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New Years Events For Durango
Make & Take New Years Charcuterie Class Tuesday, Dec 30, 2025 • 5:00 pm Graze Colorado Downtown Bistro & Bakery • Durango, CO Map Event Website Event Description Celebrate the final days of the year with the Sparkle and Graze NYE Make and Take, a festive charcuterie workshop designed to help you ring in the New Year in style. Guided by our team, you will learn charcuterie techniques, flavor balancing, seasonal pairings,...
Noel Night Friday, Dec 5, 2025 • 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Noel Night Friday, Dec 5, 2025 • 10:00 am – 10:00 pm 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 5, 2025, 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...
Festival of Trees & Wreaths Dec 5-7, 2025 • 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Festival of Trees & Wreaths Dec 5-7, 2025 • 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad • 479 Main Ave, Durango, CO81301 MapEvent Website Event Description Get into the spirit of the season with the Festival of Trees & Wreaths, a free and family friendly holiday tradition! Event-goers will tour an enchanted forest of Christmas trees and wreaths decorated by our generous sponsors, bid on the...
Singing With Santa & Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Friday, Nov 28, 2025 • 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Singing With Santa & Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Friday, Nov 28, 2025 • 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Buckley Park • Main Avenue, Durango, CO81301 MapEvent Website Event Description Kick off the holidays in downtown Durango with Singing with Santa at Buckley Park on Friday, November 28. Families can enjoy carols, cookies, hot chocolate, and a magical countdown to the community tree lighting with Santa himself. After the...
Pondering Pines Maker’s Market at Vallecito Lake Nov 8-9, 2025 • 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Pondering Pines Maker’s Market at Vallecito Lake Select dates from Nov 8-9, 2025 • 11:00 am – 9:00 pmSelect dates from November 8 through November 9, 2025 at 11:00 am JW Vallecito Resort • 13030 Co Rd 501, Bayfield, CO81122 MapEvent Website Event Description Join us for a magical weekend at the Pondering Pines Holiday Maker’s Market, a two-day indoor event supporting Vallecito community members affected by the...
Downtown Children’s Halloween And Events
Downtown Children’s Halloween Friday, Oct 31, 2025 • 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Downtown Durango • Durango, CO Event Description Join the fun in downtown Durango on October 31 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM for a safe, festive Halloween experience for kids. Little ghosts and goblins will roam Main Avenue and East 2nd Avenue, trick-or-treating at participating businesses (about 75–100 locations) handing out candy and non-candy items to children 10...
Halloween Bike Parade and Powerhouse Party Thursday, Oct 30, 2025 • 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Halloween Bike Parade and Powerhouse Party Thursday, Oct 30, 2025 • 4:00 pm – 6:30 pmThursday, October 30, 2025 at 4:00 pm Animas River Trail • Durango, CO Event Description Get ready for a ghoulishly good time at the Devo Halloween Costume Parade and Party! All Ages – Wear your costumes! All members of the public are welcome! Join us for a parade along the picturesque Animas River Trail, ending at the Powerhouse for an epic...
Animas Valley Balloon Rally
Event Description The Animas Valley Balloon Rally hosts a full weekend of events each October. The event this year takes place October 17 – 19, 2025. The event kicks off with the Downtown Balloon Glow on Friday evening, where spectators will see multiple hot air balloons light up. The event also features a few candlesticks (baskets without their balloons.) This is a great opportunity to meet the pilots and get up close to the...
17th Annual Apple Days Festival
17th Annual Apple Days Festival DESCRIPTION Join the Good Food Collective for the 17th Annual Apple Days Festival brought to you by EsoTerra Ciderworks. The festival celebrates our region’s apple abundance, helps feed our community, reduces waste, and saves the bears! We invite you to join us for daily community harvests from September 20-October 9 and then on Saturday, October 11, from 9 am-12 pm at the Durango Farmers Market...
La Plata County Fair – Durango, Colorado August 6 – 10, 2025
2025 Fairbook is here! Looking for the ultimate guide to the La Plata County Fair? Look no further than the 2025 Fairbook! Our handy guide is loaded with all kinds of information about competitions, events, activities, entertainment, special attractions and more. Use the 2025 Fairbook to plan your trip to beautiful Durango, Colorado and your day at the La Plata County Fair. So what are you waiting for? Check out our 2025...
Durango Fiesta Days July 19-27, 2025
Durango Fiesta Days July 19 through July 27, 2025 La Plata County Fairgrounds • 2500 Main Ave, Durango, CO81301 MapEvent Website Event Description Come join the Durango Fiesta Days, 90th Year Anniversary at La plata County Fairgrounds July 25th through the 27th at 7PM Saturday, July 19 2025/2026 DFD Queen Contest, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 10 AM – 4 PM Monday, July 21 Banner on Main Street goes up Royalty contestants visit...
Durango Harley-Davidson and Elevated Auto Enthusiast’s Car and Bike Show
Durango Harley-Davidson and Elevated Auto Enthusiast’s Car and Bike Show Saturday, Jul 12, 2025 • 10:00 am – 5:00 pmSaturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00 am Durango Harley-Davidson • 750 S Camino Del Rio, Durango, Colorado81301 MapEvent Website Event Description Join us for the first-ever Durango Harley-Davidson & Elevated Auto Enthusiasts Car and Bike Show! Happening July 12th from 10 AM to 5 PM, this all-day event is...
4th of JULY WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZA for the whole family!
SUMMER FUN AT TICO TIME! 4th of July Extravaganza! Day Passes Available! Firework show on Friday the 4th at 9pm Guests can light your own fireworks after the big show! *Designated area (between the south east pond and the river) with supervision. Quiet Hours begin at 11pm (no fireworks past 11pm) COME CAMP ALL WEEKEND! 4th of July Extravaganza! Day Passes Available! CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT starting at 1pm in the event tent...
Concert Hall At The Park June 26 through August 7
Concert Hall At The Park Select dates from Jun 26 – Aug 7, 2025Select dates from June 26 through August 7, 2025 Buckley Park • Main Avenue, Durango, CO81301 MapEvent Website Event Description The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College is happy to announce the return of its free summer concert series, “Concert Hall @ The Park” in downtown Durango’s Buckley Park on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. beginning June 26 through August 7....
Beaver Festival Jun 14, 2025
Beaver Festival Saturday, Jun 14, 2025 • 10:00 am – 3:00 pmSaturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00 am Rotary Park • Durango, CO81301 MapEvent Website Event Description Give A Dam is thrilled to announce Durango’s first-ever Beaver Festival, June 14th, 2025, at Rotary park in Durango, Co centered around the theme “When We Partner With Nature, Everyone Wins.” This exciting event will bring together many diverse organizations to...
True Western Roundup June 4 – August 29, 2025
Event Description Saddle up for an unforgettable western experience at the True Western Roundup, formerly known as the True West Rodeo, celebrating the rich heritage of Durango. Presented by the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, TBK Bank, and other esteemed partners, this event brings together the essence of the American Cowboy and Cowgirl. Join us for an exhilarating weekend showcasing working ranch activities and...
Animas River Days May 31 through June 1, 2025
Animas River Days May 31 through June 1, 2025 Santa Rita Park • 149 S. Camino del Rio, Durango, CO 81301 MapEvent Website Event Description Animas River Days is dedicated to celebrating the Animas River’s role in Durango by providing a venue for public gathering with whitewater competitions as well as community outreach about river resources and conservation. Events take place at Santa Rita Park. For more information, call...
4-Corners Rough Stock Challenge May 31st 2025
4-Corners Rough Stock Challenge Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00 am La Plata County Fairgrounds • 2500 Main Ave, Durango, CO81301 MapEvent Website Event Description Don’t miss the first ever Rough Stock Challenge in Durango, CO on May 31st put on by Salter Rodeo Co. 10 AM – Youth Rodeo – Sheep Riding, calf riding, steer riding, jr. bulls, novice bulls. 7 PM – Main Event – Bull riding, saddle bronc riding & bareback riding....
Memorial Day Weekend in Durango
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, DURANGO! It’s finally summer time (kinda) in Durango with hot temperatures, events and live music playing on every block. Whether you plan to go camping, hang out at Lake Nighthorse, watch the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic race or want to grill out with the family, here are a couple things you need to know about Memorial Day weekend in Durango, Colorado. As always, as you participate in activities around our...
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka DESCRIPTION The St. Columba middle school invites you to follow Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory in this captivating musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Based on the book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl. Reserve your FREE tickets here: stcolumbatheater.eventsmart.com (ticket not required for entry)...
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