Things To Do in December in Durango

Just like that, 2022 is almost over, the holiday festivities are right around the corner and New Years Eve plans must be made to celebrate the next chapter of the year 2023 in Durango, Colorado. Whether you plan on spending most of your time on the slopes at Purgatory, or you are needing to get some last minute Christmas shopping done downtown, be sure to check out the latest events happening around town for the month of December! Here’s to hoping and waiting for fresh powder on the mountains, a drama-free holiday season with the whole family and champagne popping galore! As always, don’t forget to tag us on Facebook and Instagram and use the hashtag, #dodurango, to be featured on our page. We want to see what the perfect month of December in Durango looks like to YOU.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 1ST:

• The Technology of Job Search all FLC Alumni and current students, go check out what’s new in the realm of searching for your dream job

• The Polar Express Train Ride the PERFECT way to start celebrating the holiday season
• Christmas Trees for Conservation Lot purchase your tree with a good cause this year

FRIDAY DECEMBER 2ND:

• Noel Night be sure to head downtown for the celebration of Noel Night 2022
• 19th Annual Festival of Trees FREE for everyone! Check out the trees all lit up for the holiday season - Friday, December 2nd thru Sunday, December 4th

SATURDAY DECEMBER 3RD:

• A Winter’s Dream check out the performance at Durango Dance

• Holiday Art Market buy local gifts by local artists for everyone on your list this year
• Frosted Footprints check out the performance put on by Durango High School students

SUNDAY DECEMBER 4TH:

• 47th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Festivalhomemade gifts made by local vendors in Durango for EVERYONE on your list!

TUESDAY DECEMBER 6TH:

• 2022 Gold Standard Event Planning Conference calling all event planners in La Plata County - Tuesday, December 6th thru Wednesday, December 7th

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 7TH:

• Lola’s Place Wreath and Centerpiece Workshop make your own wreath for this year’s holiday season
• Cast and Crew Tryouts for 2023 Snowdown Follies do you have what it takes to be in the Snowdown Follies this year?
• First Time Homebuyers Workshop time to get educated…

THURSDAY DECEMBER 8TH:

• Union Social House Wreath Workshop have a holiday cocktail and make a wreath for your home
• Comedy Gala with 4 Corners Comedy holiday celebration of all things comedy

FRIDAY DECEMBER 9TH:

• DHS Bands Holiday Concert, Dessert Bar & Silent Auction join in on all of the festivities of the holidays
• Glass Ornament Winter Landscape Painting cherish your work of art for many Christmases to come
• The Nutcracker Performance enjoy the performance with the whole family

SATURDAY DECEMBER 10TH:

• December Holiday Market fresh food, gifts & more!

• The ArtRoom Collective Holiday Exhibition and Market jewelers, potters, crafters and more all showing off their stuff for you to give as gifts this holiday season
• Forest of Fables a play for all ages AND it’s FREE
• Demo Days check out the best of the best gear and test it out on the mountain at Purgatory 
• Snowcat Dining Excursion the BEST date night EVER

SUNDAY DECEMBER 11TH:

• Sutcliff Wreath Workshop drink wine and get to crafting!

MONDAY DECEMBER 12TH:

• Health Insurance Open Enrollment Event be sure to apply for affordable health insurance!

TUESDAY DECEMBER 13TH:

• Holiday Party with Current Boutique Fashion Show holiday cocktails, snacks and a fashion show!

FRIDAY DECEMBER 16TH:

• FLC Winter Commencement and Alumni Family Reception celebrating the graduation of the winter class of 2022
• Coors Light Party & Giveaway put your name in the raffle at Purgatory for the chance to win some sick Coors Light goggles

SATURDAY DECEMBER 17TH:

• Flannel & Frost Holiday Party celebrate the holidays with the whole family!
•  A Christmas Carol Radio Play the last weekend to check out the show at FLC
• Pet Paws and Santa Clause create a clay ornament from your pet’s paw that you can hang on your tree for years to come 
• Venture Snowboards Demo Day check out Venture Snowboards, based in Silverton, CO at Purgatory Resort

THURSDAY DECEMBER 22ND: 

• Santa & Mrs. Clause Visit the Mountain don’t miss Santa at Purgatory!

FRIDAY DECEMBER 23RD:

• Coors Light Party & Giveawaymore brews, more goggles to win

TUESDAY DECEMBER 27TH:

• Whiskey Tasting & Cocktailsbecause who wouldn’t want to go taste expensive whiskey and delicious cocktails?

FRIDAY DECEMBER 30TH:

• Ski- up Beer Sampling with New Belgium just a quick break and then back to shredding

SATURDAY DECEMBER 31ST:

• New Year’s Eve Celebration Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Display music, seasonal drinks, holiday activities, fireworks to ring in the new year– who could ask for more?