Featured Happenings
Events on this Day
4th of July All-American Breakfast
7:30am / Rotary Park
Brought to you by the Rotary Clubs of Durango
Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, OJ, Local Coffee and more!
Presale,...
Four Days of the Fourth of the July - Day 3
7:30am / Downtown Durango
Happy Independence Day!
7:30 am - 11:00 am Rotary Park: Rotary Breakfast (ends at 10:30 am, tickets for sale), Freedom 5k Run, and Southwest Civic...
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...
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,...
Durango Farmers Market
8:00am / TBK Parking Lot
Offering a lively market day experience that brings together local farmers, ranchers, food producers, and makers.
Visitors can shop fresh...
Southwest Civic Winds Concert - An American Overture
9:00am / Rotary Park
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Rotary Park and listen to the Southwest Civic Winds as they continue their 2026 season with "An American Overture"! The...
Freedom 5K Run, Stroll & Walk
9:00am / Rotary Park
Join the City of Durango's Parks and Recreation Department and start your 4th of July festivities on the right foot. Bring your whole family and all your...
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...
Home of the Brave - America 250 / Colorado 150 Commemoration
10:00am / Bears Ranch
In celebration of America's 250th anniversary and Colorado's 150th year of statehood, Home of the Brave will host a July 4th/5th commemorative...
Fourth of July Party
11:00am / Durango Harley-Davidson
Come hang out with us at Durango Harley-Davidson for the 4th of July!
Free cookout, live music, games, watermelon eating contest, and more!
Free entry!...
3rd Annual Animus on the Animas Durango Boxing Classic
12:00pm / Outside! 10th Street between Main Ave. and Narrow Guage Ave.
Thirty USA Boxing certified amateur boxing matches right in downtown Durango! There will be food, beer, fights, and fun from noon to about 6:00 outside...
Juried Members Show
12:00pm / 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...
Durango DEVO Buckley BBQ Bands Beer and Bikes
12:00pm / Buckley Park
Bring a blanket or chair to Buckley Park for a midday picnic and great music. Sunny Side Brats, veggie dogs, pasta salad, chips and cookies are on the...
The Ultimate Halving Competition
12:30pm / 11th Street Station
Watch your fingers! This is a competition of speed and precision as contestants halve (cut food in half) as fast as possible. Speed is good, accuracy...
Children's Parade Decorating Station
1:00pm / Buckley Park
Ready or not, it’s parade time! Join the folks at the Decoration Station in Buckley Park to prepare for the Children’s Parade and the Devo Colorado...
Durango DEVO Kid's Bike Race
1:30pm / Buckley Park
Decorate your bike and join the Devo/Colorado 150 Kid’s fun Race. Step out of Buckley Park onto the 1200 Block of Main for a legit race course. The...
Watermelon Eating Contest
2:00pm / 11th Street Station
It’s not summer until you have had watermelon! Join us at 2:00 pm to watch – or compete – in the watermelon eating contest sponsored by 11th Street...
Bad Goat BBQ with Rotating DJs
3:00pm / 11th Street Station
Join us for the Bad Goat BBQ with Rotating DJs. This is a free, non-ticketed event that is open to the public.
The Bad Goat BBQ features rotating...
Children's 4th of July Parade
3:30pm / Buckley Park
Calling all kids! Decorate, March & Celebrate! Red, white and blue is the color scheme, but use your imagination to create a costume for you, and/or...
Main Avenue Mile
4:00pm / Buckley Park
Celebrate 250 years of freedom with a one MILE race down Durango's historic Main Avenue. Starting at Buckley Park and turning around at the train...
Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers
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...
4th of July - We the People! Past, Present & Future
4:30pm / Main Avenue in Downtown Durango
Line up early on Main Avenue for the annual 4th of July Parade. In honor of the 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence, and 150 years of Colorado...
Street Dance featuring Dirty Dozen Brass Band
5:00pm / Buckley Park
After the parade, head straight for Buckley Park to celebrate into the night. The City of Durango and KSUT Presents bring you food, beer, dancing and awesome...
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...
Adult Disco Roller Skating Jam
6:00pm / Chapman Roller Rink
Come join your newly formed Durango Roller Skating Club this summer for an adult roller jam. Come meet the members building community and groovy fun through...
The Rev
6:00pm / Union Social House
Celebrate the 4th of July with The Rev - bringing a powerful mix of soulful vocals, dynamic instrumentation, and folk-rock storytelling that hits deep...
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...
Live Music with Doc Wesson
6:00pm / 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...
True Western Roundup - Professional Bull Riding
6:30pm / 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...
Karaoke with Kimmy
7:00pm / Durango Beer and Ice Company
Play karaoke roulette and win a free pint! Follow us on FB or IG for karaoke themes or updates.
