Featured Happenings
Events on this Day
Durango Botanic Gardens Annual Bulb Sale
7:00am / On line Event
It’s still summer, but it’s time to think about getting your fall-planted bulbs SOON. The Durango Botanic Gardens 13th annual Bulb Sale will once...
Carve Wars
9:00am / Ski Beach at Purgatory Resort
The greatest chainsaw carving competition in the country returns to Purgatory Resort! Carve Wars brings together elite chainsaw artists from across the...
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...
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!
Friday Fun
3:30pm / Durango Public Library
Friday afternoons are all about having fun building, playing, exploring, and creating together!
During the Summer: STEAM activities or Lego building...
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...
Beers & Brats!
4:00pm / Ska Brewing
Join us every Friday this summer for fresh beers all day and fresh brats and wings from the grill starting at 4pm.
An Evening of Art, Compassion, and Connection
4:00pm / Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts
Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the powerful bond between a mother, her son, and their shared passion for art with purpose. Carolyn Arnold,...
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...
Seeing with Beginner's Mind: A Zen-Inspired Photo Walk
5:00pm / Sun Sapphires (upstairs)
"The camera is a perfect Zen tool." - Thomas Merton
Join gallery artist and photographer Robert Bridges for a unique macro photography...
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....
Adam Swanson - Ragtime
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
Adam Swanson, our fabulous ragtime in residence, performs ragtime and other favorites. Adam Swanson is one of the world’s foremost performers of vintage...
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 with Jeff Solon
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...
Live Irish Music - Tom Ward's Downfall
6:00pm / Durango Winery
Celtic Trad jam every Friday evening, now with Irish beer and whiskey specials!
Dustin Burley
6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium
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...
Art in the Box: Heather Delaney
6:00pm / The Light Box at Stillwater Music
Join us for an evening of art, music, and creative curiosity at the opening reception for Heather Delaney, whose evocative work in ink, fiber, and photography...
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,...
Brahms and Friends: Music in the Mountains Orchestra Concert
7:00pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Daniel Raiskin, 2025 Conductor-in-Residence
Our 2025 Conductor-in-Residence, Daniel Raiskin, leads our Festival Orchestra for a special evening of world-class...
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...
