Featured Happenings

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

Noel Night, and all weekend, sale at Toh-Atin Gallery

9:00am / TohAtin Gallery

All day Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 20% off sale on Contemporary Jewelry, Weavings, and Leland Holiday paintings at Durango's premier Native American...

Holiday Photo Fundraiser for Durango Food Bank

10:00am / Kelly Miranda Photography

Holiday Mini Session, $275 Mini sessions are back and this year your purchase supports the Durango Food Bank! Mini sessions are available for family...

2025 Noel Night

10:00am / Downtown Durango

Celebrate the holiday season with local shopping, dining, live music, and community cheer. Enjoy exclusive deals, delicious treats, and festive fun - all...

Sustainable Goods Noel Art + Maker Fair

10:00am / Durango Sustainable Goods

We're turning Noel Night into Noel Weekend! Join us Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - to celebrate the holiday season and to support the 20+ local artists...

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.

Baby Time

11:00am / Durango Public Library

Baby Time is tailored for babies from birth-12 months together with their favorite adult! Enjoy 15-20 minutes of early literacy activities...

22nd Annual Festival of Trees & Wreaths

12:00pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum

Celebrate the holidays with a free community event featuring dozens of beautifully decorated trees and wreaths created by local businesses and volunteers....

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.

51st Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival

1:00pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds

Start your holiday shopping at the 51st Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival. This three-day festival features 75 regional arts and crafts vendors,...

"Homemade for the Holidays" Ornament Party

2:30pm / Fort Lewis Mesa Library

Stop by and make some ornaments to decorate your home. Ornaments for all skill levels to take home for the holidays.

25th Annual Wreath Extravaganza

3:00pm / Sunnyside Library

Materials will be provided to make a free holiday wreath or swag for your home.

Friday Fun - Stem Lab

3:30pm / Durango Public Library

Friday afternoons are all about having fun building, playing, exploring, and creating together! If the has month has a 5th Friday? Drop...

Noel Night at The ArtRoom Collective

4:00pm / The ArtRoom Collective at the Smiley Bldg

Come to The ArtRoom Collective at the Smiley Building for merriment, art, gifts and holiday cheer!! The ArtRoom Collective First Friday NOEL NIGHT is...

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...

Ska Apres Party

4:00pm / Purgatory Resort - Purgy’s Bar

It's gearing up to be an evening of good vibes and great beer. Our friends at Ska will be hosting free beer giveaways! What goes great with beer?...

The "Not-So-Silent" Night & Artisan Market

4:00pm / 11th Street Station

Check out the "Not-So-Silent" Night & Artisan Market brought to you by Varsity Crew Productions. The Artisan Market is from 4 pm - 9 pm and...

6th Annual Festival of Wreaths - Cortez

4:00pm / Downtown Cortez

Celebrate the holidays at the 6th Annual Festival of Wreaths in downtown Cortez, featuring more than 40 artfully designed wreaths created by local artists,...

Southwest Handmade's Noel Night Anniversary Party

4:00pm / Southwest Handmade

Join us for our anniversary party on Noel Night! Southwest Handmade has been a local business, serving our Durango community since 2017,...

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...

Fill your bowl 2025

5:00pm / Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts

Warm up during and after the parade and kick off the holiday season with tasty homemade soup, handcrafted pottery, gourmet cocoa from Rise & Shine...

Noel Night...For Kiddos Only

5:00pm / Seed Studio

Parents go have some fun on Noel Night while your kiddos have a blast at Seed! The hot cocoa will be flowing and the popcorn popping, while we make ornaments...

Ignacio's Annual Taste of Christmas Community Celebration

5:00pm / ELHI Community Center

Join us right after the Light Parade. Enjoy an evening of small-town holiday cheer with local vendors, children’s crafts, photos with Santa, music, lights,...

Artist Reception - Kathryn Stedham: The Expansive West

5:00pm / Blue Rain Gallery

Join us for Noel Night with a special artist reception and live painting demonstration by Santa Fe-based artist Kathryn Stedham. Blue Rain Durango will...

Damn the Moon on Noel Night!

5:00pm / Durango Coffee Company

Damn The Moon is the coming together in 2023 of Durango, Colorado musicians Michael Ryan on Acoustic Guitar and Vocals, Mike Bator on Lead Guitar and Alex...

Noel Night Artists Cafe

5:00pm / The iNDIGO Room

Join us for one of Durango’s most festive community traditions - Noel Night! This year, iAM MUSIC is transforming The iNDIGO Room into the Noel Night...

Darryl Kuntz at TohAtin Gallery on Noel Night

5:30pm / Toh-Atin Gallery

Darryl Kuntz will play Christmas favorites and Piano Jazz, at Toh-Atin Gallery, 5:30-8 pm. Join us for a fun and festive evening. 20% off...

Live Music

5:30pm / Barons Creek Vineyards

Live Music with Galen & Ryan

Live Irish Music - Tom Wards Downfall

6:00pm / Durango Winery

Celtic Trad jam every Friday evening, now with Irish beer and whiskey specials!

Art Opening with Live Music by Animas Jazz

6:00pm / The Light Box at Stillwater Music

Opening reception for the Art Squirrels' exhibit "Melange" - featuring new works by Bethany Bachmann, Cindy Coleman, Janet Kenna, Amanda...

Larry Carver & Friends

6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon

Local talent Larry Carver’s melodic and passionate electric lead guitar work covers a wide range of rock, blues, jazz and country!

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...

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....

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

Holiday on the Hill

7:00pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College

Bring the family for a fun evening of holiday tunes featuring the entire performing arts department; band, choirs, orchestra, and more. Visit Santa at...

Jazz Church Open Jam Session

7:30pm / The Starlight Lounge

Hosted by a local band, welcoming all players and singers at any ability level. Playing mostly jazz, blues, swing, and funk, Jazz Church is a fun and lively...

Dance Performance: The Moon, The Stars, & Movement

7:30pm / Durango High School Mainstage Theatre

Join Dance Co-Motion for our highly anticipated end of the semester dance production! This dance performance is 15 weeks in the making, and will highlight...

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