Nov. 21 – Benefit Day. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. $10 lift tickets for Durango Mountain Resort, with all proceeds going to a nonprofit organization. Call Durango Mountain Resort at 970-247-9000 H
Nov. 24 – High Noon Cascade Canyon Winter Train begins. Features wine and cheese reception on the banks of the Animas River. Call the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad at (970) 247-2733 H
Nov. 26 – Christmas Caroling & Procession 5:30 p.m. 970-247-0312 H

Dec. 3-5 – 30th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival. Fri. 12-5:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 970-247-2117 H
Dec. 11– Breakfast With Santa 8-10 a.m. Dollar hotcakes, all you can eat. Free photos and candy canes for the kids. Bring an item for project Merry Christmas. 970-247-2446 H
Dec. 17 – Pray for Powder Event 1-3 p.m. Enjoy free food and beer provided by Steamworks Brewing Company, as we pray for the best powder of the season. Durango Mountain Resort. 970-247-9000
Dec. 31 – New Years Eve Torchlight Parade at Durango Mountain Resort. 970-247-9000

Jan. 22 – Music in the Mountains Toh-Atin Fundraiser
7 p.m. Music in the Mountains is gearing up for the 19th Annual Classical Music Festival. The Toh-Atin Fundraiser is our way of getting ready for a wonderful three-week festival. Enjoy a beautiful evening of catered food, classical music and a live auction – all to benefit Music in the Mountains. 970-385-6820.

Feb. 23-27 – Ski Bike America 9 a.m. Check out the ski bike displays and demonstrations on the mountain. Don’t miss the ski bike competitions. You may get hooked on another way to get down the mountain.
DMR 1-800-525-0892 H

March 4-13 – Durango Film Festival 259-2291
March 30 April 2 – Quilt Festival 247-2582

Baloons launch during Snowdown.

Admiring colorful fabric at
the Quilt Festival.

This fairy-tale tent houses the
Music in the Mountains Festival.