Events on this Day

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.

According to True West magazine's Best of West, the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering is a must-see in 2021. This exciting fun-filled event brings poets and musicians from throughout the country together with audiences to preserve and celebrate the American West with cowboy music, poetry and storytelling.    For a complete schedule of events, visit www.durangocowboy.org or call 970-403-4451.

Great opportunity to support your local veterans while enjoying a delicious breakfast! Open to the public, this event is held every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month from 9 AM to 11 AM at the VFW Post 4031. Donations of only $8 for adults, $7 for veterans, and $5 for kids 12 and under. All proceeds help support local veterans!

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.

Come to beautiful Riverside Park in Aztec, NM for the Four Corners region's premier event celebrating Celtic culture! Where the Southwest meets the Scottish Highlands.   Watch athletes from all over the region compete in Highland Games and Highland Dance competitions, experience the music and pagentry of the (bag)Pipe and Drums corps, and hear music rooted in Celtic traditions from a variety of bands on 2 stages.    Shop with local and regional vendors for art, jewelry and Celtic clothing, or have hand-sewn boots made just for you.   Enjoy Scottish meat pies, bangers and mash or good old-fashioned burgers with lemonade, beer or wine. Wear your kilts and participate in the Romance Novel Cover Pose competition!    See more details and schedules, and buy tickets for the day or the entire weekend now at https://www.aztechighlandgames.com/ This is a family event--Children under 12 are admitted free!

Inspirational poetry and music featuring many of our invited performers. Hosted by Sam Noble. Potluck with meat provided.

We have a great crop of pumpkins in the Pumpkin Patch this year and we'd like to invite you out to our Annual Pumpkin Patch event to share in the harvest. Visit our authentic pumpkin patch with so many varieties including Jack O'Lanterns, Cinderellas, Porcelain, Marina de Chioggia, Winter Luxury Pie Pumpkins, Jarrahdale and more!   Walk to the gardens, pick out your pumpkins, pay in the patch, transportation provided back to your car!

Merely Players presents Men on Boats  A Grand Canyon Adventure by Jacklyn Backhaus   Tickets $30

Watch your locals for free. Outdoor at Power Science Center. Bring your own chairs and food! NOT APPROVED FOR ALL AUDIENCES. Tickets are free but being issued for head count purposes. A food truck and alcohol MAY be available but we aren't sure....

Join the Shanta Foundation for a presentation and fundraiser to learn about the work we do in developing nations. Our model empowers rural villagers mired in extreme poverty to solve local problems, such as hunger, education and health issues exacerbated by the Covid19 pandemic. Extreme poverty is not a given! If we unite around proven solutions, we can put an end to this needless suffering. Currently, our work focuses on villages in SE Asia, but we are exploring expansion to another continent. If you'd like to see an end to global hunger, come and see what we are all about.

Family Friendly Country Festival with on site Full Hook Up RV Sites, tent camping, and 92 Acres of Festival Riverfront Paradise!!!