Events on this Day

Celebrating 25 years!   Buy Your Produce in our Open Air Market from the Farmer that Grew it.  Connecting Local Agriculture with the Community.  Vegetables, Meat, Honey, Jewelry, Fruit, Eggs, Cheese, Ceramics, Mushrooms  Fresh Made Ready to Eat Meals

Embark on an Incredible Journey Through the San Juan Mountains!   For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding 3 1/2 hours each way on this steam train plus spend 2 hours in the historic mining town of Silverton to enjoy the sights, shopping, food, and libations that Silverton offers. We’ve been in continuous operation running train excursions on this 45-mile spur of the Denver & Rio Grande rail line since 1882. Much of the scenery remains unchanged since then. There’s no cell service or Wi-Fi through much of the terrain so you’ll be unplugged from the modern world. Soak in the views, listen as the steam whistle echoes through the canyon, hear the vintage locomotive work to pull the train up the grades. If you long to unwind and enjoy Colorado nature at its finest, this is the trip for you.

Embark on an Incredible Journey Through the San Juan Mountains!   For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding 3 1/2 hours each way on this steam train plus spend 2 hours in the historic mining town of Silverton to enjoy the sights, shopping, food, and libations that Silverton offers. We’ve been in continuous operation running train excursions on this 45-mile spur of the Denver & Rio Grande rail line since 1882. Much of the scenery remains unchanged since then. There’s no cell service or Wi-Fi through much of the terrain so you’ll be unplugged from the modern world. Soak in the views, listen as the steam whistle echoes through the canyon, hear the vintage locomotive work to pull the train up the grades. If you long to unwind and enjoy Colorado nature at its finest, this is the trip for you.

La Plata Open Space Conservancy will host a weed mitigation workshop as part of its Southwest Stewardship Series. La Plata County’s Weed Control Manager, Ben Bain, will discuss identification and management best practices for common species in our area. Chemical, mechanical, and biological control methods will all be addressed. The workshop will take place about 20 minutes south of Durango and directions will be provided to registrants. The event is free of charge and open to all landowners and interested community members, but registration is required.   For more information and to RSVP, please visit www.lposc.org.

Experience the world-famous Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad’s iconic canyon views along the highline in just 5 hours. If you are looking for an unforgettable train adventure with incredible geological features and fantastic scenery that is downright jaw-dropping, look no further than these steam train excursions departing from the Durango Depot and traveling deep into the wilderness inaccessible by any roads.

For those seeking the highlight reel of Durango’s Historic Downtown history. This is a must-do for locals to learn where actual notorious Wild West events happened (as opposed to the lore) to share with your summer guests. Both tourists and locals alike will walk away with a very different view of Durango and a deeper appreciation. Were six or more outlaws hung on the hanging tree? Where was the hanging tree? Listen to true stories of outlaws, entrepreneurs, red-light districts, and extraordinary lawmen of the time.    This tour meets at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot (gather at the horse sculptures out front). Please note this is a one-way walk down Main Avenue. We will end at the Jack Dempsey Mural at El Rancho Tavern. On this 60-90 minute tour we will not enter establishments. This makes it an option for those in wheelchairs (be prepared for uneven Durango sidewalks however). After the tour you will be right on time for lunch at any of our wonderful downtown restaurants; now with a newfound appreciation of Durango.    Your fully vaccinated tour guide will not be wearing a mask while outside. We have made this decision so that guests can clearly hear the content; However, for the safety of all our guests we require that you DO wear a mask. It’s safe to assume not everyone on the tours will be vaccinated therefore we are still requiring masks.

Raptors Wild offers an exciting, educational, and entertaining bird display hosted by a master falconer. Several birds are displayed, giving visitors an up close look at these magnificent creatures. You've never seen anything like it!

Join us for the Fathers Day bike show Saturday June 19th! Enter your bike to win in one of our four prize categories - vintage bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes, and unique bikes.   Bring your own bike lock, bike drop off starts at 9:30am. Prizes at 3:30pm. Pre-register and receive a Zia Taqueria gift card!   Come with the whole family and enjoy activities outside on the Carver Family Plaza including a bike decoration station, Grey Matters Trailer games, and a strider bike course. Visit us inside the exhibit gallery for GEAR UP: The Science of Bikes, organized by Carnegie Science Center and presented locally by Carver Brewing Co. Fathers receive free admission to The Powerhouse all day.

Come and enjoy a unique and personalized experience! The DAC is offering a ceramic painting class, you may choose from a plate, cup, or bowl. Then you can paint your own designs to create your own personalized piece! We will fire your piece once you are done and you can come pick it up a week later!   The maximum Participants per session are 5!   This is a MASK REQUIRED class!   Sessions last 2 hours, personalize your own bisqueware in this memorable class experience!   Stations will be sanitized before and after every session!   The class will take place in the Barbara Conrad gallery, or dance studio, in an intimate setting with an instructor on hand for assistance and questions!    You will receive an email from the instructor confirming your time registration.   If you have any questions please email the class organizer: Come and enjoy a unique and personalized experience! The DAC is offering a ceramic painting class, you may choose from a plate, cup, or bowl. Then you can paint your own designs to create your own personalized piece! We will fire your piece once you are done and you can come pick it up a week later!   The maximum Participants per session are 5!   This is a MASK REQUIRED class!   Sessions last 2 hours, personalize your own bisqueware in this memorable class experience!   Stations will be sanitized before and after every session!   The class will take place in the Barbara Conrad gallery, or dance studio, in an intimate setting with an instructor on hand for assistance and questions!    You will receive an email from the instructor confirming your time registration.   If you have any questions please email the class organizer: Jen Olguin jen@durangoarts.org Teams can be up to six players, so bring your smartest friends (or some likable dummies)?or come solo. We can always help you join a team!   Come and enjoy a unique and personalized experience! The DAC is offering a ceramic painting class, you may choose from a plate, cup, or bowl. Then you can paint your own designs to create your own personalized piece! We will fire your piece once you are done and you can come pick it up a week later!   The maximum Participants per session are 5!   This is a MASK REQUIRED class!   Sessions last 2 hours, personalize your own bisqueware in this memorable class experience!   Stations will be sanitized before and after every session!   The class will take place in the Barbara Conrad gallery, or dance studio, in an intimate setting with an instructor on hand for assistance and questions!    You will receive an email from the instructor confirming your time registration.   If you have any questions please email the class organizer: Come and enjoy a unique and personalized experience! The DAC is offering a ceramic painting class, you may choose from a plate, cup, or bowl. Then you can paint your own designs

Come and enjoy a unique and personalized experience! The DAC is offering a ceramic painting class, you may choose from a plate, cup, or bowl. Then you can paint your own designs to create your own personalized piece! We will fire your piece once you are done and you can come pick it up a week later!   The maximum Participants per session are 5!   This is a MASK REQUIRED class!   Sessions last 2 hours, personalize your own bisqueware in this memorable class experience!   Stations will be sanitized before and after every session!   The class will take place in the Barbara Conrad gallery, or dance studio, in an intimate setting with an instructor on hand for assistance and questions!    You will receive an email from the instructor confirming your time registration.   If you have any questions please email the class organizer: Come and enjoy a unique and personalized experience! The DAC is offering a ceramic painting class, you may choose from a plate, cup, or bowl. Then you can paint your own designs to create your own personalized piece! We will fire your piece once you are done and you can come pick it up a week later!   The maximum Participants per session are 5!   This is a MASK REQUIRED class!   Sessions last 2 hours, personalize your own bisqueware in this memorable class experience!   Stations will be sanitized before and after every session!   The class will take place in the Barbara Conrad gallery, or dance studio, in an intimate setting with an instructor on hand for assistance and questions!    You will receive an email from the instructor confirming your time registration.   If you have any questions please email the class organizer: Jen Olguin jen@durangoarts.org Teams can be up to six players, so bring your smartest friends (or some likable dummies)?or come solo. We can always help you join a team!   Come and enjoy a unique and personalized experience! The DAC is offering a ceramic painting class, you may choose from a plate, cup, or bowl. Then you can paint your own designs to create your own personalized piece! We will fire your piece once you are done and you can come pick it up a week later!   The maximum Participants per session are 5!   This is a MASK REQUIRED class!   Sessions last 2 hours, personalize your own bisqueware in this memorable class experience!   Stations will be sanitized before and after every session!   The class will take place in the Barbara Conrad gallery, or dance studio, in an intimate setting with an instructor on hand for assistance and questions!    You will receive an email from the instructor confirming your time registration.   If you have any questions please email the class organizer: Come and enjoy a unique and personalized experience! The DAC is offering a ceramic painting class, you may choose from a plate, cup, or bowl. Then you can paint your own designs

Baracitanga and Hello Dollface  Ryelle Carley - Desert Child   Featuring the Secret Circus Society   Includes a FREE TICKET to the Animas City Theater After Party!

Come and enjoy a unique and personalized experience! The DAC is offering a ceramic painting class, you may choose from a plate, cup, or bowl. Then you can paint your own designs to create your own personalized piece! We will fire your piece once you are done and you can come pick it up a week later!   The maximum Participants per session are 5!   This is a MASK REQUIRED class!   Sessions last 2 hours, personalize your own bisqueware in this memorable class experience!   Stations will be sanitized before and after every session!   The class will take place in the Barbara Conrad gallery, or dance studio, in an intimate setting with an instructor on hand for assistance and questions!    You will receive an email from the instructor confirming your time registration.   If you have any questions please email the class organizer: Come and enjoy a unique and personalized experience! The DAC is offering a ceramic painting class, you may choose from a plate, cup, or bowl. Then you can paint your own designs to create your own personalized piece! We will fire your piece once you are done and you can come pick it up a week later!   The maximum Participants per session are 5!   This is a MASK REQUIRED class!   Sessions last 2 hours, personalize your own bisqueware in this memorable class experience!   Stations will be sanitized before and after every session!   The class will take place in the Barbara Conrad gallery, or dance studio, in an intimate setting with an instructor on hand for assistance and questions!    You will receive an email from the instructor confirming your time registration.   If you have any questions please email the class organizer: Jen Olguin jen@durangoarts.org Teams can be up to six players, so bring your smartest friends (or some likable dummies)?or come solo. We can always help you join a team!   Come and enjoy a unique and personalized experience! The DAC is offering a ceramic painting class, you may choose from a plate, cup, or bowl. Then you can paint your own designs to create your own personalized piece! We will fire your piece once you are done and you can come pick it up a week later!   The maximum Participants per session are 5!   This is a MASK REQUIRED class!   Sessions last 2 hours, personalize your own bisqueware in this memorable class experience!   Stations will be sanitized before and after every session!   The class will take place in the Barbara Conrad gallery, or dance studio, in an intimate setting with an instructor on hand for assistance and questions!    You will receive an email from the instructor confirming your time registration.   If you have any questions please email the class organizer: Come and enjoy a unique and personalized experience! The DAC is offering a ceramic painting class, you may choose from a plate, cup, or bowl. Then you can paint your own designs

Open Nightly Memorial Day Weekend thru late September , The Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers in Durango, Colorado offers family entertainment with a stage show and barbecue or steak supper. After supper, The Bar D Wranglers perform their famous old west music stage show with cowboy songs, comedy, and lively instruments. The Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers is a major attraction in Durango, Colorado and a "must do"activity for family entertainment. The restaurant, stage show, shops, train, and activities are set in an old west cowboy village under the red cliffs North of Durango, Colorado.

Come enjoy a different musician every day and grab a bite to ea

Come enjoy a different musician every day and grab a bite to eat!

The cost is $10 per person with or without skate rentals. Public skating will be limited to Disco Night at this time.    Reservations are not required.

Downtown Durango is saturated with paranormal activity. You don’t need to walk far to get your fill of ghost stories. Main Avenue was once home to a plethora of saloons, dance halls, brothels, and gambling halls. It was the stomping ground for outlaws, gamblers, prostitutes, miners, and railroad workers. Late night escapades, fueled by whiskey, led to many tragic events resulting in the ghosts that wander the streets today.   Our 90-minute Hauntings & History Ghost Tour will not disappoint. We will meet outside of Hermosa Cafe (738 Main Ave) at dusk. Come early and order a drink from their bar to bring to our first stop. We will be in one of the oldest basements downtown and (spoiler alert!) it's haunted! We have conducted paranormal investigations in the location and have captured quite a bit of evidence. We only have temporary access to this location so don't miss out!!!    Wherever we tread on Main Avenue you will hear tales of apparitions who refuse to leave the places they inhabited in life. Because of the tight sidewalks downtown and Covid guidelines we cap our tours at 10 people. Your fully vaccinated guide will not be wearing a mask while outside in order for guests to better hear the information. We do require our groups to wear their masks in order to ensure safety in the case that not everyone is vaccinated.