklight Dance Party with Mountain Honey! Tickets $10

Saturday, January 24^th

Christmas Tree Drop Off

8:00am / Santa Rita Park

Christmas tree dropped off has officially begun through Jan. 31, 2025

Snowdown Murder Mystery Event "Shadows Over Statehood"

9:00am / The Gable House Bed & Breakfast

Looking for a unique and immersive event this winter? Join us at the Gable House Bed & Breakfast for our Snowdown Murder Mystery Event "Shadows Over Statehood"...

Cascade Canyon Winter Train

9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Embark on an Incredible Journey through the San Juan Mountains! This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade Canyon...

Free Radon Education Sessions (Free Test Kits for La Plata County Homeowners)

9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds

La Plata Public Health is offering free radon education sessions for La Plata County homeowners. Attendees will learn what radon is, how home radon testing...

Leonard Davies: The Joys of Painting as a Pastime

12:00pm / Barbara Conrad Gallery - Durango Arts Center

Davies retired from a distinguished career as a civil rights attorney, and began oil painting at the age of 70, embracing art as a new and enriching chapter...

Snowdown Colorado Quickdraw: Sketch Contest

12:00pm / Blue Rain Gallery

Blue Rain Gallery joins the Snowdown festivities with a fast, fun, and uniquely Colorado art challenge! Local artists, doodlers, and creatives of all skill...

Yarn Swap & Meetup

1:00pm / Durango Public Library

Calling knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists of all ages and levels! Freshen up your yarn stash for the new year! Bring some yarn to...

Painting Party - Starry & Snowy Night Over the Animas

1:00pm / Picasso & Vino

Join us for our very last painting party at our Durango brick & mortar studio. It's a celebration of all the great people who've created with us these...

Snowdown Treasure Hunt

2:00pm / The Subterrain

Strike it rich, prospectors! The Subterrain is transforming into a Colorado Gold Rush–era treasure quest spanning the entire SNOWDOWN week! This interactive...

Family Paint & Sip - with hot cocoa

3:30pm / Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts

Join us for a fun and creative Family Paint Night! This 90-minute class is designed for ages 7 and up. Younger children may attend if you feel they can...

Snowdown Edition - Name That Tune Bingo

4:00pm / Barons Creek Vineyards

Get ready for a wild, music-filled night as Snowdown brings its legendary winter fun to Durango! January 24th & 31st

GlowDown Snowdown Yoga

4:00pm / Gravity Lab Climbing

Join us for a vibrant Yoga Flow with Chloe + Live DJ session with DJ Space Bunz. Wear your brightest neons and let's flow, glow, and dance the...

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...

Miners Luau

5:30pm / Union Social House

Celebrate Colorado’s birthday with a mashup of hard hats and hula skirts. Throw on a lei, raise a drink, and toast to 150 years of partying with pickaxes...

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...

Karaoke with Kimmy

6:00pm / Durango Beer and Ice Company

Play karaoke roulette and win a free pint! Follow us on FB or IG for karaoke themes or updates.

The Durango Collective Grand Opening and Community Celebration

6:00pm / The Durango Collective

Create • Connect • Celebrate • Community Join us for the grand opening of The Durango Collective, a new community dance and event...

Sunday, January 25^th

Christmas Tree Drop Off

8:00am / Santa Rita Park

Christmas tree dropped off has officially begun through Jan. 31, 2025

Snowdown Murder Mystery Event "Shadows Over Statehood"

9:00am / The Gable House Bed & Breakfast

Looking for a unique and immersive event this winter? Join us at the Gable House Bed & Breakfast for our Snowdown Murder Mystery Event "Shadows Over Statehood"...

Cascade Canyon Winter Train

9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Embark on an Incredible Journey through the San Juan Mountains! This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade Canyon...

Women's Wellness Series – Final Workshop

11:00am / Lola's Place

We close our Women’s Wellness Series with a deeply nourishing day devoted to embodiment, creativity, and integration. This final workshop invites participants...

Snowdown Chess Tournament

12:00pm / The Subterrain

It’s a quiet duel at High Noon! Saddle up for a high-stakes showdown where sharp minds meet Rocky Mountain chill. Single-elimination format with 3 competitive...

Snowdown Kickoff Party, Parade, and Theme Announcement

12:30pm / Purgatory Resort

12:30 - Snowdown Ski Parade! Meet at the bottom of lift 1 at 12:30, wear your Snowdown costume or just come join the family-friendly fun! Kids welcome...

Irish Jam

12:30pm / Durango Beer and Ice Company

The great sounds of Celtic music and modern Irish tunes are played every Sunday from 12 noon til 3pm. Enjoy special pricing on select pints to make the...

Snowdown Treasure Hunt

2:00pm / The Subterrain

Strike it rich, prospectors! The Subterrain is transforming into a Colorado Gold Rush–era treasure quest spanning the entire SNOWDOWN week! This interactive...

Snowdown Third Annual Hamster Derby

2:00pm / Creature Comforts / Centennial Center

Yee-haw, Colorado style Join us for the Third Annual Hamster Derby, a Snowdown-inspired, Colorado cowboy-themed event you won’t want to miss! Come...

Blue Moon Ramblers

6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon

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

Monday, January 26^th

Christmas Tree Drop Off ALL WEEK

8:00am / Santa Rita Park

Christmas tree dropped off has officially begun through Jan. 31, 2025

Snowdown Treasure Hunt

2:00pm / The Subterrain

Strike it rich, prospectors! The Subterrain is transforming into a Colorado Gold Rush–era treasure quest spanning the entire SNOWDOWN week! This interactive...

Death Cafe

4:00pm / Durango Public Library

At a Death Cafe people gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. Our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people...

Snowdown 2026 Beer Dinner: Uniquely Colorado

5:00pm / Carver Brewing Company

Celebrate Snowdown 2026 in true Colorado style! Join the Southwest’s original brewpub for a Uniquely Colorado Beer Dinner honoring 150 years of heritage,...

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...

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....

Snowdown 2026 Beer Dinner: Uniquely Colorado

7:30pm / Carver Brewing Company

Celebrate Snowdown 2026 in true Colorado style! Join the Southwest’s original brewpub for a Uniquely Colorado Beer Dinner honoring 150 years of heritage,...

Tuesday, January 27^th

Leonard Davies: The Joys of Painting as a Pastime

12:00pm / Barbara Conrad Gallery - Durango Arts Center

Davies retired from a distinguished career as a civil rights attorney, and began oil painting at the age of 70, embracing art as a new and enriching chapter...

Snowdown Treasure Hunt

2:00pm / The Subterrain

Strike it rich, prospectors! The Subterrain is transforming into a Colorado Gold Rush–era treasure quest spanning the entire SNOWDOWN week! This interactive...

Snowdown Adult Craft Event: Colorado Icons

5:00pm / Durango Public Library

Crafting program for adults and teens, while supplies last! Become a Colorado Icon! Embody the state’s most iconic symbols with our supply...

Snowdown 2026 Beer Dinner: Uniquely Colorado

5:00pm / Carver Brewing Company

Celebrate Snowdown 2026 in true Colorado style! Join the Southwest’s original brewpub for a Uniquely Colorado Beer Dinner honoring 150 years of heritage,...

Snowdown Constitutional Confusion Scrabble Contest

5:30pm / Union Social House

Think you know words? Prove it. This is Scrabble with a centennial Snowdown twist - where “winning” is spelled clearly. Trash talk is encouraged, and...

Tuesday Trivia

6:00pm / 11th Street Station

Join us for Trivia Night on the waterfall deck featuring weekly prizes as well as a weekly giveaway for $25 and $50 gift cards to Ernie’s Bar or The...

Jason Thies

6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon

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

Snowdown Colorado Split Flipper

6:00pm / Union Social House

A pinball smorgasbord of mini events help for fun and prizes. Games include split flippers (1 team shares right and left flippers), stall ball (a conga...

Rotary Club of Durango meeting

6:00pm / Strater Hotel

The Shitification of Everything: A Civic Look at Systemic Decline: Rotary Club of Durango member Mick Souder will talk on the topic of “The Shitification...

Easy Jim - Music of the Grateful Dead

7:00pm / Animas City Theatre

Two Sets, Early Show doors open 6:00pm / Easy Jim at 7:00pm $25 / $30 /21+ No Exceptions Including Minors with Legal Guardians Standing...

Snowdown 2026 Beer Dinner: Uniquely Colorado

7:30pm / Carver Brewing Company

Celebrate Snowdown 2026 in true Colorado style! Join the Southwest’s original brewpub for a Uniquely Colorado Beer Dinner honoring 150 years of heritage,...

Wednesday, January 28^th

Leonard Davies: The Joys of Painting as a Pastime

12:00pm / Barbara Conrad Gallery - Durango Arts Center

Davies retired from a distinguished career as a civil rights attorney, and began oil painting at the age of 70, embracing art as a new and enriching chapter...

Snowdown Treasure Hunt

2:00pm / The Subterrain

Strike it rich, prospectors! The Subterrain is transforming into a Colorado Gold Rush–era treasure quest spanning the entire SNOWDOWN week! This interactive...

Wine, Beer, Spirits Tasting

4:00pm / Wagon Wheel Liquors

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

Snowdown Teen Escape Room

5:00pm / Durango Public Library

Celebrate Snowdown with a themed escape room! Join us for a Snowdown Teen Escape Room: The Deadly Search for the Hidden Cache! Experience...

Snowdown Quick Draw Dart Tournament

5:30pm / Union Social House

Step up, steady your aim, and channel your inner sharpshooter. This fast-paced dart showdown blends Old West confidence with centennial Snowdown energy....

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...

Chuck Hank

6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium

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

Mr.Bs Vaudeville Burlesque Show - Snowdown Edition

6:00pm / The Subterrain, Durango Winery

Durango’s wildest night of "anything goes" entertainment is back—and this time, it’s participating in Snowdown! . Join Mr....

Thursday, January 29^th

Leonard Davies: The Joys of Painting as a Pastime

12:00pm / Barbara Conrad Gallery - Durango Arts Center

Davies retired from a distinguished career as a civil rights attorney, and began oil painting at the age of 70, embracing art as a new and enriching chapter...

Conversation with Artist Leonard Davies

1:00pm / Durango Arts Center

A conversation titled It’s Never too Late to Paint with local artist Leonard Davies takes place as part of the current art gallery exhibit by The Joys...

Snowdown Treasure Hunt

2:00pm / The Subterrain

Strike it rich, prospectors! The Subterrain is transforming into a Colorado Gold Rush–era treasure quest spanning the entire SNOWDOWN week! This interactive...

Sip & Stitch - Craft and Wine

4:00pm / Durango Winery

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

Snowdown Cocktails for Conservation

4:00pm / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum

Please join us for our annual Snowdown event to celebrate and benefit our work to protect our special way of life in Southwest Colorado. This year will...

BOOze & Bites Light Food Tour

4:30pm / Perbacco Cucina Italiana

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

Warhol and Wine Love Graffiti class

5:00pm / The Durango Arts Center

All supplies and beverages are provided. Participants will learn the tips and techniques to create a one-of-a-kind Love Graffiti painting, to paint and...

Women of 5RTU - Women's Fly Tying Night

5:30pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks

Join Women of 5RTU as we kick off 2026 with a night of fly tying instruction! This session is limited to 12 and will focus on several effective...

Dart Tournament

5:30pm / Union Social House

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just looking for some friendly competition, come test your aim, meet fellow dart enthusiasts, and enjoy a great time. Sign-ups:...

Rob Webster

6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium

Originally from Chicago-land, Rob is one of our favorite entertainers and also thinks The Office Spiritorium is one of the “coolest rooms in Durango!”...

Ben Gibson

6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon

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...

Painting Party - Vintage Travel Poster - Colorado

6:00pm / Barons Creek Vineyards Tasting Room

Support two local Durango businesses! We're taking our painting party on the road to partner up with the beautiful Barons Creek Vineyards...

Bluegrass Jam

6:00pm / Durango Beer and Ice Company

Local bluegrass musicians gather every Thursday about 6pm to pick and play great bluegrass music. Join us for award winning beer and the great Americana...

Open Mic Night

6:00pm / American Legion Dancehall

Durango's premier Open Mic! Every Thursday from 6-9pm. Sign up starts at 5:30pm. Free entry. Professional sound, stage and lighting. Full backline...

Sip & Paint with Picasso & Vino

6:00pm / Barons Creek Vineyards

Sip, paint, and let your creativity run wild - Snowdown style - where winter vibes meet wine and a canvas full of fun. Hosted by Picasso &...

Snowdowns Last Spoon Standing

6:30pm / Union Social House

There are plenty of spoons. Until there aren’t. When the game starts, friendships are briefly put on hold. Fast, chaotic, and competitive -because no...

Flamingosis with DJ Harry & DJ Matteo

7:00pm / Animas City Theatre

Doors 6:00pm / Show 7:00pm $35 / $40 / 21+ No Exceptions Including minors with legal guardian Standing Room Only with Limited seating in...

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...

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