Featured Happenings
Events on this Day
Silverton Summer Train - Diesel Locomotive
8:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding 3 1/2 hours each way on this diesel train while spending a nearly...
Carve Wars
9:00am / Purgatory Resort
The greatest chainsaw carving competition in the country returns to Purgatory Resort! Come watch these amazing artists create magnificent works of art...
Silverton Summer Train - Steam Locomotive
9:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding 3 1/2 hours each way on this train while spending a nearly 2-hour...
Cascade Canyon Express
9:30am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Experience the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad's iconic canyon views along the Highline on our shortest excursion offered. This steam train excursion...
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...
San Juan Nature Hikes
10:00am / Andrews Lake
Join San Juan Mountains Association staff and volunteers for an interpretive naturalist hike! Learn about wildflowers, ecology, wildlife, geology, and...
Pino Nuche Art Market and Juries Show
10:00am / Sky Ute casino
The Pino Nuche Art Market and Juried show will be the second annual market. Featuring Native art and artists, art demonstrations, traditional craft demonstrations,...
Cats Meow Immersive Durango Scavenger Hunt
11:30am / Train Depot
Get ready for a whole new adventure in 2023!
Step into Durango, where something exciting awaits. Tara, your scavenger hunt game show host,...
Friday Puppy Party
2:00pm / Parkers Animal Rescue
Join Parker's Animal Rescue for our "Puppy Party"! Come play, snuggle, and socialize with our adoptable pups -- and maybe you'll find one that you just...
The ArtRoom Collective First Friday Art Crawl
4:00pm / Smiley Building
Demo: 5:30pm: Ray will demonstrate his photography techniques through a white seamless portrait.
The ArtRoom Collective First Friday Art Crawl is...
Durango First Friday
4:00pm / Downtown Durango
Art crawl with local goods, food, culture, and music.
Hosted by Local First, Durango Creative District, and ArtRoom Collective
Durango...
Handlettering Class
4:00pm / The ArtRoom at the Smiley
Make beautiful letters with a professional lettering artist.
Designed for all experience levels, in these adult classes, you will learn...
Sustainable Durango Mocktail Tasting
4:00pm / Durango Sustainable Goods
Durango Sustainable Goods + Omni Cafe are serving up craft cocktails without the booze (AKA Mocktails!). Enjoy a refreshing non-alcoholic mocktail with...
Dragon Slayer Beer Release & Knight Fight
4:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Ska Brewing "Dragon Slayer" beer release party and Armored Combat Tournament. Join us for a fun night of knights, mayhem and our new Dragonfruit Gose....
Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers
4:30pm / Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers
Old West Cowboy Music Show and Chuckwagon Supper. Durango's favorite family entertainment since 1969. Bar D Wranglers perform in concert after supper with...
Eunika Rogers: Lost in the Forest
5:00pm / Blue Rain Gallery
Join Blue Rain Gallery for Durango's First Friday Artwalk featuring a painting demo by Eunika Rogers.
Artist Statement
My work is...
Friday Nights with Family Affair Band
6:00pm / Fox Fire Farms
Music, food and wine. Come enjoy your Friday nights with Fox Fire Farms.
Seating on spacious lawns. Bring rain gear if there is a chance of rain.
FREE...
Live Music Worship Night
6:30pm / Rotary Park
The Summit Church worship band will be playing a live worship night! Come to just relax and listen, worship, or take in the beauty of Durango with a great...
The Grunch: A New Childrens Musical
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
By Denver Casado and Betina Hershey with additional material by Brian Dawson
You've heard the story of the Grinch, but now theatre...
Hauntings & History Ghost Tour
8:00pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad 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 a...
