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Easter Events In Durango 2025
Friday, April 18th Easter Egg Hunt / Giveaway At Gazpacho’s DESCRIPTION Adult Easter Egg Hunt with prizes, from Free Appetizers, Entrees, Drinks, Cash! Gift Baskets For Kids Minimum age: Any Kid friendly Dog friendly Wheelchair accessible DATE & TIME Fri, April 18, 2025 11:30am – 9:00pm LOCATION Gazpacho 431 E. 2nd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Saturday, April 19th Easter Egg Scramble At Santa Rita Park...
Spring Resource Fair Wed, April 2, 2025 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Spring Resource Fair DESCRIPTION A free one-stop shop for families and students to learn about and sign up for summer programs, activities, resources and school fall registration. The event will feature food, games and giveaways! Hosted by the Durango Education Foundation. Kid friendly DATE & TIME Wed, April 2, 2025 4:00pm – 7:00pm LOCATION La Plata County Fairgrounds and Event Center 2500 Main Ave. Durango, CO 81301 Post...
3 Days Spring Break in Durango
Spring Break in Durango Get one last taste of winter in Durango as the snow starts to melt and the temps rise, making for excellent spring frolicking. Itinerary Tip Backcountry Safety Get out in front of backcountry danger this winter, and keep safety top of mind! Seek education and training prior to heading out, or utilize a professional guide or a seasoned mentor to explore Colorado’s backcountry. Find more ways to get...
Spring Break at Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village
Spring Break at Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village, 125 N. Main Ave., Aztec. $5 adult; $3 student; 5 younger free. Step back in time and explore local history. Thousands of artifacts and 15 historical buildings. Details: (505) 334-9829. Spring forward and step back in time with us to experience what life was like in San Juan County in the late 19th to mid-20th century! Visit 15...
St. Patrick’s Day Science Fun March 15-17, 2025
St. Patrick’s Day Science Fun DESCRIPTION Catch a leprechaun, find the treasure at the end of the rainbow, and create your own rainbow kaleidoscope during our St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebration! The Powerhouse will have themed science activities each day so make sure to stop in during gallery hours. All activities are included in admission cost. Kid friendly Not dog friendly Wheelchair accessible DATE & TIME...
Wee Read
Wee Read DESCRIPTION Each Tuesday at 11am at Sunnyside Library. Stories, movement, and songs for 2-4 year olds and their caregivers. Minimum age: 2 Kid friendly Not dog friendly Wheelchair accessible DATE & TIME Tue, February 18, 2025 11:00am – 12:00pm Outlook/iCal Google LOCATION Sunnyside Library 75 CR 218 Durango, CO 81303 Post courtesy of...
Snowdown Durango January 24 – February 2, 2025
Snowdown Durango January 24 – February 2, 2025 Durango, CO MapEvent Website Event Description The 46th annual Snowdown Durango kicks off January 24, 2025 with the theme Snowdown, The Board Game Edition: It’s Your Move. Check back here for an ongoing schedule of events. Every year, people from all over Durango and the Four Corners region come out to enjoy the event’s festivities. Join the fun for Snowdown 2025...
Coke Race #1
Coke Race #1 DESCRIPTION This long standing Durango event brings skiers together to celebrate winter from beginning to end. Race Lengths: 9 km (adult); 3 km or 1ish km (kids) Registration: $20/adult; $10/kids by 11:59 PM on Sunday; $25/adult & $15/kid day of race Schedule: 9 AM – 9:45 AM: Check in and bib pick up 10:00 AM: 9 KM race start 10:35 AM: 3 KM race start 10:40 AM: 1.5 KM race start Medals will be awarded to the...
Treasure Hunt
Treasure Hunt DESCRIPTION We really like a good treasure hunt… Naturally, we wanted to make one for you to come experience in our one-of-a-kind Subterrain space. Fans of escape rooms will love this…especially the fans who wish they could enjoy a libation – alcoholic or non – while hunting for clues. Cuz we know we’re not the only ones. We change up the hunt every now and again so you can play over and over....
Funk Jam Sessions presented by Jimmy’s Music & Supply at 11th ST Station
Funk Jam Sessions presented by Jimmy’s Music & Supply DESCRIPTION A jam session for funk, jazz and groove players with a rotating host of bands on the second Sunday of each month. Hosted by Funk Express. Kid friendly Not dog friendly Wheelchair accessible DATE & TIME Sun, January 12, 2025 5:00pm – 7:00pm Outlook/iCal Google LOCATION 11th Street Station 1101 Main Ave Durango, CO 81301 Post courtesy of...
Majik Ham Live
Majik Ham Live DESCRIPTION Get ready to feel the energy and excitement as Majik Ham, an electrifying kids’ rock band, takes the stage! These young, talented musicians bring big sounds, catchy tunes, and boundless enthusiasm to every performance. With a mix of fun original songs and family-friendly covers, they’ll have the crowd singing, clapping, and dancing along. Minimum age: all Kid friendly Dog friendly...
Snowdown Durango January 24 – February 2, 2025
Snowdown Durango January 24 – February 2, 2025 Durango, CO MapEvent Website Event Description The 46th annual Snowdown Durango kicks off January 24, 2025 with the theme Snowdown, The Board Game Edition: It’s Your Move. Check back here for an ongoing schedule of events. Every year, people from all over Durango and the Four Corners region come out to enjoy the event’s festivities. Join the fun for Snowdown 2025 with the...
Snowdown Light Parade
Snowdown Light Parade Friday, Jan 31, 2025 • 6:00 pm Downtown Durango • Main Street, Durango, CO 81301 Event Description Durango’s only nighttime parade, where lighted floats create a dazzling delight in Durango’s most entertaining procession along Main Avenue. Entrants are encouraged to incorporate lights on their floats. Floats compete for bragging rights in several categories. Post courtesy of...
The Gingerbread Lodge
The Gingerbread Lodge Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 • 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Black Diamond Lodge • Durango, CO Map Event Website Event Description Join us at the Black Diamond Lodge for a free community holiday event! Enjoy festive decorations, Christmas music, a roaring fire, free hot cocoa and cookies, and fun activities for kids. 🎄 Highlights include: Gingerbread House Contest (free to enter, adult & kid categories) with public...
The Nutcracker Ballet
The Nutcracker Ballet December 13-15, 2024 Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall • 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO MapEvent Website Event Description A tradition at the Community Concert Hall, the “Nutcracker” performed by the highly-acclaimed State Street Ballet of Santa Barbra will be returning to Durango this December for four performances. The San Juan Symphony will perform with the ballet. This performance is...
Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival
Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival Sunday, Dec 8, 2024 • 12:00 – 4:00 pm La Plata County Fairgrounds • 2500 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301 Map Event Description There will be fine art and amazing crafts at this 3 day event! Come meet the creative people from the Four Corners. Local vendors will be offering paintings, jams and jellies, handcrafted jewelry, sewn goods, holiday sweets and treats, Christmas, alpaca and Navajo decor,...
Local Cookie Decorating Class with FLC Alumni
Local Cookie Decorating Class with FLC Alumni December 8, 2024 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Mountain Dough Baking Co., Durango CO Do you want to learn the basics of decorating sugar cookies? Join fellow FLC grads for a fun-filled cookie decorating and catered brunch event at alumni-owned Mountain Dough Baking Co. Together, we will practice basic piping and filling techniques and will walk away with these four beautifully decorated...
Noel Night
Noel Night Friday, December 6, 2024 Downtown Durango • Durango, CO MapEvent Website Event Description Join friends, family, and neighbors for a joyous celebration hosted by Local First at Durango’s Annual Noel Night, Friday, December 6, 2024, a cherished tradition that kicks off the holiday shopping season with a bang! This community-wide event, now one of the biggest shopping days of the year, features special offers, live music,...
Holiday Caroling
Holiday Caroling December 4, 11, 18 • 7:00 – 10:00 pm Durango Hot Springs • Durango, MapEvent Website Event Description Reserve a relaxing hot springs admission and embrace the holiday season with Four Corners Carolers! Four Corners Carolers will be performing from 5-8 PM for the first 3 Wednesday’s of December! Complete Schedule Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Wednesday, December 18, 2024...
Singing With Santa & Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting
Singing With Santa & Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Friday, Nov 29, 2024 • 5:30 – 7:30 pm Buckley Park • Main Avenue, Durango, CO 81301 MapEvent Website Event Description Kick off your holiday season with Singing with Santa in Downtown Durango! Join us the day after Thanksgiving for this cherished annual tradition. Everyone is welcome to Shop, Dine, and Celebrate as we usher in the festive season. Come Downtown to...
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