Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. All trains have a concession car with a variety of snacks and drinks available for purchase.

Join us every Thursday at Durango Sustainable Goods for "Tea and Tinsel Thursdays". It's a weekly thing where we hang out, sip, and let Shaheen of Durango Hair Tinsel do her hair magic. Shaheen makes hair look like a shimmering work of art. Come by Durango Sustainable Goods every Thursday to chill, get some sparkle, and a cool new look. No need for an appointment; walk-ins welcome. Or if you don't want to wait, book a specific time by calling Shaheen: 970.769.2441

Join Durango Green Drinks the last Thursday of the month from 5-7PM at 11th Street Station with two local sustainability organizations hosting each month. It's free and casual. Short announcements and presentations usually start around 5:30.

Three time excursions to choose from! 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 a reading from the Polar Express book. After arriving at the North Pole, you'll enjoy an incredible light show set to holiday music. On the return trip to Durango, Santa will visit each coach and hand out the first gift of Christmas to each passenger.

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 jam session and bring your instrument you get a free pint of your favorite craft beer.

Originally from Chicago-land, Rob is one of our favorite entertainers and also thinks The Office Spiritorium is one of the "coolest rooms in Durango!" Join us for Rob's Peace Through Music experience.

Tim Sullivan, singer/songwriter, has been a featured performer with Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, Tammy Wynette, and Glen Campbell. He has entertained at venues across the country from "The Crazy Horse" in Los Angeles to "Town Hall" on Broadway in New York City. Tim and his band have been featured at the Olympic Equestrian Center in Sydney, Australia and also at the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky. Tim and his family have performed in concert at "Carnegie Hall" four different times. The last performance at Carnegie Hall was featured on NBC's "Today Show" and NBC's Nightly News. To learn more, visit timsullivanmusician.com

Join us for a session of fun & creativity while you follow along step by step to create your own masterpiece!    Everything's included for you to paint along.    Drink & snack options available for purchase.

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 tonight! Get there early to get your seat inside!

Early Bird Weekend Passes to the Walkabout and the Grand Tasting are on sale now at DurangoWine.com. The passes, valued at $175, are available until December 31 for a discounted price of $155.    The 2025 Durango Wine Experience, April 25-26 in downtown Durango features a Friday night Walkabout at multiple locations, a Saturday afternoon Grand Tasting at Buckley Park, as well as educational seminars, wine dinners, and unique tastings. There will be hundreds of wineries, regional artisan spirits, and local craft beers represented.

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. All trains have a concession car with a variety of snacks and drinks available for purchase.

View all the entries in our annual Gingerbread House Competition, and admire the winners in each category!    Gingerbread homes will be on display in our chocolate café through December 31st.

Every Friday we will tap a one-of-a-kind, unique, special, small-batch brew from our Mod System. Only available at World HQ!

Join the Steam Team with Osprey and The Nuggest fam!

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 Fashions & Hot TessToddy's with tea or Wild Margaritas, and/or Cosmos (available in cranberry, orange, raspberry, and hibiscus flavors). There will be free tastings, single drinks for $5, and bottles of the mixers available for purchase. Make it a date night or bring your friends to to discover the fun sober side of Durango. Plus, you'll wake up the next day hydrated and replenished.

Please join us for an evening of exploring different flavors and enjoying excellent company. Spice up a date night, get out with friends, or beat the cold with select whiskeys. We hope to see you there!

Three time excursions to choose from! 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 a reading from the Polar Express book. After arriving at the North Pole, you'll enjoy an incredible light show set to holiday music. On the return trip to Durango, Santa will visit each coach and hand out the first gift of Christmas to each passenger.

Local talent Larry Carver's melodic and passionate electric lead guitar work covers a wide range of rock, blues, jazz and country!

Dustin's music is a blend of Outlaw Country/Blues/Classic Rock/Folk. He puts his own twist on old classics and blends his original songs through his performance. Dustin grew up in Pennsylvania and started performing in 1997 at small house parties. He since has performed all over the country and now performs all over the four corners! Learn more: www.dustinburley.com

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.    Fans of escape rooms will love this…especially the fans who wish they could enjoy a libation - alcoholic or non - while hunting for clues. Cuz we know we're not the only ones.   We change up the hunt every now and again so you can play over and over.    Friday nights only, when we don't have a show, so space is limited! Hunters MUST pre-book spaces on our website.

Join us for a session of fun & creativity while you follow along step by step to create your own masterpiece!    Everything's included for you to paint along.    Drink & snack options available for purchase.

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. All trains have a concession car with a variety of snacks and drinks available for purchase.

English speaking practice for adult English learners of all levels. All languages and cultures welcome. Learn about your community, make new friends, and share experiences

View all the entries in our annual Gingerbread House Competition, and admire the winners in each category!    Gingerbread homes will be on display in our chocolate café through December 31st.

Join us for a session of fun & creativity while you follow along step by step to create your own masterpiece!    Everything's included for you to paint along.    Drink & snack options available for purchase.

Three time excursions to choose from! 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 a reading from the Polar Express book. After arriving at the North Pole, you'll enjoy an incredible light show set to holiday music. On the return trip to Durango, Santa will visit each coach and hand out the first gift of Christmas to each passenger.

Adam Swanson, our fabulous ragtime in residence, performs ragtime and other favorites. Adam Swanson is one of the world's foremost performers of vintage American popular music, including ragtime, early jazz, the Great American Songbook, and more. He holds a bachelor's in classical piano and a master's in musicology from the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University. Although he is only twenty-five years old, Adam has been a featured performer and lecturer at ragtime and jazz festivals across the United States, and he is the only four-time winner of the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest. He made his New York debut in Carnegie Hall at the age of nineteen, where he performed with Michael Feinstein. Adam has performed at the Cinecon Classic Film Festival in Hollywood and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., as well as in Hungary and Switzerland. He has worked with such musicians as Toronto's John Arpin, former rock star Ian Whitcomb, and legendary 1950s recording artist Johnny Maddox, who is one of Adam's greatest influences. Adam performs every summer at the historic Strater Hotel in Durango, Colorado, where he is musical director of the new Durango Ragtime and Early Jazz Festival.

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 "Rocky Mountain Soul Music". Matt is also a current and founding member of the Durango, Colorado based jam band Red Eyed Djinn. Matt performs his own music as well as an eclectic mix of favorites. His solo act features a variety of styles ranging from Country to Reggae, from Rock to Blues, to Motown, Soul and Funk. Matt also utilizes a looper in his solo shows to help create rhythms, melodies, and harmonies that blanket the sonic landscape with colorful sounds and inventive improvisations. Matt has spent years honing his style and playing in bands and has toured the country and Mexico with the Americana outfit and Tempe, Arizona based D.L. Marble Band. He also had the privilege of recording two studio albums in the D.L. Marble Band with producer Eric Ambel (formerly of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts) in his NYC studio Cowboy Technical Services and working with producer Rob Hill in L.A.

Tom Ward's Downfall with guests Bangers & Blunders  $15 adults, $10 students and children

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. All trains have a concession car with a variety of snacks and drinks available for purchase.

Come enjoy some Irish Jam! 4$ pints (exclude tulip beers)

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 or try a new one! Meet new friends and enjoy a taco and beverage! It's so easy...just show up and we do the rest!

Three time excursions to choose from! 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 a reading from the Polar Express book. After arriving at the North Pole, you'll enjoy an incredible light show set to holiday music. On the return trip to Durango, Santa will visit each coach and hand out the first gift of Christmas to each passenger.

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 only authentic western Saloon.The Blue Moon Ramblers are a Durango- local Americana/Bluegrass band. Join us in the Diamond Belle for the Blue Moon Ramblers!

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 Bonamassa and Joe Satriani. Performing both cover and original material, Ben keeps the spirit of rock and roll alive in the music.

Spin the wheel, win prizes!!

Early Bird Weekend Passes to the Walkabout and the Grand Tasting are on sale now at DurangoWine.com. The passes, valued at $175, are available until December 31 for a discounted price of $155.    The 2025 Durango Wine Experience, April 25-26 in downtown Durango features a Friday night Walkabout at multiple locations, a Saturday afternoon Grand Tasting at Buckley Park, as well as educational seminars, wine dinners, and unique tastings. There will be hundreds of wineries, regional artisan spirits, and local craft beers represented.

Christmas tree dropped off has officially begun through Jan. 31, 2025

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. All trains have a concession car with a variety of snacks and drinks available for purchase.

Three time excursions to choose from! 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 a reading from the Polar Express book. After arriving at the North Pole, you'll enjoy an incredible light show set to holiday music. On the return trip to Durango, Santa will visit each coach and hand out the first gift of Christmas to each passenger.

Joel Racheff was born in Wyoming, raised in New Mexico, and has spent most of his adult life in good ol' Durango. As a young man, Joel was and continues to be interested in many types of music. As an old man, Joel enjoys Jello, long naps, and babbling (not necessarily in that order). One of the many talents he brings to the Bar D Wranglers is-?. While trying to sing lead and harmony parts with the group, Joel lays down…the foundation on his upright bass.

Grab some drinks & join local comedians, first-timers, and storytellers every Monday for their newest jokes & material! Select shows will also feature comedy & improv games, roasts, & prizes.    Hosted by local comedian, Andy Mathews (IG: @durango.comedy)   The Starlight Lounge (IG: @starlight_lounge_dgo, FB: The Starlight Lounge) on Main features a limited food menu, full bar, and specialty cocktail menu.    Every Monday!  Sign-Up: 7pm  Show Start: 8pm   Free Event  21+ ID Required

Grab a drink and learn to dance!   Swing dance lesson 7pm, dance to swing & jazz music till closing!   $8 pays for the lesson, dance and a craft beer or special mocktail created just for us dancers!   Come early for the food and drink specials available to dancers Monday nights!    No partner required!

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. All trains have a concession car with a variety of snacks and drinks available for purchase.

We will have family friendly New Years activities with a Noon Years Eve Balloon Drop at 12:00pm.   Come celebrate 2025 with the whole family without staying up late!

Dust off those boots & round up your pals —    Cowboy Tuesdays are back in town! Join us at The Diamond Belle Saloon, nestled in the historic Strater Hotel, for a genuine taste of the Wild West.    Swing by every other Tuesday and experience a true Cowboy gathering in an open-mic format. Everyone is invited to share ranching and cowboy stories, poetry and music! "Belly Up" to The Belle for food and drink specials. We'll see y'all soon!

Tuesday through Saturday! It's that time of year when lights twinkle, magic and cheer are in the air, and snow begins to fall. When everyone starts thinking about those they love, they begin their gift-shopping extravaganza! During this time, make sure you stop into DAC to shop in our new Gift Gallery!    The Gift Gallery will also be open during Downtown Durango's Annual Noel Night, where a hot chocolate bar for both adults and kids will be ready to warm you up as you shop from our local artists!

Purgatory’s favorite holiday tradition! From 6:00pm-6:30pm at the Base Area, patrollers and ski instructors will be coming down the mountain, lighting up the night with bright torchlights.   Immediately after the torchlight parade concludes at the Base Area, don’t miss the spectacular fireworks show. The night sky comes alive with vibrant bursts of light and sound, you won’t want to miss this!

Jason Thies is a guitarist, singer and songwriter based out of Durango, Colorado. Since 1999 he has released 5 albums of original music-2 of which (People Places Possibilities & Grey Matters) are available through Apple Music, YouTube and Spotify. He has been the guitarist for The Assortment since 2006, playing a wide variety of popular songs from the 1930's on into the 21st century, as well as many original compositions. Jason also performs solo and, for two years, appeared weekly at the Far View Lodge in Mesa Verde National Park. He has lived in Austin, TX and Nashville, TN-performing at many popular venues that include The Bluebird Cafe, Cactus Cafe, Hotel Indigo, Douglas Corner, The Hideout, Ruta Maya and others. Currently Jason appears regularly at the historic Diamond Belle Saloon in Durango. His 5th album-Ruff Stuff From Chicken Flats-was released last year. To hear his music and learn about upcoming shows visit: https://www.reverbnation.com/jasonthies

Join us for "A Deadly Resolution," a captivating New Year's Eve Murder Mystery Dinner at the estate of Sir Warren Peace!   Dress Code: Wear your finest evening attire and get ready for a night filled with intrigue and suspense. Enjoy a delicious plated dinner while you gather clues to uncover the identity of the mysterious guest among us!   Doors Open: 6 PM  Dinner and Dessert: Served as the mystery unfolds!  Ticket Prices:  Couples: $175.00  Single: $100.00   Purchase your tickets to secure your spot for a thrilling evening!

Animas City Theatre presents Elder Grown - New Years Eve 1920s Speakeasy Vibe with special guest Yope   Doors 8:00pm Show 9:00pm-12:30am  Paper Tickets at Animas Trading Company $1 Service Fee Cash Only - Thursday November 7th   Step back in time with us at the Animas City Theatre for an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration! We're thrilled to host Elder Grown as they bring their signature grooves, joined by a 4-piece horn section to transform the night with a special 1920s speakeasy vibe. Get ready to dance, toast, and dress to the nines for this jazzy throwback! Opening the night will be Durango's own YOPE, an electrifying Funk/Rock/Jam/Fusion band guaranteed to get the party started. Join us for a night of music, friends, and timeless celebration as we ring in 2025 together!   https://www.eldergrownmusic.com - https://www.instagram.com/eldergrown/  https://www.facebook.com/ElderGrown  https://open.spotify.com/artist/2goH9cMI15q2lSTHCkrZCO?si=rP_BO-uFRlSyYj6L3_GTlg  Yope : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564405469919

Let's celebrate and get excited for 2025. Tickets are on sale now for $25. The doors open at 8:30 pm, and live music starts at 9 pm featuring DJ's SQOZE & I CITE. Tickets include snacks and a champagne toast at midnight! Get your tickets today!

Ring in the New Year with one of Durango's favorite local bands! 100 Year Flood glitter-n-glamming it up right into 2025. $15, 21 & up only

Celebrate the end of 2024 with live dance performances and DJ Vanny Vance. Doors open at 8, show starts at 9. 21+ event

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. All trains have a concession car with a variety of snacks and drinks available for purchase.

Donny is a self-proclaimed "Troubador!" He plays the guitar and sings - mostly cover tunes of everyone from working musician Willie Nelson to Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, John Prine, Guy Clark, and the list goes on. He loves gigging and we certainly love that he enjoys The Strater Hotel's venues.