Events on this Day

For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding 3 1/2 hours each way on this train while spending a nearly 2-hour layover in the historic mining town of Silverton to enjoy the sights, shopping, food, and libations that Silverton offers. 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 on your way to the historic mining town of Silverton. There will be up to three steam departures depending on the date. The Silverton Steam Train departs daily at 9:00AM 5/6/23-10/28/23, 8:15AM 8/14/23-10/14/23, and 9:45AM 9/1/23-10/14/23

Passengers will board the Durango 10:15am bus to Silverton arriving at 11:45am. There will be plenty of time to explore and enjoy historical Silverton. Guests will depart on the Goose in Silverton at 1:15pm arriving at Durango at 5:00pm.   Train Fare*: $199.  Bus Fare: $30.  *plus 8% historic preservation fee

Step into Durango, where something exciting awaits. Tara, your scavenger hunt game show host, will curate a unique adventure. Embark on an extraordinary journey with a twist! This is not your typical scavenger hunt; it's a creative and immersive departure from the ordinary. Come with an open mind, a big smile, and leave all expectations behind. Unleash your inner detective as you delve into the heart of Durango. Engage with friendly locals, discover intriguing tales of history and culture & capture the essence of the city in photos, videos & audio files. Whether you're a couple or part of a large group, this game is for everyone. Young or old, explorer or artist, it's designed to inspire & entertain all who love to discover and create. This is a perfect chance to connect with your teammates in a fun and light-hearted way. Let your imagination run wild, as you team up to unravel the missions. It's a co-creation between you and your interactive host,Durango itself & you, the hunters, making the experience truly unique. Experience this captivating way to explore a new place. The hunt is on, and adventure awaits you!   Team leader need Whats App on their phone for our game design. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased on the linked website.

Tuesdays | 6 Classes | 3:30 - 5:00 | Sept 5 - Oct 10. Back to school is here and we will be having more adventures making fun new projects! For Artists aged 6 -9.

Are you a beginner/intermediate acoustic music player looking to play more? This weekly jam is welcoming to all players, with a focus on slower tempo improvisation solos and chord changes. If you can play the I, IV and V chords in G, D and A then you know enough to play at this jam!

Gnarled Roots is a Jewish zine fest exploring the relationship between diasporic identity and what it means to live on stolen land. The event on will be a showcase including several examples of Jewish zines, diasporic artwork, as well as physical and digital art pieces created in response to our prompt. This event is open for everyone and anyone, either Jewish or non-Jewish, curious about engaging with Jewish identity, displacement and relationship to land.    We will invite all of our guests to participate in a land acknowledgement at 5:45PM to open the space, then visitors will be able to come and go to explore the zines freely.    As soon as you register you will have access to the prompt, detailed submission information, as well as the information for attending either virtually or in-person.    Register on Durango Public Library's event calendar, or ask a staff member for help!

Come enjoy live music on the Patio!

Open mic every Tuesday, open to performers of all kinds and levels from beginners to experts. Support local live music!