With Thanksgiving coming up this week and December trailing right behind, there are plenty of events to enjoy before 2026! With live music, performances, and festivals throughout the month, there is a big focus on celebrating the holiday season. See the overview of craft markets, art classes, and more below.
Holiday Markets & Events
Ongoing/Multi-Day Events
- Holiday Gift Gallery | Durango Arts Center | November 14 - December 29: Tuesday - Saturday
- The Polar Express Train Ride | Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad | November 21 - January 3
- 22nd Annual Festival of Trees & Wreaths by Community Connections | November 27 - December 7
- 6th Annual Festival of Wreaths - Cortez | November 28 - December 7
- Holiday Art Market | Durango Arts Center: December 5 - 7
- Sustainable Goods Noel Art + Maker Fair | December 5 - 7
- 51st Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival | La Plata County Fairgrounds | December 5 - 7
- Merely Players Presents It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play | December 5 - 7, 9, 11 - 14
- Hot Springs and Holiday Tunes | Durango Hot Springs | December 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23
- Biazarre Bazaar | Studio & Gallery | December 12 - 14
- State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s "Nutcracker" | Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College | December 12 - 14
Wednesday, December 3
- Wreath Making Workshop | Adele Flora
Friday, December 5
- Noel Night in Downtown Durango
- Holiday Photo Fundraiser for Durango Food Bank
- Noel Night…For Kiddos Only | Seed Studio
- Ignacio’s Annual Taste of Christmas Community Celebration
- Holiday on the Hill | Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Saturday, December 6
- St. Mark’s Christmas Bazaar
- St. Columba Christmas Bazaar
- Four Corner Broadcasting’s Annual Project Merry Christmas Donation Drive
- Holiday Fused Glass Ornament Workshop | Sun Sapphires
- Holiday Market | Ska Brewing
- Family Paint & Sip with Hot Cocoa | Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts
Sunday, December 7
- Holiday Fused Glass Ornament Workshop | Sun Sapphires
- Wreath Making Workshop with Adela Flora | Sutcliffe Vineyards
- Durango Choral Society Presents: Family Christmas Concert | Community Concert Hall at FLC
Wednesday, December 10
- Wreath Making Workshop | Cork and Larder
- Wreath Making Workshop with Adela Flora | EsoTerra The Arboretum
Friday, December 12
- Friday Afternoon Club Holiday Market | Breen Community Building
- Lower Left Improv Holiday Show | Durango Arts Center
Saturday, December 13
- Frosty’s Craft Fair | Bayfield High School
- Holiday Market - Durango Farmers Market | La Plata County Fairgrounds
- Cookies & Cocoa with Santa | TBK Bank
- 3rd Annual Odds-N-Ends Christmas Bazaar | The Subterrain
- Winter Market | Durango Nursery & Supply
- Winter Wonderbands Student Music Showcase | The Light Box at Stillwater Music
- Paint & Sip - Christmas Glow | The Weminuche Woodfire Grill
Sunday, December 14
- Annual Christmas Play | Frontier Baptist Church
Tuesday, December 16
- Cookbook Club: Cookie Exchange | Durango Public Library
- Naughty Versus Nice: A Holiday Stand-up Comedy Showdown | Durango Arts Center
Friday, December 19
- The Majesty of Christmas | St. Mark’s Espiscopal Church
Saturday, December 20
- Bar D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee | Community Concert Hall at FLC
Sunday, December 21
- Santa & Mrs. Claud Visit Purgatory Resort
Learn more about these and more events here: https://thedurangoteam.com/event-calendar
New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Torchlight Parade
Ring in 2026 with skiing and fireworks at Purgatory Ski Resort. Starting at 6pm on December 31st, the festivities will take place celebrating not only the new year but Purgatory’s 60th New Year’s Eve party anniversary. Even if you don’t ski or snowboard, watching the torchlight parade weave down the mountain and fireworks light up the snow is magical.
As we near the end of 2025, we hope you enjoy our area’s many events and community celebrations. For more things to do and area information, please contact The Durango Team at The Wells Group.
