Them Apples: Marketing and Chill, noon-1 p.m., EsoTerra Ciderworks, 558 Main Ave. Free. Learn about trademarking your brand with Catherine Jones, transaction coach and founder of Zuzi Strategies. Details: https://tinyurl.com/59y737xn.
BoomBox Night One, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $35/$40. Electronic music. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com.
Bird’s Eye View: Illustrations by Halsey Berryman Opening Reception, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Art Gallery, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Details: Contact Kathryn Waggener, (757) 810-4890 or kwaggener@fortlewis.edu.
Business After Hours at 1st Southwest Bank, 5-7 p.m., 1st Southwest Bank, 600 East Second Ave. $15. Details: https://tinyurl.com/yjbkz8tf.
Fort Lewis College Artist in Residence Recital, 7 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, FLC, 1000 Rim Drive. $15 for adults, K-12 and FLC students admitted free. Performances by the Byrne: Kozar: Duo, featuring soprano Corrine Byrne and trumpeter Andy Kozar. Details: https://tinyurl.com/y88vn5cj.
BoomBox Night Two, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $35/$40. Electronic music. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com.
Pumpkin Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 7195 County Road 318, Ignacio. $14.95/person. 10-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, photo ops, activities for the whole family. Details: https://tinyurl.com/8mhhdrzx.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To schedule an appointment, call Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Fort Lewis College Artist In Residence Master Class, 1 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, FLC, 1000 Rim Drive. Free admission. Free master class given by FLC Artist in Residence. Details: https://tinyurl.com/y88vn5cj.
Sunset Pumpkin Tour, 4 p.m., 7195 County Road 318, Ignacio. $40/person. A relaxing sunset hayride, live-music, carne asada taco dinner, s’mores, apples-for-cannons or a 10-pound pumpkin. Details: https://tinyurl.com/8mhhdrzx.
Health Hacks, 6 p.m., Rio Medical, 1600 Florida Road. Free health education the third Friday of each month. October: PRP: Our healing power cells. No registration needed. Details: Call (970) 964-3145 or visit www.rio-medical.org.
Downtown Balloon Glow Night One, 6-7:30 p.m., 500 block of Main Avenue. Free. Hot air balloons light up the night sky. Wind/weather dependent. Details: https://tinyurl.com/5b9ew54d.
A Spooky Night at the Pumpkin Patch, 6-8:30 p.m., Falfa Pumpkin Patch, 54 County Road 221. $7 per person. Treats, a movie and scary animated monsters at the pumpkin patch. Details: www.falfapumpkinpatch.com.
Live Folk Music: Agave, 6 p.m.-late night, The Tangled Horn, 275 East Eighth Ave. Free. Craving some banjo, mandolin and standup bass? Us too! Details: Visit www.TheTangledHorn.com or call (970) 403-3395.
Fall Movie at the Museum: 1974’s “Young Frankenstein,” 7 p.m., Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village, 125 N. Main Ave., Aztec. Free. Viewer discretion advised. Concessions available. details: Call (505) 334-9829.
Merely Players Studio Series presents “Tiny Beautiful Things,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. Pay what you wish. Details: www.merelyplayers.org.
15th Annual Gothla Belly Dance Show and Dance Party, 7-10 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave., Ninth Street entrance. $15. Halloween themed belly dance show. Costumes encouraged. Dance party after the show. Details: Mataholla Moon Belly Dance Troupe on Facebook.
Jack-A-Lope Acres (No Haunt Glow Maze), 8-10 p.m., 7195 County Road 318, Ignacio. $20/person. Glowstick provided, bring your flashlight to wander through the 10-acre corn maze. No haunters/scare tactics. Details: https://tinyurl.com/8mhhdrzx.
Come Back to Earth – Live band tribute to Mac Miller, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $23/$25. Hip-hop. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com.
Homebuyer Education Class in Cortez, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Cortez Chamber of Commerce, 20 W. Main St., Cortez. $15 workbook fee. Learn to become a homeowner and gain access to local down payment assistance funds. Details: https://homesfund.org/attend-a-class/.
Pumpkin Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 7195 County Road 318, Ignacio. $14.95/person. 10-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, photo ops, activities for the whole family. Details: https://tinyurl.com/8mhhdrzx.
Jack-A-Lope Acres (Grandparents Day), 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 7195 County Road 318, Ignacio. $14.95/person. Free admission (must be accompanied by grandkids). Details: https://tinyurl.com/8mhhdrzx.
Rango-Doso Roundup, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Tico Time Resort, 20 Road 2050, Aztec. $50. Benefit concert to raise money for Ruidoso fire and flood victims. Details: Email rangodosoroundup@gmail.com, call (575) 937-8395 or visit RangoDoso.com.
Animas River Clean Up Hosted by Trout Unlimited, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Santa Rita Park (Beach Volleyball area). Details: https://tinyurl.com/bp9hbw6h.
11th Annual Frank N Stein to Benefit the Be Frank Foundation, noon-6 p.m., Joe Stephenson Park, 134 W. Mill St., Bayfield. $10. Live music, student performances, food, drinks, activities, live auction. Details: Visit www.befrankfoundation.org.
Youth Arts Festival & Makers Market, 1-4 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. Free. Unleash your creativity at multiple art stations and shop from local youth entrepreneurs ages 8-18. Details: Email sueyoutharts@gmail.com.
Spirits with the Spectres, 4 and 5:45 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave $150 per person. Durango Education Foundation’s tour of Durango’s haunted underground with drinks, hors d'oeuvres and prizes throughout. Details: Call (970) 769-7600, email 9rfoundation@gmail.com or visit durangoeducationfoundation.org.
Downtown Balloon Glow Night Two, 6-7:30 p.m., 500 block of Main Avenue. Free. Hot air balloons light up the night sky. Wind/weather dependent. Details: https://tinyurl.com/5b9ew54d.
Live Pop and Blues: Yes, No, Maybe, 6 p.m.-late night, The Tangled Horn, 275 East Eighth Ave. Free. Details: Visit www.TheTangledHorn.com or call (970) 403-3395.
Merely Players Studio Series presents “Tiny Beautiful Things,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. Pay what you wish. Details: www.merelyplayers.org.
Free Ranger-led Tours of Yucca House National Monument, 9 a.m., Yucca House National Monument. Meet at the Colorado Welcome Center in Cortez. Registration is required: Call 529-5037 or visit https://tinyurl.com/3bvdm23x.
Pumpkin Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 7195 County Road 318, Ignacio. $14.95/person. 10-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, photo ops, activities for the whole family. Details: https://tinyurl.com/8mhhdrzx.
Apple pressing, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Animas Valley Grange, 7271 County Road 203. Free. Bring your apples and a jug or jar to take home your cider. Details: Call (970) 317-8162.
Merely Players Studio Series presents “Tiny Beautiful Things,” 2 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. Pay what you wish. Details: www.merelyplayers.org.
FLC Water Week 2024 – Water Seminar with State Sen. Cleave Simpson, 4:40-5:35 p.m., Fort Lewis College Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum, Room 120, 1000 Rim Drove. Free. Seminar title: “Dealing with Water Scarcity in the Rio Grande basin in Colorado.” Details: Email water@fortlewis.edu.
Cottage Foods Act – Make and Sell Homemade Foods, 6:30 p.m., Animas Valley Grange, 7271 County Road 203. Free. Nicole Clark will explain the law that allows sale of eligible homemade foods. Details: Call (970) 385-5298.
Midday Music Student Recital, 1 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Details: https://tinyurl.com/y88vn5cj.
Compass Points Lecture Series: Navigating Home Ownership, 6-7 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Colorado State Highway 140, Hesperus. Free. Hear about programs to make homeownership achievable, including down payment assistance. Details: Email chris@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 375-3816.
Rotary Club of Durango meeting, 6-7 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. Free. Hear what’s up at Mesa Verde National Park from park Superintendent Kayci Cook. Visitors welcome. Contact Mtnman16@gmail.com.
TOPS, 9-10 a.m., Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. Manage weight effectively with positive support. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a noncommercial program.
Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloodmobile at Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties, 785 Main Ave. To schedule an appointment, call Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
4CORE and LPEA Present: Biggest Bang for Your Buck: Smart Energy Solutions for Your Business, noon-1 p.m., LPEA’s Durango Office (45 Stewart St.). Free. Details: Visit www.fourcore.org.
Lunch & Learn Workshop: Canva 2.0 with Marketing Concepts Squared, noon-1 p.m., 259 W. Ninth St. $15 For Chamber members/$20 for nonmembers – Lunch not included in price. $25 for Chamber members/$30 for nonmembers (lunch and workshop included in price). Details: https://tinyurl.com/2dvvpkwb.
FLC Water Week 2024 – Water Connections: “The Ute Water Legacy” Film and Panel, 5-8 p.m., Student Union Ballroom, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Reception, screening of new RMPBS Colorado Experience episode “The Ute Water Legacy,” and panel discussion. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/2s4sm6ty or email water@fortlewis.edu.
Fort Lewis College Artist In Residence Master Class, 1 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, FLC, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Master class given by visiting artists Kelariz Keshavarz, and Brian Seaton. Details: music@fortlewis.edu.
Opening Reception: Given Time, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. A new exhibit exploring Indigenous relationships to land through films and artworks by Native artists. Details: Call 247-7456, email cmscott@fortlewis.edu or visit https://swcenter.fortlewis.edu/.
Secret Circus Society Zozo's Happy Horror show, 6-10:30 p.m., inside at La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. $35-$69. 6-7 p.m.: games and vendors; 7-9 p.m.: seated 18+ adult circus show; 9-10:30 p.m.: Djs and dancing. Details: Visit SecretCircusSociety.com or text (231) 330-4992.
KDUR 50th Anniversary Concert – Calexio, 7-9 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $20-$40. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/bdfp9xxn.
Artist Workshop with Edward Aldrich, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. Registration required. Three-day workshop – Advanced Wildlife Painting. Details: Call 247-3555 or visit https://tinyurl.com/2tfn59eb.
Pumpkin Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 7195 County Road 318, Ignacio. $14.95/person. 10-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, photo ops, activities for the whole family. Details: https://tinyurl.com/8mhhdrzx.
Pint for Pint Annual Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite #107. Coupons for successful blood donations are redeemable at participating brewing companies – Steamworks and Ska Brewing. To schedule an appointment, call Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Sunset Pumpkin Tour, 4 p.m., 7195 County Road 318, Ignacio. $40/person. A relaxing sunset hayride, live-music, carne asada taco dinner, s’mores, apples-for-cannons or a 10-pound pumpkin. Details: https://tinyurl.com/8mhhdrzx.
Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts Grand Opening, 5-8 p.m., Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts, 465 Goddard Ave., Ignacio. Free. Celebrate Ignacio’s new art center. Dia de Los Muertos art show, music, food and more. Details: Email dancingspiritgallery@gmail.com, call 563-4600 or visit www.dscac.org.
Fiesta For A Cause, 6 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. $50 and up. Fun-filled evening full of food, drinks and music to support Compañeros. Details: www.companeros.org/fiesta.
FLC Water Week 2024: Tribal Water Media Fellowship Showcase, 6-8 p.m., Student Union Ballroom, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Details: Email water@fortlewis.edu.
Fort Lewis College Homecoming Mug Crawl and Alumni Scholarship Fundraiser, 6-9 p.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. $25. Kick-off Homecoming weekend with visiting classic downtown Durango watering holes, staring at Carver Brewing Co. Details: https://tinyurl.com/3h7zhnxc.
Artist in Residence Concert, 7 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $15 for adults, (pay cash or check at the door), K-12 and FLC students admitted free. Duo will perform sonatas by Henri Dutilleau and Francis Poulenc. Details: music@fortlewis.edu.
YPOD Halloween Party, 8 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F. $15-$30. Music, costumes, drinks and dancing. Details: https://tinyurl.com/y89we2ua.
Haunted Corn Maze, 8-9:45 p.m., 7195 County Road 318, Ignacio. $20/person. Not recommended for children under 12. Details: https://tinyurl.com/8mhhdrzx.
Stillhouse Junkies w/Pretend Friend – Night One, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $25. Bluegrass. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com.
Pint for Pint Annual Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite #107. Coupons received for successful blood donations are redeemable at participating breweries – Steamworks and Ska Brewing. To schedule an appointment, call Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Pumpkin Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 7195 County Road 318, Ignacio. $14.95/person. 10-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, photo ops, activities for the whole family. Details: https://tinyurl.com/8mhhdrzx.
Jack-A-Lope Acres (My 1st Pumpkin Day), 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 7195 County Road 318. $14.95/person. All babies 2 and younger receive a free mini pumpkin. Details: https://tinyurl.com/8mhhdrzx.
18th Annual Three Springs Fall Festival, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Three Springs Plaza, 175 Mercado St. Free. Get your costumes ready and join us. Benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of SW Colorado. Details: https://tinyurl.com/3x788u6d.
Homecoming Football Tailgate, noon-2 p.m., Stadium Parking Lot, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Live music, barbecue, yard games and family-friendly activities, before cheering on Skyhawks football team. Details: https://tinyurl.com/85h4dw4v.
Monster’s Ball Halloween Party, 8 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. $15. Second annual dance party with DJ Ph0-Cue, costume contest, prizes and group Thriller dance lesson. Details: Visit thesubterraindurango.com or email dgosubterrain@gmail.com.
Haunted Corn Maze, 8-9:45 p.m., 7195 County Road 318, Ignacio. $20/person. Not recommended for children under 12. Details: https://tinyurl.com/8mhhdrzx.
Stillhouse Junkies w/ Mamma’s Marmalade – Night Two, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $25. Bluegrass. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com.
Pumpkin Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 7195 County Road 318, Ignacio. $14.95/person. 10-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, photo ops, activities for the whole family. Details: https://tinyurl.com/8mhhdrzx.
San Juan Symphony Beyond the Concert Hall Presents: Chamber Singers – The Elements, 3 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave. $25 adult/$5 child. Earth, Water, Wind and Fire are vocally depicted with joy, passion and reverence. Details: www.sanjuansymphony.org.
Haunted Corn Maze, 8-9:45 p.m., 7195 County Road 318, Ignacio. $20/person. Not recommended for children under 12. Details: https://tinyurl.com/8mhhdrzx.
Haunted Corn Maze, 8-9:45 p.m., 7195 County Road 318, Ignacio. $20/person. Not recommended for children under 12. Details: https://tinyurl.com/8mhhdrzx.
Blood Drive, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Bloodmobile at Bank of the San Juans, 144 E. Eighth St. To make an appointment, call Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Blood Drive, 11 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., Student Union Building, Vallecito Room 103, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. To schedule an appointment, call Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Haunted Corn Maze, 8-9:45 p.m., 7195 County Road 318, Ignacio. $20/person. Not recommended for children under 12. Details: https://tinyurl.com/8mhhdrzx.
Haunted Corn Maze, 8-9:45 p.m., 7195 County Road 318, Ignacio. $20/person. Not recommended for children under 12. Details: https://tinyurl.com/8mhhdrzx.
Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloodmobile at La Plata Electric Association, 45 Stewart Drive. To schedule an appointment, call Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Downtown Children's Halloween, 4-6 p.m., downtown Durango. Free. Details: www.downtowndurango.org/childrens-Halloween.
Haunted Corn Maze, 8-9:45 p.m., 7195 County Road 318, Ignacio. $20/person. Not recommended for children under 12. Details: https://tinyurl.com/8mhhdrzx.
BåbÿDėl & RED – Planet Halloween, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $20/$25. Tickets at www.animascitytheatre.com and Animas Trading Co., 742 Main Ave. Space-theme party.
Fort Lewis College Choir Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at FLC, 1000 Rim Drive. $10/adult, K-12 and FLC students free. Details: music@fortlewis.edu.
High Step Society & Banshee Tree, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $28/$30. Tickets available at www.animascitytheatre.com and Animas Trading Co., 742 Main Ave. Gypsy jazz from New Orleans.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite #107. To schedule an appointment, call Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Broadway in the Rockies, 7:30 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. $100. Proceeds support area youths and their pursuit of the arts. Details: Visit jesullivanfoundation.com, email jesullivanfoundation@gmail.com or call 749-5531.
Mornings at El Moro! Networking & Learning Series with Tony Vicari, 7:45-9 a.m., El Moro Spirits & Tavern, 945 Main Ave. Free for members. Aviation Director Tony Vicari will update on airport renovations and enplanements at Durango/La Plata Airport. Register to reserve your spot and order a burrito: https://bit.ly/4bZbKuJ.
Fort Lewis College Midday Music Student Recital, 1 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, FLC, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Students perform a variety of music. Details: music@fortlewis.edu
Around the World in 80 Minutes, students of the Christensen String Studio in recital, 5:30-7 p.m., Christ the King Lutheran Church, 495 Florida Road. Free and open to the public. Violin students of Brandon Christensen present a recital that goes “around the world.”
Battle of the Bands, 6:30 p.m., The Light Box at Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave., Suite C. Free. Stillwater’s youth bands rock the house for a cause at this fun, free, family-friendly fundraiser. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/mrx3xspr.
Lusine/Arms and Sleepers/Yppah, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $25/$30. Electronic music. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com.
Open House for New PD/City Hall Building, 9-11 a.m., 201 E. 12th St. Coffee and snacks provided. Details: https://tinyurl.com/mw7ndfwz.
Introduction to Iyengar Yoga, 9 a.m., 4 Corners Yoga Studio, Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave., Room #32 (on the third floor). $20 prepaid, $25 at the door. Details: Visit www.k-lea.com or call (303) 819-9076.
Gary Allegretto Concert/Harmonica/Workshop, 7 p.m., Mancos Opera House, 136 W. Grand Ave., Mancos. Concert $20, workshop $20. Grammy nominated Gary Allegretto performs his brand of Western, roots and blues. Details: Call (970) 739-8408 or 882-1413 or email barb@cowtrails.com.
Homebuyer Education Class in Durango, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $15 workbook fee. Learn to become a homeowner and gain access to local down payment assistance funds. Details: https://homesfund.org/attend-a-class/.
Springboard Community Networking Event, 6:30-8 p.m., Center for Innovation, 835 Main Ave., Suite 225 (second floor of the Main Mall). Free. Details: https://tinyurl.com/2s3futbj.
Tune & Brews, 6-8 p.m., Durango Tool Library, 278 Sawyer Drive, Unit 4A. $15. A night of ski and snowboard tuning led by graduate Josh Kling. Details: https://tinyurl.com/yc8h3z5v.
Homebuyer Education Class in Durango, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $15 workbook fee. Learn to become a homeowner and gain access to local down payment assistance funds. Details: https://homesfund.org/attend-a-class/.
Bryce Pettit During Noel Night, 5-9 p.m., Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. Free. Details: https://sorrelsky.com/pages/gallery-events.
Local Cookie Decorating Class, 10 a.m.-noon, Mountain Dough Baking Co., 1537 Florida Road, Suite 101. $35. Cookie decorating and catered brunch event at alumni-owned business. Details: https://tinyurl.com/54bm9w66.
Nerds Night Out Trivia, 6:30-8:30 p.m., EsoTerra Ciderworks, 558 Main Ave. Free. Think you know Durango? Second Thursday of every month, teams of five, prizes. Details: https://tinyurl.com/32h36vjw.
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