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Winter
Highlights
BAYFIELD
AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(970) 884-7372
Call for winter schedule.
CORTEZ AREA CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
(970) 565-3414
Dec. 4 - 5th Annual “A
Taste of the Seasons”.
Four Seasons Greenhouse &
Nursery holds this wine-tasting fundraiser for the Dolores Clubhouse and
Helping Hands. A variety of wines and food from area restaurants, silent
auction and door prizes make this a popular holiday event. 5 – 9 p.m..
On County Road P between Cortez and Dolores. Call (970) 565-8274.
DOLORES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(970) 882-4018
Dec. 6 -
Christmas Bazaar
Dec. 6 -
Bar D Wranglers Christmas Show
Dec. 13 -
Christmas in Dolores. Business open houses, poker run.
DURANGO AREA CHAMBER RESORT
ASSOCIATION
(970) 247-0312
Oct. 25 -
Avalanche Rock Race. Off-road
action and wild custom vehicle designs. These rigs climb boulders bigger
than your living room! Camping and concessions available.
www.avalancheohvranch.com or (970) 883-4400.
Oct. 26 -
Animas Mountain Mug Run. Call (970) 375-7300.
Oct. 31 -
Halloween Trick or Treat. Spend Halloween with your family at the Durango
Mall. Candy, live remote radio broadcast, loads of fun. Call (970)
259-3603.
Nov. 7 -
Habitat for Humanity’s 6th Annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction.
Fine wines and appetizers from area restaurants, silent auction, door
prizes and live music. DoubleTree Hotel, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Call (970)
382-9930.
Nov. 7 - Dec. 13 –
“In the Eye of the Beholder: Dearly Beloved Artworks from Southwestern
Colorado Collections”. (970) 259-2606.
Nov. 8 -
Stars Over Fort Lewis College Gala. Silent and live auction of stars
painted by local and national celebrities. Proceeds support student
scholarships. Event is free and open to the public. (970) 247-7177.
Nov. 8 –
Termar Gallery Holiday Open House. (970) 247-3728.
Nov. 25 – Dec. 24 -
“Spirit in Hand” Holiday Boutique. Juried boutique offers gift items
made by local and regional artists. (970) 259-2606.
Nov. 26 -
High Noon Cascade Canyon Winter Train Begins. Features wine and cheese
reception on the banks of the Animas River. Call the Durango &
Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad at (970) 247-2733 or visit their website
at www.durangotrain.com.
Nov. 28 -
Caroling Procession
& Tree Lighting. Join us as we carol down Main Avenue. Meet at Buckley
Park, get your glow sticks and warm up your voices. When we reach the
Train Station, Santa will light the tree and then all will enjoy hot
chocolate and cookies. Call (970) 247-0312 .
Dec. 1 -
Michael Martin
Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas. At 7 p.m. (970) 247-7657.
Dec. 5 – 7 -
29th
Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival. (970) 247-2117.
Dec. 6 -
Santa Train. Santa
will be on board to surprise and delight you. Call the Durango &
Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad at (970) 247-2733 for more information.
Dec. 29 -
Children’s Museum
of Durango Workshop. News Year’s Celebration Hat Workshop at 10:30 a.m.
(970) 247-3400.
Dec. 31 -
Hues of Blues New
Year’s Eve Party. Join Scoot N Blues for a party with 8-piece blues and
jazz band, Hues of Blues. (970) 259-1400 for package information.
Dec. 31 -
Torchlight Parade
& Fireworks at Durango Mountain Resort. Call (970) 247-9000 or visit www.durangomountainresort.com.
Dec. 31 -
Annual New Year’s
Eve Midnight Train Call the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
at (970) 247-2733 or visit www.durangotrain.com.
Jan. 28 –
Feb. 1 - Snowdown.
Durango’s annual winter celebration features a wide range of zany
activities including ski joring, ski softball, waitress/waiter race, pool
tournament, bed races, snow sculptures, worst dressed fashion show, light
parade and much more. Visit www.snowdown.org.
Feb. 7 & 8 -
Arrowhead
Winterfest. Music, games arena, prize raffle demos, games and giveaways.
1-800-568-3275.
March 6 – 14 -
Durango Film
Festival. Juried festival presenting independent feature films,
documentaries, animated films, shorts, experimental and new media works.
Visit www.durangofilmfestival.com
or call (970) 247-7387.
MANCOS VALLEY CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
(970) 533-7434
December 12-14 -
Mancos
Old-Fashioned Christmas
PAGOSA SPRINGS AREA CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
(970) 264-2360
Nov. 1 - Women’s Civic Club
Bazaar. (970) 731-9979.
Nov. 7 & 8 - Gospel Music
Show. (970) 731-9325.
Dec. 4 – 7 – “It’s A
Wonderful Life.” Presented by Pagosa Springs Music Boosters. (970) 731-4238.
Dec. 6 - Christmas in Pagosa. Call (970) 264-2360.
Dec. 12 - Parade of Lights. Call (970) 264- 2360.
Dec. 12 - Kiwanis Chili
Supper.
Dec. 12 – 14 - Community
Choir Christmas Concert. Call (970) 731-3858.
Feb. 14 & 15 - Winterfest.
Balloon rally, snow sculpture contest, snowboard jumping contest and much
more. Call (970) 264-2360.
March 17 - St. Patrick’s
Day Parade. (970) 264-2360.
SILVERTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(970) 387-5654
Oct. TBA -
D&SNGRR’s
Annual Fall “Appreciation Train”. Train departs Silverton at 8:15 a.m.
and arrives in Durango at 11:45 a.m. Limited seating, tickets just $10 per
person. Call for reservations, (970) 247-2733 or (970) 387-5416.
Dec. 3 -
Town Tree Trimming.
Come enjoy some holiday spirit as the Silverton Elementary School students
bring their homemade Christmas ornaments to decorate the Town Christmas
Tree. Everyone is welcome to bring decorations for the tree.
Dec. 5 -
Silverton’s
Holiday Bazaar. Holiday gifts and decorations from local artists and
craftsmen at the American Legion Hall. Call the Ladies’ Auxiliary (970)
387-5727.
Dec. 5 & 6, 11 & 12 -
Mountain Holiday Shopping Affair. Shop in Silverton, as local merchants
will be open with great Christmas gift items. Refreshments available at
various locations. 10 – 8.
Dec. 5 -
Yule Log Celebration
& Sugar Plum Festival. All children are invited to the Kendall
Mountain Recreation Area to search for the Yule Log and gather all the
treasures that lead to it.The child who finds the Yule Log receives a ride
back down on the log to light the ceremonial fire. A caroling parade will
then continue into the Community Center and receive treats from the Sugar
Plum Fairy. Bring a holiday dessert, cookies, fudge, etc. to share. Hot
apple cider and hot chocolate will be served. 12:30 p.m. (800) 387-5522.
Dec. 20 -
Silverton’s
Holiday Lighting Contest. Deck the halls with all your Christmas lights
and turn Silverton into a winter wonderland. This decorating contest is
hosted by the Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce. Judging will take place
the weekend of the 15th.
TBA Holiday Brass Band
Concert.
Relax and take a step back in time with the Silverton Brass Band
in the comfort of the Miners Union Theatre. (970) 387-5522.
Dec. 18 -
Winter Wonderland
Holiday Celebration. Enjoy this Community Potluck Dinner in the Kendall
Mountain Community Center under the glow of Christmas lights and
mistletoe. Bring a “red” or “green” dish to share with a Mexican
flair. This celebration features holiday theme tables...pick a theme,
reserve your table and decorate! Dinner 6:30 to 8, and dance 8 to 11:30
p.m.(970) 387-5522.
Dec. 24 -
Santa Comes to
Town. Gather at the Town Tree to greet Santa as he arrives. Sponsored by
the Silverton San Juan Volunteer Fire Dept.
Jan. 3 & 4 –
Silver Dog
Sprint Sled Dog Race. (970) 387-5522.
Jan. 23 – 25 -
Silverton
Avalanche School-Level I. An ideal introduction to the world of snow
science, avalanche theory and practice, and winter survival and rescue.
This three-day workshop includes discussion time during field sessions.
This course meets the prerequisite requirements for the Level II course.
For information visit www.silvertonavalancheschool.com
or call (970)
387-0126.
Jan. 30 – Feb. 1 -
Silverton
Avalanche School-Level I
Feb. 6 – 8 -
Silverton
Avalanche School-Level II. Three-day workshop for those who have completed
a Level I Avalanche course and want more knowledge. Level II covers
advanced concepts of snow behavior and avalanche release. Low student - to
- instructor ratio. For information visit www.silvertonavalancheschool.com
or call (970) 387-0126.
Feb. 12 - 15 -
Snowscape
Winter Carnival – Parade of Lights & Ceremonial Bonfire, including a
Broomball Tournament, 6th Annual High Altitude Snowshoe Race 5K & 10K
Backcountry Loops. The Yukigassen Snow Battle, a modern approach to the
age-old snowball fight. Also enjoy the fireworks display, Party at the
Grand Imperial Hotel, and Silverton’s Alley Challenge Cross-country Ski
Race. The race starts at the Kendall Mountain Recreation Area and travels
through the streets and alleys of Silverton. For information call (970)
387-5522.
Feb. 29 -
Wiggy’s Fun Run.
(970) 247-3116.
March TBA -
2nd
Annual Snowmobile Playdaze.
Vallecito Lake Chamber of
Commerce
(970) 247-1573.
Call for winter schedule.
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