Featured Happenings

Join Durango Rotary and our wonderful community for our annual Fourth of July community breakfast! Enjoy a morning of delicious homemade food and positive...

Freedom 5K Run, Stroll & Walk

9:00am / Rotary Park

Join the City of Durango’s Parks and Recreation Department and start your 4th of July festivities on the right foot. Bring your whole family and all...

Southwest Civic Winds Patriotic Concert

9:00am / Rotary Park

Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Rotary Park to listen to the Southwest Civic Winds! The full concert band will perform Super Hero themes (Superman, Batman,...

Paint a Patriotic Mural

9:00am / Hermosa Café

You, too, can be an artist! Saunter over to Hermosa Café and pick up a paintbrush to participate in the community mural. Each year Hermosa Café provides...

San Juan Nature Walks

10:00am / Andrews Lake Upper Parking Area

Want to know more about nature? Flora, fauna, geology, clouds, water, you name it: our trusty crew of volunteer naturalists can enlighten you while on...

Scavenger Hunt

10:00am / Downtown Durango

Take a tour through the decorated storefronts of Downtown Durango in search of clues to win the 4th of July Scavenger Hunt! The Scavenger Hunt starts at...

Quick & Dirty Downtown Walking Tour

10:30am / 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...

Fresh Beer Fridays!

11:00am / 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!

Stars & Sparkle: 4th of July Glass Workshop

12:00pm / Sun Sapphires

Kick off your Independence Day with a creative spark! Stars & Sparkle is a special daytime glass workshop perfect for families, friends, or anyone...

Durango DEVO Buckley BBQ Bands Beer and Bikes

12:00pm / Buckley Park

Bring a blanket or chair to Buckley Park for a midday picnic and great music. Brats, veggie dogs, chicken curry sandwiches, and chips are on the menu at...

Durango DEVO Kid’s Bike Race

2:00pm / Buckley Park

Join the race through obstacles on your strider bike! Step out of Buckley Park onto the 1200 Block of Main for a legit race course. Open to kids age XX...

Children’s Parade

3:00pm / Buckley Park

Calling all kids! Decorate, March & Celebrate! Red, white and blue is the color scheme, but use your imagination on how to turn your bike, wagon,...

Main Avenue Mile

4:00pm / Buckley Park

Celebrate freedom with a one MILE race down Durango's historic Main Avenue. Race the mile on a closed Main Avenue before the Main Parade begins! ...

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...

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...

Highline Express

4:30pm / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Gather your family and friends for a relaxing and peaceful 3.5 hour early evening escape on a historic steam train. Spend quality time with loved ones...

Wet & Wild! 4th of July Parade

4:30pm / Main Avenue in Downtown Durango

Line up early on Main Avenue for the annual 4th of July Parade. The theme this year is Wet & Wild. Certain blocks on Main Avenue will be designated...

Street Dance featuring High Country Hustle and The Afrobeatniks

5:00pm / Transit Center

After the parade, head straight for the Transit Center to celebrate into the night. The City of Durango and KSUT Presents bring you food, beer, dancing...

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....

True Western Roundup - Red, White & Bulls: Pro Bull Riding

5:30pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds

A variety of delicious food and drink will be available at each of the events. Gates open at 5:30, Event begins at 7:00 Avoid long...

Ben Gibson Band

6:00pm / Gazpacho

Live Music

Live Music On The Patio

6:00pm / The Tangled Horn Pub

Come enjoy some Durango off of Main Street: Where the locals come to party! Music Lineup is updated regularly at www.TheTangledHorn.com and also @TheTangledHorn...

Friday Nights at Fox Fire Farms

6:00pm / Fox Fire Farms Winery

Live music provided by local groups, food, scenic carriage rides and Fox Fire Farms wines. Located on a 910 acre livestock farm in a stunning Colorado...

Open Mic Comedy

7:00pm / EsoTerra

Open mic comedy: where dreams take flight—or crash and burn spectacularly. A magical place where seasoned pros test new jokes, nervous newbies overshare,...

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....

Hauntings & History Downtown Ghost Tour

7:30pm / 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...

4th of July Fireworks Show

9:00pm / Transit Center

Weather permitting, Zambelli Fireworks will light up the sky with a big-boom fireworks show starting at 9:15 pm. The launch zone is the Durango Dog Park....

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