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.

Durango Book Rescue is giving away thousands of FREE books! Thank you for reading!

Join us for the 17th Annual Festival of Trees, a holiday tradition supporting Southwest Colorado's kids and adults with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities to lead healthy, fulfilling and inclusive lives in our community. Festival of Trees kicks off at Noon on Dec. 4th and runs through December 6th at 5pm ONLINE at CCIFOT.givesmart.com. Join Presenting Sponsor Alpine Bank to VIEW over 60 local individual, family and business sponsors in Durango and Cortez participating in the 1st annual Festival of Wreaths. BID on creative gifts and festive decorations, BUY a chance to win one of five raffle prize packages and LEARN about Community Connections positive impact on the lives of those we serve. Get ready, set, register at CCIFOT.givesmart.com or text CCIFOT to 76278. Questions? Email festivaloftrees@cci-colorado.org or call (970) 385-3453.

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.

For the Holiday season, JOY! A TRADITIONAL (Online) FAMILY CHRISTMAS will be treat you to a rousing, FUN FILLED performance featuring your friends, family members, and neighbors celebrating in style. You can look forward to a collection of your very favorite and familiar holiday songs chosen to evoke happy memories, joyful smiles, and plenty of laughter.