Events on this Day

Trains departs at 8am and 9am. 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.

The "centralized" wildlife portraits of Edward Aldrich provide a window into a world that most will never experience firsthand. He invites us to contemplate that world, acquainting ourselves with the wonder of the wild. "While I'm painting, I can recall the original experience that my composition is based on, letting that energy and my love for that animal hopefully inspire the viewer." The show continues virtually, and through October 31.

This concert celebrates revival, or renaissance, with our performance of hauntingly beautiful English madrigals and part songs. We will turn to the classics for our finale, Mozart's Missa Brevis in G, with strings and organ. The concert will feature many of your favorite singers as soloists and in quartets.

Join us for Downtown Children's Halloween! Participating Merchants will hand out candy and non-candy items to children 10 and under.   A full list of participating merchants will be listed one week prior to the event. https://www.downtowndurango.org/childrens-halloween

This is the 5th Annual Nightmare on Elk Street Haunted House! COVID prevented us from doing this event last year so you can bet this year will be awesome!    The evening shows are intended for adults and we will have one children's show for younger kids. The cost for the evening shows is $10 and the daytime kids show is $3. All proceeds from this fundraiser go to help our local community, local Veterans, and funding programs for our children as well as scholarships.    Hope to see you all there! Dare to be scared!

Come and be a part of the Rocky Horror experience at the DAC. New Location, Same Crazy Fun!   For the 14th year in a row (*2020 doesn't count) The Rocky Horror Show returns to Durango. Sing and dance the "Time Warp" along along with Brad and Janet as they discover the wonders "over at the Frankenstein place" as they learn about love, life and ….. transvestite aliens …..   *Due to adult subject matter and nature of the Rocky experience, audience members 17 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.   Prop bags will be sold the night of the performances for $5 each.   Tickets $25   ****In order to attend the show, proof either FDA or WHO approved vaccination or negative PCR test (not rapid or home test) within 72 hrs of the event with matching photo ID will be required to enter the theater****

Ghost Walk Tour is a guided walking tour starting at the Old Durango High School (201 East 12th Street) through the historic district of Durango, Colorado. Durango was founded officially in 1880 to serve the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad following an unsuccessful negotiation with the existing settlement of Animas City 2 miles North.

Join Durango & Silverton Museum curator, Jeff Ellingson as he guides you on a fascinating walking tour focused on paranormal activities that have been observed around this 140 year old railroad. Tours are capped at 25 guests.    Cost is $20/guest. Phone booking by calling 1-800-872-4607. No online booking available.