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NOEL NIGHT
NOEL NIGHT Friday, December 1, 2023 Downtown Durango • Durango, CO MAPEVENT WEBSITE EVENT DESCRIPTION This year’s event takes place on Friday, December 1, 2023, lasting all day. Join together with friends, family, and folks from all over in this community-wide celebration kicking off the holiday shopping season and encouraging folks to shop, eat, and love local during the holidays. Enjoy special offers, live music and...
THANKSGIVING AS A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE!
I love to start my day with Thanksgiving. I believe as we count our good fortunes it attracts blessings. Al Manning would say what we give our attention multiplies. I also like to count my blessings during times of challenge and emotional distress. It changes the channel from counting disturbances to counting joys. I typically start my morning with “Thank you Father for a day.” I am then thankful for birds that sing...
LGBTQ comedy workshop coming to Durango
The Yay! Foundation, a nonprofit that helps LGBTQ people struggling with mental health issues, will host a comedy and free-thought workshop Nov. 28 to Nov. 30 in Durango. Comedian Aidan Park, pictured, will be at the workshop. (Courtesy of Ben Gross) Event provides outlet to discuss – and even laugh about – stigmas surrounding HIV By Matt Hollinshead Deputy Editor Sunday, Nov 19, 2023 5:00 AM Durango’s LGBTQ community will be provided...
SINGING WITH SANTA & DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
SINGING WITH SANTA & DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Friday, November 24, 2023 • 5:30 – 7:30 pm Buckley Park • Main Avenue, Durango, CO 81301 MAPEVENT WEBSITE EVENT DESCRIPTION Start your holiday season with Singing with Santa in Downtown Durango! This annual family friendly event takes place the day after Thanksgiving. All are invited to Shop, Dine & Celebrate the start of the holiday season. Come...
Durango Turkey Trot
Durango Turkey Trot presented by Animas Surgical Hospital Date: 11/23/2023 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...
THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN
fcd3e70f14e92d1da061c295c1a609125bf1c6870282838526b726f5a8141813 THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN November 17 – December 31, 2023 Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad • 479 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301 MAPEVENT WEBSITE EVENT DESCRIPTION Join the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad for the holiday classic, THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride, a magical theatrical interpretation of the classic tale of a child’s Christmas...
Veterans Day Parade
Veterans of Foreign Wars color guard leads the Veterans Day Parade in 2022 in downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) Jerry McBride Saturday, Nov. 11 Durango Veteran’s Parade, 11 a.m., Main Avenue. Honoring the Veterans of La Plata County, 11 a.m., Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave. Animas Museum will honor veterans by ringing the bell at the museum. Free. Details: animasmuseum.org, 259.2402 or [email protected]....
CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREAT & CARNIVAL
October 31, 2023 • 4:00 – 6:00 pm Downtown Durango • Durango, CO MAP EVENT DESCRIPTION The little ghost and goblins fill the streets of Downtown Durango on October 31 for the Children’s Halloween Event. This is a fun and safe option for kids to trick or treat in costume at nearly 100 participating merchants. This event is for children 10 and under, accompanied by an adult, and in costume. Approximately 75-100 merchants on...
ROCKY HORROR SHOW October 27 – November 5, 2023
ROCKY HORROR SHOW October 27 – November 5, 2023 Durango Arts Center • 802 E 2nd Ave, Durango, 81301 MAPEVENT WEBSITE EVENT DESCRIPTION Come and be a part of the Rocky Horror experience at the DAC. New Location, Same Crazy Fun! For its 16th year The Rocky Horror Show returns to Durango. 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...
ANIMAS VALLEY BALLOON RALLY OCT. 20-22
ANIMAS VALLEY BALLOON RALLY October 20-22, 2023 Downtown Durango • Durango, CO EVENT DESCRIPTION The Animas Valley Balloon Rally hosts a full weekend of events each October. 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...
The Tempest
“We are such stuff as dreams are made on…” An enchanted island. An unexpected romance. A quest for revenge. Immerse yourself in William Shakespeare’s gripping tale of betrayal, wonder, and forgiveness. When an exiled sorcerer conjures an unforgettable storm, he sets the stage for a captivating journey to an otherworldly realm where spirits roam and destiny unfolds. Our riveting production features Paul Laakso as...
Mug Crawl and Alumni Scholarship Fundraiser
Mug Crawl and Alumni Scholarship Fundraiser October 13, 2023 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Start at Carver Brewing Co. Free – $25 suggested donation per person to support student scholarships Kick off Homecoming weekend and take advantage of drink specials in downtown Durango all evening with your alumni mug! Proceeds from this event support scholarships at FLC. The first 50 RSVPs get an FLC Alumni beer stein. Event Starts at...
Durango native cyclist Sepp Kuss climbs to victory at the 2023 Vuelta a España
Colorado cyclist Sepp Kuss climbs to victory at the 2023 Vuelta a España The Spanish bicycle race is one of three grand tours, alongside the Tour de France and the Giro d’Italia Colorado cyclist Sepp Kuss has gone from climbing hills in Durango to ascending to the top of his sport. Earlier this week, Kuss cemented himself into cycling lore by winning the 2023 Vuelta a España. The Spanish bicycle race is one of three grand tours in the...
Durango Derby
Durango Derby is the next evolution of MTB racing. Showcasing 36 miles of Durango’s premium in-town single track with 12 miles of untimed transfers, racers will compete in four unique stages, in one day, on Saturday, September 23rd. Hardened and professional riders will take on all four stages alone, battling over 50miles to stake their claim in Durango MTB history. For riders looking for some friendly (or serious) competition amongst...
Purgatory Resort MOUNTAIN MARMOT TRAIL RUN
Mountain Marmot Trail Run September 23 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Have you ever stood at the bottom of a mountain, staring up at the top, thinking to yourself: “I wonder if I could run all the way up there?” This race is for you! The Race Course Mountain Marmot is an epic trail race. The course is simple—start at the bottom of the mountain…run to the top and back. Sounds hard? It’s definitely a challenge. But think how great you will feel...
5th Annual Pop-up Fashion Show Fundraiser
5th Annual Pop-up Fashion Show Fundraiser Our annual Pop-up Fashion Show fundraiser for iAM MUSIC, hosted at lively (a boutique), is back this Friday September 22nd! There are two show times both with very limited 40 person capacity available so make sure to get your tickets before they sell out! Once again this is a fundraiser for iAM MUSIC with all proceeds going back to our 501c3 non-profit! Come have fun and know its all going to...
EZRA BELL WITH PEOPLE WE KNOW
Animas City Theatre EZRA BELL WITH PEOPLE WE KNOW Ages 21 and up WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Door: 7pm $18 Animas City Theatre Animas City Theatre Presents Ezra Bell with special guest People We Know Wednesday September 20th Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm 21+ / $18 / $20 Ezra Bell was founded by Benjamin Wuamett and friends late in the summer of 2013. It was warm enough to sit on the porch into the evening and learn a couple of...
PURGATORY OKTOBERFEST
September 16 @ 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm Come on up and try out the flavors of the season at our Purgatory Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, September 16th from noon to 4:30 pm. With great brews, beautiful views, live music and a festive atmosphere it should be a blast! When you arrive, check-in at the ticket tent and receive your 19.5 oz custom beer mug and a ticket for your first beer. Tickets for additional beers will be...
SERENITY FESTIVAL
SERENITY FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 14-17, 2023 Tico Time River Resort RV Park • Aztec, NM MapEvent Website EVENT DESCRIPTION Serenity Festival is a family friendly, high-vibe 3-day event, celebrating wellness of body, mind and spirit. Enjoy a variety of live music, inspiring workshops, yoga, conscious community connection, art, and plenty of outdoor recreation along the Animas River! The intention is for all natural weekend experience...
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL STARTS
SEPTEMBER 15 – OCTOBER 29, 2023 Jack-A-Lope Acres • 7195 CR 318, Ignacio, CO 81137 MapEvent Website EVENT DESCRIPTION Join us this fall at Jack-A-Lope Acres for our favorite season of all, Pumpkin season! The Pumpkin Festival celebrations kick off on September 15th with the opening of the family run farm to the community. Jack-A-Lope Acres serves as the Durango and Farmington area’s go to pumpkin patch for all things...
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