Featured Happenings
Events on this Day
Veterans Friday Morning Coffee
8:00am / American Legion Post 28
Please join us for coffee and refreshments (Doughnuts)
Families and Veteran caregivers welcome.
Free no cost
Just...
Paint A Patriotic Mural!
8:00am / Hermosa Café
You, too, can be an artist! Saunter over to Hermosa Café and pick up a paintbrush to participate in the community mural. Each year Hermosa Café provides...
4th of July Scavenger Hunt
8:00am / Downtown Durango
Take a tour through Historic Downtown Durango in search of clues to win the 4th of July Scavenger Hunt! The Scavenger Hunt starts at 10:00 am on Thursday,...
Scenic Round Trip Silverton Train (Diesel)
8:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding 3 1/2 hours each way on this diesel train plus spend 2 hours in the historic mining town of Silverton to enjoy...
Leadership Circle
9:00am / The Center for Innovation
The Leadership Circle will provide Durango leaders with resources and training to continuously improve their leadership skills and support each other in...
Scenic Round Trip Silverton Train (Steam)
9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
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...
Park 2 Park Artisan & Food Market
10:00am / Town Park
A four-day outdoor market held over the Fourth of July weekend in the heart of downtown Pagosa Springs, Colorado. This popular summer event will feature...
San Juan Nature Hike
10:00am / Andrews Lake
Want to know more about nature? Flora, fauna, geology, clouds, water, you name it: our trusty crew of volunteer naturalists can enlighten you while on...
Four Days of the Fourth of the July - Day 2
10:00am / Downtown Durango
Day 2:
All Day: Paint a Patriotic Mural at Hermosa Café.
All Day: Scavenger Hunt Downtown Durango - pick up an entry form at the Durango...
Pokemon Club
1:00pm / Fort Lewis Mesa Library
Pokemon Club at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Learn how to play, show off your collection, and trade with others. Free. For ages 7 and up.
Historic Fashion Show & Old Time Poker Table
1:30pm / General Palmer Hotel
In Celebration of the 150 Anniversary of Colorado we offer a free event:
Family friendly poker table starts at 1:30 (no money only chips). Enjoy an all...
Durango First Friday
4:00pm / Downtown Durango
Celebrate Durango’s creative side! Hosted by the Durango Creative District, explore this evening of music, original performances, featured artist showcases...
FuZion Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up
4:00pm / Sustainable Goods + Revival Goods
Kick off your weekend with a little sparkle. Swing by Sustainable Goods after work, bring. a friend, and treat yourself to something fun! Enjoy FuZion...
Colorado Scenic Byway Photo Exhibit Open House
4:00pm / Durango Welcome Center
Colorado' Scenic Byway Photo Exhibit is currently on display at the Durango Welcome Center. It showcases 52 color photographs of the 26 unique byways...
Oscar's Cafe Pie Eating Contest
4:00pm / Durango Beer and Ice Company
If you’ve eaten at Oscar’s Café here in Durango, then you’ve seen the HUGE pies behind the counter. (And if you haven’t eaten there, you should.)...
Bar D Chuckwagon.com
4:30pm / Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers
Old West Cowboy Music Show and Chuckwagon Supper! Durango's favorite family entertainment since 1969. Bar D Wranglers perform in concert after supper...
First Friday Open House
4:30pm / TohAtin Gallery
Live music
Artist presentations and demonstrations
An expansive selection of Navajo weavings with a focus on pictorial weavings.
Appetizers and...
Opening: Juried Members Show
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center - Barbara Conrad Gallery
Local member artists have envisioned Colorado - the Next 150 years in a variety of media. The exhibit allows artists and audiences to imagine Colorado’s...
Ice Cream Social
5:00pm / Rotary Park
Stroll down the Animas River Trail and stop at Rotary Park for an evening dinner and concert. The VFW Auxilliary is hosting an Ice Cream Social in conjunction...
First Friday Artist Showcase with Heather Delaney
5:00pm / The Subterrain
Come peruse great local art and meet the creator, explore Durango's only art bar and receive 20% off beverages and snacks at our bar. Featuring live...
JB & The Flybiscuits
5:00pm / Meadow Market
Bruce Allsopp, Jordan Kitchens, Damian Hagge and Dennis Unsworth bring you original bluegrass, newgrass and other acoustic-based music.
First Friday ArtRoom
5:30pm / ArtRoom Collective at The Smiley
All are welcome to talk, laugh, inspire, peruse an open studio, enjoy snacks and purchase local art if inspired. Hope to see you there!
The...
Charcuterie Class: Red, White & Brie
5:30pm / Graze Colorado Downtown Bistro
Grab your friends and join us for a festive, flavor-packed evening celebrating all things summer, cheese, and red-white-and-boozy vibes.
At...
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...
Live Music with Matt Lewis
5:30pm / Barons Creek Vineyards Durango
Join us for wine, food, music, and fun every Friday night!
Reeder & Spencer
6:00pm / Union Social House
Reeder and Spencer are a female acoustic duo blending rich harmonies, guitar, and mandolin into fresh takes on cover songs from every generation. From...
Friday Nights at Fox Fire
6:00pm / Fox Fire Farms Winery
Live music with and food every Friday night this summer in a beautiful vineyard and farm setting. Free admission.
Dustin Burley
6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium
Dustin’s music is a blend of Outlaw Country/Blues/Classic Rock/Folk. He puts his own twist on old classics and blends his original songs through his...
Live Music with Leah Orlikowski Live
6:00pm / Fox Fire Farms
Leah Orlikowski is performing free live music at Fox Fire Farms!
Civic Winds Jazz Orchestra Concert and Dancing
6:30pm / Rotary Park
The Civic Winds Jazz Orchestra performs live in the gazebo at Rotary Park. Join us on the evening of July 3rd as our music fills the park with jazz, funk,...
Red, White & Bulls: Pro Bull Fighting
7:00pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Our mission is to produce events that preserve our western heritage, promote business, support human and animal athletes, build community and provide a...
Whisked Away: Matcha Ceremony & Tasting Experience
7:00pm / Old Barrel Tea Co
Join us for an immersive evening celebrating the art, culture, and tradition of matcha, guided by a professional tea master.
Experience...
Live Music with The Pete Guiliani Band
7:00pm / 11th Street Station
11th Street Station features local and touring artists performing music from many genres. We invite you to join us for live music in downtown Durango this...
Vinyl DJ Night
10:00pm / El Moro Tavern & Spirits
Come join us for a night featuring DJ Tom Kipp spinning only vinyl set for you. El Moro's team will be stirring up cocktails, serving small bites...
