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

Winterfest 2026

5:00pm / Archuleta County Fairgrounds

Celebrate the season at WinterFest 2026! Kick things off Friday night with a large bonfire, live music with Wonder Bread, and local food vendors.

Saturday, January 17^th

Christmas Tree Drop Off

8:00am / Santa Rita Park

Christmas tree dropped off through end of January.

Hot Air Balloon Ascensions

8:30am / Uptown in Pagosa Lakes Area

See the balloons fill the winter sky over the Pagosa Lakes area uptown. Grab a cup of coffee or cocoa, and come enjoy the spectacular view! Viewing starts...

Cascade Canyon Winter Train

9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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

Penguin Plunge at Winterfest 2026

1:00pm / Pagosa Springs Visitors Center

Support your favorite non-profits by raising money and plunging into the freezing cold San Juan River, or enjoy the view from the San Juan River Walk....

Sunday, January 18^th

Christmas Tree Drop Off

8:00am / Santa Rita Park

Christmas tree dropped off through end of January.

Cascade Canyon Winter Train

9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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

Monday, January 19^th

Christmas Tree Drop Off ALL WEEK

8:00am / Santa Rita Park

Christmas tree dropped off through end of January.

Cascade Canyon Winter Train

9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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

Tuesday, January 20^th

5RTU Board Meeting - Trout Unlimited Monthly Chapter Meeting

5:30pm / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Office

We are currently seeking new board members with open leadership positions. If you are interested in protecting and educating people on our local cold...

Thursday, January 22^nd

BOOze & Bites Light Food Tour

4:30pm / Perbacco Cucina Italiana

Durango is known for skiing, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge, picturesque mountains, river rafting, and culinary delights. But the history of...

Trout Tales and Tying

5:30pm / Animas Brewing Company

We had so much fun in December, we're going to keep it going with our Trout Tales events. This time, bring your fly tying gear (or we'll have...

Friday, January 23^rd

Christmas Tree Drop Off

8:00am / Santa Rita Park

Christmas tree dropped off has officially begun through Jan. 31, 2025

Saturday, January 24^th

Christmas Tree Drop Off

8:00am / Santa Rita Park

Christmas tree dropped off has officially begun through Jan. 31, 2025

Cascade Canyon Winter Train

9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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

Sunday, January 25^th

Christmas Tree Drop Off

8:00am / Santa Rita Park

Christmas tree dropped off has officially begun through Jan. 31, 2025

Cascade Canyon Winter Train

9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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

Snowdown Kickoff Party, Parade, and Theme Announcement

12:30pm / Purgatory Resort

12:30 - Snowdown Ski Parade! Meet at the bottom of lift 1 at 12:30, wear your Snowdown costume or just come join the family-friendly fun! Kids welcome...

Monday, January 26^th

Christmas Tree Drop Off ALL WEEK

8:00am / Santa Rita Park

Christmas tree dropped off has officially begun through Jan. 31, 2025

Thursday, January 29^th

BOOze & Bites Light Food Tour

4:30pm / Perbacco Cucina Italiana

Durango is known for skiing, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge, picturesque mountains, river rafting, and culinary delights. But the history of...

Women of 5RTU - Women's Fly Tying Night

5:30pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks

Join Women of 5RTU as we kick off 2026 with a night of fly tying instruction! This session is limited to 12 and will focus on several effective...

Friday, January 30^th

Christmas Tree Drop Off

8:00am / Santa Rita Park

Christmas tree dropped off has officially begun through Jan. 31, 2025

Christmas Tree Drop Off

8:00am / Santa Rita Park

Christmas tree dropped off has officially begun through Jan. 31, 2025

Cascade Canyon Winter Train

9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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

Red Ball Express

5:30pm / Hosted by Rotary Clubs of La Plata County

Event begins at 5:45 Get ready for the most exciting race in town as thousands of red balls roll toward the finish line! Cash...

Saturday, January 31^st

Christmas Tree Drop Off

8:00am / Santa Rita Park

Christmas tree dropped off has officially begun through Jan. 31, 2025

Cascade Canyon Winter Train

9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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

Sunday, February 1^st

Cascade Canyon Winter Train

9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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

Full Moon Howler Snowshoe Hike

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...

Saturday, February 14^th

Silverton Skijoring

11:00am / Blair Street

Presented by The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Golden Block Brewery & Grand Imperial Hotel is comprised of a single horse typically...

Sunday, February 15^th

Silverton Skijoring

11:00am / Blair Street

Presented by The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Golden Block Brewery & Grand Imperial Hotel is comprised of a single horse typically...

Tuesday, February 17^th

5RTU Board Meeting - Trout Unlimited Monthly Chapter Meeting

5:30pm / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Office

Join us in protecting and educating people on our local cold water fisheries.

Saturday, February 28^th

Uncle Clyde's Run and Slide

11:00am / Purgatory Resort

Most Laps Wins!...Oh, And It's a Relay Race! The beauty of Uncle Clyde's Run & Slide is in its simplicity. Teams complete...

Tuesday, March 17^th

5RTU Board Meeting - Trout Unlimited Monthly Chapter Meeting

5:30pm / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Office

Join us in protecting and educating people on our local cold water fisheries.

Tuesday, April 21^st

5RTU Board Meeting - Trout Unlimited Monthly Chapter Meeting

5:30pm / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Office

Join us in protecting and educating people on our local cold water fisheries.

Tuesday, May 19^th

5RTU Board Meeting - Trout Unlimited Monthly Chapter Meeting

5:30pm / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Office

Join us in protecting and educating people on our local cold water fisheries.

Friday, May 29^th

Rise and Vibes Music Festival

9:00am / Tico Time River Resort

Just south of Durango. Enjoy 3 unforgettable days of conscious roots & reggae music while you dance barefoot in the sand, soak in the river between...

Saturday, May 30^th

43rd Annual Animas River Days

8:00am / Santa Rita Park

Animas River Days includes these sporting events: stand-up paddling, river surfing, freestyle kayaking, boatercross, raft and kayak slalom, downriver races,...

Rise and Vibes Music Festival

9:00am / Tico Time River Resort

Just south of Durango. Enjoy 3 unforgettable days of conscious roots & reggae music while you dance barefoot in the sand, soak in the river between...

Sunday, May 31^st

43rd Annual Animas River Days

8:00am / Santa Rita Park

Animas River Days includes these sporting events: stand-up paddling, river surfing, freestyle kayaking, boatercross, raft and kayak slalom, downriver races,...

Rise and Vibes Music Festival

9:00am / Tico Time River Resort

Just south of Durango. Enjoy 3 unforgettable days of conscious roots & reggae music while you dance barefoot in the sand, soak in the river between...

Thursday, June 11^th

WRC Golf Tournament

7:30am / The Glacier Club

Grab your friends, family, and colleagues to team up and play golf to support Women's Resource Center in Durango! Proceeds will support...

WRC Golf Tournament

9:00am / The Glacier Club

Golf with a good cause! This event will be a charity golf tournament at the Glacier Club that will benefit the programs and resources with WRC. There will...

Tuesday, June 16^th

5RTU Board Meeting - Trout Unlimited Monthly Chapter Meeting

5:30pm / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Office

Join us in protecting and educating people on our local cold water fisheries.

Tuesday, July 21^st

5RTU Board Meeting - Trout Unlimited Monthly Chapter Meeting

5:30pm / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Office

Join us in protecting and educating people on our local cold water fisheries.

Tuesday, August 18^th

5RTU Board Meeting - Trout Unlimited Monthly Chapter Meeting

5:30pm / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Office

Join us in protecting and educating people on our local cold water fisheries.

Tuesday, September 15^th

5RTU Board Meeting - Trout Unlimited Monthly Chapter Meeting

5:30pm / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Office

Join us in protecting and educating people on our local cold water fisheries.

Tuesday, October 20^th

5RTU Board Meeting - Trout Unlimited Monthly Chapter Meeting

5:30pm / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Office

Join us in protecting and educating people on our local cold water fisheries.

Tuesday, November 17^th

5RTU Board Meeting - Trout Unlimited Monthly Chapter Meeting

5:30pm / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Office

Join us in protecting and educating people on our local cold water fisheries.

Tuesday, December 15^th

5RTU Board Meeting - Trout Unlimited Monthly Chapter Meeting

5:30pm / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Office

Join us in protecting and educating people on our local cold water fisheries.

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