Featured Happenings

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...

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