Pumpkins, skeletons, and spiders - oh my! The Halloween season is truly upon us and Durango is going all out with “spooky” things to do. With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, Durango is taking full advantage of Friday night too!
Friday, October 30th
"The Unhappiest Place on Earth" Haunted House at The Elks Lodge. From 6 - 10 pm get frightened at the Durango Elks Lodge’s haunted house. All proceeds benefit the community. Also open to the public on Saturday, October 31st.
Adult 21+ Murder and Mocktails at the Durango Rec Center. Pre-register to be a part of the mystery story! Tickets include mocktails and light appetizers starting at 6 pm.
Haunted Tunnel Tour: Durango’s Darkest Ghost Tour at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train Station. Beginning at 7:30 pm, spend two hours exploring historic 19-century tunnels under Durango with Horsefly History Tours. Mature themes, local lore, and potential paranormal encounters. Also available on Saturday the 31st.
Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show at the Durango Arts Center. With a showing at 7:30 pm on the 30th and two on the 31st, you won’t want to miss this cult classic put on by local actors. Dress, dance, and sing along plus this year’s theme is Old Circus — Welcome to the Big Top!
AS ABOVE - Halloween Extravaganza night #1 at The Subterrain. Two Durango rock bands will take the stage at 8 pm for a night of light, fairytales, and heavenly creatures. See night #2 on Saturday BELOW.
Saturday, October 31st
4th Annual Trick or Treat at the Durango Farmers Market. Start trick-or-treating early at 9 am in the TBK parking lot celebrating Halloween and the last day of the regular farmers market season. Vendors will have their goods for sale and special treats as well as a pumpkin carving contest.
Mini Monster Bash - Halloween Party at Cafe au Play. From 9:30 - 12:30, the little ones can enjoy a plethora of Halloween themed fun. For just $10, activities include sensory play, bubbling potions, crafts, games, music, costume parade, trick-or-treating, and more.
Halloween Open House at the Animas Museum. Another piece of Durango history, the Animas Museum will have their doors open from 10 - 4 offering crafts, treats, and history.
Haunted By Horsepower at the Fun Center. Costume contests, giveaways, and more throttle fueled fun can be found here from 10 - 3!
Halloween Family Movie at the Durango Public Library. A free showing of the iconic Casper (1995) will begin at 11 am for some pre-trick-or-treating fun complete with spooky snacks.
20th Annual Three Springs Fall Festival at the Three Springs Plaza. From 11 - 2, enjoy neighborhood trick-or-treating, fun activities, and free pumpkins hand picked by the Hutchesons! This is just one way that The Durango Team likes to show our client and community appreciation to start off the holiday season.
Halloween Party at EsoTerra. The Arboretum will become the Halloween headquarters from 12 to 9 pm filled with kid’s activities, costume contests, dance parties, and many more fun activities.
Thrift or Treat at the La Plata County Humane Society. Visit the animals and enjoy an afternoon of candy, dog treats, and thrift store goodies from 12 - 3 pm.
Pop-Up Haunted House at the Durango Rec Center. An Animas River themed haunted house, this fully accessible event is perfect for those ages 3-6. $5 includes photos, face paint, and more spooky fun from 2 - 5 pm.
Downtown Durango Children’s Halloween on Main Avenue. Hosted by the Durango Business Improvement District, merchants/restaurants/businesses hand out treats downtown from 4 - 6 pm for a safe, fun, and community-centric Halloween experience.
SO BELOW - Halloween Extravaganza night #2 at The Subterrain. The same two Durango rock bands as Friday, a whole different experience. 8 pm for a night of dark, upsidedown, and underwater beings.
Halloween Featuring DJ Duo Goth Bats at 11th Street Station. Finish All Hallows Eve downtown with a live DJ set from 10 pm - 1 am for a $10 cover.
As always, there are plenty of other events, live music, and things to do in our area. Don’t miss out on Jack-a-lope Acres and Falfa Pumpkin Patch events too. We hope you enjoy and stay safe! Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more Durango and Southwest Colorado information.
