Featured Happenings
October 2017 Events
Rhythm & Soul Festival
7:30am / Rhythm & Soul Festival
Rhythm & Soul Festival will feature NAHKO, Michael Bernard Beckwith, Lyla June, Rickie Byars Beckwith Tina Malia, and many more incredible artists. Rhythm...
Landscape Photography
9:00am / Sorrel Sky Gallery
Artist/Teacher: Robert Turner
When: September 29 - October 1, 2017
Location: Durango
Cost: $450 - $300/2days
Robert...
Children's Consignment Sale
9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Shop for new and gently-loved children's clothing, furniture, toys, and more for way less than retail value.
Wine & Rails
10:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Visit our wine tasting room- onboard a historic steam train! Enjoy a train ride with a select group of Colorado vintners on board to introduce you to...
PINTER X 2 - Two Plays by Harold Pinter
2:00pm / Fort Lewis College Theatre, MainStage @ Theatre Hall
Fort Lewis College Theatre Department opens its 2017-18 season with two of Harold Pinter’s well-known one-act plays.
The Lover,...
Quadrivium Ensemble: Hosanna!
5:00pm / First United Methodist Church
Quadrivium, a professional vocal chamber ensemble, kicks off their second season with Hosanna!, a concert celebrating the power of the heavenly spirit....
Tauk w/ Skydyed
9:00pm / The Animas City Theatre
$12 ADV. $15 DOS
Doors: 8:00pm
Show: 9:00pm
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Walk and Bike to School Week
7:00am / Citywide Schools
Join the City of Durango in celebrating International Walk to School Day on October 5. The City of Durango’s Multimodal Division will host Walk...
Happy Hour Yoga
5:30pm / Ska Brewing Company
One hour of yoga, all levels are welcome!
One pint of beer (yoga first!)
$10, bring your mat!
Develop Your Psychic and Intuitive Abilities
6:00pm / Body and Soul Healing
This fun 6 week class includes techniques and practice with Remote Viewing (practice of seeking impressions about a distant or unseen target), Telepathy...
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
Bohemian Burlesque Society
8:00pm / Henry Strater Theater
After 3 spectacular shows we are excited to bring you a one of a kind show. 16 Tantalizing Acts 1 unforgettable night!
VIP tickets available
After...
Walk and Bike to School Week
7:00am / Citywide Schools
Join the City of Durango in celebrating International Walk to School Day on October 5. The City of Durango’s Multimodal Division will host Walk...
Portrait Drawing with David Riedel
9:00am / Durango Arts Center
Learn portrait drawing from live models with teaching artist David Riedel! Tuesdays, September 19 & 26 and October 3 & 10 | 9am-12pm
Trails 2000 Trailwork
9:00am / Sugar Trail
Trails 2000 invites volunteers to Trailwork on 
Tuesday, October 3, on Sugar Trail in Horse Gulch, from 9am–3pm. No experience is necessary,...
Schlotzsky's Birthday Celebration
10:00am / Schlotzsky's
We're celebrating another year and you get the gift. All Schlotzsky's locations will feature $1.99 small The Original sandwiches all day long!
Understanding Your Customers
12:00pm / First National Bank of Durango
Who are your customers? Do you understand their wants and needs in regards to your business? Having a good knowledge about what people look for to help...
The Club - La Plata Democrats on the Move
12:00pm / Double Tree Hotel
Let's bring La Plata County Democrats together for the 2018 election! Attend “The Courage of our Convictions: American Values & Vision†with...
Watercolor Painting 101
1:00pm / Durango Arts Center
With Peggy Lynch
$150 members / $175 Non-Member
+ $15 materials fee paid to the instructor on first day of class.
This workshop...
Doggie Social Hour
5:30pm / La Plata County Humane Society
A fun and safe way for you doggies to play! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30pm - 7:00pm for Doggie Social Hour.
First...
Garden Tool Care: Sharpening, Cleaning, and Oiling before Winter
5:30pm / Ohana Kuleana Community Garden
We all want our tools to last and be able to do their job. Let’s give them some TLC at the end of the season. Learn the proper techniques, tools,...
Introduction to Sewing & Textiles
6:00pm / MakerLab
Our introduction to Sewing and Textiles class is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to use our sewing equipment. The class focuses on sewing basics,...
Walk and Bike to School Week
7:00am / Citywide Schools
Join the City of Durango in celebrating International Walk to School Day on October 5. The City of Durango’s Multimodal Division will host Walk...
Trails 2000 Trailwork
10:00am / Mike's Trail
Trails 2000 invites volunteers to Trailwork on 
Wednesday, October 4, on Mike's Trail in Horse Gulch, from 10am–3pm. No experience is necessary,...
Durango Police Department's Town Hall Meeting
6:00pm / Durango Recreation Center - Peaks Room
The Durango Police Department is committed to strengthening relationships with the residents of Durango to enhance the quality of life in our community.
Recently,...
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
Making a Difference: Nicholas Kristof
7:00pm / Community Concert Hall
The Community Foundation launches Making a Difference Speaker Series featuring Nicholas Kristof, a New York Times Columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner to...
Walk and Bike to School Week
7:00am / Citywide Schools
Join the City of Durango in celebrating International Walk to School Day on October 5. The City of Durango’s Multimodal Division will host Walk...
Opening Reception: Amy Felker
5:00pm / The Recess Gallery
New work from Amy Felker in The Recess Gallery, Durango's smallest gallery
Oct. 1-31
Needham Connect II Project Public Meeting
5:00pm / Needham Elementary School Multipurpose Room
The purpose of this meeting is to review design options and to gather public input for the design of Columbine Dr from Cottonwood Dr to Clovis Dr.
The...
Live Music: Leah Orlikowski
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Acoustic Songstress from Conifer, CO.
$3 mainline pints.
Doggie Social Hour
5:30pm / La Plata County Humane Society
A fun and safe way for you doggies to play! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30pm - 7:00pm for Doggie Social Hour.
First...
Western Variety Show with a Twist 'Saga of the Dead Man's Hand'
6:00pm / Durango Arts Center
It's the old West and Wild Bill Hickcock has been killed with what is known as a 'Dead Man's Hand' in poker. This variety show is full of humor, music...
'Laughing Stock' Premier Performance of Cowboy Humor
6:00pm / Henry Strater Theater
The Premier show of the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering. 'Laughing Stock' features four of the top humorists in cowboy poetry, music and storytelling....
Art of ALOHA: Hawaiian art & dance
6:00pm / Smiley Cafe
Fine-art opening for Carol Meckling 6pm-8/ Hula Ho'ike 7pm inspired by Ka Pa Hula I Na Mauna's recent study on Moloka'i and Kohala Hawaii. Original art,...
Advanced Swing & Cha-Cha Dance Class
6:30pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Progress over the 2 month period to learn and advance your skills in the Swing & Cha-Cha dances. Hope you'll come see us!
Full Moon Hike with Durango Nature Studies
6:30pm / Falls Creek Trailhead
ou are cordially invited to celebrate the magnificent Harvest moon You are cordially invited to celebrate the magnificent Harvest moon with Durango Nature...
Merely Players presents Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
7:30pm / The Barn
Merely Players presents
A 'thrilling' comedy in a local barn
BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY
Tickets $25
PINTER X 2 - Two Plays by Harold Pinter
7:30pm / Fort Lewis College Theatre, MainStage @ Theatre Hall
Fort Lewis College Theatre Department opens its 2017-18 season with two of Harold Pinter’s well-known one-act plays.
The Lover,...
'Laughing Stock' Premier Performance of Cowboy Humor
8:00pm / Henry Strater Theater
The Premier show of the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering. 'Laughing Stock' features four of the top humorists in cowboy poetry, music and storytelling....
Full Moon Ghost Crawl: Haunted Durango Train Museum Experience
8:30pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Join Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad museum curator Jeff Ellingson as he guides you on a fascinating walking tour focused on paranormal activities...
Walk and Bike to School Week
7:00am / Citywide Schools
Join the City of Durango in celebrating International Walk to School Day on October 5. The City of Durango’s Multimodal Division will host Walk...
Early Childhood Care - Not Just for Kids: Making it right for workers, families, business and our community
8:30am / Durango Public Library
This workshop is for parents, early childhood care and education (ECCE) providers, employers, government representatives and all interested in the economy...
Cowboy Poetry Train
10:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Gather up your favorite cowboys and cowgirls to enjoy the true western poets, entertainment, and food when you ride this special train to Cascade Canyon!...
Cowboy Poet Trailride
10:00am / Rapp Corral
Mountain ride and lunch with our performers Mary Kaye and Randy Rieman.
Rent a horse or bring your own. Space is limited so make reservations...
Metalsmithing
12:00pm / Durango Arts Center
With Catherine Thomas-Kemp
Fridays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27 | 12-4pm
$200 members / $225 Non-Member
+ $25 materials fee paid to...
Manhattan Short Film Festival presented by Durango Film
4:00pm / Animas City Theatre
Join audiences worldwide for the global Manhattan Short Film Festival. If you like international films, this festival is an Oscar
qualifying film festival...
Opening Reception - Western Paintings of Maura Allen
5:00pm / Sorrel Sky Gallery
This one-woman show, during Durango’s Cowboy Poetry Gathering, features the innovative yet timeless western paintings of Maura Allen. With rich...
Western Art Gallery Exhibits & Receptions
5:00pm / Western Art Galleries
View the finest of Western art in Durango at these galleries: Sorrel Sky Gallery, Toh-Atin Gallery and Wild Shots Gallery. Free reception and entertainment.
Evening Performances of Cowboy Poetry and Music
6:00pm / Henry Strater Theater
Two shows of cowboy poetry and music presented by the performers of the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Tickets $25 online or at the door.
Solar Gods & Goddesses
6:00pm / Durango Arts Center
4CORE FUN-Raiser on Friday, Oct. 6, 6-9:30PM
Live Auction with Calvin Story of solar goods including Solar PV, Nissan Leaf Charger and so much more! Music...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of SWCO 3rd Annual Suitcase Party
6:00pm / AV Flight Hangar Durango La Plata County Airport
A FUN packed evening awaits you!
Bring your suitcase packed and enjoy an evening of food, drinks, live entertainment, and a silent auction....
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
Manhattan Short Film Festival presented by Durango Film
7:30pm / Animas City Theatre
Join audiences worldwide for the global Manhattan Short Film Festival. If you like international films, this festival is an Oscar
qualifying film festival...
Merely Players presents Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
7:30pm / The Barn
Merely Players presents
A 'thrilling' comedy in a local barn
BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY
Tickets $25
PINTER X 2 - Two Plays by Harold Pinter
7:30pm / Fort Lewis College Theatre, MainStage @ Theatre Hall
Fort Lewis College Theatre Department opens its 2017-18 season with two of Harold Pinter’s well-known one-act plays.
The Lover,...
Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
Evening Performances of Cowboy Poetry and Music
8:00pm / Henry Strater Theater
Two shows of cowboy poetry and music presented by the performers of the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Tickets $25 online or at the door.
Cowboy Chuckwagon Breakfast
7:00am / Cowboy Chuckwagon Breakfast
Enjoy a real cowboy breakfast cooked from a genuine chuckwagon! Scrambled eggs, sausage gravy with biscuits and cowboy coffee. Entertainment by Otto...
Durango Double Trail Run & MTB Ride
8:30am / Animas Surgical Hospital
The Durango Double is a run and mountain bike event in southwest Colorado. This community event is presented by Animas Surgical Hospital and benefits the...
Durango Farmers Market
9:00am / First National Bank of Durango parking lot
Local food with flavor! Available grocery items: vegetables, meats, cheeses, fruits, granola, sprouts, cookies, and more. We also offer hot meals, fresh...
Free Flyfishing Seminar
9:30am / San Juan Fly Fishing Club
San Juan Flyfishing is hosting a free flyfishing seminar from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, Saturday, October 7th at Cottonwood Campgrounds. Wide variety of topics...
Durango Nature Center Open to the Public
10:00am / Durango Nature Center
140 acres of hiking trails through a variety of ecosystems. River play, picnic pavilion, junior naturalist badge, interpretive trail, nesting bird walk....
Peanuts Great Pumpkin Patch Express
10:00am / The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The leaves are turning and the pumpkins are ready to be carved! Get into the spirit by dressing up in Halloween costumes and join us as the PEANUTSâ„¢...
Durango Cowboy Gathering Parade
10:00am / Downtown Durango
The 29th Annual Durango Cowboy Gathering Parade, one of the largest motorless parades in the country and the largest in Colorado
The fun filled...
Solar Home Tour
10:00am / Durango and La Plata County
Join us for our 4th Annual Solar Home Tour!
4CORE in partnership with National Solar Home Tours brings you the latest in innovative, energy efficient,...
Metropolitan Opera 2017-2018 Season Live in HD - V. Bellini - Norma
10:30am / Vallecito Room @ Fort Lewis College Student Union
The season opens with a new production of Bellini’s masterpiece, starring Sondra Radvanovsky as the Druid priestess and Joyce DiDonato as her archrival,...
Daytime Sessions of Cowboy Poetry, Music, and Storytelling
10:30am / Strater Hotel
Free performances of cowboy poetry, music and storytelling at the Strater Hotel, Lone Spur Cafe and Cerda 7. Walk from room to room to hear them all....
Cowboy Comedy Revue
10:30am / Henry Strater Theater
Twelve performers from the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering present poetry, music and storytelling from the funny side of ranch life. Tickets $10 in advance...
Oktoberfest 2017
11:00am / Purgatory Resort
Featuring beer provided by Durango Bootleggers Society, food vendors, art booths, games, and live music TBA! Oktoberfest is a family friendly event!
For...
NTLive's Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
11:00am / Animas City Theatre
Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter, The Woman in Black), Joshua McGuire (The Hour) and David Haig (Four Weddings and a Funeral, The Witness for the Prosecution)...
Western Heritage Tribute
11:00am / Strater Hotels Diamond Belle Saloon
Join us as we gather to celebrate the contributions of the Zink family to the ranching and beef industry in southwest Colorado.
Lunch menu and cash bar;...
Peanuts Great Pumpkin Patch Express
11:30am / The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The leaves are turning and the pumpkins are ready to be carved! Get into the spirit by dressing up in Halloween costumes and join us as the PEANUTSâ„¢...
Peanuts Great Pumpkin Patch Express
1:00pm / The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The leaves are turning and the pumpkins are ready to be carved! Get into the spirit by dressing up in Halloween costumes and join us as the PEANUTSâ„¢...
Saturday Tasting
2:00pm / The Wine Shop
Free Wine Tasting in-store every Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. Explore different wines with us. No purchase is necessary, just a thirst for knowledge!
Merely Players presents Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
2:00pm / The Barn
Merely Players presents
A 'thrilling' comedy in a local barn
BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY
Tickets $25
Everything in the Song is True
2:30pm / Henry Strater Theater
Documentary film that follows the lives of three cowboys and one ranch woman who live in today's West. Humor and stories about real working ranch people....
Toh Atin Gallery Poster Session
4:30pm / Toh Atin Gallery
Ten invited performers of the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering will tell their story or song which interprets this year's poster art 'Ten Below Zero'. ...
Evening Performances of Cowboy Music and Poetry
6:00pm / Henry Strater Theater
Two shows with featured performers of the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Shows at 6pm and 8pm. Tickets $25 in advance or at the door.
Merely Players presents Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
7:30pm / The Barn
Merely Players presents
A 'thrilling' comedy in a local barn
BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY
Tickets $25
PINTER X 2 - Two Plays by Harold Pinter
7:30pm / Fort Lewis College Theatre, MainStage @ Theatre Hall
Fort Lewis College Theatre Department opens its 2017-18 season with two of Harold Pinter’s well-known one-act plays.
The Lover,...
San Juan Symphony 'Pastoral Reverence' Concert
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
San Juan Symphony, Durango Choral Society and Telluride Choral Society collaboration
Laugh Therapy Showcase
8:00pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Top 3 acts from Open Mic paid $50/Feature & $100 for the Headliner!!!
Evening Performances of Cowboy Music and Poetry
8:00pm / Henry Strater Theater
Two shows with featured performers of the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Shows at 6pm and 8pm. Tickets $25 in advance or at the door.
Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
Girls Night Out The Show
9:00pm / The Animas City Theatre
GIRL'S NIGHT OUT THE SHOW at The Animas City Theatre - Music
A Cowboy and his Creator
8:30am / Henry Strater Theater
Inspirational poetry and music featuring many of the special performers of the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering. FREE!
Peanuts Great Pumpkin Patch Express
10:00am / The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The leaves are turning and the pumpkins are ready to be carved! Get into the spirit by dressing up in Halloween costumes and join us as the PEANUTSâ„¢...
Sunday Brunch at the Belle
11:00am / Diamond Belle Saloon
Enjoy the special Brunch menu in the ambiance of the Diamond Belle Saloon at the Strater Hotel. The final event of the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
Peanuts Great Pumpkin Patch Express
11:30am / The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The leaves are turning and the pumpkins are ready to be carved! Get into the spirit by dressing up in Halloween costumes and join us as the PEANUTSâ„¢...
Merely Players presents Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
2:00pm / The Barn
Merely Players presents
A 'thrilling' comedy in a local barn
BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY
Tickets $25
Western Paintings of Maura Allen ALL WEEK
10:00am / Sorrel Sky Gallery
This one-woman show, during Durango’s Cowboy Poetry Gathering, features the innovative yet timeless western paintings of Maura Allen. With rich...
Prayer and Watching the News ALL WEEK
10:00am / Christian Science Reading Room
How many of you have stopped following the daily news because there's just too much negativity? Does staying informed about world events have to be an...
Happy Hour Yoga
5:30pm / Ska Brewing Company
One hour of yoga, all levels are welcome!
One pint of beer (yoga first!)
$10, bring your mat!
Thrive! Living Wage Coalition Meeting
5:30pm / Commons Building, 1st Floor Conf. Room
The Thrive! Living Wage Coalition invites the public to their monthly forum and potluck dinner at the Commons Building in Durango from 5:30 to 7:30 on...
Introduction to Arduino
6:00pm / The MakerLab @ The Powerhouse Sciecne Center
Ever heard of Arduino? Its a micro controller that can do anything!!!! This class will demystify the Arduino micro controller through hands-on work in...
Portrait Drawing with David Riedel
9:00am / Durango Arts Center
Learn portrait drawing from live models with teaching artist David Riedel! Tuesdays, September 19 & 26 and October 3 & 10 | 9am-12pm
Landlord Engagement Meeting
12:00pm / Veterans of Foreign Wars: Post 4031
Please join Volunteers of America and Housing Solutions for the Southwest for an informational meeting to learn about ways landlords can give back to the...
Watercolor Painting 101
1:00pm / Durango Arts Center
With Peggy Lynch
$150 members / $175 Non-Member
+ $15 materials fee paid to the instructor on first day of class.
This workshop...
PWN Of Durango October Event
5:00pm / Steaming Bean (below the Irish Embassy)
JOIN US to hear Laurie Voss, leadership coach for At-Elevation Consulting, as she shares about resilience strategies and how the power of personal story...
Doggie Social Hour
5:30pm / La Plata County Humane Society
A fun and safe way for you doggies to play! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30pm - 7:00pm for Doggie Social Hour.
First...
Introduction to 3D printing
7:00pm / The MakerLab @ The Powerhouse Science Center
Join the maker-movement and learn how to 3D print!
This class is perfect for anyone who want to start using 3D printers, but needs some...
Garrison Keillor 'Just Passing Through' - Speaker
7:30pm / Whalen Gymnasium @ Fort Lewis College
Among today’s most cherished raconteurs, the master story teller and humorist best known as host of NPR’s “A Prairie Home Companion.â€...
Green Business Roundtable: The Economic Boon of Cultural Resources
12:00pm / Henry Strater Theater
The results of a recently released study by Crow Canyon Archaeological Center show cultural resources are an economic powerhouse to the region, generating...
Trails 2000 Stop 'N Lop Trailwork
4:00pm / Lower Colorado Trail
You're invited to join Trails 2000 for Stop ’N Lop Trailwork on the lower Colorado Trail on Wednesday, October 11, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Crews...
Wine Night, Game Night
5:30pm / Four Leaves Winery
Join Conundrum Escape Rooms at Four Leaves Winery for an evening of board games, friends, and wine.
Visit durangoescaperooms.co to see what...
Heartbeat of Durango
6:00pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds
A group meeting for people who have lost someone to suicide. We meet every second Wednesday of the month.
Live Music: Pete Neds
6:00pm / Durango VFW Post 4031
Pete Neds and Glenn Keefe playing country and blues! Vittles! Stop by and Thank a Vet!!
Beginning 2-Step & Swing Dance Lesson
6:30pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Start off with your daily dose of 2-Step, and the 'chase' it with a 30 minute into to Swing.. This class meets the 2nd Wednesday of EVERY month! And...
The Woolly West: Colorados Hidden History of Sheepscapes
6:30pm / Center of Southwest Studies
Dr. Andrew Gulliford, professor of History and Environmental Studies at Fort Lewis College, will present: 'The Woolly West: Colorado’s Hidden History...
Boston: An American Running Story
7:00pm / Animas City Theatre
“BOSTON†is the first feature-length documentary film about the world’s most legendary running race – the Boston Marathon. The...
Starting Your Business Workshop
9:00am / Cortez Welcome Center
Learn the basics of starting or growing a business from experts in the fields of Finance, Marketing, Accounting and Structuring your business. Perfect...
4th Annual One Garden at a Time
6:00pm / Manna Soup Kitchen Garden
The Garden Project of Southwest Colorado's annual farm-to-table dinner & silent auction.
Live Music with Rob Webster
6:00pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
free live music with Durango's Rob Webster
Intro to 3D modeling
6:00pm / The MakerLab at the Powerhouse Science Center
Get introduced to Autodesk Fusion 360 and the world of parametric modeling. This introductory class is the first of three classes, ranging from introductory...
Advanced Swing & Cha-Cha Dance Class
6:30pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Progress over the 2 month period to learn and advance your skills in the Swing & Cha-Cha dances. Hope you'll come see us!
Death Row Rescues Benefit Show
8:00pm / Balcony Bar & Grill - Backstage
(NO COVER - FREE EVENT!)
Sweet beats & funky jams for all by The Animystics, Astrologic/ JBones, Mtn Menace, Kavsko and Posh Josh!!!
Raffle...
BID Coffee and Conversation
8:30am / First National Bank of Durango
You are invited to attend the BID Coffee and Conversation meeting
This monthly meeting is your opportunity to learn about what is coming up and to offer...
Durango Friends of the Arts Fall Luncheon and Silent Auction
10:00am / Strater Hotel
October 13 @ The Strater Hotel: 10 a.m. auction & social, 12 noon luncheon with entertainment to follow. Contact cjbruno.50@gmail.com for more info....
Metalsmithing
12:00pm / Durango Arts Center
With Catherine Thomas-Kemp
Fridays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27 | 12-4pm
$200 members / $225 Non-Member
+ $25 materials fee paid to...
Group Past Life and Between Lives Regression
6:00pm / Body and Soul Healing
Every life offers valuable wisdom, insight and learning and tonight you will take a deep, soulful journey within to understand more about who you really...
UUFD Recital Series
7:00pm / UUFD
Brandon Christensen, violin
Marilyn Garst, piano
$20 adults $8 kids
2017-2018 Recital...
10-Minute Play Festival
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
The culminating event in the Durango Arts Center's 10-Minute Play Celebration, this festival has become one of Durango’s favorite theatre events....
Merely Players presents Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
7:30pm / The Barn
Merely Players presents
A 'thrilling' comedy in a local barn
BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY
Tickets $25
Gothla Belly Dance Show & Dance Party
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Prepare to be mesmerized as 30 sensuous belly dancers explore the darker side of this art form. Dress in your favorite 'goth' costume and stay afterwards...
Sim Balkey at The Wild Horse!!!
8:00pm / The Wild Horse Saloon
Great country and country rock band at the Wild Horse this weekend! Don't miss it!!
Tracking Workshop with Durango Nature Studies: Bird Language
8:00am / Durango Nature Center
Ever wonder what the birds are saying? The vast and complicated calls of birds make up the world of bird language. Join naturalist, Grace Gordon, at...
Homebuyer Education Class
8:30am / Fort Lewis Campus
Tired of renting? Learn what it takes to become a Homeowner. The HomesFund (a local non-profit) offers monthly Homebuyer Education Classes. Class will...
Durango Farmers Market
9:00am / First National Bank of Durango parking lot
Local food with flavor! Available grocery items: vegetables, meats, cheeses, fruits, granola, sprouts, cookies, and more. We also offer hot meals, fresh...
Intro to Pastels
9:00am / Durango Arts Center
with Lorraine Trenholm. $200 DAC members / $225 Non-Member
+ $20 materials fee paid to the instructor in class. Students will learn a short history...
5K Journey of Hope fun run/walk
9:00am / Mercy Regional Breast Care Center parking lot
The event will start at 9:00 a.m. in the parking lot adjacent to Mercy Regional Breast Care Center, 1010 Three Springs Blvd. in Durango, and will finish...
Durango Nature Center Open to the Public
10:00am / Durango Nature Center
140 acres of hiking trails through a variety of ecosystems. River play, picnic pavilion, junior naturalist badge, interpretive trail, nesting bird walk....
Peanuts Great Pumpkin Patch Express
10:00am / The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The leaves are turning and the pumpkins are ready to be carved! Get into the spirit by dressing up in Halloween costumes and join us as the PEANUTSâ„¢...
Workshop: Acting in the Boxes with Mona Wood-Patterson
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Using the Rasabox technique, Mona Wood-Patterson (Director, Merely Players Theatre Co.) will coach actors through an exciting technique which helps them...
Metropolitan Opera 2017-2018 Season Live in HD: W. Mozart - Die Zauberflote
10:30am / Vallecito Room @ Fort Lewis College Student Union
Music Director Emeritus James Levine conducts the full-length German version of Mozart’s magical fable, seen in Julie Taymor’s spectacular...
NTLive's Peter Pan
11:00am / Animas City Theatre
All children, except one, grow up…
Captured live at the National Theatre, a recorded performance of JM Barrie’s much-loved...
Annual Harvest Fest
11:00am / James Ranch
All day events include: Pumpkin Putt Putt, Willow Head Wreath making, Tiny Pumpkin Hunting, Farm Animal Bean Bag Toss....and a few more we are fine tuning.
The...
Peanuts Great Pumpkin Patch Express
11:30am / The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The leaves are turning and the pumpkins are ready to be carved! Get into the spirit by dressing up in Halloween costumes and join us as the PEANUTSâ„¢...
Peanuts Great Pumpkin Patch Express
1:00pm / The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The leaves are turning and the pumpkins are ready to be carved! Get into the spirit by dressing up in Halloween costumes and join us as the PEANUTSâ„¢...
Saturday Tasting
2:00pm / The Wine Shop
Free Wine Tasting in-store every Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. Explore different wines with us. No purchase is necessary, just a thirst for knowledge!
The Clods
5:30pm / Balcony Bar & Grill
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10-Minute Play Festival
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
The culminating event in the Durango Arts Center's 10-Minute Play Celebration, this festival has become one of Durango’s favorite theatre events....
George Winston Live In Concert
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
World-renowned pianist live for two nights.
Merely Players presents Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
7:30pm / The Barn
Merely Players presents
A 'thrilling' comedy in a local barn
BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY
Tickets $25
Eli Cook plays the blues
7:30pm / Crash Music
“Everybody knows the story of the crossroads, where blues guitarists go at midnight to trade their souls to the devil for musical prowess. It’s...
Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
Sim Balkey at The Wild Horse!!!
8:00pm / The Wild Horse Saloon
Great country and country rock band at the Wild Horse this weekend! Don't miss it!!
Six Dollar String Band
9:30pm / Balcony Bar & Grill - Backstage
Six Dollar String Band captures the exuberant, communal, and unifying spirit inherent in Old Time music. In their hometown-- the mountainous and musically...
Intro to Pastels
9:00am / Durango Arts Center
with Lorraine Trenholm. $200 DAC members / $225 Non-Member
+ $20 materials fee paid to the instructor in class. Students will learn a short history...
Peanuts Great Pumpkin Patch Express
10:00am / The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The leaves are turning and the pumpkins are ready to be carved! Get into the spirit by dressing up in Halloween costumes and join us as the PEANUTSâ„¢...
Peanuts Great Pumpkin Patch Express
11:30am / The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The leaves are turning and the pumpkins are ready to be carved! Get into the spirit by dressing up in Halloween costumes and join us as the PEANUTSâ„¢...
Harvesting Leaders BBQ
1:00pm / Hunters Run Golf Course
BBQ Cook-Off
Meal will be Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork, Baked Potato, Beans and Dessert
10-Minute Play Festival
2:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The culminating event in the Durango Arts Center's 10-Minute Play Celebration, this festival has become one of Durango’s favorite theatre events....
George Winston Live In Concert
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
World-renowned pianist live for two nights.
Western Paintings of Maura Allen ALL WEEK
10:00am / Sorrel Sky Gallery
This one-woman show, during Durango’s Cowboy Poetry Gathering, features the innovative yet timeless western paintings of Maura Allen. With rich...
Prayer and Watching the News ALL WEEK
10:00am / Christian Science Reading Room
How many of you have stopped following the daily news because there's just too much negativity? Does staying informed about world events have to be an...
Happy Hour Yoga
5:30pm / Ska Brewing Company
One hour of yoga, all levels are welcome!
One pint of beer (yoga first!)
$10, bring your mat!
Zumba Gold
9:30am / LaPlata Community Senior Center
Zumba Gold ® fuses Latin and World rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will leave you wanting more! Performed...
Celebrating Healthy Communities Master Minds Meeting
11:30am / Three Springs Sales Office
During this meeting we will complete our Suicide Prevention Mapping project.
Watercolor Painting 101
1:00pm / Durango Arts Center
With Peggy Lynch
$150 members / $175 Non-Member
+ $15 materials fee paid to the instructor on first day of class.
This workshop...
Zumba
1:00pm / Durango Community Recreation Center
Zumba® fuses Latin and World rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will leave you wanting MORE!
* Class runs...
Zumba Gold
3:00pm / Durango Community Recreation Center
Zumba Gold ® fuses Latin and World rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will leave you wanting more! Performed...
Trails 2000 Trailwork
4:00pm / Hidden Valley Trail in Overend Mountain Park
You're invited to Trailwork at Hidden Valley Trail in Overend Mountain Park on Wednesday, October, 18, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. each day. No experience is...
Lecture: Between Menace and Model Citizen: The Japanese-Peruvians of Lima, Peru, 1936-1963
5:00pm / Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College will host a presentation from doctoral fellow Benjamin DuMontier, Between Menace and Model Citizen:...
Beginning 2-Step & Cha-Cha Dance Lesson
6:30pm / Wild Horse Saloon
This class meets the 3rd Wednesday of EVERY month... You start with some 2-Step and end with a 30 minute intro to Cha-Cha.... Come check it out and have...
Local Artist Night
7:00pm / Balcony Bar & Grill - Backstage
Jewelery, Art, Crafts, Handmade Goods, & Other Random Weird Things for Sale. Open Mic Night on the Big Stage. 2-for-1 Well Drink for the Ladies.
Cardio / Strength Interval Class
9:00am / Edgemont Highlands Community Lodge
A different workout every time, this energizing class consists of aerobic intervals to improve cardiovascular endurance combined with strength training...
Trails 2000 Trailwork
4:00pm / Twin Buttes Trails
Trails 2000 invites volunteers to Trailwork at Twin Buttes Trails on Thursday, October 19, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. each day. No experience is necessary,...
Live Music: Andrew Sickler
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Local blues guitar. Enjoy $3 mainline pints.
League of Women Voters 9-R School Board Candidate Forum
5:30pm / Durango City Council Chambers
League of Women Voters are having a 9-R School Board candidate forum featuring the 2 opposing candidates, Sherell Byrd and Emily Newcomer. The forum will...
Introduction to electronics
6:00pm / MakerLab @ the Powerhouse Sciecne Center
This class has been designed to teach you the basics of electronics. it is open to both adults and children. It is a hands on class that focuses on building...
Off-Piste Ski Season Stoke Party
6:00pm / Backcountry Experience
Get stoked for ski season with the Silverton Off-Piste Ski Atlas and Kling Mountain Guides. Catch up on know-before-you-go tips, learn about the new Off-Piste...
Esther Belin Book Event
6:30pm / Maria's Bookshop
Esther Belin will present her new book, Of Cartography.
In this long-anticipated collection, Belin daringly maps the poetics of womanhood,...
Advanced Swing & Cha-Cha Dance Class
6:30pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Progress over the 2 month period to learn and advance your skills in the Swing & Cha-Cha dances. Hope you'll come see us!
Laugh Therapy
8:00pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Open Mic Comedy, 3-5 minutes, anyone can sign-up before 7:30pm. Each comic receives two drink tickets.
Zumba Gold
9:30am / LaPlata Community Senior Center
Zumba Gold ® fuses Latin and World rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will leave you wanting more! Performed...
Metalsmithing
12:00pm / Durango Arts Center
With Catherine Thomas-Kemp
Fridays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27 | 12-4pm
$200 members / $225 Non-Member
+ $25 materials fee paid to...
Way to Go! Together and Local First Workshop
1:00pm / Carnegie Building North Conference Room
Learn from City staff, Local First staff and your fellow, local businesses as we look at best practices, successes and failures of your commuter programs....
Downtown Balloon Glow
6:30pm / Downtown Durango in the 500 Block
Multiple hot air balloons will light up the sky in Downtown Durango at the balloon glow in the 500 block of Main in front of the Train Depot. The glow...
Durango Choral Society: He & She
7:00pm / St. Marks Episcopal Church
We kick off our 2017–2018 season with our popular He & She concert. The Fort Lewis College Men’s Choir joins the Durango
Women’s...
Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
Durango Farmers Market
9:00am / First National Bank of Durango parking lot
Local food with flavor! Available grocery items: vegetables, meats, cheeses, fruits, granola, sprouts, cookies, and more. We also offer hot meals, fresh...
Playing with the Press with Judy Hayes
9:00am / Durango Arts Center
Back by popular demand! Take an art vacation for the day and play with the unique Griffin Press with local artist Judy Hayes. All materials supplied. Designed...
Durango Nature Center Open to the Public
10:00am / Durango Nature Center
140 acres of hiking trails through a variety of ecosystems. River play, picnic pavilion, junior naturalist badge, interpretive trail, nesting bird walk....
Durango Lions 2017 Chili Craft Fair
10:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
Durango Lions yearly fundraiser that features chili and all of the fixings for $6.00 per person. Kids under 6 are free and the craft fair is free to...
Peanuts Great Pumpkin Patch Express
10:00am / The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The leaves are turning and the pumpkins are ready to be carved! Get into the spirit by dressing up in Halloween costumes and join us as the PEANUTSâ„¢...
Peanuts Great Pumpkin Patch Express
11:30am / The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The leaves are turning and the pumpkins are ready to be carved! Get into the spirit by dressing up in Halloween costumes and join us as the PEANUTSâ„¢...
Annual Harvest Festival
12:00pm / Durango Nursery and Supply
This free event will feature live music with Bob's Yr Uncle, a BBQ, kids games and activities, hayrides, fall produce stands and the Scarecrow Stroll,...
Peanuts Great Pumpkin Patch Express
1:00pm / The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The leaves are turning and the pumpkins are ready to be carved! Get into the spirit by dressing up in Halloween costumes and join us as the PEANUTSâ„¢...
The 20th Anniversary of the Opening of the 1870s Joy Cabin on the Museum Grounds
1:00pm / Animas Museum
The Animas Museum is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the opening of the 1870's Joy Cabin on the Museum grounds with a talk by Charles DiFerdinando....
Saturday Tasting
2:00pm / The Wine Shop
Free Wine Tasting in-store every Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. Explore different wines with us. No purchase is necessary, just a thirst for knowledge!
Elks Lodge Charity Ball - A Red Carpet Affair
5:30pm / Durango Elks Lodge
Lights, Camera, Action! The Elks Lodge will host their Annual Charity Ball event. This event includes a fun filled night of charity gaming, dining, and...
Animas Valley Balloon Rally
6:30pm / Hermosa Meadow
Come and see the balloon glow on Saturday up in the Animas Valley at Hermosa Meadows Road and Highway 550. The glow will start at 6:30pm. There will be...
Jazz on the Hill - 20th Anniversary Celebration Featuring Storm Large
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall @ Fort Lewis College
A remarkably original singer with a pedigree that goes from rock to torch in a rueful heartbeat. Storm Large: musician, actor, playwright, author, awesome....
Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
The Outskirts
9:00pm / El Rancho Tavern
Come join us at the Ranch as we celebrate our Best Band of Durango 2017 Award!
Live Music: Slim Pickins
10:00pm / The Backstage
Slim Pickins' Durango debut at The Backstage. No cover.
Born in Utah's Canyon Country, Slim Pickins brings high-energy bluegrass, Americana...
Trails 2000 Trailwork
8:00am / East Animas Climbing Area
Join Trails 2000 and American Alpine Club for Trailwork on the trails at the East Animas Climbing Area on Sunday, October 22, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m....
Peanuts Great Pumpkin Patch Express
10:00am / The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The leaves are turning and the pumpkins are ready to be carved! Get into the spirit by dressing up in Halloween costumes and join us as the PEANUTSâ„¢...
Peanuts Great Pumpkin Patch Express
11:30am / The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The leaves are turning and the pumpkins are ready to be carved! Get into the spirit by dressing up in Halloween costumes and join us as the PEANUTSâ„¢...
Peanuts Great Pumpkin Patch Express
1:00pm / The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The leaves are turning and the pumpkins are ready to be carved! Get into the spirit by dressing up in Halloween costumes and join us as the PEANUTSâ„¢...
20th Anniversary Celebration Open House
1:00pm / Community Concert Hall @ Fort Lewis College
Come celebrate the Community Concert Hall's 20th Anniversary!
FREE snacks, FREE soft drinks, FREE tours (including backstage), FREE entertainment...
Cardio / Strength Interval Class
9:00am / Edgemont Highlands Community Lodge
40 Red Canyon Trail. A different workout every time, this energizing class consists of aerobic intervals to improve cardiovascular endurance combined...
Western Paintings of Maura Allen ALL WEEK
10:00am / Sorrel Sky Gallery
This one-woman show, during Durango’s Cowboy Poetry Gathering, features the innovative yet timeless western paintings of Maura Allen. With rich...
Prayer and Watching the News ALL WEEK
10:00am / Christian Science Reading Room
How many of you have stopped following the daily news because there's just too much negativity? Does staying informed about world events have to be an...
DanceFit
5:00pm / Durango Sports Club
Move to the music in this fitness dance class fueled by International and pop music. High energy but low impact! Your instructor will cue throughout this...
Happy Hour Yoga
5:30pm / Ska Brewing Company
One hour of yoga, all levels are welcome!
One pint of beer (yoga first!)
$10, bring your mat!
Introduction to Aikido
5:30pm / YogaDurango
A special four-week course to introduce the principles and practice of Aikido will be offered by Durango Shin-Budo Kai Aikido in October-November at the...
Introduction to Laser Cutting
6:00pm / The MakerLab @ The Powerhouse Science Center
Laser cutting anyone?… Our introduction to laser cutting is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to use our 100watt co2 laser cutter.
The...
Watercolor Painting 101
1:00pm / Durango Arts Center
With Peggy Lynch
$150 members / $175 Non-Member
+ $15 materials fee paid to the instructor on first day of class.
This workshop...
Zumba
1:00pm / Durango Community Recreation Center
Zumba® fuses Latin and World rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will leave you wanting MORE!
* Class runs...
11th Annual Economic Summit
7:30am / Sky Ute Event Center
The premier local professional conference for Southwest Colorado and the Four Corners Region. More than 300 small business owners, corporate executives,...
Zumba Gold
3:00pm / Durango Community Recreation Center
Zumba Gold ® fuses Latin and World rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will leave you wanting more! Performed...
Wine Night, Game Night
5:30pm / Four Leaves Winery
Join Conundrum Escape Rooms at Four Leaves Winery for an evening of board games, friends, and wine.
Visit durangoescaperooms.co to see what...
SMART Recovery of Durango
5:30pm / Suttle Street Clinic
Welcome to SMART Recovery®, the leading self-empowering addiction recovery support group! Our participants learn recovery tools based on the latest...
Are You Tired of Being Tired? Free Talk
6:00pm / Body and Soul Healing
Are you tired of being tired? ​It's no fun to feel tired and exhausted all the time! Join me for a presentation and learn how you can start...
Introduction to CNC Routing
6:00pm / The MakerLab @ the Powerhouse Science Center
Have you ever wanted to cut something out with pin point accuracy? Perhaps do you have a project that would look so sweet if you had a CNC Router? Or maybe...
Beginning 2-Step Dance Lesson
6:30pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Enjoy a whole hour learning the 2-Step basics, EVERY 4th Wednesday of the Month... So get to the Wild Horse and get to movin'!
Local Artist Night
7:00pm / Balcony Bar & Grill - Backstage
Jewelery, Art, Crafts, Handmade Goods, & Other Random Weird Things for Sale. Open Mic Night on the Big Stage. 2-for-1 Well Drink for the Ladies.
Introduction to Quickbooks
9:00am / First National Bank of Durango
Quickbooks is the most popular accounting software for non- accountants. Learn how to set up and use this valuable tool to track client invoices, payments...
Cardio / Strength Interval Class
9:00am / Edgemont Highlands Community Lodge
A different workout every time, this energizing class consists of aerobic intervals to improve cardiovascular endurance combined with strength training...
Theme Day Thursday
10:00am / Thru The Lens
The last Thursday of every month is Theme Day Thursday at Thru The Lens Photography. On this day we offer a theme that we don't usually have and offer...
Durango Green Drinks
5:00pm / Carver Brewing Company
Durango Green Drinks offers a place for anyone in the area to come, mingle, meet others and chat about local sustainability issues. This information monthly...
Wine Tasting Event
5:00pm / Durango Elks Lodge
Come join us for our monthly wine tasting event! Wine and appetizers will be explored and tasted and all for only $10. Always a fun event!
Thrive! Living Wage Coalition Halloween Fun(d)raiser w/ Celeb Bartenders Tim & Lorri Sullivan and John Mahoney
5:00pm / The Red Snapper
SPOOKY Thrive! Auction!
Shocking Halloween COCKTAILS!
Sinister, half-price APPS!
CASH BAR tips support Thrive!
Prize for best...
Live Music: You Knew Me When
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Nashville Indie/Folk Rock. Enjoy $3 mainline pints.
Introduction to Aikido
5:30pm / YogaDurango
A special four-week course to introduce the principles and practice of Aikido will be offered by Durango Shin-Budo Kai Aikido in October-November at the...
Lisa Blue Trio
5:30pm / Durango Craft Spirits Tasting Room
The Lisa Blue Trio is a real treat as their music flirts with perfection… Voices somewhat revealing at the edges…With a start deceptively demure…a...
Advanced Swing & Cha-Cha Dance Class
6:30pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Progress over the 2 month period to learn and advance your skills in the Swing & Cha-Cha dances. Hope you'll come see us!
Burt Baldwin Poetry Event
6:30pm / Maria's Bookshop
Local poet Burt Baldwin will present his new book, Geopoetica: A Book of Poetry.
Altius Quartet
7:00pm / Fort Lewis College, Jones Hall, Roshong Hall
String quartet playing music for all ages.
Tickets at door - $15 adult, $5 student, FLC students - free.
Backcountry Experience Annual Fall Sale
9:00am / Backcountry Experience
Gotta get the gear? Then don't miss Backcountry Experience's Annual Fall Sale. Find HUGE discounts on apparel, hiking and camping gear, climbing equipment,...
Zumba Gold
9:30am / LaPlata Community Senior Center
Zumba Gold ® fuses Latin and World rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will leave you wanting more! Performed...
15th Annual Pint 4 Pint Blood Drive
11:00am / American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 28
The Durango Bootlegger's Society is holding its 15th Annual Pint for Pint Blood Drive for the United Blood Services of Durango.
Donate blood...
Metalsmithing
12:00pm / Durango Arts Center
With Catherine Thomas-Kemp
Fridays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27 | 12-4pm
$200 members / $225 Non-Member
+ $25 materials fee paid to...
Opening Reception: Annual Day of the Dead exhibit
5:00pm / Studio & Gallery
Studio & Gallery's Annual Day of the Dead Exhibit.
Group Show Open to all
October 27-November 5
Opening Reception: Annual Members' Exhibit
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The Annual Members’ Environmental Exhibit provides DAC members with the opportunity to create artwork inspired by the natural landscapes of the...
Nightmare on Elk Street Haunted House - Adults
6:00pm / Durango Elks Lodge
Come and see what the Elks Lodge has in store for you at this year's haunted house.
Only $7 per adult.
Sure to be a fun time!
The Rocky Horror Show
7:00pm / Henry Strater Theatre
The opening show will be for ages 18 or older, all later shows are for ages 21 and older. ID's will be checked at the door.
Doors open at...
Performances by Miwa Matreyek
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
The Durango Arts Center (DAC) is continually seeking to amplify creative opportunities for our community through innovative programming that is at once...
Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
Dancin' 4 Cash Cha - Cha Contest
9:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
NO REGISTRATION. NO FEES. Last couple standing after 3 songs wins $500 - $500 - $500! See you there!
The Rocky Horror Show
10:00pm / Henry Strater Theatre
All later shows are for ages 21 and older. ID's will be checked at the door.
Doors open at 9:30
Hurry and reserve your tickets...
Durango Farmers Market
9:00am / First National Bank of Durango parking lot
Local food with flavor! Available grocery items: vegetables, meats, cheeses, fruits, granola, sprouts, cookies, and more. We also offer hot meals, fresh...
Backcountry Experience Annual Fall Sale
9:00am / Backcountry Experience
Gotta get the gear? Then don't miss Backcountry Experience's Annual Fall Sale. Find HUGE discounts on apparel, hiking and camping gear, climbing equipment,...
Durango Nature Center Open to the Public
10:00am / Durango Nature Center
140 acres of hiking trails through a variety of ecosystems. River play, picnic pavilion, junior naturalist badge, interpretive trail, nesting bird walk....
12 year anniversary Bath Benefit for Lisa Parkers Puppies
10:00am / Healthy Hounds and Fat Cats
We will have refreshments and tons of in-store sales!
Baths: $15-$28 ~ Nail trims: $5-$10
All proceeds from bath services...
Workshop: The Life of an Elk
10:30am / Durango Nature Center
Whether up close or on the side of the road, chances are you've seen elk frequently around Durango - you may have even stepped in their scat on a hike!...
11th Annual Fall Festival
11:00am / Three Springs
Join us for the huge 11th annual Fall Festival at Three Springs!
Returning this year:
The 'Plaza Play Place,' with a select number...
Edstrom Memorial Sign Dedication
11:00am / Downtown Durango
Colorado State Patrol Corporal Richard Edstrom was wounded in a gun battle with an armed, escaped convict from Aztec, NM on September 19, 1959 adjacent...
Nightmare on Elk Street Haunted House - Kids
12:00pm / Durango Elks Lodge
Come and see what the Elks Lodge has in store for you at this year's haunted house.
Only $7 per adult. Kids on Saturday kid friendly show...
Saturday Tasting
2:00pm / The Wine Shop
Free Wine Tasting in-store every Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. Explore different wines with us. No purchase is necessary, just a thirst for knowledge!
Slowdraw Balcony Anniversary Party
4:30pm / Balcony Bar & Grill
Join us at the Balcony Bar & Grill - Backstage as we celebrate our Anniversary & get Halloween week underway! We appreciate your local support immensely...
Bark & Wine Fundraiser
6:00pm / DoubleTree Hotel
LPCHS’s Annual Bark & Wine Fundraiser brings together more than 300 pet-lovers from the Durango area for an evening of fun, celebration and giving....
Nightmare on Elk Street Haunted House - Adults
6:00pm / Durango Elks Lodge
Come and see what the Elks Lodge has in store for you at this year's haunted house.
Only $7 per adult.
Sure to be a fun time!
The Rocky Horror Show
7:00pm / Henry Strater Theatre
All later shows are for ages 21 and older. ID's will be checked at the door.
Doors open at 6:30
Hurry and reserve your tickets...
Jarabe Mexicano - Dia de los Muertos
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall @ Fort Lewis College
Celebrate DÃa de los Muertos with dynamic arrangements of Cumbia, Reggae, and Rock & Roll hits with the hot Latin music band committed to honoring the...
Performances by Miwa Matreyek
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
The Durango Arts Center (DAC) is continually seeking to amplify creative opportunities for our community through innovative programming that is at once...
Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
The Rocky Horror Show
10:00pm / Henry Strater Theatre
All later shows are for ages 21 and older. ID's will be checked at the door.
Doors open at 9:30
Hurry and reserve your tickets...
Backcountry Experience Annual Fall Sale
9:00am / Backcountry Experience
Gotta get the gear? Then don't miss Backcountry Experience's Annual Fall Sale. Find HUGE discounts on apparel, hiking and camping gear, climbing equipment,...
Halloween Spook-tacular Hunter Jumper Show
9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Open hunter jumper horse show with divisions from ground poles up to 3'6'. Emphasis on fun-there will be prizes for best costume!
The Rocky Horror Show
7:00pm / Henry Strater Theatre
All later shows are for ages 21 and older. ID's will be checked at the door.
Doors open at 6:30
Hurry and reserve your tickets...
Cardio / Strength Interval Class
9:00am / Edgemont Highlands Community Lodge
A different workout every time, this energizing class consists of aerobic intervals to improve cardiovascular endurance combined with strength training...
Annual Day of the Dead exhibit ALL WEEK
10:00am / Studio & Gallery
Studio & Gallery's Annual Day of the Dead Exhibit.
Group Show Open to all
October 27-November 5
Western Paintings of Maura Allen ALL WEEK
10:00am / Sorrel Sky Gallery
This one-woman show, during Durango’s Cowboy Poetry Gathering, features the innovative yet timeless western paintings of Maura Allen. With rich...
Prayer and Watching the News ALL WEEK
10:00am / Christian Science Reading Room
How many of you have stopped following the daily news because there's just too much negativity? Does staying informed about world events have to be an...
Family Focused Halloween Activities
4:00pm / The MakerLab @ the Powerhouse Science Center
This Family focused event will offer 4 activities for students aged 6 - 17 years old.
PUMKIN CARVING: Bring a pumpkin and we will show...
DanceFit
5:00pm / Durango Sports Club
Move to the music in this fitness dance class fueled by International and pop music. High energy but low impact! Your instructor will cue throughout this...
Happy Hour Yoga
5:30pm / Ska Brewing Company
One hour of yoga, all levels are welcome!
One pint of beer (yoga first!)
$10, bring your mat!
Introduction to Aikido
5:30pm / YogaDurango
A special four-week course to introduce the principles and practice of Aikido will be offered by Durango Shin-Budo Kai Aikido in October-November at the...
League of Women Voters: Understanding Tax Payers Bill of Rights (Tabor) and Gallagher Amendment; Why should we care?
5:30pm / Durango Public Library
Carol Hedges is the Executive Director of the Colorado Fiscal Institute and a recognized expert on TABOR (Taxpayers Bill of Rights) and the Gallagher Amendment....
Free Transit Day
6:00am / Durango Transit
Ride Durango Transit for free all day long, all routes!
Durango Transit Free Day Sponsorship provides an excellent opportunity for businesses to give...
La Plata Youth Services Open House
11:00am / La Plata Youth Services
Join LPYS at our new office location on Halloween from 11am-2pm for a HOUSE WARMING!
Our new address is 2490 Main Ave.
We will have snacks,...
Watercolor Painting 101
1:00pm / Durango Arts Center
With Peggy Lynch
$150 members / $175 Non-Member
+ $15 materials fee paid to the instructor on first day of class.
This workshop...
Durango Police Trick or Treating Halloween Spooktacular
3:00pm / Durango Police
Bring your lil' goblins to the the Durango Police Department on Halloween for free candy, sticker badges, and fun!... from 3:00 p.m. unitl we run out of...
Childrens Halloween
4:00pm / Downtown Durango
Enjoy a safe and fun Halloween with the kids in Downtown Durango. Over 100 stores participate each year. Children’s Halloween is meant for kids...
Halloween Bike Parade!
4:00pm / Meet @ 4PM @ Buckley Park
Join Durango Critical Mass for a special costumed Halloween bike ride! Other wheeled transportation devices (roller blades, skate boards, etc.) are welcome!...
Nightmare on Elk Street Haunted House - Adults
6:00pm / Durango Elks Lodge
Come and see what the Elks Lodge has in store for you at this year's haunted house.
Only $7 per adult.
Sure to be a fun time!
Full Moon Ghost Crawl: Haunted Durango Train Museum Experience
6:30pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Join Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad museum curator Jeff Ellingson as he guides you on a fascinating walking tour focused on paranormal activities...
Halloween Cemetery Tour
7:00pm / Ghost Walk Durango
NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART!
- Limited to 30 people-Age limit 15 years and older
- No open toe shoes
- Dress for cold weather
-...
Full Moon Ghost Crawl: Haunted Durango Train Museum Experience
8:30pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Join Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad museum curator Jeff Ellingson as he guides you on a fascinating walking tour focused on paranormal activities...
