Featured Happenings
Events This Week
Durango & Silverton Summer Train
8:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Embark on an Incredible Journey Through the San Juan Mountains
For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding...
Monthly Mindfulness Group
9:00am / Myah Mindfulness
Cost: $20 per session
To reserve your space: call or email!
In each session, we will explore, with curiosity, the nature of our own minds....
Quick & Dirty Downtown Walking Tour
10:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot
For those seeking the highlight reel of Durango's early history, beginning in 1881, through the lens of the Historic Downtown Durango District (Main...
Bayfield Death Cafe
1:00pm / Pine River Library Community Room
Pine River Library is one of many groups in 79 countries across the world that host Death Cafés. A Death Cafe is a time and place where people come...
Live Music: Black Velvet
5:00pm / Lola's Place
Come chill out on the Lola's Place patio and enjoy live music from Black Velvet! Their sound blends Nina's velvety smooth vocals and acoustic rhythm guitar...
Slow Bluegrass Jam
5:30pm / General Palmer
Are you a beginner/intermediate acoustic music player looking to play more? This weekly jam is welcoming to all players, with a focus on slower tempo improvisation...
Twin Buttes Tuesday
5:30pm / Twin Buttes MTB Trailhead Parking Lot
A weekly Tuesday night mountain bike ride at Twin Buttes for those looking to blow off some steam after work. All mountain bike levels are welcome to join...
Artists Ceramic Workshop with Nolan McPherson
5:30pm / Seed Studio
Seed Studio is excited to welcome back Nolan McPherson to our studio this October to share his knowledge about handbuilding through demonstration and hands-on...
Adam Swanson - Ragtime
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
Adam Swanson, our fabulous ragtime in residence, performs ragtime and other favorites. Adam Swanson is one of the world's foremost performers of vintage...
Durango Public Library Annual Literary Festival: Ramona Emerson: Author Talk + Book Signing
6:00pm / Durango Public Library
Ramona is a Diné (Navajo) writer and filmmaker. Ramona Emerson's first novel SHUTTER was long-listed for a National Book Award. Her new novel...
Randy Crumbaugh
6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium
Randy plays rhythm guitar, saxophone, and harmonica. He started playing guitar and harmonica in High School. During the golden age of folk rock he learned...
Warhol and Wine - Fall Leaves and Landscapes
6:00pm / Durango Arts Center
In this fun-filled adult class, enjoy a glass of wine or other adult beverage, be exposed to variety of tips, tricks and techniques, as you create a One-of-a-Kind...
Painting Party - Leaves of Gold
6:30pm / Picasso & Vino
Join us for a session of fun & creativity while you follow along step by step to create your own masterpiece!
Everything's included for...
Open Mic Night
7:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Open mic every Tuesday, open to performers of all kinds and levels from beginners to experts. Support local live music!
Durango & Silverton Summer Train
8:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Embark on an Incredible Journey Through the San Juan Mountains
For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding...
Quick & Dirty Downtown Walking Tour
10:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot
For those seeking the highlight reel of Durango's early history, beginning in 1881, through the lens of the Historic Downtown Durango District (Main...
Them Apples: Marketing & Chill
12:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
Join us for an extra special Them Apples: Marketing & Chill on October 16th!
This month's topic: Trademarking Your Brand!
We...
Petal it Forward
2:00pm / Aprils Garden
April's Garden is giving away two free wrap bouquets, one for you and one to give away. Petal it Forward is a national floral event that promotes good...
Artist Talk with Halsey Berryman
3:30pm / Lyceum Auditorium, Center of Southwest Studies
Fort Lewis College's Art Gallery showing Halsey Berryman's "Birds Eye View". Opening October 17 - November 21, 2024 from 4:30-6 pm.
Colorful Cluster Earrings
4:30pm / Beads & Beyond
Learn how to make unique earrings by combining gemstones and wire-wrapping.
Class: $70 pre-booking required
20% off all class supllies
Ribbon Cutting & Open House
5:00pm / Wild New Way, Jungian Life Coaching
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony @ 5:15 pm
Join me for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the opening of...
Adam Swanson - Ragtime
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
Adam Swanson, our fabulous ragtime in residence, performs ragtime and other favorites. Adam Swanson is one of the world's foremost performers of vintage...
Durango Public Library Annual Literary Festival: Scott Graham in Conversation with John Peel
6:00pm / Durango Public Library
National Outdoor Book Award-winning author Scott Graham will talk with John Peel about Death Valley Duel, book nine in his National Park Mystery Series...
Terry Rickard
6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium
Terry has been entertaining Strater guests and locals for years! Terry grew up playing in rock bands around the Boston area before moving to southern California....
Open Mic Night w/ Leigh Mikell
7:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
Bring your talent! Play alone, or with friends. This open mic is run up by the phenomenally talented musicians, Leigh Mikel! So, you are always guaranteed...
Durango & Silverton Summer Train
8:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Embark on an Incredible Journey Through the San Juan Mountains
For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding...
Spoketober Yoga for Cyclists
4:00pm / Pause Riverside Studio
Yoga is an essential performance tool for cyclists looking to improve flexibility, core strength, balance, breathing efficiency and mental focus. Most...
Opening Reception Halsey Berryman's "Birds Eye View"
4:30pm / Fort Lewis Art Hall Gallery
The show runs through October 17-November 21, 2024
Business After Hours
5:00pm / 1st Southwest Bank
Join us for our monthly Business After Hours! This Business After Hours is co-hosted by 1st Southwest Bank
Business After Hours is a networking...
Live Music: Rob Webster
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Join us for Live Music from Rob Webster on the indoor stage.
Women & Finance
5:30pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
Join us for a supportive, empowering conversation about personal finance! We'll share tips on getting out of debt, building credit, investing, and...
Adam Swanson - Ragtime
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
Adam Swanson, our fabulous ragtime in residence, performs ragtime and other favorites. Adam Swanson is one of the world's foremost performers of vintage...
Poetry Open Mic Night
6:00pm / Durango Sustainable Goods
Calling all poets & writers! Sustainable Goods is delighted to host the High Desert Garden Open Mic Night! $5 donation appreciated.
Durango Public Library Annual Literary Festival: Poetry Reading & Q+A with Kinsale Drake and Lily Painter
6:00pm / Durango Public Library
Join Diné author and poet Kinsale Drake for a reading of her National Poetry Series-winning debut collection, The Sky Was Once a Dark Blanket, followed...
Andrew Schuhmann
6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium
Andrew is "the San Juanderer", a singer/songwriter and cover artist roaming the Four Corners area, gaining fans everywhere he goes. Always described...
Bluegrass Jam Session
6:00pm / Durango Beer & Ice Company
Every Thursday Stop in and enjoy some local Bluegrass jams by your Local bluegrass jammers. $4 pints all day and if you would like to join the...
Hauntings & History Downtown Ghost Tour
7:00pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Depot
Downtown Durango is saturated with paranormal activity. You don't need to walk far to get your fill of ghost stories. Main Avenue was once home to...
Trivia Night
7:30pm / Starlight Lounge
Hosted by Aria PettyOne
Featuring 3 rounds of trivia, prizes, and local drag performances!
Come see if you have the brains to win our grand prize...
Durango & Silverton Summer Train
8:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Embark on an Incredible Journey Through the San Juan Mountains
For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding...
Quick & Dirty Downtown Walking Tour
10:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot
Two times to choose from: 10am and 5pm
For those seeking the highlight reel of Durango's early history, beginning in 1881, through...
Pumpkin Festival
10:00am / Jack-A-Lope Acres Farm
Join us this fall when we welcome our favorite season of all! Pumpkin season has finally arrived and we like to celebrate by opening our family farm to...
Household Hazardous Waste Annual Collection - Residential
12:00pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds
A free household hazardous waste collection will take place at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. This event takes place every two years. For details about...
Fresh Beer Fridays!
3:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Every Friday we will tap a one-of-a-kind, unique, special, small-batch brew from our Mod System. Only available at World HQ!
Friday Mocktail Happy Hour
3:30pm / Durango Sustainable Goods
We are partnering with TESStastic for "warming spirit" mocktail evenings every Friday from 3:30-6 pm! Come down to the shop to sample or purchase New/Old...
Sunset Pumpkin Tour
4:00pm / Jack-A-Lope Acres Farm
One of our most beloved events that sells out faster than any other is great for couples or families looking for a quieter entertainment experience on...
Adam Swanson - Ragtime
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
Adam Swanson, our fabulous ragtime in residence, performs ragtime and other favorites. Adam Swanson is one of the world's foremost performers of vintage...
Downtown Balloon Glow
6:00pm / 500 Block of Main Avenue
Come to the Downtown Durango Balloon Glow (weather permitting).
Hot air balloons will light up the sky in Downtown Durango at the balloon...
A Spooky Night at the Pumpkin Patch!
6:00pm / Falfa Pumpkin Patch
Only 2 nights this year! Come celebrate Fall and Halloween with a spooky night in our pumpkin patch. Enjoy hot chocolate, treats, and a movie in the patch,...
Durango Public Library Annual Literary Festival: Kali Fajardo-Anstine in Conversation with Kirbie Bennett
6:00pm / Durango Public Library
Kali Fajardo-Anstine in Conversation with Kirbie Bennett. National best-selling and award-winning author will talk with writer, audio producer and local...
Live Folk/Americana Music: Agave
6:00pm / The Tangled Horn
Craving some banjo, mandolin and standup bass? Us too! Come join us for the musical stylings of AGAVE!
Treasure Hunt
6:30pm / The Subterrain
We really like a good treasure hunt...
Naturally, we wanted to make one for you to come experience in our one-of-a-kind Subterrain space....
Painting Party - Oktoberfest
6:30pm / Picasso & Vino
Join us for a session of fun & creativity while you follow along step by step to create your own masterpiece!
Everything's included for...
Family-Friendly Game Night
7:00pm / The Subterrain
Popcorn, rootbeer floats, and our usual bar menu! Bring your own game or use one of ours! A great family night of fun!
Hauntings & History Downtown Ghost Tour
7:00pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Depot
Downtown Durango is saturated with paranormal activity. You don't need to walk far to get your fill of ghost stories. Main Avenue was once home to...
Bongeziwe Mabandla w/ Blessing Bled Chimanga
7:00pm / The Durango Arts Center
iAM MUSIC Presents: Concerts @ The Durango Arts Center. Join us for what we hope will be the first of many concerts to come at the Durango Arts Center...
15th Annual Gothla Belly Dance Show and Dance Party
7:00pm / Elks Lodge, 9th Street Entrance
Mataholla Moon Belly Dance Troupe presents its 15th Annual Gothla Belly Dance Show. The Halloween themed show features 20 Belly Dancers from the Four...
Merely Players Studio Series presents Tiny Beautiful Things
7:00pm / Merely Underground
Pay what you wish. No reservations required!
No Haunt Glow Maze
8:00pm / Jack-A-Lope Acres Farm
Join us in the light of the full moon with a glow stick we provide! Bring your own flashlight to wander through our 10-acre corn maze in the dark with...
Circus of Screams - A Beetlejuice Halloween Show
10:30pm / Sky Ute Casino Resort - Rolling Thunder-Stage
Join us for a spooktacular night at the Rolling Thunder Grill Stage with our Halloween Circus Show, inspired by the iconic Beetlejuice! Dive into the eerie...
Durango & Silverton Summer Train
8:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Embark on an Incredible Journey Through the San Juan Mountains
For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding...
Household Hazardous Waste Annual Collection - Residential
8:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
A free household hazardous waste collection will take place at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. This event takes place every two years. For details about...
Durango Farmers Market
9:00am / TBK Bank, Parking Lot
The Durango Farmers Market is a venue for local agriculturalists, ranchers and artisans to meet and share their harvest and talents with the Durango community....
Jack-A-Lope Acres (Grandparents Day)
10:00am / Jack-A-Lope Acres Farm
Join us this fall when we welcome our favorite season of all! Pumpkin season has finally arrived and we like to celebrate by opening our family farm to...
Durango Public Library Annual Literary Festival: Raven Narratives Storytelling Workshop
10:00am / Durango Public Library
The Raven Narratives seeks to connect us with each other and the places where we live and play through dynamic storytelling. Develop the art of telling...
Saturday Social Brunch on the Patio
10:00am / Laura's Artisan inside Sustainable Goods
Join us on our patio with the red umbrellas. Each Saturday in October for Saturday Social Brunch on the patio.
Prefix menu, choice of three...
Fall Fest at Durango Nursery & Supply
11:00am / Durango Nursery & Supply
Fall Fest is back at Durango Nursery & Supply! Join us for hay rides, pumpkin painting, human and pet costume contests, refreshments, and all sorts of...
Durango Youth Arts Festival & Makers Market
1:00pm / Buckley Park
Join the Durango Youth Arts Festival & Youth Makers Market for an afternoon filled with creativity, entrepreneurship, and community.
The...
Pumpkin Flower Workshop
3:00pm / Esoterra Cidery
Come join us for a fun Pumpkin Flower Class where you'll learn how to create beautiful floral arrangements using pumpkins as vases! Event is $65 per person...
Spirits with the Spectres
4:00pm / Strater Hotel & Downtown Location Sponsor Venues
Join the Durango Education Foundation for Spirits with the Spectres, a walking tour of Durango's haunted underground with drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and prizes...
Adam Swanson - Ragtime
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
Adam Swanson, our fabulous ragtime in residence, performs ragtime and other favorites. Adam Swanson is one of the world's foremost performers of vintage...
Downtown Balloon Glow
6:00pm / 500 Block of Main Avenue
Come to the Downtown Durango Balloon Glow (weather permitting).
Hot air balloons will light up the sky in Downtown Durango at the balloon...
Matt Rupnow Music
6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium
Matt Rupnow is a Singer/Songwriter who lives in Southwest Colorado. He is writing, recording and performing his unique blend of music he likes to call...
Live Pop, Blues and R&B: Yes, No, Maybe
6:00pm / The Tangled Horn
Live music again you say? The very next night? Yes, No, Maybe combines strong female vocals with drums, bass and guitar to bring Durango some amazing pop,...
80's & 90's Homecoming Dance
7:00pm / Lola's Place
Ride your bike and join us for a fun homecoming celebration-80's/90's attire optional!
Enjoy dinner specials from Cuevas Tacos & Rokko Izakaya...
Merely Players Studio Series presents Tiny Beautiful Things
7:00pm / Merely Underground
Pay what you wish. No reservations required!
Steve Labowski
8:00pm / Sky Ute Casino Resort - 49 Lounge
Get ready for an evening of great music with Steve Labowski! From 8 PM to midnight, Steve will bring his signature sound to the 49 Lounge for a night of...
Durango & Silverton Summer Train
8:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Embark on an Incredible Journey Through the San Juan Mountains
For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding...
Veteran Benefit Breakfast - Open to Public
9:00am / VFW Post 4031
Great opportunity to support your local veterans while enjoying a delicious breakfast! Open to the public, this event is held every 1st & 3rd Sunday. Donations...
Quick & Dirty Downtown Walking Tour
10:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot
Two times to choose from: 10am and 5pm
For those seeking the highlight reel of Durango's early history, beginning in 1881, through...
Pumpkin Festival
10:00am / Jack-A-Lope Acres Farm
Join us this fall when we welcome our favorite season of all! Pumpkin season has finally arrived and we like to celebrate by opening our family farm to...
Irish jam session
12:30pm / Durango Beer & Ice Company
Come enjoy some Irish Jam! 4$ pints (exclude tulip beers)
Board Game Sundays
2:00pm / Lola's Place
Join us every Sunday afternoon when Guild House Games brings loads of board games to Lola's Place for your pleasure! Compete in your favorite game...
Merely Players Studio Series presents Tiny Beautiful Things
2:00pm / Merely Underground
Pay what you wish. No reservations required!
Blue Moon Ramblers
6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
The Blue Moon Ramblers have been playing the Diamond Belle Saloon every Sunday for over 30 years! Join us for this entertaining tradition inside the area's...
Ben Gibson
6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium
Influenced from greats both past and present: Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaugh, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, as well as more contemporary greats such as Joe...
Durango & Silverton Summer Train
8:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Embark on an Incredible Journey Through the San Juan Mountains
For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding...
Last Chance to Reserve for Paint Your Pet Party on November 16th
8:00am / Picasso & Vino
This is your last chance to reserve a spot for PAINT YOUR PET PARTY on November 16th. We need lots of prep time for this one so copy & paste this link...
Quick & Dirty Downtown Walking Tour
10:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot
For those seeking the highlight reel of Durango's early history, beginning in 1881, through the lens of the Historic Downtown Durango District (Main...
Dark Side of the Mind Art Exhibit (Tues - Sat)
12:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Thank you for sharing your work! The Durango Arts Center is pleased to invite all local artists to submit their "Spooktacular" artwork for the 2024 Community...
FLC Water Week 2024: Water Seminar with Colorado State Senator Cleave Simpson
4:30pm / FLC Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum, room 120
Join the FLC Water Seminar for a presentation from Colorado State Senator Cleave Simpson. Senator Simpson will present a seminar entitled "Dealing with...
Randy Crumbaugh
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
Randy plays rhythm guitar, saxophone, and harmonica. He started playing guitar and harmonica in High School. During the golden age of folk rock he learned...
Leah Orlikowski
6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium
Leah is originally from Conifer, Co and has resided in Durango for two years. She has been singing since birth and playing guitar since she was 20 years...
Comedy Open-Mic Mondays
7:00pm / The Starlight Lounge
Grab some drinks & join local comedians, first-timers, and storytellers every Monday for their newest jokes & material! Select shows will also feature...
