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SNOWDOWN FOLLIES VIDEO CAST FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
SNOWDOWN FOLLIES VIDEO CAST FRIDAY EARLY SHOW SOLD OUT Ages 21 and up FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 03 Door: 6:30pm Animas City Theatre SNOWDOWN FOLLIES VIDEOCAST FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3RD EARLY SHOW 21+ If you missed the ticket sales for the Snowdown Follies live event, watch the show on the big screen at the Animas City Theatre! It’s almost as good as the real thing – at half the price! Tickets are $12.50 / $15 Cash only at the door PLEASE MAKE SURE...
8 PM Thursday KNIGHT FIGHT NIGHT
NEW EVENT! 8 PM KNIGHT FIGHT NIGHT Animas City Theatre – 128 E College Dr “off with his head” Animas Armored Combat Knight Fight. Live and in person! Representatives from some of your favorite local bars and breweries compete in armor for their first time against each other with a big prize for the winners. Professional fighters will also be doing MMA style fights in medieval armor. Hard hitting and adrenaline pumping. Must be...
Snowdown Light Parade Friday February 3
FREE special shuttle offered for Snowdown Light Parade Friday February 3 from Fairgrounds to Transit Center every 20 minutes. Starts at 3 pm, last shuttle leaves Downtown at 8 pm. Brought to you by Snowdown, City of Durango, and the Durango Business Improvement District. 6 PM ANNUAL SNOWDOWN LIGHT PARADE Main from College Dr to 12th St Hosted by Purgatory Resort. Let there be light Durango! It’s Durango’s only nighttime light parade...
SnowDown Events 2023
Here is the List of all the Snowdown events https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0577/3371/0010/files/2023_schedule_1_16_23.pdf?v=1673911116 Post courtesy of SnowDown.org
One Team Scavenger Hunt Durango Fri Jan 27, 2023
One Team Scavenger Hunt Durango Puzzling Adventures™ are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided tour. About this Event Puzzling Adventures™ are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer questions or solve puzzles to receive your next...
Events This Week
The iNDIGO Room is a small intimate venue located inside of the iAM MUSIC Institute in the heart of Downtown Durango across Main Street from Buckley Park. These small house concert-style shows provide a concert experience that allows the crowd and artist to interact in a way that feels like they are performing in your own living room. The Bands: Night One: Dandu with The Quarks Night Two: Dandu with the Funk Express...
NEW YEARS IN DURANGO, CO
Ring In The New Year In Southwestern Colorado The year is coming to a close and it’s time to celebrate ringing in a brand new 365 days with the best New Year’s Eve celebrations in Durango! Plan your New Years in Durango, CO around these great events. Purgatory Resort Purgatory Resort is the place to be on New Year’s Eve. They are hosting a special NYE party at Purgy’s to ring in the new year. Their bar and cafeteria...
History of Christmas
Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around the world have been observing it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion. Popular...
PET PAWS AND SANTA CLAUSE SAT., DEC. 17, 2022
EVENT DESCRIPTION Bring your pet to The Durango Arts Center on December 17th for some holiday clay creations. Together you and your furry friend will create clay pet paw ornament or medallion. When you are finished, your pet can have their photo taken with the art center’s very own St. Nick! LOCATION Durango Arts Center 802 E 2nd Ave Durango, 81301 ORGANIZER Durango Arts Center Post courtesy of...
BAR D WRANGLERS CHRISTMAS JUBILEE
BAR D WRANGLERS CHRISTMAS JUBILEE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2022 EVENT DESCRIPTION Returning again for the holidays is The Bar D Wranglers popular “Christmas Jubilee”. A traditional, cowboy Christmas show! This holiday event combines beloved Christmas and Western music, poetry, over-the-top stories and laughs; all from a cowboy’s perspective. This uplifting and joy-filled presentation will have you and yours immersed in...
COOKIES & COCOA WITH SANTA Dec. 14th
COOKIES & COCOA WITH SANTA WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2022 EVENT DESCRIPTION Santa and his crew are visiting TBK Bank! Bring your family to this free community event for holiday crafts, letters to Santa, caroling with Durango Choirs, cookies, cocoa and pictures with Santa! 12/14 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm LOCATION TBK Bank 259 W. 9th Street Durango, CO ORGANIZER TBK Bank Post courtesy of...
FESTIVAL OF TREES COMMUNITY CELEBRATION DECEMBER 2 – DECEMBER 4
Welcome to Festival of Trees & Wreaths! Durango & Online: December 2 – 4 , 2022 Montezuma County: November 21 – December 4, 2022 LOCATION Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad 479 Main Ave Durango, CO 81301 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...
December 2022 Events
December has so many holiday themed events including many art classes for ornaments, wreaths, jewelry, cards, and more. While you can’t go wrong with any of Durango’s events, here are a few of our favorites! December 9, 10, and 11 the State Street Ballet from Santa Barbara shares the magical story of the Nutcracker live at the Fort Lewis Community Concert Hall. Suitable for, and a favorite of, all ages, this is a must see during the...
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
Event Dates: November 18, 2022-January 1, 2023 Tickets are Now Available for the 2022 Season! Experience the magic this holiday season! Join us for a truly magical recreation 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. Upon arriving at our depot, you’ll be immersed in the story as our chefs serve you...
TURKEY TROT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2022
EVENT DESCRIPTION One of Durango’s most popular running races for close to 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 a 5 mile race and a 1 mile fun run. All of the proceeds go to great local charities. LOCATION Smith Sports Complex 1480 E 8th Ave Durango, 81301...
Purgatory Resort Announces Winter 2022/23 Opening Day
Purgatory is pleased to announce that the 2022/23 ski season is scheduled to begin on November 19th, with snowmaking upgrades and other infrastructure and operations improvements. Purgatory will expand snowmaking coverage for the 2022/23 ski season to include lower Paradise to the midway loading of Needles Triple (Lift 6), allowing the resort to open more high-elevation early season terrain if temperatures do not allow for...
Capitol Comedy at Fort Lewis College
CAPITOL COMEDY uses the winning formula of musical comedy and political satire presented in a multi-media format, to engage audiences in an entertainment experience that is hilarious, insightful and non-partisan. The troupe of 6 creates material that audiences will enjoy on both sides of the aisle. With the retirement of The Capitol Steps another party must take its place. The latest hit in political satire that is hilarious,...
ANNUAL SKI SWAP SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2022
EVENT DESCRIPTION More than 10,000 items to choose from! New and used ski and snowboard equipment for sale at prices that cannot be beat. In addition to the vendors, local individuals will have their equipment for sale as well. Buyers will experience further bonus as they discover hiking gear, packs, car racks, and many other items. Swap proceeds are used for community group donations, patrol medical supplies, patrol equipment,...
Can Dogs See Ghosts?
While there are people who believe in the paranormal, have you ever wondered whether your dog is able to sense the spirits? After all, canines have extraordinary senses that are much sharper than a human’s. And wouldn’t it be comforting to know that your dog is able to detect a loved one who has passed on? As much as we’d like to believe there is some truth to the idea that dogs can sense the paranormal, the scientific answer is that...
Hauntings & History Ghost Tour
Join Horsefly History Tours on a special haunted underground tour this Halloween. You’ll hear true ghost stories from the buildings and businesses on Main Avenue as you explore. Highlights of the tour include the saloon block, where the ghost of a murdered sheriff still lingeres, a sporting girl still wanders a building where her throat was slashed, and a little boy still plays and runs around the halls of an old hotel where...