Featured Happenings

Tired of renting? Join our Homebuyer Education Class. Learn what it takes to become a homeowner and gain access to local down payment assistance funds....

Cascade Canyon Winter Train

9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel...

Venture Snowboards - Demo Day

9:00am / Purgatory Resort

Give yourself the gift of a day out with Venture Snowboards based in Silverton, Colorado. With their love for the sport and attention to detail, you might...

Snowdown Theme Contest

9:00am / Magpies Newsstand & Cafe

Submit your idea for SNOWDOWN 2026 themes are chosen 2 years in advance. The winner will be announced during the Purgatory opening ceremony. Let your imagination...

English Conversation Circle

10:00am / Durango Public Library

English speaking practice for adult English learners of all levels. All languages and cultures welcome. Learn about your community, make new friends, and...

VNTRbirds Good Vibes Ride

10:00am / Purgatory Village Express Lift

Join VNTRbirds on Saturday, January 25th for Good Vibes Ride Day! VNTRbirds loves to bring together and continue to build our outdoor community. We host...

Build-a-Bong

10:00am / Prohibition Herb

Level up your game with this year's Build-a-Bong contest at Prohibition Herb! Drop off your creation at Prohibition Herb Friday Jan 24 through Saturday...

Cornhole Tournament

11:00am / American Legion Post 28

Bags fly at 11AM. Teams that were formed Friday night guaranteed 6 games if an individual shows up, we will try to find a partner for you. Get to 21 points...

Spin To Win

11:00am / Grassburger

Step up and spin to win for your chance to win exciting prizes! With every order placed in the dining room during the SNOWDOWN time frame, one lucky player...

Puzzle Contest

11:00am / Create Art and Tea

The timer has started! There will be puzzles for contestants to choose from. Each time a puzzle is chosen to put together it will be timed so don't...

Poetry Rhyming Game

11:00am / Create Art and Tea

Snowdown rhyming showdown. There will be a Poetry Rhyming Board game that will move you forward with each rhyming word. The player with the most rhymes...

Bingo At The Bee's

12:00pm / Applebee's

B-4 you know it you have Connect 4 in a row and now the anticipation. Do not get twitchy with Ants in the Pants until you can Spill the Beans and yell...

Costume Monopoly

12:00pm / Skyridge Soaps & Suds

Come in your costume and let's play! Participants will role a single dice and land on a corresponding tile. Do not pass go and do not go to jail! Must...

Puzzle Tournament

12:00pm / Guild House Games

Grab a partner this is a 2-player team competition, teams can be 2 adults or 1 adult and 1 child. The big challenge is not having a Clue on what the end...

How Well Do You Know Y(our) Wine?

12:00pm / Four Leaves Winery

A game, just for wine? Sign me up! Walk on in and let the games begin! This will not be any Trouble using our descriptive menu get a Clue, detect, identify...

Yarn Meetup

1:00pm / Durango Public Library

Calling knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists of all ages and levels! Come work on your current project in an informal group setting!

Snow Science & Social Snowshoe

1:00pm / Lizard Head Pass

Join San Juan Mountains Association and Mountain Studies Institute to learn about forest ecology, watersheds, climate change, and the future of snowpack...

Outhouse Stuffing

1:00pm / Gazpacho New Mexican Restaurant

What would a Game of Life be without SNOWDOWN outhouse stuffing? The team that stacks and squeezes the most people into the outhouse within 2 minutes and...

Poetry Duels Junior

1:00pm / The Subterrain

Join the Durango Poet Laureates, Esther Belin and Zoe Golden, hosts of this fast furious head-to-head tournament style battle. Contestants will get a random...

Rollin' For The Win: Giant Yahtzee

1:00pm / Sun Sapphires

Join us for an exciting game of Giant Yahtzee test your luck and strategy as you use your dice-rolling expertise with oversized dice for a chance to win...

Stretching with Cats

2:00pm / Cat Care Durango

We're thrilled to announce our second Stretching with Cats event! For just a $25 suggested donation, you can enjoy a relaxing stretch session...

Paper Airplane Toss

2:00pm / Office Depot

Life is so much fun with paper airplanes. Participants will be provided the 24lb paper to create and fold at the event; no clips, tape, weights, or glue,...

Texas Hold-em Poker Tournament

2:00pm / Starlight Lounge

Do not be looking for Trouble or you may get a Ticket to Ride out of town. Who will have the best poker face, can bluff beautifully, or just be the best...

Warhammer 40K 1000 - Point Tournament

3:00pm / Guild House Games

"In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war" and now SNOWDOWN! Move your warriors through 2-hour rounds with preset terrain on each table,...

Name That Tune Bingo

4:00pm / Barons Creek Vineyards

Picture this: as music plays you test your musical knowledge by marking off songs on your card. It is the perfect fusion of a music quiz and the classic...

Most Wholesome Compliment Battle

4:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks

Join us for the word Battle Royale. Where sweet words flow like Catan resources, and compliments stack higher than Jenga towers! In this roast-battle turned...

Ping Pong Tournament

4:30pm / Starlight Lounge

Ready for paddling? Come on in for the best Ping Pong challenge in town. Lots of back-and-forth action with thrills and spills a physical Chess game. ...

Clue Beer Dinner

5:00pm / Carver Brewing Company

3-courses inspired by Clue characters. Can you guess the craft beer pairing for each course?! A delightful part of SNOWDOWN, don't miss...

Corkers

5:00pm / Durango Winery

Play the classic bar game Quarters, but with a twist. Instead of playing with quarters we will be playing with CORKS! Sound difficult? It is. Show up as...

Glow Climbing Night

5:00pm / Gravity Lab

Neon Glow Night is a blacklight event with live DJ sets, glow in the dark climbing, backlights, and decorations. Games and events include: Climber Twister,...

Word Warriors

5:30pm / Union Social House

A scrabble competition where word enthusiasts nd strategists come together to test their vocabulary, spelling skills, and tactical thinking. Players compete...

Adam Swanson - Ragtime

5:30pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon

Adam Swanson, our fabulous ragtime in residence, performs ragtime and other favorites. Adam Swanson is one of the world's foremost performers of vintage...

Matt Rupnow Music

6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium

Matt Rupnow is a Singer/Songwriter who lives in Southwest Colorado. He is writing, recording and performing his unique blend of music he likes to call...

Poetry Duels

6:00pm / The Subterrain

Join the Durango Poet Laureates, Esther Belin and Zoe Golden, hosts of this fast and furious head-to-head tournament style poetry battle. Participants...

Painting Party - The Cardinal

6:30pm / Picasso & Vino

Join us for a session of fun & creativity while you follow along step by step to create your own masterpiece! Everything's included for...

Crokinole Tournament

6:30pm / VFW Post 4031

Older than Monopoly and more fun than shuffle board, a Canadian board game of dexterity and tactics. Beginners are welcome; It may be simple to learn but...

All The Right Moves Dance Night

7:00pm / Lola's Place

Get ready for an unforgettable night of dancing! We are turning up the music and transforming the dance floor into the ultimate party—where the only...

41st Annual Snowdown Follies

7:00pm / Durango Arts Center Theatre

SNOWDOWN Follies are back for the 41st year for more fun, laughter, outlandish entertainment, games,and local commentary! This event is brought to you...

Clue Beer Dinner

7:30pm / Carver Brewing Company

3-courses inspired by Clue characters. Can you guess the craft beer pairing for each course?! A delightful part of SNOWDOWN, don't miss...

Blindfold Dance Challenge feat. 'DJ Chef Donnie'

8:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks

Ready, Set, Go! The ultimate showdown dancing to a mashup of tunes with your partner, smooth and easy. Sorry, it is the Game of Life with funky moves and...

41st Annual Snowdown Follies

10:00pm / Durango Arts Center Theatre

SNOWDOWN Follies are back for the 41st year for more fun, laughter, outlandish entertainment, games,and local commentary! This event is brought to you...

Karaoke Contest

10:00pm / 8th Avenue Tavern

Come on in and sing your hearts out! contestants will be judged based on vocalization, performance, and showmanship! Come sing, laugh, dance, and party...

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