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January 2024 Events

 Monday, January 1st
Christmas Tree Drop Off All Week!
8:00am / Santa Rita Park
Christmas tree dropped off has officially begun through Jan. 31, 2024
Whimsical Wonderland 2024 Call to Artists
12:00pm / Durango Arts Center
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...
Freedom from the Inner Critic
6:00pm / register in advance
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...
Comedy Showcase
7:30pm / Starlight Lounge
Local and National comics perform every Monday!
 Tuesday, January 2nd
Cowboy Tuesdays
12:00pm / Strater Hotel/Diamond Belle Saloon
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....
Slow Bluegrass Jam
5:30pm / General Palmer
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...
Open Mic Night
7:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Open mic every Tuesday, open to performers of all kinds and levels from beginners to experts. Support local live music!
 Wednesday, January 3rd
Wine, Liquor, Beer tasting and pairing
4:00pm / Wagon Wheel Liquors
Come and joins us for a tasting of Wine, Liquor, or Beer every Wednesday during happy hour. Come taste our crews favorite products!   Wine...
Karaoke Roulette
8:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Sing a song get a free shot!
Geeks Who Drink
8:00pm / The Roost
Think its just trivia? Think again!
 Thursday, January 4th
Intro to 3D Printing
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...
Dry January Mocktail Tastings
3:00pm / Durango Sustainable Goods
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...
Live Music: Seth Yokel & Andy Gallen Duo
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Join us in our tasting room with live music from Seth Yokel & Andy Gallen Duo.
Bluegrass Jam Session
6:00pm / Durango Beer & Ice Company
Every Thursday Stop in and enjoy some local Bluegrass jams by your Local bluegrass jammers!   $4 pints all day and if you'd like to join the...
Trivia Night
6:30pm / The Powerhouse
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...
Trivia Night
7:30pm / Starlight Lounge
Hosted by Aria PettyOne  Featuring 3 rounds of trivia, prizes, and local drag performances! Come see if you have the brains to win our grand prize...
 Friday, January 5th
Fresh Beer Fridays!
3:00pm / 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!
First Friday Art Crawl - New Years Art Roundtable Discussion
4:00pm / The ArtRoom Collective (Smiley Building)
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...
Pots and Pints Ceramic Hand-Building Happy Hour - Gnomes
4:30pm / Durango Arts Center
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...
Opening Reception: Matthew Sievers, Landscapes of Light
5:00pm / Blue Rain Gallery
Join us for Durango's First Friday featuring a selection of paintings by Matthew Sievers.
Closing Reception: Solo Exhibition featuring Ted Moore
5:00pm / Gallery at 11th Street Station
Join us for a closing reception of Ted Moore's solo exhibition, "Ec(h)o". A short artist talk will take place at 5:30pm.   Ted Moore is an...
Wine 101 - A Night of Comedy
6:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
EsoTerra's 'Wine 101' is an evening of comedy, wine drinking, and gourmet snackin'. Essentially, an evening of wine eduction, without the snobbery that...
First Irie Friday Reggae Dance
9:00pm / Roxys
Free! All night jugglin' and tacos served until 1am!
 Saturday, January 6th
Cultural Guards of Durangos Magical History
9:00am / Durango Arts Center
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...
Introduction to Nature Journaling
10:00am / Smiley Building
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...
Karaoke
6:00pm / Durango Beer and Ice
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...
Live Music: Andrew Schuhmann
6:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
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...
 Sunday, January 7th
First Tracks Brunch Experience
7:30am / Dantes Backside Bistro
We’re offering the opportunity for a limited number of guests to board Lift 1 at 7:30 am and ski a few laps on Lift 3 before the mountain opens....
Veteran Benefit Breakfast - Open to Public
9:00am / VFW Post 4031
Great opportunity to support your local veterans while enjoying a delicious breakfast! Open to the public, this event is held every 1st & 3rd Sunday. ...
Board Game Sundays
2:00pm / Lola's Place
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...
 Monday, January 8th
Aikido for Beginners
8:00am / DSBK Dojo
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...
Christmas Tree Drop Off
8:00am / Santa Rita Park
Christmas tree dropped off has officially begun through Jan. 31, 2024
Whimsical Wonderland 2024 Call to Artists
12:00pm / Durango Arts Center
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...
Monday Middle/High School After School Art
4:00pm / Durango Arts Center
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...
Comedy Showcase
7:30pm / Starlight Lounge
Local and National comics perform every Monday!
 Tuesday, January 9th
Start-Up Support
12:00pm / Center for Innovation
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...
How to Stay out of a Nursing Home
1:00pm / Durango Senior Center - Window Room
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...
After School Art, Making the World a Better Place Through ART
3:30pm / Durango Arts Center
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...
Slow Bluegrass Jam
5:30pm / General Palmer
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...
Open Mic Night
7:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Open mic every Tuesday, open to performers of all kinds and levels from beginners to experts. Support local live music!
 Wednesday, January 10th
Green Business Roundtable
12:00pm / Powerhouse Science Center
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...
After School Art Making Mania
3:30pm / Durango Arts Center
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,...
OhHi CBD, Skagua, Ska Hard Seltzers
3:30pm / Purgys
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...
Wine, Liquor, Beer tasting and pairing
4:00pm / Wagon Wheel Liquors
Come and joins us for a tasting of Wine, Liquor, or Beer every Wednesday during happy hour. Come taste our crews favorite products!   Wine...
Durango Youth Theatre - DYT Company Middle School+
4:00pm / Durango Arts Center
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...
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society Presentation
7:00pm / Fort Lewis Collage Lyceum and Zoom
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,...
Karaoke Roulette
8:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Sing a song get a free shot!
Geeks Who Drink
8:00pm / The Roost
Think its just trivia? Think again!
 Thursday, January 11th
Afternoon Art for Teens - Advanced Art Projects
4:00pm / Durango Arts Center
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,...
Durango Youth Shakespeare (DYS) 5th Grade+
4:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Thursdays | 4:00 - 5:30 |Jan 11 - May 4 Students will learn the fundamentals of Shakespeare's language, history and performance techniques. Shakespeare...
Live Music: Safety Meeting Trio
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Join us in our tasting room with live music from the Safety Meeting Trio!
Sustainable Biz Meet & Greet
5:00pm / Durango Sustainable Goods
A winter monthly gathering of local sustainable business leaders designed to build community, partnerships, and to advance sustainable business practices....
Bluegrass Jam Session
6:00pm / Durango Beer & Ice Company
Every Thursday Stop in and enjoy some local Bluegrass jams by your Local bluegrass jammers!   $4 pints all day and if you'd like to join the...
Trivia Night
6:30pm / The Powerhouse
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...
Trivia Night
7:30pm / Starlight Lounge
Hosted by Aria PettyOne  Featuring 3 rounds of trivia, prizes, and local drag performances! Come see if you have the brains to win our grand prize...
Comedy Open Mic
8:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
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,...
 Friday, January 12th
BIDs Coffee and Conversation Meeting
8:30am / TBK Bank Community Room
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...
Fresh Beer Fridays!
3:00pm / 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!
Fanny Pack Fridays
3:00pm / The Nugget Mountain Bar
Apres fun with sweet door prizes from Osprey and More!
Live Music with Maybe Tomorrow Band
3:00pm / Purgys
Join us at Purgy's (inside if it's cold and dumping or out on the patio if it's a bluebird day!) for live music with new local outlaw country...
STEAM lab
3:30pm / Durango Public Library
Join us for the STEAM lab where you will explore the night winter sky. This event is free!
Pots and Pints Ceramic Hand-Building Happy Hour - Gnomes
4:30pm / Durango Arts Center
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...
Parents Night Out
5:00pm / Durango Dance
Children enjoy a fun evening of dance plus dinner and show while parents get a night out!   $30/child   Sign up at durangodance.com...
Wine 101 - A Night of Comedy
6:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
EsoTerra's 'Wine 101' is an evening of comedy, wine drinking, and gourmet snackin'. Essentially, an evening of wine eduction, without...
Learn To Square Dance - Beginner Lessons
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
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
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...
Durango Dancing Fridays
7:00pm / VFW Post 4031
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,...
Output Friday
9:00pm / Roxy's
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...
 Saturday, January 13th
Homebuyer Education Class
8:30am / Fort Lewis Campus
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...
Venture Snowboards - Demo Day
9:00am / Purgatory Resort
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...
Durango Wedding Expo
12:00pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Shop, Sample, plan!   In one afternoon, find your dream ceremony & reception location. Book your event planner, caterer, photographer, floral...
Stained Glass 101 - Make It & Take It Sun Catcher
12:00pm / East Animas Road Mini Storage
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...
Figure Drawing Dynamic Dogs
1:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Get comfortable with simple drawing techniques and enjoy the process of Figure Drawing with Man's Best Friend!    The La Plata Humane...
Snow Science & Social
1:00pm / Andrews Lake Winter Parking Area
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,...
From This Earth: The Timeless Beauty of Pueblo Pottery
1:00pm / Animas Museum
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...
Karaoke
6:00pm / Durango Beer and Ice
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...
Live Music: Derek Dames Ohl
6:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
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...
Author Event & Book Signing: Ben Goldfarb Crossings: 'How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet'
6:00pm / Maria's Bookshop
Durango-based freelance writer Krista Langlois will moderate a discussion with conservation journalist and author Ben Goldfarb.   A New York...
 Sunday, January 14th
Board Game Sundays
2:00pm / Lola's Place
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...
Live Music: Alex Krug Combo
4:30pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
Shake a leg with the Alex Krug Combo at EsoTerra Ciderworks on Sunday, January 14th, from 4:30-6:30 pm! Life is an exploration at its 'core',...
Blue Moon Ramblers
6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
A Durango- local Americana/Bluegrass band that's been playing at the Diamond Belle Saloon every Sunday for over 30 years!
 Monday, January 15th
Christmas Tree Drop Off
8:00am / Santa Rita Park
Christmas tree dropped off has officially begun through Jan. 31, 2024
Calling all small business innovators!
8:00am / Center for Innovation
The 12th annual Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference is seeking presenters to share their insights on the power of everyday innovation.
Cascade Canyon Winter Train
9:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Numerous departure times! Please check the website for more details! This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade...
Martin Luther King Jr. Solidarity March
12:30pm / Fort Lewis College
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...
Mud-day Madness
6:00pm / Durango Arts Center
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...
Comedy Showcase
7:30pm / Starlight Lounge
Local and National comics perform every Monday!
 Tuesday, January 16th
Cowboy Tuesdays
12:00pm / Strater Hotel/Diamond Belle Saloon
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....
Art of the Heart
4:00pm / The Hive DGO
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,...
Slow Bluegrass Jam
5:30pm / General Palmer
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...
Figure Drawing with Mike Scieszka
6:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Tuesdays | 10 Classes | 6:00 - 8:00 | Jan 16 - March 19. With a live model, and an excellent instructor, where all supplies are included   Figure...
Open Mic Night
7:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Open mic every Tuesday, open to performers of all kinds and levels from beginners to experts. Support local live music!
 Wednesday, January 17th
United Way Day
9:00am / Wolf Creek Ski Area
One week from today you could be enjoying discounted skiing at Wolf Creek Ski Area AND supporting your community. Two birds. One lift ticket.
Gentle & Slow Yoga
9:00am / Neighborhood Florida Grange
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!...
The ART of Painting - Our Lives on Canvas
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Wednesdays | 10 Classes | 10:00 - noon | Jan 17 - March 20. Express yourself through painting and develop your artistic style in this inspiring class!...
Headshot Harmony: A Dual Lens Experience
12:00pm / Allison Ragsdale Photography
Unleash your inner star with Allison Ragsdale Photography's dynamic duo, Allison and Hannah!   Join our Headshot Harmony Event - where your...
Them Apples: Marketing & Chill
12:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
This month's topic - Brand Guidelines 101!   A brand guideline enables you to hone a clear visual look to your brand that your target audience...
Wine, Liquor, Beer tasting and pairing
4:00pm / Wagon Wheel Liquors
Come and joins us for a tasting of Wine, Liquor, or Beer every Wednesday during happy hour. Come taste our crews favorite products!   Wine...
Warsaw with DJ I-Gene
5:00pm / Animas City Theatre
5.2.8 Happy Hour Series  21+ / $10   Doors 5:00pm / DJ I-Gene 5:00pm-6:00pm / Warsaw 6:00pm-8:00pm   Sponsored by WeFill  Warsaw...
Karaoke Roulette
8:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Sing a song get a free shot!
Geeks Who Drink
8:00pm / The Roost
Think its just trivia? Think again!
 Thursday, January 18th
Dark Sky Brewing Launch Party!
12:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Dark Sky Brewing is expanding its orbit to Colorado!   Dark Sky Brewing is partnering with Ska Brewing to bring their brews to southwest CO....
Live Music: Derek Dames Ohl
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Join us in our tasting room for live music with Derek Dames OHL!
Artist Reception: One-Man Show & Book Signing featuring David Yarrow
5:00pm / Sorrel Sky Gallery
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...
Bluegrass Jam Session
6:00pm / Durango Beer & Ice Company
Every Thursday Stop in and enjoy some local Bluegrass jams by your Local bluegrass jammers!   $4 pints all day and if you'd like to join the...
Poetry Night
6:00pm / Durango Sustainable Goods
Calling all poets & writers! Sustainable Goods + Omni Cafe are delighted to host the High Desert Garden Open Mic Night!    $5 donation appreciated....
Magical Art and Happiness!
6:00pm / Durango Arts Center
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...
Free Avalanche Awareness Clinic
6:00pm / Durango Public Library
Know before you go. When was the last time you refreshed your avalanche skills?
Trivia Night
6:30pm / The Powerhouse
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...
Trivia Night
7:30pm / Starlight Lounge
Hosted by Aria PettyOne  Featuring 3 rounds of trivia, prizes, and local drag performances! Come see if you have the brains to win our grand prize...
 Friday, January 19th
Fresh Beer Fridays!
3:00pm / 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!
Durango High School Hockey Games
3:00pm / Chapman Hill Ice Arena
Come out and Support DHS Hockey this weekend for home games at Chapman Hill Ice Arena!  JV- 3pm  Varsity at 5:15pm*   Varsity...
Sip & Create - Fused Glass 6" Plate
5:00pm / Sun Sapphires
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!   By...
Whimsical Wonderland Exhibit Grand Opening
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Come chase the Winter Blues away and join these amazing artists for the grand opening!
Heliotropic: a solo exhibition featuring Courtney Lane
5:30pm / Stillwater Music
Durango Creative Distric's Incubator for Emerging Artists presents "Heliotropic," a solo exhibition featuring cyanotype photography by local artist Courtney...
Wine 101 - A Night of Comedy
6:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
EsoTerra's 'Wine 101' is an evening of comedy, wine drinking, and gourmet snackin'. Essentially, an evening of wine eduction, without...
San Juan Symphony String Quartet
7:00pm / St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Join the San Juan Symphony String Quartet for an intimate and impactful concert of string quartet repertoire. The program features diverse works by Elena...
Kids Snow-Down Follies
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
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...
Balkan Bump with special guest Phyphr, Mah Ze Tar
8:00pm / Animas City Theatre
21+ / $35 / $40   Balkan Bump is the newest project from trumpet player, producer and ethnomusicologist Will Magid.   Balkan...
 Saturday, January 20th
Winter Inter School BJJ Tournment
8:00am / Durango Martial Arts Academy
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....
Cascade Canyon Winter Train
9:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Numerous departure times! Please check the website for more details! This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade...
Winter Foraging Class
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...
BART Caring for our Community through Creativity
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
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...
Stained Glass 101 - Make It & Take It Sun Catcher
12:00pm / East Animas Road Mini Storage
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...
Durango High School Hockey Games
12:30pm / Chapman Hill Ice Arena
Come out and support the High School Hockey Team this weekend at Chapman Hill Ice Arena!    Varsity at 12:30pm*  JV (away game in Telluride-...
Performance Workshop
1:00pm / Durango Harley-Davidson
Learn about Stage 1-4 engines, motorcycle builds, and more! RSVP to be entered to win a FREE dyno tune valued to be $500.    *Must be present...
Fused Glass Painting - Valentines Day Gifts and Decorations
2:00pm / Durango Arts Center
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"...
Kids Snow-Down Follies
2:00pm / Durango Arts Center
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
2:30pm / Purgatory Village Express Lift
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...
Tracy Wiebeck Duo featuring Richard Leavitt
5:30pm / Public House 701
Tracy and Richard play Americana and Vintage Variety music.
Karaoke
6:00pm / Durango Beer and Ice
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...
Live Music: Ashleigh Bennett
6:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
Join us for an awesome night of live music with Ashleigh Bennett! Ashleigh, a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, blends acoustic, indie, folk,...
Ragged Oak
7:00pm / The Subterrain
Join us in the basement for a night of live Indie rock and ambience, all ages.
Kids Snow-Down Follies
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
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...
 Sunday, January 21st
First Tracks Brunch Experience
7:30am / Dantes Backside Bistro
We’re offering the opportunity for a limited number of guests to board Lift 1 at 7:30 am and ski a few laps on Lift 3 before the mountain opens....
Know the Snow Rando (Skimo) Race
8:00am / Purgatory
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...
Veteran Benefit Breakfast - Open to Public
9:00am / VFW Post 4031
Great opportunity to support your local veterans while enjoying a delicious breakfast! Open to the public, this event is held every 1st & 3rd Sunday. ...
Cascade Canyon Winter Train
9:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Numerous departure times! Please check the website for more details! This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade...
Board Game Sundays
2:00pm / Lola's Place
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...
Blue Moon Ramblers
6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
A Durango- local Americana/Bluegrass band that's been playing at the Diamond Belle Saloon every Sunday for over 30 years!
 Monday, January 22nd
Christmas Tree Drop Off
8:00am / Santa Rita Park
Christmas tree dropped off has officially begun through Jan. 31, 2024
Calling all small business innovators!
8:00am / Center for Innovation
The 12th annual Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference is seeking presenters to share their insights on the power of everyday innovation.
Whimsical Wonderland Exhibit - Tuesday - Saturday
12:00pm / Durango Arts Center
We have turned our gallery into a wonderland of whimsy! So come enjoy fun, colorful, bright, black light reactive, whimsical, illusionary, surreal, abstract...
Comedy Showcase
7:30pm / Starlight Lounge
Local and National comics perform every Monday!
 Tuesday, January 23rd
Cowboy Tuesdays
12:00pm / Strater Hotel/Diamond Belle Saloon
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...
Improve Your Handwriting
2:00pm / Durango Public Library
Want to feel good about your handwriting?  Learn how in 5 easy steps!   The Durango Public Library is hosting a FREE in-person class...
First Fridays Listening Sessions
4:30pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
You're Invited! Please Join Us!  First Friday Listening Sessions for Businesses, Artists, and Supporters.   Hosted by   Local...
Engage Durango Forum
5:00pm / Durango Public Library
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...
Slow Bluegrass Jam
5:30pm / General Palmer
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...
Open Mic Night
7:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Open mic every Tuesday, open to performers of all kinds and levels from beginners to experts. Support local live music!
 Wednesday, January 24th
First Fridays Listening Sessions
8:30am / Create Art and Tea
You're Invited! Please Join Us!  First Friday Listening Sessions for Businesses, Artists, and Supporters.   Hosted by   Local...
Adult Pottery Classes
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...
Telluride Brewing Sampling
1:00pm / Ski Beach at Purgatory Resort
Join us for beer sampling with Telluride Brewing Company.
Wine, Liquor, Beer tasting and pairing
4:00pm / Wagon Wheel Liquors
Come and joins us for a tasting of Wine, Liquor, or Beer every Wednesday during happy hour. Come taste our crews favorite products!   Wine...
Tween/Teen Winter Classes
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...
Womenade
5:30pm / Public House 701
Join us for our first event of the year! We can't wait to see you there!
Full Moon Howler: Snowshoe Fun!
6:00pm / Durango Nordic Center
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...
Karaoke Roulette
8:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Sing a song get a free shot!
Geeks Who Drink
8:00pm / The Roost
Think its just trivia? Think again!
 Thursday, January 25th
Scotch Tasting
4:00pm / Purgys
We can't imagine a better way to end a long day on the slopes than gathering to taste some specially chosen scotch around the Purgy's fire! Come...
Tween/Teen Winter Classes
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...
Bluegrass Jam Session
6:00pm / Durango Beer & Ice Company
Every Thursday Stop in and enjoy some local Bluegrass jams by your Local bluegrass jammers!   $4 pints all day and if you'd like to join the...
Trivia Night
6:30pm / The Powerhouse
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...
 Friday, January 26th
Snowdown T-Shirt Day
7:30am / Magpies Newstand & Cafe
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...
Snowdown Build-a-Bong - drop off on Feb 2, winner picked Feb 3
8:00am / Prohibition Herb
Use your imagination to build the grooviest bong that the whole wide world has ever laid eyes on! The sky's the limit baby!    Drop off your...
Snowdown Theme Contest - drop off ideas until Feb 4
9:00am / Magpies Newsstand & Cafe
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...
Snowdown Save The Chicken Egg Drop
12:00pm / Gazpacho Restaurant
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...
Snowdown Senior Bingo
1:00pm / La Plata County Senior Center
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...
Fresh Beer Fridays!
3:00pm / 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!
Dry January Mocktail Tastings
3:00pm / Durango Sustainable Goods
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...
Snowdown Murder Mystery
3:00pm / Gable House Bed and Breakfast
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?...
Fanny Pack Friday
3:00pm / The Nugget Mountain Bar
Apres fun with sweet door prizes from Osprey and More!
Peace, Love and Crafts
3:30pm / Durango Public Library
Join us for an afternoon of groovy crafts for kids! Ages 5-12. FREE!
Wine Sampling
4:00pm / Paradise Pizzeria at Purgatory Resort
Come join us in Paradise! Enjoy a variety of wine samples as the sun sets at Paradise Pizzeria as part of our Elevation Series!
Pots and Pints - Ceramic Hand-Building Happy Hour - Mad Hatter Tea Cup
4:30pm / Durango Arts Center
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...
Live Music: Warsaw
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Join us for a SPECIAL Durango Snowdown Live Music exclusive event! Warsaw Poland Bros!
Snowdown: Peace, Love and Beer Dinner
5:00pm / Carver Brewing Company
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...
Snowdown 45th Annual Bartenders Contest
5:30pm / Starlight Lounge
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...
Snowdown - Limbo Contest!
6:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
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...
Mustache Roulette
7:00pm / The Subterrain
Kick off your Snowdown right and start with an awesome mustache! Participants will will receive a professional buzz, an endless amount of fanfare, and...
40th Annual Snowdown Follies
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center Theatre
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...
Snowdown: Peace, Love and Beer Dinner
7:30pm / Carver Brewing Company
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...
Output Friday
9:00pm / Roxy's
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...
Snowdown Karaoke Contest
10:00pm / 8th Avenue Tavern
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...
40th Annual Snowdown Follies
10:00pm / Durango Arts Center Theatre
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...
 Saturday, January 27th
Biker Breakfast
9:00am / Durango Harley-Davidson
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...
Cascade Canyon Winter Train
9:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Numerous departure times! Please check the website for more details! This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade...
Snowdown 9 Ball Billiard Tournament
10:00am / The Garage
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+.   Event...
Snowdown Cornhole Tournament
10:00am / American Legion Post 28
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...
Stained Glass 101 - Make It & Take It Sun Catcher
12:00pm / East Animas Road Mini Storage
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...
Snowdown How Well Do You Know Y(our) Wine?
12:00pm / Four Leaves Winery
Don’t be a whine(o) – come taste 4 samples of wine- easy peasy right? If you can correctly identifty 3 of the 4 samples, using our descripton menu,...
Snow Science & Social
1:00pm / Andrews Lake Winter Parking Area
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,...
Snowdown T-shirt Tie-Dye Get Down
1:00pm / Sun Sapphires
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...
Intro to Tie-dye
1:00pm / Zia Cantina
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,...
Snowdown Speed Friending
2:00pm / Durango Public Library
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."...
Snowdown Outhouse Stuffing
2:00pm / Gazpacho Restaurant
What would SNOWDOWN be without its twisted challenges? We’re turning the humble outhouse into a groovy gathering space for the bravest free spirits....
Snowdown Paper Airplanes
2:00pm / Office Depot
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,...
Snowdown Smoke Signals
3:00pm / Rocky Mountain High
Scooby doobie doo! Calling all peace lovers to show off their talents, which may or may not include joint rolling. Must be 21+.  Event Cost: FREE...
SOLD OUT Snowcat Dining Excursion
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...
Snowdown - Most Wholesome Compliment Battle
4:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
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...
Snowdown Wine Races
4:00pm / Durango Winery
You're not going to want to miss this one. See who can roll up the toilet paper the fastest without spilling the wine! Must be 21+.  Event Cost:...
Snowdown: Peace, Love and Beer Dinner
5:00pm / Carver Brewing Company
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...
Snowdown Peace, Love and Pillow Fighting
5:00pm / The Good Fight Boxing Gym
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...
Snowdown 60's Psychedelic Karaoke and Costume Contest
6:00pm / Durango Beer and Ice
Get creative folks with a song & costume!
Crokinole Tournament
6:30pm / VFW Post 4031
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,...
40th Annual Snowdown Follies
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center Theatre
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...
Snowdown: Peace, Love and Beer Dinner
7:30pm / Carver Brewing Company
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...
Snowdown - Blindfolded Dance Challenge
8:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
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...
Tie-Dye Glow Party
9:00pm / Starlight Lounge
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....
Snowdown Karaoke Contest
10:00pm / 8th Avenue Tavern
Singers, crooners, and cosmic warblers, come together under the kaleidoscopic lights and let your inner songbird soar. It's a trippy quest for the...
40th Annual Snowdown Follies
10:00pm / Durango Arts Center Theatre
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...
 Sunday, January 28th
Backcountry Basics with VNTR Birds
8:30am / Purgatory Village Express Lift
Check out this women specific Backcountry Basics course.   “Whether you’re splitboarding, AT skiing, snowmobiling, etc. get the...
Cascade Canyon Winter Train
9:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Numerous departure times! Please check the website for more details! This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade...
Snowdown 8 Ball Billiards Tournament
10:00am / The Garage
Double elimination tournament with up to 21 players. Must be 21+.  Event Cost: $20  Prizes
Snowdown Cookie Decorating Class and Brunch
10:00am / Mountain Dough Baking
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...
Lovin' Laps Hamster Derby
1:00pm / Creature Comforts
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...
Snowdown Opening Ceremony
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...
Snowdown Hopscotch for Kids and Adults
1:00pm / Gazpacho Restaurant
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...
Snowdown Cookie Decorating Class
1:00pm / Mountain Dough Baking
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...
Board Game Sundays
2:00pm / Lola's Place
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...
Snowdown Chess Tournament
2:00pm / The Subterrain
Chess tournament with prizes!
Snowdown Chess Tournament
2:00pm / Durango Winery
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...
Flower Crown Class
3:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
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...
Blue Moon Ramblers
6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
A Durango- local Americana/Bluegrass band that's been playing at the Diamond Belle Saloon every Sunday for over 30 years!
 Monday, January 29th
Snowdown Search For The Silver Bullet
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...
Christmas Tree Drop Off
8:00am / Santa Rita Park
Christmas tree dropped off has officially begun through Jan. 31, 2024
Calling all small business innovators!
8:00am / Center for Innovation
The 12th annual Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference is seeking presenters to share their insights on the power of everyday innovation.
Whimsical Wonderland Exhibit - Tuesday - Saturday
12:00pm / Durango Arts Center
We have turned our gallery into a wonderland of whimsy! So come enjoy fun, colorful, bright, black light reactive, whimsical, illusionary, surreal, abstract...
Galentines Day Mini Sessions!
12:00pm / Sutcliffe Vineyards Tasting Room
Celebrate the love!   Please join us for a fun portrait session celebrating your relationship(s).   Despite its name, anyone...
Snowdown Coaster Coasting
4:00pm / 8th Avenue Tavern
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...
Snowdown - Pajama Party Night
6:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
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...
Jennifer Hill album release party
7:00pm / The Subterrain
Sassy and sultry singer, and Fort Lewis Alumni, Jennifer Hill returns to Durango to start her tour for her new album, Love Bomb.
Snowdown Make War, Not Love
8:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Comedy roast competition where participants roast each other. The crowd determines winner. Must be 21+.   Event Cost: FREE  Prizes:...
 Tuesday, January 30th
Cowboy Tuesdays
12:00pm / Strater Hotel/Diamond Belle Saloon
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....
Snowdown Flower Garland Craft Event
4:00pm / Durango Public Library
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....
Snowdown Coaster Coasting
4:00pm / 8th Avenue Tavern
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...
Slow Bluegrass Jam
5:30pm / General Palmer
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...
Snowdown Peace, Love and Pinball
6:00pm / Union Social House
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....
Long Hair Air Guitar Contest
8:00pm / Starlight Lounge
An air guitar contest! Bonus points for longest hair. Long beautiful hair, shining, gleaming, streaming, flaxen, waxen… Must be 21+.   Event...
Snowdown Follies Gala
8:00pm / Durango Arts Center Theatre
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...
 Wednesday, January 31st
Snowdown Fashion Do's & Don'ts
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...
Snowdown Scavenger Hunt
12:00pm / Billy Goat Saloon
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...
Snowdown Hula Hoop Contest
2:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
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...
Snowdown Keg Cap Frisbee Golf
2:00pm / Balcony Bar & Grill
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...
How Local Are You?
2:00pm / Animas Chocolate Co
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...
What's Crackin' Lego Walk
3:00pm / 11th Street Station
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...
Wine, Liquor, Beer tasting and pairing
4:00pm / Wagon Wheel Liquors
Come and joins us for a tasting of Wine, Liquor, or Beer every Wednesday during happy hour. Come taste our crews favorite products!   Wine...
Flower Power Craft Party
4:00pm / Durango Dance
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...
Snowdown Hot Wing Eating Contest
4:00pm / Cockoo's Chicken House
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...
Snowdown Coaster Coasting
4:00pm / 8th Avenue Tavern
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...
Giddy Up and Grow Dancing
4:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
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...
Flower Power Barre
4:00pm / Durango Dance
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...
Snowdown Family Feud
5:00pm / Anarchy Brewing
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...
Bicycle Roller Races
5:00pm / Zia Taqueria North
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...
Snowdown Cocktails for Conservation
5:00pm / Public House 701
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...
Give Me Some Potato Skin
5:00pm / 11th Street Station
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...
It's Bananas
5:00pm / Starlight Lounge
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...
Snowdown Spellebration
5:30pm / The Powerhouse
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...
Frisbee Olympics
5:30pm / Carver Brewing Co
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...
Magical Musical Mystery Tour
6:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
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...
Snowdown Euchre Tournament
6:00pm / VFW
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...
Snowdown Scotch Doubles Billiards
6:00pm / The Garage
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...
Snowdown Double Darts
6:00pm / Union Social House
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...
Snowdown Cribbage Tournament
6:00pm / Elks Lodge
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...
Snowdown Peace, Love and Pinball
6:00pm / J Bo's Pizza & Rib Co
This is a pinball tournament for all mellow pin heads! It will be 3 strikes you’re out and outta your mind. Must be 18+.    Entry Cost:...
Ping Pong Tournament
6:30pm / Starlight Lounge
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...
Snowdown Butt Darts
7:00pm / 11th Street Station
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...
Geeks Who Drink
8:00pm / The Roost
Think its just trivia? Think again!
Snowdown Lip Sync Contest
8:00pm / El Rancho Tavern
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...
Snowdown Pick Up Line Throwdown
8:00pm / Animas City Theater
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....
Flower Power
9:00pm / Starlight Lounge
May your love arrow fly true, as you attempt to pin the flower on a REAL LIVE hippy (not a picture of a hippy). Must be 21+.   Entry Cost:...
DJ & MC Battle
10:00pm / Starlight Lounge
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...
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