Durango and Around
The Rocky Horror Show October 23-31, 2026
The Rocky Horror Show October 23-through31, 2026 Durango Arts Center• 802 E 2nd Ave, Durango, CO Event Details Come and be a part of the Rocky Horror experience at the DAC. Sing and dance the “Time Warp” along along with Brad and Janet as they discover the wonders “over at the Frankenstein place” as they learn about love, life, and transvestite aliens. One fateful night, Brad Majors and his fiancée, Janet Weiss — a wholesome,...
Animas Valley Balloon Rally
Animas Valley Balloon Rally October 16-through18, 2026 Downtown Durango• Durango, CO Event Details The Animas Valley Balloon Rally hosts a full weekend of events each October. The event this year takes place October 16 – 18, 2026. 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...
Devo Days Bike Festival
Devo Days Bike Festival October 16-through18, 2026 Purgatory Resort• 1 Skier Place, Durango, CO Devo is proud to present the… Devo Days Bike Festival! For 2026, Devo will be channeling the energy and excitement from Devo Days towards our 20th Anniversary Celebration weekend (Oct. 16-18). We look forward to a more-conventional Devo Days in 2027! The Devo Days Mountain Bike Festival is a thrilling and action-packed celebration of all...
Purgatory Oktoberfest Saturday, September 19, 2026 •at 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Purgatory Oktoberfest Saturday, September 19, 2026 •at 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm Purgatory Resort • 1 Skier Place, Durango, CO Event Details Raise a stein and celebrate the season at Oktoberfest at Purgatory Resort! Head to the mountain on September 19 for an afternoon filled with seasonal brews, German-inspired food, live music, Oktoberfest games, and beautiful mountain views. Taste your way around the Purgatory base area...
Autumn Arts Festival September 19-20, 2026
Autumn Arts Festival September 19-20, 2026 Durango Arts Center • 802 E 2nd Ave, Durango, CO Event Details Join us in beautiful, historic downtown Durango to celebrate the Annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival. A regional destination event held on quaint Second Avenue, the festival is just one block away from Main Avenue, surrounded by hotels, shops, and locally owned restaurants. Organized as a benefit event by and for the...
Durango Pride September 9-12, 2026
Durango Pride September 9-through12, 2026 Event Details Celebrate four days of fun, friendship, and community at Durango Pride, presented by the Four Corners Alliance for Diversity, September 9–12, 2026. This year’s theme, “Wild Pride!”, brings a full lineup of events to Durango, from movie night and Queer Bingo to drag trivia, dancing, and the annual Pride Festival at Buckley Park. Durango Pride Events Wednesday, September...
Live Music At Durango Hot Springs Select dates from Sep 1 – Oct 1, 2026 •at 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Live Music At Durango Hot Springs Select dates from Sep 1 -through Oct 1, 2026 •at 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Event Details Soak, relax, and enjoy live music at Durango Hot Springs this September! Catch a different local artist throughout the month while you unwind in the mineral pools and enjoy an evening in the mountains. September 1: Michael Waters September 3: Moritz Music & Co September 8: Horizon September 10: Gary...
Four Corners Motorcycle Rally September 3-6, 2026
Four Corners Motorcycle Rally September 3-6, 2026 Durango • Durango, CO Event Details Save the date and join us for the 2026 Four Corners Motorcycle Rally in Durango, Colorado! Enjoy the best riding rally in the United States with a weekend full of bikes, live music, motorcycle giveaways, stunt shows, racing, bike shows, great food and drinks and more! Ride on the world famous Million Dollar Highway, attend the Slippin Sideways Dash...
San Juan Brewfest August 28-29, 2026
Get Tickets 2026 Dates are Friday August 28 & Saturday August 29. Tickets on sale NOW! 2026 San Juan Brewfest ticket info: Tickets are on sale NOW. Please note that San Juan Brewfest tickets are NOT refundable, but they are transferable. Also be aware that no one under 21 is allowed to enter, including infants. Everyone attending must have valid ID, no exceptions. And no dogs or pets of any kind are allowed. Scroll down to win...
Thirsty 13 Half Marathon Saturday, August 29, 2026
Description The Thirsty 13 Half Marathon is one of the best races in Colorado! The race course: Fast and mostly downhill, with gorgeous scenery. Perfect for runners new to the half marathon distance or looking to set a PR. The finish line: Ska Brewing, one of the best breweries in Colorado. A crowd of spectators cheers you to the finish. Your (optional) post-race celebration: The San Juan Brewfest, with over 30 breweries waiting...
Mesa Verde Entrance Fee-Free Days Tuesday, August 25, 2026; Thursday, September 17, 2026; Tuesday, October 27, 2026; Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Mesa Verde Entrance Fee-Free Day 4 upcoming events thru Nov 11, 2026 Mesa Verde National Park • Mile .7 Headquarters Loop Road, Mesa Verde National Park, CO Event Details Mesa Verde waives it’s entry fee several times each year. This is due to efforts to encourage everyone to visit their national park, and applies to all national parks. Schedule Details Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Thursday, September 17, 2026 Tuesday, October 27,...
La Plata County Fair August 5-9, 2026
La Plata County Fair August 5-9, 2026 La Plata County Fairgrounds • 2500 Main Ave, Durango, CO Event Details For years, the La Plata County Fair has brought generations of families, friends and neighbors together to showcase the county’s best animals, garden products and the many fabulous foods and crafts of our outstanding community. We encourage you to enjoy the great talent, great music, good eats and exciting...
Kennebec Mountain Run Saturday, August 1, 2026 •at 7:30 am
Kennebec Mountain Run Saturday, August 1, 2026 •at 7:30 am La Plata Canyon • County Road 124, Hesperus, CO Event Details The Kennebec Mountain Run is a tough, scenic 15-mile trail run through the La Plata Mountains, just west of Durango in southwest Colorado. Test your alpine running skills with 3,100 feet of elevation gain through Kennebec Pass! You’ll see incredible views of the Animas River and Dolores River valleys and...
Buckley Park Arts & Crafts Annual Festival Saturday, August 1, 2026 •at 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Buckley Park Arts & Crafts Annual Festival Saturday, August 1, 2026 •at 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Buckley Park • Main Avenue, Durango, CO Event Details Join us for the Buckley Park Arts & Crafts Festival! The event will feature local artists and crafters allowing for guests to shop through a variety of vendors with handmade goods and one-of-a-kind gifts. The craft festival will be located downtown in Buckley Park on Saturday,...
Music in The Mountains July 9 -through August 2, 2026
Music in The Mountains July 9 -through August 2, 2026 Durango • Durango, CO Event Details For nearly 40 years, the graceful power of classical music has inspired Music in the Mountains to present the region’s premier summer music festival. Each July, musicians of the highest caliber come from across the country to call Durango home, performing world-class classical music and delighting audiences over the course of four...
Concert Hall At The Park Select dates from Jun 25 -through Aug 6, 2026 •at 5:30 pm
Concert Hall At The Park Select dates from Jun 25 -through Aug 6, 2026 •at 5:30 pm Buckley Park • Main Avenue, Durango, CO Event Details 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 pm beginning June 25 through August 6. Picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs are encouraged!...
The first full moon of summer is almost here—and it’s incredibly rare
Skygazers, rejoice: there’s a spectacle around the corner. On June 29, the Strawberry Moon will light up the night sky, marking the first full moon of the summer. Despite its delicious name, the moon won’t actually appear pink or red, but it will still be a stunning sight to behold. Whether you’re an avid stargazer or simply looking for an excuse to spend some time outdoors, here’s everything you need to know...
El Nino has officially arrived in Colorado, and stronger moisture could be next
El Nino has officially arrived, bringing what could be one of the strongest El Nino summers the Northern Hemisphere has seen in decades. El Nino conditions — characterized by above-average sea surface temperatures across the central to eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean — have been developing over the past month and were officially recognized by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on June 11. The transition...
Concert Hall At The Park Select dates from Jun 25 – Aug 6, 2026
Concert Hall At The Park Select dates from Jun 25 – Aug 6, 2026Select dates from June 25 through August 6, 2026 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 pm beginning June 25 through August 6....
Durango Playfest June 23-28, 2026
Durango Playfest June 23-28, 2026 Downtown Durango • Durango, CO MapEvent Website Event Description Each summer, professional playwrights, actors and directors gather for a week to develop and workshop new plays before showcasing them at staged readings in front of local audiences. The summer playwriting festival culminates with exciting stage readings of original stories and an up-close-and-personal journey into the art of...
