Featured Happenings

Purgatory Resort hosts the 23rd Annual Ski Bike Festival & Race in partnership with the American Skibike Association. As the longest-running ski bike...

Cascade Canyon Winter Train

9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel...

Tuesday, February 24^th

Free Community Workshop & Seed Swap

5:00pm / Durango Community Recreation Center

Topic: Selecting Seeds for Our Climate Join the SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab and the Old Fort’s Production Manager Duke Jackson to learn...

Friday, February 27^th

Cascade Canyon Winter Train

9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel...

Adaptive Sports Association's Dave Spencer Classic Weekend

5:00pm / Purgatory, ASA, Doubletree

Join us for the Dave Spencer Classic, Adaptive Sports Association’s most fun-filled weekend and a key fundraiser supporting adaptive recreation for people...

Saturday, February 28^th

USASA Giant Slalom

9:00am / Purgatory Resort - Upper Hades

The USASA Southwest Colorado Series returns to Purgatory Resort for two days of giant slalom competition. Racers test speed and technical skill as they...

Dave Spencer Annual Ski Classic & Uncle Clyde's Run and Slide

9:00am / Purgatory Resort

Purgatory Resort hosts two community events: The Dave Spencer Annual Ski Classic is a team-based, costumed “racing” event on the NASTAR...

Cascade Canyon Winter Train

9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel...

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...

Sunday, March 1^st

USASA Giant Slalom

9:00am / Purgatory Resort - Upper Hades

The USASA Southwest Colorado Series returns to Purgatory Resort for two days of giant slalom competition. Racers test speed and technical skill as they...

Friday, March 6^th

Envisioning a Changing DurangoScape 2026

5:30pm / DoubleTree Hilton

Speakers consider the challenges facing our urban forest from changing climate conditions and rapid development. Durango is home to over 12,000 trees,...

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

6:30pm / Fort Lewis Community Concert Hall

Join us for a night (or two!) of some of the most inspiring and exhilarating films from around the world. This year’s screening will feature a thoughtful...

Saturday, March 7^th

McDonald's Cardboard Derby at Purgatory Resort

10:00am / Purgatory Resort

Participants are invited to design and build a derby racer using only cardboard and duct tape, then pilot their creation down the slopes during this classic...

Envisioning A Changing DurangoScape 2026 - Durango's Urban Forest

12:00pm / DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom

Ongoing changes in our climate, population growth and rapid development will create challenging conditions for Durango’s community forest, comprised...

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

6:30pm / Fort Lewis Community Concert Hall

Join us for a night (or two!) of some of the most inspiring and exhilarating films from around the world. This year’s screening will feature a thoughtful...

Tuesday, March 10^th

State of the Animas (and local rivers) hosted by 5RTU

5:30pm / Hillcrest Golf Club

Hosted by Five Rivers Trout Unlimited your local chapter of Trout Unlimited. Every spring we gather to learn from the experts in cold water conservation...

Tuesday, March 17^th

The Shamrock Express

9:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Time to get your Irish on! Come join us on the Shamrock Express bound for Cascade Canyon deep in the San Juan National Forest! Special St....

Shamrock Express

9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Time to get your Irish on! Come join us on the Shamrock Express bound for Cascade Canyon deep in the San Juan National Forest! Special 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.

Saturday, March 21^st

Hollywood Huckfest

8:30am / Purgatory Resort

This slopestyle-freeride competition takes place on the expert terrain of Catharsis run, featuring kickers above cliff faces. The event is open to skiers...

Saturday, April 18^th

Earth Day Durango

10:30am / Buckley Park

Parade, Celebration, and Local Events Procession of the Species down Main St. followed by food, music, activities, and family fun at Buckley...

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.

Friday, May 15^th

Tico Time Bluegrass Festival

8:00am / Tico Time River Resort

Tico Time Bluegrass Festival returns for 3 days of live music, nature, and adventure. Set along the beautiful Animas River at Tico Time River Resort, the...

Saturday, May 16^th

Tico Time Bluegrass Festival

8:00am / Tico Time River Resort

Tico Time Bluegrass Festival returns for 3 days of live music, nature, and adventure. Set along the beautiful Animas River at Tico Time River Resort, the...

Sunday, May 17^th

Tico Time Bluegrass Festival

8:00am / Tico Time River Resort

Tico Time Bluegrass Festival returns for 3 days of live music, nature, and adventure. Set along the beautiful Animas River at Tico Time River Resort, the...

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 22^nd

Faceplant Ale Kick Off Parade (Costumes Encouraged!)

4:30pm / Ska Brewing

Bike Parade leaving from Ska Brewing at 5pm, making our way to Steamworks and then finish at Buckley Park.

Sunday, May 24^th

Alpine Bank La Strada La Plata Gravel Race

8:00am / Steamworks

The La Strada La Plata Gravel race takes riders from on a 55 mile adventure through Horse Gulch Road, Texas Creek before returning to downtown for Music...

Iron Horse Subaru Mountain Bike Race

8:30am / Buckley Park

Racers will take on the Iron Horse Mountain Bike course starting at 8:30am from Buckley Park finishing with the Pro Men/Women Categories at 1:30pm. The...

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.

Saturday, August 1^st

5th Annual Buckley Park Arts & Crafts Festival

9:00am / Buckley Park

Come join us! We will have over 50 local art & craft vendors, fun games and food. This is a great event for the whole family.

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.

Friday, October 16^th

Downtown Balloon Glow

6:00pm / 500 Block of Main Avenue

Come to the Downtown Durango Balloon Glow (weather permitting). Hot air balloons will light up the sky in Downtown Durango at the balloon...

Saturday, October 17^th

Downtown Balloon Glow

6:00pm / 500 Block of Main Avenue

Come to the Downtown Durango Balloon Glow (weather permitting). Hot air balloons will light up the sky in Downtown Durango at the balloon...

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.

Saturday, October 31^st

Downtown Childrens Halloween

4:00pm / Downtown Durango

The little ghost and goblins fill the streets of Downtown Durango on October 31 for the Children's Halloween Event. This is a fun and safe option for kids...

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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