City & County
‘Not So Silent Night’ Ukulele Jam in Durango, Dec. 11
‘Not So Silent Night’ Ukulele Jam in Durango, Dec. 11 Posted on December 4, 2024 by Post Contributor We will have a great celebration with our monthly ukulele jam this month. The ‘Not So Silent Night’ Uke Jam, hosted by Denise Leslie and friends, begins at 7:30pm on Wednesday, December 11 at Stillwater Music’s “The Light Box”. Led by renowned ukulele instructor Denise Leslie, the jam features her talented rhythm section,...
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...
Festival of Trees & Wreaths
Festival of Trees & Wreaths Dec 6-8, 2024 • 12:00 – 5:00 pm Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad • 479 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301 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 creative...
Artisan Market
Artisan Market Friday, Dec 6, 2024 • 4:00 – 9:00 pm Downtown Durango • Durango, CO Map Event Description Join us for our Artisan Market, happening in tandem with Noel Night in Durango on Friday, December 6. This event showcases 20 local artists and makers, either hosting studio sales or selling their creations in the hallway of the historic Century Building. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover unique gifts and...
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...
Thanksgiving Day Meals in Durango
Thanksgiving Day Meals in Durango Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving + Thanksgiving Specials Holidays#restaurants#Thanksgiving Need a spot to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving feast in Durango? There are plenty of great places to choose from when it comes to a way to sate your appetite. Let Durango.com be your guide to all things tasty in the area. Thanksgiving at Purgatory Thanksgiving Buffet at Purgatory You are invited to gather...
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...
Durango Turkey Trot
Durango Turkey Trot presented by Animas Surgical Hospital Date: 11/28/2024 Start Time: 10:00 am Location: Fort Lewis College clocktower (check-in at the Student Union) Register One of Durango’s most popular running races for over 30 years, the Turkey Trot presented by Animas Surgical Hospital is a holiday tradition for the whole family. Come burn off some calories and work up an appetite before your big meal! The Turkey Trot features...
Durango School District 9-R unveils solar panels at six schools
Chris Coleman, chief operations officer of Durango School District 9-R, inspects the newly installed solar panels at Escalante Middle School, which will generate about 307.4 kilowatts of energy. The school district has installed several solar projects that will generate roughly a total of 1.03 megawatts of power. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Upgrades expected to offset 58% of district’s energy costs Durango School District 9-R is...
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Is Back
Tickets Now Available for the 2024 Season! Experience the magic this holiday season! Join us for a truly unforgettable immersive theatrical re-creation of the classic holiday story, THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride. Climb aboard a vintage steam train as it departs our Durango Depot for the North Pole to pick up Santa Claus himself. You’ll be immersed in the story as our chefs serve you hot chocolate and a sweet treat while you listen to...
Harvest Market
Harvest Market Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 • 9:00 am – 1:00 pm TBK Bank Parking Lot • 259 W 9th St, Durango, CO 81301 MapEvent Website Event Description Our only market in November! Be sure to come down and get all your ingredients for those special harvest celebration meals! Many of our regular season vendors will be there, plus we will be adding in some new vendors for this special market! Squash, onions, goat cheese,...
Dropping the rope
Purg kicks off 2024-25 season with pancakes, perks and some (real!) snow A skier does a happy dance at the bottom of Purg’s Sixpack during the “bonus” weekend Sat., Nov. 9. In one of the earliest openings in recent memory, Purg officially begins daily operations Nov. 16. / Photo by Christian Ridings Maddy Gleason – 11/14/2024 You’ve probably had Nov. 16 circled on your calendar as Purgatory’s opening...
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson DESCRIPTION A battle between two of the greatest champions in UFC history—Jones, considered the top light heavyweight, faces Miocic, widely regarded as the best heavyweight. Will it be a fitting finale for these icons of the sport? Experience the thrilling atmosphere with fellow fans. Witness whether Jake Paul can rise to the challenge or if Tyson will reclaim his legendary status in the ring. Join us...
Mean Girls High School Edition Thu, Nov 14th- Sat, Nov 16th
Mean Girls High School Edition DESCRIPTION Adapted from Fey’s hit 2004 film, Mean Girls was nominated for a staggering 12 Tony Awards. This queen-bee took Broadway by storm and has joined the musical in-crowd. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking...
Here’s how much it snowed in your area, as of Thursday afternoon La Plata 1 NW Durango 3.5in.
DENVER (KDVR) — Snow has been falling for several days across Colorado, and while some areas have seen little to no accumulation, other parts of the state have seen nearly 3 feet of snow so far. Denver weather: What to expect as snow falls through end of week The snow started on Tuesday, with some areas collecting almost a foot of snow within 24 hours. Denver also saw its first measurable snowfall this season, during this storm. While...
Veterans Day Durango
Veterans Day Monday, November 11, 2024 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Main Street and 1550 Main Avenue Durango, CO 81301 !550 Main Avenue, Durango, CO 81301 Veterans Day is a Special Day set aside to honor all our veterans for their service to this nation. The Day starts with a Veterans Day Parade which starts at 11:00 on Main Street. If you wish to join the Parade please contact us. The Parade is followed by an Air Force Fly Over....
Battle of the Bards
Battle of the bards At a loss for words right now? Well, you’re in luck. This Sat., Nov. 9, dozens of local poets will be filling the intellectual and literary void as they face off (as much as poets can) in Durango’s first Poetry Contest at 7 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center. This idea for the event was hatched a little over a month ago with a call to the community for poetry submissions. A panel of local judges reviewed the...
Scheduled Opening Day Festivities November 16 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Scheduled Opening Day Festivities November 16 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm The 2024/2025 ski season is scheduled to kick off at 9am on Saturday, November 16th! We are stoked to welcome you back to the mountain! Thanks to all of our hardworking team members and mother nature for getting the mountain ready for the season. As always we will bring the stoke and have “Powder”ed Pancakes! Come enjoy some early season turns and celebrate our opening...
