Featured Happenings

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...

Holiday Market - Durango Farmers Market

9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds

Join us for a one-day winter celebration of local food, art, and community! The Durango Farmers Market Holiday Market is your chance to shop local, support...

Cascade Canyon Winter Train

9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Embark on an Incredible Journey through the San Juan Mountains! This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade Canyon...

Pancakes with Santa

9:00am / Cafe Au Play (Behind Christ the King Church )

Join us for a fun & festive holiday-themed event as we raise money and awareness for Cafe Au Play, a welcoming community space where parents and caregivers...

4th Annual Holiday Family Drive

9:00am / TBK Bank

Spread holiday cheer by supporting local families in need! TBK Bank is once again partnering with Housing Solutions for the Southwest to collect gifts,...

Honor Guard Ceremony and Wreath Laying

9:00am / Greenmount Cemetery

The Blue Star Moms of Durango invite the public. The morning begins with a police escort from Santa Rita Park at 9:30. Participants should arrive by 9:15....

Cookies & Cocoa With Santa

10:00am / TBK Bank

Join TBK Bank for a magical morning at our 4th Annual Cookies & Cocoa with Santa event! Families are invited to enjoy delicious cocoa and cookies from...

The Bizarre Bazaar

10:00am / Studio & Gallery

The holiday marketplace where you buy directly from Local artists featuring the work of 17 local artists compacted into the friendly confines of Studio...

Healing Sound Bath

10:00am / Pure Skin Organic Day Spa

Give yourself the gift of stillness and experience a morning of deep relaxation and renewal. Join us for a Sound Bath led by Hayley Ohl - a soothing immersion...

Dancing Spirit Holiday Market

10:00am / Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts

Discover one-of-a-kind holiday gifts! Everything under $50, all handmade by amazing local artists at Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts.

Photos with Santa

10:00am / Sunnyside Library

Bring the family for a meet and greet with Santa. Our photographer will email you free digital photos!

Portraits with Santa Ken

10:00am / Allison Ragsdale Photography

By popular demand, Santa Portraits are back!! Join us in the studio with your family, pets, friends, team or just you for great holiday images for personal...

3rd Annual Odds -N- Ends Christmas Bazaar

11:00am / The Subterrain

Explore Durango's only "art bar" while you shop hand-picked local artisan vendors and enjoy locally produced beer, wine & cocktails....

Winter Market

11:00am / Durango Nursery & Supply

We're all about being festive, and we're even more about being local. Come shop the booths for holiday gifts and treats featuring local artists,...

Gingerbread House Contest - Houses on Display

11:00am / Animas Chocolate Company

View all the entries in our annual Gingerbread House Competition, and admire the winners in each category! Gingerbread homes will be on...

Winter Wonderbands Student Music Showcase

12:00pm / The Light Box at Stillwater Music

Come hear 14 unique performances from youth bands ranging from ukulele, vocal, rock, beginner to advanced! Drink some cider, bid on something...

2nd Annual Christmas Disco Brunch

12:00pm / 11th Street Station

Disco Dolly & BabyDel are back with their 2nd annual Christmas Disco Brunch brought to you by Varsity Crew Productions. All ages are welcome and admission...

Holiday Gift Gallery

12:00pm / The Durango Arts Center

Fine art, and hand-crafted items from local artists are for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting education programs at the DAC.

Yarn Meetup

1:00pm / Durango Public Library

Calling knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists of all ages and levels! Come work on your current project in an informal group setting!

Silent Book Club

1:00pm / Durango Public Library

Join us for an hour of dedicated reading. Socialize after, or not! How it works: B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Book) or grab something new off...

The Energetics of: Compassion Fatigue & Burnout

1:00pm / 4 Corners Yoga

Durango-Area Therapists and Care Practitioners: In an industry that glorifies and systemizes burnout & self-sacrifice, YOU must choose your own aliveness. You...

Yesterday and Today - A Walk Up Main Ave.

1:00pm / Animas Museum

Join local historians Ed Horvat and Charles DiFerdinando for a walk up Main Avenue "Yesterday and Today". Part of our Second Saturday Seminar...

Santa Is Coming to Durango Motor Company!

1:00pm / Durango Motor Company

Kick off the holiday season with a magical afternoon at Durango Motor Company! Bring the whole family for festive fun, sweet treats, and a chance to meet...

Afternoon Tea

1:00pm / Animas River Grille @ The DoubleTree

Savor the season with a festive Afternoon Tea....three delightful courses, premium teas, and timeless holiday charm!

Paint & Sip - Christmas Glow

2:00pm / The Weminuche Woodfire Grill

This beginner-friendly paint event, led by local artist Tiffany Clark, features a glowing holiday scene full of warmth and shimmer - brought to life using...

Veterans Benefit Holiday Dinner

3:00pm / VFW Post 4031

$15 donation and free for a veteran!

The Polar Express Train Ride

4:30pm / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Three times to choose from! (4:55pm, 6:30pm, and 8pm) Experience the magic this holiday season! Join us for a truly unforgettable immersive theatrical...

Gary Watkins

6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon

Gary’s music is a blend of old standards, blues, country, rock and folk as well as some original compositions. He began playing music in this area at...

Painting Party - Winter Wonderland

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 for you to...

Merely Players presents It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

7:00pm / Merely Underground

Merely Players presents A Christmas Classic - It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Tickets. $33-35

Glitter & Gold Gala

7:00pm / Durango Dance

An enchanted night of dinner and dance performance, benefitting Durango Dance Foundation. Each ticket includes a catered dinner, 2 drink...

State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara's "Nutcracker"

7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College

State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara's "Nutcracker" performs with magnificent sets, a Christmas tree that grows, glittering snowflakes,...

ORA: Second Weekend Series

8:00pm / The iNDIGO Room @ iAM MUSIC

ORA is a rock and roll band formed and based in Southwestern Colorado. Their saturnine stew of swirling psychedelia and heavy desert blues features fuzz-laden...

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