Featured Happenings
Oct
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9
9:30am / Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts
Oct
9
9
5:30pm / Team Up Office
Oct
9
9
6:30pm / The Subterrain
Oct
10
10
6:00pm / Durango Public Library
Oct
10
10
6:30pm / Picasso & Vino
Oct
11
11
8:00am / Three Springs
Oct
13
13
2:00pm / Durango Public Library
Oct
14
14
2:00pm / Durango Cafe Au Play
Oct
17
17
7:00pm / Sacred Heart Church
Oct
18
18
10:00am / Durango Rec Center Amphitheater
Oct
18
18
10:00am / Durango Hot Springs
Oct
18
18
4:00pm / Strater Hotel & Downtown Location Sponsor Venues
Art events
Spaces, Locations, and Imagined Places Art Show
11:00am / Fort Lewis College Art Gallery, Art & Design Hall
This art show will feature works by artists such as Annie Brooks, Holly Hagan, Chyako Hashimoto, Tim Kapustka, Lorna Meaden, Ted Moore, and Gilmore Scott....
Exploring Watercolor Two Day Workshop with Ann Salviazul
9:30am / Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts
This workshop will cover basic watercolor handling techniques, exploring and developing the student's understanding of the medium. The fundamentals...
Spaces, Locations, and Imagined Places Art Show
11:00am / Fort Lewis College Art Gallery, Art & Design Hall
This art show will feature works by artists such as Annie Brooks, Holly Hagan, Chyako Hashimoto, Tim Kapustka, Lorna Meaden, Ted Moore, and Gilmore Scott....
Craft and Connect
3:00pm / Fort Lewis Mesa Library
A meetup for crafty and creative individuals. Bring a portable hand craft you're working on or need help with and tap into the community of crafters...
Crafternoons
4:00pm / Durango Public Library
Crafting isn't just fun, it's fundamental for mental health, relaxation, and happiness! Come and explore our awesome craft supplies each month. Follow...
Sip & Stitch - Craft and Wine
4:00pm / Durango Winery
Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of our locally produced wine. Please no projects involving glitter or paint...
Comedy Open Mic
6:30pm / The Subterrain
Join comedians on the second Thursday of each month as they debut, practice and refine their craft at The Subterrain; a local underground performance space,...
Exploring Watercolor Two Day Workshop with Ann Salviazul
9:30am / Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts
This workshop will cover basic watercolor handling techniques, exploring and developing the student’s understanding of the medium. The fundamentals of...
Durango Public Library Lit Fest Author Event: Katie Arnold
6:00pm / Durango Public Library
Author, journalist ultra runner Katie Arnold will be in conversation with local writer Heather Hansman. Arnold is a longtime journalist and bestselling...
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...
Treasure Hunt
7:00pm / The Subterrain (entrance on 9th)
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....
Silent Book Club Durango
9:00am / The Reading Room
Join us for an extra special Silent Book Club Durango meet up - it's part of the Silent Book Club Global Read-a-thon. Clubs from around the world...
Spaces, Locations, and Imagined Places Art Show
4:30pm / Fort Lewis College Art Gallery, Art & Design Hall
This art show will feature works by artists such as Annie Brooks, Holly Hagan, Chyako Hashimoto, Tim Kapustka, Lorna Meaden, Ted Moore, and Gilmore Scott....
Nature's Tapestry in Plein Air (Tues - Sat)
12:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The Durango Arts Center presents the exhibit "Nature's Tapestry in Plein Air" (Plein rhymes with ten) through October 25, 2025 in the Barbara...
Spaces, Locations, and Imagined Places Art Show
4:30pm / Fort Lewis College Art Gallery, Art & Design Hall
This art show will feature works by artists such as Annie Brooks, Holly Hagan, Chyako Hashimoto, Tim Kapustka, Lorna Meaden, Ted Moore, and Gilmore Scott....
Craft and Connect
3:00pm / Fort Lewis Mesa Library
A meetup for crafty and creative individuals. Bring a portable hand craft you’re working on or need help with and tap into the community of crafters...
Sip & Stitch - Craft and Wine
4:00pm / Durango Winery
Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of our locally produced wine. Please no projects involving glitter or paint...
Paint and Sip - Pumpkin Patch
5:30pm / Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts
Join for a fun evening painting with watercolors on 8x10 canvas. All materials and glass of wine included. $35
Durango Public Library Lit Fest Keynote Author Event: Peter Heller
6:00pm / Durango Public Library
Join Colorado novelist and adventure writer Peter Heller for our 2025 Literature Festival Author Keynote event! The evening will start at 6pm with an author...
Painting Party - Autumn Floral
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...
Durango Open Studio Tour Opening Art Exhibition
5:00pm / Durango Creative District
Meet the Tour artists, see some of their work, and plan your weekend at this event.
Durango is celebrating the contributions of visual artists...
Live Stand-Up: Jamie Wolf (NY’s Funniest, Comedy Cellar)
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Winner of the 2024 NY’s Funniest competition and a regular at NYC’s world-famous Comedy Cellar, Jamie Wolf is bringing his sharp stand-up to the Durango...
Treasure Hunt
7:00pm / The Subterrain (entrance on 9th)
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....
Durango Open Studio Tour
10:00am / Durango Open Studio Tour
Durango is celebrating the contributions of visual artists by showcasing 30 artists, their personal studios and their work in the 2025 Durango Open Studios...
Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up
11:00am / Durango Sustainable Goods
FuZioN Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up! Join us downtown every third Saturday for custom-fit, clasp-less bracelets, anklets & necklaces —fused with love...
Painting Party - Pink Serenity
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...
Durango Open Studio Tour
10:00am / Durango Open Studio Tour
Durango is celebrating the contributions of visual artists by showcasing 30 artists, their personal studios and their work in the 2025 Durango Open Studios...
Nature's Tapestry in Plein Air (Tues - Sat)
12:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The Durango Arts Center presents the exhibit "Nature's Tapestry in Plein Air" (Plein rhymes with ten) through October 25, 2025 in the Barbara...
Craft and Connect
3:00pm / Fort Lewis Mesa Library
A meetup for crafty and creative individuals. Bring a portable hand craft you’re working on or need help with and tap into the community of crafters...
Sip & Stitch - Craft and Wine
4:00pm / Durango Winery
Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of our locally produced wine. Please no projects involving glitter or paint...
Painting Party - Opal Lake
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...
Painting Party - Harvest Moon
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...
Treasure Hunt
7:00pm / The Subterrain (entrance on 9th)
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....
Elevated Auto Enthusiasts & Durango Harley-Davidson 3rd Annual Trunks or Treat
2:00pm / Durango Harley-Davidson
Join us for our 3rd annual Trunks or Treat event at the North Parking lot! Costumes, decorated cars and bikes, and, of course, plenty of Candy!
Craft and Connect
3:00pm / Fort Lewis Mesa Library
A meetup for crafty and creative individuals. Bring a portable hand craft you’re working on or need help with and tap into the community of crafters...
Sip & Stitch - Craft and Wine
4:00pm / Durango Winery
Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of our locally produced wine. Please no projects involving glitter or paint...
Reclaiming Reclamation: Public Power, Climate Change, and Glen Canyon's Resurrection
6:30pm / Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College
The Center of Southwest Studies welcomes award-winning author and journalist, Zak Podmore who will present on the history of the Bureau of Reclamation,...
Painting Party - Once in a Blue Moon
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...
San Juan Circus presents "A Book of Spells" - Family Friendly
6:30pm / Fort Lewis College Concert Hall
San Juan Circus presents "A Book of Spells", a Halloween night double-feature show featuring world-class aerial and acrobatics from all over...
San Juan Circus presents "A Book of Spells" - Adult only
9:00pm / Fort Lewis College Concert Hall
San Juan Circus presents "A Book of Spells", a Halloween night double-feature show featuring world-class aerial and acrobatics from all over...
Artist Talk & Gallery Tour with Venancio Aragon
4:30pm / Center of Southwest Studies at FLC Gallery
AThe Center of Southwest Studies will host a special closing artist talk with Dine weaver and educator Venancio Aragón, who is also the guest curator...
Sip & Stitch - Craft and Wine
4:00pm / Durango Winery
Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of our locally produced wine. Please no projects involving glitter or paint...
Durango First Friday
4:00pm / Downtown Durango
Celebrate Durango’s creative side! Hosted by the Durango Creative District, explore this evening of music, original performances, featured artist showcases...
The ArtRoom Collective First Friday Artist Social
5:30pm / The ArtRoom Collective at the Smiley Bldg
Join us for an ArtRoom Artist Social! All are welcome to come talk, laugh, inspire, peruse an open studio, enjoy snacks and purchase local art if inspired....
Treasure Hunt
7:00pm / The Subterrain (entrance on 9th)
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....
Dine Poetics: Student Readings
3:30pm / Center of Southwest Studies at FLC Gallery
The Center of Southwest Studies (Center) will host readings by Fort Lewis College students of Native American & Indigenous Studies' Dine Poetics...
Crafternoons
4:00pm / Durango Public Library
Crafting isn't just fun, it's fundamental for mental health, relaxation, and happiness! Come and explore our awesome craft supplies each month. Follow...
Sip & Stitch - Craft and Wine
4:00pm / Durango Winery
Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of our locally produced wine. Please no projects involving glitter or paint...
Comedy Open Mic
6:30pm / The Subterrain
Join comedians on the second Thursday of each month as they debut, practice and refine their craft at The Subterrain; a local underground performance space,...
Treasure Hunt
7:00pm / The Subterrain (entrance on 9th)
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....
Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up
11:00am / Durango Sustainable Goods
FuZioN Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up! Join us downtown every third Saturday for custom-fit, clasp-less bracelets, anklets & necklaces —fused with love...
Cozy Paint Night
3:30pm / Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts
Join us for a cozy, creative afternoon as we paint this stunning winter sunset scene, featuring snow-covered pines, glowing mountains, and a vibrant sky!
This...
Youth Photography Showcase
12:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The Alpine Bank Youth Photography Showcase is open to all middle and high school students in La Plata County, offering a chance to exhibit their talent...
Youth Photography Showcase
12:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The Alpine Bank Youth Photography Showcase is open to all middle and high school students in La Plata County, offering a chance to exhibit their talent...
Youth Photography Showcase
12:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The Alpine Bank Youth Photography Showcase is open to all middle and high school students in La Plata County, offering a chance to exhibit their talent...
Colorado Pro Photographer Showdown
7:00pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
A night with five professional photographers
A unique celebration of amazing imagery and music. It’s not your father’s slideshow!
Five...
Youth Photography Showcase
12:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The Alpine Bank Youth Photography Showcase is open to all middle and high school students in La Plata County, offering a chance to exhibit their talent...
Sip & Stitch - Craft and Wine
4:00pm / Durango Winery
Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of our locally produced wine. Please no projects involving glitter or paint...
Youth Photography Showcase
12:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The Alpine Bank Youth Photography Showcase is open to all middle and high school students in La Plata County, offering a chance to exhibit their talent...
Treasure Hunt
7:00pm / The Subterrain (entrance on 9th)
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....
Youth Photography Showcase
12:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The Alpine Bank Youth Photography Showcase is open to all middle and high school students in La Plata County, offering a chance to exhibit their talent...
Sip & Stitch - Craft and Wine
4:00pm / Durango Winery
Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of our locally produced wine. Please no projects involving glitter or paint...
Treasure Hunt
7:00pm / The Subterrain (entrance on 9th)
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....
Sip & Stitch - Craft and Wine
4:00pm / Durango Winery
Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of our locally produced wine. Please no projects involving glitter or paint...
Durango First Friday
4:00pm / Downtown Durango
Celebrate Durango’s creative side! Hosted by the Durango Creative District, explore this evening of music, original performances, featured artist showcases...
The ArtRoom Collective First Friday Artist Social
5:30pm / The ArtRoom Collective at the Smiley Bldg
Join us for an ArtRoom Artist Social! All are welcome to come talk, laugh, inspire, peruse an open studio, enjoy snacks and purchase local art if inspired....
Treasure Hunt
7:00pm / The Subterrain (entrance on 9th)
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....
Family Night Paint & Sip
3:30pm / Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts
Join us for a cozy and creative Family Paint Night!
This 90-minute painting session is designed for ages 7 and up - but if you have a younger...
Crafternoons
4:00pm / Durango Public Library
Crafting isn't just fun, it's fundamental for mental health, relaxation, and happiness! Come and explore our awesome craft supplies each month. Follow...
Sip & Stitch - Craft and Wine
4:00pm / Durango Winery
Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of our locally produced wine. Please no projects involving glitter or paint...
Comedy Open Mic
6:30pm / The Subterrain
Join comedians on the second Thursday of each month as they debut, practice and refine their craft at The Subterrain; a local underground performance space,...
Treasure Hunt
7:00pm / The Subterrain (entrance on 9th)
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....
Frosty's Craft Fair
9:00am / Bayfield High School
Enjoy a full day of Christmas shopping at Frosty's Craft Fair. Vendors, food, door prizes, silent auction. Free entry! This is a great opportunity to pick...
Naughty Versus Nice: A Holiday Stand-Up Comedy Showdown
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Some comics make the nice list. Some… are definitely getting coal.
Naughty & Nice is a festive stand-up comedy face-off where clean...
Sip & Stitch - Craft and Wine
4:00pm / Durango Winery
Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of our locally produced wine. Please no projects involving glitter or paint...
Treasure Hunt
7:00pm / The Subterrain (entrance on 9th)
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....
Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up
11:00am / Durango Sustainable Goods
FuZioN Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up! Join us downtown every third Saturday for custom-fit, clasp-less bracelets, anklets & necklaces —fused with love...
Treasure Hunt
7:00pm / The Subterrain (entrance on 9th)
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....
Comedy Open Mic
6:30pm / The Subterrain
Join comedians on the second Thursday of each month as they debut, practice and refine their craft at The Subterrain; a local underground performance space,...
Comedy Open Mic
6:30pm / The Subterrain
Join comedians on the second Thursday of each month as they debut, practice and refine their craft at The Subterrain; a local underground performance space,...
Comedy Open Mic
6:30pm / The Subterrain
Join comedians on the second Thursday of each month as they debut, practice and refine their craft at The Subterrain; a local underground performance space,...
Durango Galleries Spring Gallery Walk
5:00pm / Durango Galleries Spring Gallery Walk
Durango's twelve art galleries invite you to join them in celebrating Spring! Meet our artists, see our new collections, enjoy a cultural, social...
