Winter blues got you down? Want to help us bring a splash of color and whimsy into those cold dreary days? Well now is your chance! We are turning our...
Thursdays | 6 sessions | 6:00 - 8:30 | Jan 11 - Feb 15 For more information or to register, contact Julia Dengel - please put "Inner Critic" in subject...
Join us for some good Western entertainment. Music, stories, cowboy poetry, and who knows what else. From noon to three at the Diamond Belle Saloon....
Are you a beginner/intermediate acoustic music player looking to play more? This weekly jam is welcoming to all players, with a focus on slower tempo improvisation...
12:00pm / Center for Innovation (2nd floor of the Main Mall)
Thursdays | 12:00 - 1:00 | Jan 4 - 25. Introducing our new 3D Printers at the Center for Innovation! Get hands-on with cutting-edge technology, learn...
We will be partnering with TESStastic for "warming spirit" mocktail evenings every Thursday and Friday in January from 3-6 pm! Come down to the shop to...
Five rounds of questions always including a science round and music round. Teams of 5 eligible for prizes, food and drinks available for purchase. $5 suggested...
Happy New Year! Please join the ArtRoom Artists for a New Year's Art Roundtable Discussion on January 5 from 4-7pm. At 5:30, we'll have a lively conversation...
Come get your hands dirty as you create a unique Gnome! We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy happy hour drinks, spend...
EsoTerra's 'Wine 101' is an evening of comedy, wine drinking, and gourmet snackin'. Essentially, an evening of wine eduction, without the snobbery that...
The 2024 Winter GOAL Program, Cultural Guards of Durango's Magical History, will occur the first Saturday of January, February and March. Ages 11 to 17
As...
Do you enjoy being in nature? Do you value attention and focus? Join us for an Introduction to Nature Journaling. I will introduce a journaling practice...
Every Saturday 6-9pm Karaoke with your Bartenders Diana & Kimmie ! If you can pull it up on YouTube we can get you on the mic, play karaoke roulette and...
Join us for a night of live music as Andrew Schuhmann takes the stage at EsoTerra Ciderworks! Known for his powerhouse vocals that blend the soulful baritone...
Great opportunity to support your local veterans while enjoying a delicious breakfast! Open to the public, this event is held every 1st & 3rd Sunday. ...
Join us every Sunday afternoon when Guild House Games brings loads of board games to Lola's Place for your pleasure! Compete in your favorite game or try...
Mondays | 6:00 - 8:00 | Jan 8 - Jan 29 Aikido boosts self-discovery through self-defense. Registration is now open for Durango Aikido's Intro Aikido series...
Winter blues got you down? Want to help us bring a splash of color and whimsy into those cold dreary days? Well now is your chance! We are turning our...
Mondays | 10 Classes | 4:00 - 5:30 | Jan 8 - March 11 Art influences society by changing opinions and translating experiences across space and time. Join...
Tuesdays | 12:00 - 1:00 | Jan2 - 30. Launch your entrepreneurial journey at Start-up Flex and Strech located at the Center for Innovation every Thursday...
Join a small group of folks who are learning different ways to make sure they will be able to age in place, with their loved ones and their quality of...
Tuesdays | 10 Classes | 3:30 - 5:00 | Jan 9 - March 12 | Ages 8 - 11 Art gives meaning to our lives and helps us understand our world. Join us for Making...
Are you a beginner/intermediate acoustic music player looking to play more? This weekly jam is welcoming to all players, with a focus on slower tempo improvisation...
Join us for Durango's infamous networking lunch, providing the movers and shakers of our community with a space to innovate, inspire, and eat a delicious...
Wednesdays | 9 Classes | 3:30 - 5:00 | Jan 10 - March 13 | Ages 8 - 11 Art has the power to change the way we see the world, showing us new perspectives,...
Relax and unwind with us after a day on the slopes. We'll be hosting OhHi with their CBD Seltzers and local favorite, Ska Brewing, with their house-made...
Wednesdays | 4:00 - 6:00 | Jan 10 - May 19
Students will take their theatre skills to the next level in the DYT Company Class. The DYT Company members...
The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society invites the public to a presentation in the Lyceum at the Center of Southwest Studies and on Zoom on Wednesday,...
Thursdays | 10 Classes | 4:00 - 5:30 | Jan 11 - March 14. This class session offers a variety of advanced, open-studio, projects including ceramic clay,...
Thursdays | 4:00 - 5:30 |Jan 11 - May 4 Students will learn the fundamentals of Shakespeare's language, history and performance techniques. Shakespeare...
A winter monthly gathering of local sustainable business leaders designed to build community, partnerships, and to advance sustainable business practices....
Five rounds of questions always including a science round and music round. Teams of 5 eligible for prizes, food and drinks available for purchase. $5 suggested...
Join us for a night of laughter! Our Open Mic Comedy Night kicks off at 8:00 PM, with sign-ups from 7:00 to 7:45 PM. This 18+ event is free to attend,...
BID holds a monthly meeting for business owners on the 2nd Friday of every month from 8:30 to 9:30 am at TBK Bank. The agendas for these meetings will...
Come get your hands dirty as you create a unique Gnome! We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy happy hour drinks, spend...
6:00pm / La Plata County Senior Citizens Main Building
Fridays | 8 sessions | 6:00 - 7:00 | Jan 12 - March 1 The San Juan Square Dance Club of Durango invites you to get out of the house and do something good...
A night of improv with Mary and Cindy! Join us for some short- and long-form comedy as we make up scenes on the spot based upon audience suggestions. And...
Fridays | 7:00 - 10:00 | Join us every Friday at 7pm (6pm Leads class) for the public lesson followed by 2 hours of dancing. We play East Coast Swing,...
We have live DJs playing house and techno all night, from 9pm-2am. Food served late night as well! Great drinks, great vibes, no cover! 21+
Featuring...
Saturdays | 3 Classes | 8:30 - 4:30 | Jan 20, Feb 10, March 9 Tired of renting? Join our Homebuyer Education Class. Learn what it takes to become a homeowner...
Give yourself the gift of a day out with Venture Snowboards based in Silverton, Colorado. With their love for the sport and attention to detail, you might...
During this 4 hour long workshop you will learn the whole process, from start to finish, of the "Tiffany" copper foil method in the creation of your own...
Love to play in the snow? Want to learn more about winter in the San Juans? Join SJMA and Mountain Studies Institute for our special winter hike series,...
Join us for a new year of our Second Saturday Webinar Series. Founding director Robert McDaniel will be presenting both live in the Animas Museum classroom...
Every Saturday 6-9pm Karaoke with your Bartenders Diana & Kimmie ! If you can pull it up on YouTube we can get you on the mic, play karaoke roulette and...
Join us for a live music experience at EsoTerra on Saturday, January 13th, from 6-8pm, featuring the talented Derek Dames Ohl. Like warm butter on hot...
Unplug and play with us every Sunday afternoon when Guild House Games brings loads of board games to Lola's Place for your pleasure! Compete in your favorite...
Numerous departure times! Please check the website for more details! This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade...
FLC's Black Student Resource Center and Black Student Union are proud to present our Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Solidarity March. We will meet at the...
Mondays | 10 Classes | 6:00 - 8:00 | Jan 15 - March 18. Mondays will become your favorite day of the week (Yes, you did read that right)! In this fun-filled...
Join us for some good Western entertainment. Music, stories, cowboy poetry, and who knows what else. From noon to three at the Diamond Belle Saloon....
Tuesdays | 4:00 - 5:30 | This dynamic art class covers different arrt mediums each week! Join us for one class or the whole series. Collage, Painting,...
Are you a beginner/intermediate acoustic music player looking to play more? This weekly jam is welcoming to all players, with a focus on slower tempo improvisation...
Wednesdays | 9:00 - 10:30 | Gentle & Slow Yoga class for 55+ men and women at the nearby Florida Grange. This is an ongoing class. Everyone is welcome!...
Wednesdays | 10 Classes | 10:00 - noon | Jan 17 - March 20. Express yourself through painting and develop your artistic style in this inspiring class!...
World-renowned photographer David Yarrow returns to Durango for a one-man show opening. Artist reception as well as an art talk, and book signing. Contact...
Thursdays | 6 Classes | 6:00 - 8:00 | Jan 18 - March 7. Welcome to a 6-week introductory class into the World of ART! This class introduces the fun and...
Five rounds of questions always including a science round and music round. Teams of 5 eligible for prizes, food and drinks available for purchase. $5 suggested...
Mix creativity with pleasure and unwind from a busy week, while enjoying happy hour drinks, & learning how to make your own fused glass 6" square plate!
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Durango Creative Distric's Incubator for Emerging Artists presents "Heliotropic," a solo exhibition featuring cyanotype photography by local artist Courtney...
Join the San Juan Symphony String Quartet for an intimate and impactful concert of string quartet repertoire. The program features diverse works by Elena...
Theatre kids across Durango have come to the DAC to unleash their inner peace on stage! Tickets are selling fast, so grab yours now and embark on a soul-stirring...
Come test your skills while also helping raise funds for our competition team! We will be awarding medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Gi and No-Gi divisions....
Numerous departure times! Please check the website for more details! This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade...
9:30am / Marijas kitchen/Osadha Natural Health, LLC
Gain the knowledge and skills necessary for foraging wild foods and medicines. In this class we'll focus on what's available on the Western Slope during...
During this program we will be exploring our community in Durango and how we can give back as creatives. On December 16th they will be focusing on the...
During this 4 hour long workshop you will learn the whole process, from start to finish, of the "Tiffany" copper foil method in the creation of your own...
In this fun-filled adult class, enjoy a glass of wine or other adult beverage while getting a jump on hand made gifts and decorations from a clear 12"...
Theatre kids across Durango have come to the DAC to unleash their inner peace on stage! Tickets are selling fast, so grab yours now and embark on a soul-stirring...
Alpenglow Snowshoe Tours are an evening top-to-bottom full-moon guided walk down the Front Side of Purgatory Resort. The tour route descends from the top...
Every Saturday 6-9pm Karaoke with your Bartenders Diana & Kimmie ! If you can pull it up on YouTube we can get you on the mic, play karaoke roulette and...
Join us for an awesome night of live music with Ashleigh Bennett! Ashleigh, a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, blends acoustic, indie, folk,...
Theatre kids across Durango have come to the DAC to unleash their inner peace on stage! Tickets are selling fast, so grab yours now and embark on a soul-stirring...
Come join us at Purgatory Ski Resort for the 5th annual Rando Race, a benefit and fundraiser for Know the Snow Fund, a local nonprofit dedicated to increasing...
Great opportunity to support your local veterans while enjoying a delicious breakfast! Open to the public, this event is held every 1st & 3rd Sunday. ...
Numerous departure times! Please check the website for more details! This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade...
We have turned our gallery into a wonderland of whimsy! So come enjoy fun, colorful, bright, black light reactive, whimsical, illusionary, surreal, abstract...
Join us for some good Western entertainment. Music, stories, cowboy poetry, and who knows what else. From noon to three at the Diamond Belle Saloon.
We...
Meet with the City of Durango leadership team to learn more about departmental projects or give feedback. The forum will start with a short presentation...
Are you a beginner/intermediate acoustic music player looking to play more? This weekly jam is welcoming to all players, with a focus on slower tempo improvisation...
10:00am / Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center @ The ELHI
Classes and Open Studio Wednesdays | 3-5 week sessions | Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center Adult Pottery Classes are back! We have pottery options...
4:00pm / Artsy Crafty Studio (Smiley Building Art Room)
Wednesdays | 6 classes | 4:00 - 5:30 | Jan 24 -Feb 28 The holidays are over but the fun isn't! Keep cozy with fun new projects! We will start by making...
One way to beat the darkness of this time of year is to get outside and enjoy it! While experiencing the alpine glow of the Twilight Peaks and the rise...
4:00pm / Artsy Crafty Studio (Smiley Building Art Room)
Thursdays | 6 classes | 4:00 - 5:30 | Jan 25 -Feb 29 The holidays are over but the fun isn't! Keep cozy with fun new projects! We will start by making...
Five rounds of questions always including a science round and music round. Teams of 5 eligible for prizes, food and drinks available for purchase. $5 suggested...
Show your Peace and Love for SNOWDOWN by dressing in the super groovy SNOWDOWN 2024 themed shirt. What's that you say? No shirt, no hat, no button?! Worry...
Submit your idea for SNOWDOWN 2026 because themes are chosen 2 years in advance. The winner will be announced during the Purgatory reveal event. Let your...
How high is too high? It's an egg-venture of peace, love, and unbroken dreams. Can you keep your egg groovin' down to the ground in one piece? See how...
Tune in to the universal vibes and let the love flow as you mark your card on the journey to far-out enlightenment. Peace, love, and bingo – the ultimate...
We will be partnering with TESStastic for "warming spirit" mocktail evenings every Thursday and Friday in January from 3-6 pm! Come down to the shop to...
Far out, peace-loving detectives, get ready to embark on a weekend-long quest. Was it Colonel Mustard in the library or perhaps Miss Scarlett with a candlestick?...
Come get your hands dirty as you create a unique Mad Hatter Tea Cup. We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy happy hour...
Groovy news! Brewer Patrick & Chef Andrew are throwin' down an evening of righteous grub and far-out brewskis. Join us for a 4-course meal with handcrafted...
Shake, pour and blend your way into being crowned the grooviest bartender of the age. The Official SNOWDOWN 2024 cocktail is chosen during this annual...
Welcome to the Limbo Contest! Join us at EsoTerra Ciderworks as we find out just how low you can go in the grooviest limbo contest around. How low can...
Kick off your Snowdown right and start with an awesome mustache! Participants will will receive a professional buzz, an endless amount of fanfare, and...
The SNOWDOWN Follies are back for the 40th year for more fun, laughter, groovy entertainment, and local commentary! This event is brought to you by an...
Groovy news! Brewer Patrick & Chef Andrew are throwin' down an evening of righteous grub and far-out brewskis. Join us for a 4-course meal with handcrafted...
We have live DJs playing house and techno all night, from 9pm-2am. Food served late night as well! Great drinks, great vibes, no cover! 21+
Featuring...
Singers, crooners, and cosmic warblers, come together under the kaleidoscopic lights and let your inner songbird soar. It's a trippy quest for the most...
The SNOWDOWN Follies are back for the 40th year for more fun, laughter, groovy entertainment, and local commentary! This event is brought to you by an...
Breakfast burritos are done buffet-style here at the dealership!! Join us for food, juice, coffee, and good company! Be sure to RSVP to enter to win a...
Numerous departure times! Please check the website for more details! This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade...
Groovy cats and cool dudes, show us how you sink shots with the finesse of a flower child. Double elimination. Bracket of 64 players. Must be 21+.
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The ever-popular cornhole tournament returns! May the boards be portals to good vibes, and the bags float through the air like love-infused clouds! ACA...
During this 4 hour long workshop you will learn the whole process, from start to finish, of the "Tiffany" copper foil method in the creation of your own...
Love to play in the snow? Want to learn more about winter in the San Juans? Join SJMA and Mountain Studies Institute for our special winter hike series,...
Let the psychedelic symphony of colors unfold. Join Sun Sapphires for a groovy time creating your own tie-dye t-shirt. White t-shirt and all the materials...
Get into the peace-and-love spirit by learning to make your very own tie-dye tee! This introductory workshop is great for tie-dye novices and their families,...
Friendship is an important form of love, but making new friends as adults isn't always easy. The library welcomes you to an afternoon of "Speed Friending."...
What would SNOWDOWN be without its twisted challenges? We’re turning the humble outhouse into a groovy gathering space for the bravest free spirits....
Hosted by Durango Office Depot. It's not just a contest, it's a journey into the free-spirited realms of aerial harmony. Each contestant will make, decorate,...
4:00pm / The Powderhouse & Pitchfork Pub at Purgatory Resort
A handcrafted five-course dining experience at 9,000 feet.
Back by popular demand! Enjoy this rare opportunity for spectacular views and a unique mountaintop...
Groovy cats and flower children, join us for the Most Wholesome Compliment Battle! Spread the love in a roast battle style showdown where we compete to...
Groovy news! Brewer Patrick & Chef Andrew are throwin' down an evening of righteous grub and far-out brewskis. Join us for a 4-course meal with handcrafted...
PILLOW FIGHT! This event will parallel the rules and regulations of a USA Boxing event, minus the punching. So put the boxing gloves down cause we're all...
Crokinole is a Canadian board game of dexterity and tactics. Come learn the game played on beautiful wooden boards. Simple to learn but difficult to master,...
The SNOWDOWN Follies are back for the 40th year for more fun, laughter, groovy entertainment, and local commentary! This event is brought to you by an...
Groovy news! Brewer Patrick & Chef Andrew are throwin' down an evening of righteous grub and far-out brewskis. Join us for a 4-course meal with handcrafted...
Get ready to groove to the beat in the most unique Snowdown dance-off you've ever seen, man! At EsoTerra Ciderworks, we're bringing you the Blindfolded...
Deck yourself out in your most vibrant tie-dye creations, and let's transform the night into a psychedelic glow spectacular. Let the luminous love flow....
The SNOWDOWN Follies are back for the 40th year for more fun, laughter, groovy entertainment, and local commentary! This event is brought to you by an...
Numerous departure times! Please check the website for more details! This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade...
What could be sweeter? Brunch and a cookie decorating class in the SNOWDOWN theme of Peace, Love and SNOWDOWN: A smiley face cookie, a peace sign, something...
We are SO excited to be a part of Snowdown 2024! Our event will be a Hamster Derby at Creature Comforts. This event is open to all small pets that safely...
1:00pm / Purgys PatioPurgatory Resort - On the Beach
Hosted by Purgatory Resort. Start your SNOWDOWN celebration with a pre-party opening ceremony! There will be a Ski Parade down the "Hill" to pass the SNOWDOWN...
Skip on over to Gazpacho's for hopscotch, speed style! Kids and adults can compete separately for the fastest time! Adults, you might have to hold a drink...
A cookie decorating class in the SNOWDOWN theme of Peace, Love and SNOWDOWN: A smiley face cookie, a peace sign, something "groovy", a daisy, let your...
Join us every Sunday afternoon when Guild House Games brings loads of board games to Lola's Place for your pleasure! Compete in your favorite game or try...
We are out to find the best chess player in Durango! All chess players are invited to show their skills in our very first SNOWDOWN chess tournament. Prizes...
Hey there, cosmic dreamers of all ages! Join us for a far-out Flower Crown Class at EsoTerra Ciderworks. Whether you're a free-spirited youngster or a...
6:00am / Hosted by Coors Light and Four Corners Broadcasting
Now in its 25th year, this event challenges all area hippies to find the Coors Light "Silver Bullet"! Somewhere among the cliffs and canyons, mountains...
We have turned our gallery into a wonderland of whimsy! So come enjoy fun, colorful, bright, black light reactive, whimsical, illusionary, surreal, abstract...
Teams of two will compete in a ten hole competition. The goal is to toss and sink the coasters into ten buckets set up around the bar from designated locations...
Slip into your comfiest PJs and bring the whole family to EsoTerra Ciderworks for a night of mystery and laughter! It's Pajama Party Night, a magical evening...
Join us for some good Western entertainment. Music, stories, cowboy poetry, and who knows what else. From noon to three at the Diamond Belle Saloon....
Nothing says peace and love quite like flowers in your hair. Relax and spend some time at the library crafting yourself a simple, one-of-kind flower garland....
Teams of two will compete in a ten hole competition. The goal is to toss and sink the coasters into ten buckets set up around the bar from designated locations...
Are you a beginner/intermediate acoustic music player looking to play more? This weekly jam is welcoming to all players, with a focus on slower tempo improvisation...
This is a pinball contest for two. It will be a split flipper contest where one player plays the left flipper button and partner plays the right flipper....
The Grand Gala of the Snowdown Follies - back for the 40th year for more fun, laughter, groovy entertainment and local commentary! This event is brought...
11:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
Attention all dudes and dudettes! Come ride the cosmic wave at our 25th annual SNOWDOWN “Fashion” Show. Our models, clad in groovy styles, will take...
Embark on a journey of peace, love, and discovery with our Scavenger Hunt. Between NOON and 8 PM, swing by and pick up your Scavenger List—a psychedelic...
It's time to get your hips swaying at the Hula Hoop Contest! We've got three rounds of hula hoop competition - Time, Style, and Race. We'll supply the...
May your keg cap frisbees take a ride on the good vibes magic carpet to the target with this spin on disc(o) golf. Embrace the challenge and let the keg...
Let this trivia extravaganza reveal your cosmic connection to this special place we call home. Hosted by none other than the Animas Museum and a gaggle...
Get ready to groove and move down our cosmic Lego runways in the ultimate barefoot race. No need to bug out, man, it's all over in a jiffy—just enough...
Dancers, get ready for a glow in the dark dance party that'll light up the night. Feel the rhythm, let the music guide your flow, and dance like nobody's...
Hey there, spice seekers and flavor trippers! Get ready to embark on a journey of taste and transcendence. Watch out for fiery flavors, as your taste buds...
Teams of two will compete in a ten hole competition. The goal is to toss and sink the coasters into ten buckets set up around the bar from designated locations...
Yes, we are putting up the booze for the night and highlighting our new after-school dance program! Kids, learn some groovy dance moves, have some after...
It's me to dance to some far-out retro jams that'll have you movin' and groovin' like it's Woodstock all over again. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or...
It’s all good in the hood with this classic game of Family Feud. We've surveyed 100 locals to tap into the cosmic consciousness and get answers to today's...
It's time to roll on down to the groovy roller revival —a spirited gathering for all you two-wheel enthusiasts. Grab your own bike of choice, let your...
Groovy souls come together to celebrate 32 years of La Plata Open Space Conservancy at our annual SNOWDOWN fundraiser! Indulge in craft cocktails that'll...
Hey, cool cats! Get ready for a far-out twist on the classic game of hot potato. Feel the rhythm, move to the groove, and be your natural radical self...
Swing into the jungle where participants don the ultimate accessory: the monkey tail! Let your freak flag fly err monkey tail, while you use it to pick...
Hosted by The Durango Adult Education Center. Spelltastic teams will be spreading good vibes and flaunting their far-out spelling skills at this peace-infused...
Find unity between man, plastic, and targets, as you soar into the stratosphere at the "Frisbee Olympics!" Join forces with a partner and engage in dynamic...
Hey, cosmic cats and music wizards, it's time to hop on the Magical Musical Mystery Tour at SNOWDOWN's longest-running groovy gathering! Gather your tribe...
It's not just a tournament; it's a shuffle spectacle of peace-loving proportions. Teams will be drawn in a random double elimination tournament. May your...
Cool vibes are rolling in as teams of two dive into the cosmic flow of a double elimination 8-ball tournament! Picture this: a swirling kaleidoscope of...
Bring a partner or connect with another solo soul to form a dynamic duo for our partner-powered Dart journey! The first 10 teams snag a spot, and a waitlist...
A wicked, classic 6-card play in a single elimination format. Bring your own boards if you're groovy like that, or simply bring your positive vibes. Cards...
Hang loose at this peaceful paddle ping pong tournament! Bring your paddle or use one of ours—it's all about good vibes. Let's spread love and paddle...
There is no rip off with this SNOWDOWN favorite event! Go bananas with this fun and entertaining event. We take the classic party games "quarters” to...
Let your freak flag fly with our annual lip sync contest! Whether you're flying solo or forming a funky group, it's time to unleash your inner free-spirited...
Channel your inner love guru and prepare to spread the love at the Pick-Up Line Throwdown – where the vibes are smooth, and the lines are free-flowing....
Get ready for a love-filled night as DJs and emcees join forces in a harmonious rap and music showdown! Come celebrate this unity through beats and rhymes...