Featured Happenings
Events on this Day
Veterans Friday Morning Coffee
8:00am / American Legion Post 28
Please join us for coffee and refreshments (Doughnuts)
Families and Veteran caregivers welcome.
Free no cost
Just...
Love Locals Week Kicks Off
8:00am / Various Businesses
Presented by Alpine Bank and brought to you by the Durango Business Improvement District
Celebrate the community that makes Durango special...
Cascade Canyon Winter Train
9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel...
Big Spring Sale Event
9:00am / Backcountry Experience
Backcountry will hold a three day Big Spring Sale. Discounts will be bigger everyday. Get your gear for every season.
Massive Gemstone Sale
10:00am / Beads & Beyond
Our yearly gemstone sale is happening- 1000's of strands of pearls, turquoise, opal, amethyst, Lapis, etc. at wholesale prices. Come for the unique,...
Narrow Gauge Day
11:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot
We’ll kick off summer with the annual free picnic and community celebration at the Durango depot. Our volunteer staff will be grilling hot dogs for members...
Puppy Adoption Event
12:00pm / Durango Motor Company
Celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day at this special adoption event sponsored by Durango Motor Company! Join La Plata County Humane Society for a...
Exploring Feminism: Beauty or Bondage?
12:00pm / Durango Arts Center - Barbara Conrad Gallery
Showcasing art from Judy Hayes, with poetry and photography from Savanna Goodman and Pamela Nocerino. The show features work exploring feminism, beauty,...
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...
FuZion Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up
4:00pm / Sustainable Goods + Revival Goods
Kick off your weekend with a little sparkle. Swing by Sustainable Goods after work, bring. a friend, and treat yourself to something fun! Enjoy FuZion...
2026 iAM MUSIC Fest
4:30pm / The iAM MUSIC Fest!
For over a decade, iAM MUSIC Fest has been a celebration of creativity, connection, and community - and in 2026, we’re taking it even further.
Join...
May First Friday Open House
4:30pm / TohAtin Gallery
Fabric art, paintings and hand painted ceramic masks by Navajo artist Peter Ray James will be featured at our First Friday Open House.
20% off on all...
May First Friday Artist Showcase - Irie Illustrations
5:00pm / The Subterrain & Durango Winery
First Friday Artist Showcase- Irie Illustrations by Zyon Frauen
New! The Subterrain & Durango Winery will be joining in on First Fridays this year-...
First Friday on the Patio
5:00pm / April's Garden
First Friday at April’s Garden with Jimmy's Music! Live music with Leah Orlikowski, plus sales, snacks, drinks, and a little local art magic!
See...
Art Opening First Friday
5:00pm / Earthen Vessel Gallery
The Turning Wheel. Oil pastel works by Susan Clark
Cropped views of wheels, frames, and passing details - where repetition and rhythm come into focus.
Opening Reception - Sacred Spirits
5:00pm / Blue Rain Gallery
A solo exhibition by Ray Tigerman with an artist reception and opening in conjunction with Durango Gallery Walk. Describing himself as "an abstract...
Mother’s Day Jewelry Event, First Friday
5:30pm / ArtRoom Collective at The Smiley
MAY First Friday 2026
The ArtRoom Collective Mother’s Day Jewelry Event
First Friday, May 1 from 5:30 - 7pm
1309 E 3rd Avenue, Durango, CO 81301
https://www.theartroomcollective.com/...
Live Music
5:30pm / Barons Creek Vineyards Durango
Join us for wine, food, music, and fun every Friday night!
Teen After Hours Hide & Seek
5:30pm / The Durango Public Library
Come play Hide and Seek after the library closes!
Get ready for some evening fun with ideas chosen by teens, for teens! Show off your hide...
Trivia Fridays
6:00pm / Durango Beer & Ice Co
Think you know your animated sitcoms & movies?
Come test your cartoon knowledge - grab your crew, grab a cold one, and let's find...
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...
Merely Players presents Into The Woods
7:00pm / Merely Underground
Into The Woods - A Musical Journey
Tickets $40-42
Live Music La La Bones
7:00pm / 11th Street Station
Join us for free live music featuring La La Bones. 11th Street Station features local and touring artists performing music from many genres. We invite...
