Events on this Day

Embark on a journey to yesteryear where amazing finds you this winter season! Ride a historic steam train 26 miles each way on this 5-hour round trip train ride to Cascade Canyon. Departing from the Durango Depot, this trip takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River to the footbridge on your 45-minute layover. All trains have a concession car with a variety of snacks and drinks available for purchase.

A signature community event, Durango Arts Center’s Winter Solstice Invitational Artisans’ Market is the perfect destination for holiday shopping.    Experience Barbara Conrad Gallery transformed into a dynamic outlet featuring invited regional artists selected for their high-quality offerings of original and unique fine arts and crafts. Find the perfect one-of-a-kind holiday gift in this year’s market filled with local ceramics, jewelry, metal, textiles, glass, wood, note cards, ornaments, calendars, photography, painting, and drawing.

Join The Powerhouse on Sunday December 13 for a free virtual event, "Navajo Skies", the fourth lecture in the Apollo 14 Speaker Series. Tune into @powscicenter live Facebook stream to hear from two indigenous astronomy experts, Dr. Nancy Maryboy and Dr. David Begay. Nancy and David are co-authors of "Sharing the Skies''; a book on Navajo astronomy and the unique way Navajos view the cosmos and their place in them. Q & A following the event.

The award-winning book by Chris Van Allsburg and adapted to the big screen in 2003, the story of a child's Christmas Eve journey comes alive onboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride! All ages can enjoy the experience, warmth and fun of the Christmas season on a special trip to the North Pole!

Dine is one of our historically significant rooms. We can accommodate parties of 4-10 people.   This is takeout with style, as our guests begin their journey in our Diamond Belle where they will get their temperature checked, place and pay for their order and then be escorted to a private dining space.   Guests will be given a direct line to our food and beverage team in case they need anything during their visit. Food and drink items are delivered to the entrance of the space, and guests will retrieve their items for delivery to their table. Our servers will not enter the dining space while guests occupy the space.   Menu selections are from our Mahogany Grille steak and seafood menu.   This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Once restaurants are able to re-open to in-room dining, we will discontinue the program.   The Suite Dining is available Thursday – Sunday, 5PM – 9PM. Reservations are required by calling 970.247.4431.

The award-winning book by Chris Van Allsburg and adapted to the big screen in 2003, the story of a child's Christmas Eve journey comes alive onboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride! All ages can enjoy the experience, warmth and fun of the Christmas season on a special trip to the North Pole!

The award-winning book by Chris Van Allsburg and adapted to the big screen in 2003, the story of a child's Christmas Eve journey comes alive onboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride! All ages can enjoy the experience, warmth and fun of the Christmas season on a special trip to the North Pole!

The award-winning book by Chris Van Allsburg and adapted to the big screen in 2003, the story of a child's Christmas Eve journey comes alive onboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride! All ages can enjoy the experience, warmth and fun of the Christmas season on a special trip to the North Pole!