The 18th annual Festival of Trees, presented by Community Connections, will take place from 12 to 5 p.m. Friday to Sunday at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Grange Hall.
The holiday tradition features more than 60 festive trees, wreaths, gifts and decorations to bid and vote on.
Program proceeds support Community Connections’ mission to help people with disabilities lead healthy and fulfilling lives in Southwest Colorado.
People can also participate virtually this year. To register, visit Trees21.GiveSmart.com.
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Downtown Durango will make holiday shopping easy this year with Noel Nite, which will be held Friday, all day until 9 p.m.
This year, Noel Nite is a merchant-led effort; more than 80 businesses downtown have joined forces after Local First called off its annual event because of COVID-19 concerns. Downtown merchants will offer discounts and fun throughout the day and into the night.
For a list of participating merchants and for more information, visit https://downtowndurango.org/noel-nite.
Durango Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival, 2‑7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.‑5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.‑2 p.m. Sunday, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.
Noel Nite, all day until 9 p.m., downtown Durango.
Holiday Show Featuring Rob Rivera, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave.
Pine River Library Rambling Readers: Ready to Get Outside?, 10-11 a.m., Saul’s Creek gate just off U.S. Highway 160, Bayfield. Call 884-2222, ext. 1, for more information.
Live Creative Studio Presents: A Zero Waste Holiday Pop Up, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Live Creative Studio, 1309 East Third Ave., No. 12.
Festival of Trees, 12-5 p.m., Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Grange Hall, 479 Main Ave., or virtually at Trees21.GiveSmart.com.
LEGO Club, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.
Artisan Market, 5-9 p.m., Century Building, 862 Main Ave.
Larry Carver with Jack Ellis, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Taste of Christmas Craft Bazaar, 6 p.m., ELHI Community Center, 115 Ute St., Ignacio.
The Southwest Piano Trio Recital Series, 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. Purchase tickets at durangouu.org/recital-series or at the door by cash or check. For more details, call Marilyn at 385-8668.
St. Mark’s Community Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave.
Senior Center Holiday Food and Craft Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. For more information, contact Bernice at 382-6428 or Bernice.Madril@co.laplata.co.us.
Free breakfast and photos with Santa, 9 a.m., Durango Harley-Davidson, 750 South Camino del Rio. Details: www.DurangoHarley.com.
Treehouse Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m., 110 E. South St., Bayfield. For more information, visit http://tiny.cc/treehousebazaar.
Festival of Trees, 12-5 p.m., Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Grange Hall, 479 Main Ave., or virtually at Trees21.GiveSmart.com.
Winter Holiday Market, 2-7 p.m., The Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.
Fort Knox Five, Posh Josh, Codestar Gem and Jam Pre-Party, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $25. Tickets and details: https://bit.ly/3CAegWE.
Ho Ho Ho! Holiday Joy! Durango Choral Society, 3 p.m., Summit Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. Tickets $20/$5. Details: https://bit.ly/31mwuy0.
The Four Corners Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America annual holiday gathering, 4 p.m., Mike and Carol McGuire’s Home. For directions or more information, call 799-0776 or email carolmcguire@durango.net.
Night in Bethlehem, 4-6 p.m., Summit Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. Kids and their families will explore the city at the time of Jesus’ birth. RSVP at https://bit.ly/3xydYyG.
