Join the magical creatures of the streets for the annual Snowdown Light Parade. Let the dazzling lights mystify while wizards, witches, fairies and magicians show their supernatural creativity.
Floats compete for trophies in 10 divisions with special emphasis on lights and theme.
The parade begins at 6 p.m. at Main Avenue and College Drive. The procession ends on 12th Street. Float winners will be announced at 7 p.m.
Float entry costs $100. The deadline to enter is 5 p.m. Friday or when the parade roster is full. Visit, snowdown.org for entry forms.
43rd Annual Snowdown: “Magical Mystical Snowdown, We Put a Spell on You,” Durango, details and schedule: snowdown.org.
Snowdown Bartenders Contest, 4 p.m., Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave.
Psychedelic Club, 5 p.m., Mountain Monk Coffee, 558 Main Ave.
The Mysto Really Big Magic Show, 7:30 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $25. Tickets and details: https://bit.ly/3GJ6RH8.
Lip Sync Contest, 8 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
Snowdown Jokedown, 9 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave. 21 and older.
La Plata Open Space Conservancy Craft Spirits and Wine Tasting, 4:30 p.m., Outdoorsy, 934 Main Ave. Entry cost: $70.
Snowdown Junior King and Queen Contest, 4:30 p.m., Best Western Rio Grande Inn, 400 East Second Ave.
Suicide Prevention Discussion, 5 p.m., Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Hosted by the Durango Fire and Rescue Department. To sign up, contact tosh.black@durangofire.org.
Magical Mystical Mocktail Tour, 5:30 p.m., beginning and ending at The Hive, 1150 Main Ave. Meet at The Hive at 5:30 p.m. to pay the $50 entry fee and receive your drink tokens and map. Participating venues include 11th Street Station, El Moro, Durango Coffee Co. and The Lively Daikon. The event will return to The Hive for an after-party with live music from Desert Child.
Live music: Chuck Hank Duo, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
HOGwarts Snowdown Open House, 6-9 p.m., Durango Harley-Davidson, 750 South Camino del Rio. Food, giveaways, raffles, aerial artists and more. http://www.durangoharley.com/.
Life-Long Learning Lecture: Today’s Life Saving Vaccines, 7 p.m., https://www.fortlewis.edu/about-flc/leadership/professional-associates/life-long-learning-series. Infectious disease specialist Jennifer Rupp, M.D., will describe types of vaccines and the mechanisms by which they work.
Drag Race and Fashion Show, 8 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
Pine River Senior Center Outreach, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Pine River Senior Center, 111 W. South St. Books and DVDs delivered to the seniors at the center with an extended loan period.
Mystic Coffee House Party, 5:30-8 p.m., Mountain Monk Coffee, 558 Main Ave.
(DJ)-Calvin, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Snowdown Light Parade, 6 p.m., Main Avenue from College Drive to 12th Street. Coordinator: Chip Lile 749-1816 or Parade@snowdown.org. Entry forms available at https://snowdown.org/.
Snowdown Follies, 7 and 10 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave.
Free Transit for Snowdown, all day, Durango trolley routes. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/CelebratingHealthyCommunities.
Community Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., Marvel Grange Hall, 217 County Road 133A in Marvel. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, orange juice and coffee will be served. Everyone welcome, donations appreciated.
Habitat for Humanity Open House, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 825 and 826 Burnham Lane, Bayfield. Open to those accepted to the Home Ownership Program. For more information, visit https://www.habitatlaplata.org/homeowners/home-ownership-program/.
EsoTerra Ciderworks Grand Opening, 12-9 p.m., Outdoorsy Outpost, 934 Main Ave. Unit B. Live music at 5 p.m.
Live music: Tone Dog, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Snowdown Follies, 7 and 10 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave.
Snowdown Throwdown Latte Art Competition, 11 a.m., Taste Coffee, 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. $10 entry fee for competitors, free for general public. For early registration and more information, visit tastecoffeedurango@gmail.com.
Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group meeting, 6:30 p.m., via Zoom. The group discusses experiences and treatments for prostate disease and cancer. Anyone is welcome. For the Zoom link, email prostategroupdro@gmail.com and give your name, email and phone number.
Aging Mastery, 12:30 p.m., online. A healthy aging program for adults ages 55 and older. Cost: $10-$30. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aging-mastery-tickets-234861576297.
Transformative Light by Julie Ann Ward, gallery talk at 1 p.m., opening reception 4:30-6 p.m., Art Gallery, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive.
100+ Women Who Care La Plata, 7 p.m., via Zoom. Free for nonmembers or $100 donation for voting members. Details: www.100womenwhocarelaplata.com.
Life-Long Learning Lecture: Why Pay Attention to National Security?, 7 p.m., https://www.fortlewis.edu/about-flc/leadership/professional-associates/life-long-learning-series. Capt. Gail Harris, U.S. Navy (retired) will discuss how a failure to effectively deal with national security threats has the potential to make our daily lives a nightmare.
First Thursdays Songwriters Series, 7-10 p.m., Outdoorsy Outpost, 935 Main Ave., Unit B. Free with suggested donation. Hosted by iAM MUSIC. Happens every first Thursday.
Durango Cool Jazz Presents: Catherine Russell, 5 and 8 p.m., The Lift at Cascade, 50827 Highway 550, upstairs main lobby. $150 includes dinner.
Durango High School Boys Basketball vs. Telluride, 5:30 p.m., DHS.
Bayfield Wrestling Dual vs. Montezuma-Cortez, 6 p.m., BHS.
Bayfield Boys and Girls Basketball vs. Alamosa, 4 p.m., BHS.
