No snow? That's OK, there are still plenty of local events to help you get in the Christmas spirit.
Today through Sunday
.Christmas in Vallecito
Events all weekend long around the lake.
FRIDAY, Festival of Trees Home Tour, $10 per person, buy tickets at the Hideaway.
SATURDAY, pancake breakfast and dog sled rides, 9-11 a.m. at the Lake House, snowshoe race at 10 a.m., poker run at 5:30 p.m.
Movie and popcorn, 6 p.m. at Vallecito Church.
Ugly sweater contest, 9 p.m. at the Lake House.
SUNDAY, pancake breakfast at the Hideaway, 9 to 11 a.m., SWAG train, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., kids ornaments, 11 a.m., snowman building, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pub crawl at Pura Vida, 1 p.m.
Cookie shack at the Rocky Mountain General Store, Saturday and Sunday.
More information on facebook at Christmas in Vallecito.
Today through Sunday
.1 to 6 p.m., Festival of Trees, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Museum. Dance and music performances all weekend. Free admission, and the chance to win a beautifully decorated tree and gifts. Proceeds benefit Community Connections. More information at communityconnectionsco.org.
SATURDAY, DEC. 13
.Breakfast with Santa, 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., Bayfield Elementary School. Breakfast, visits with Santa, crafts, silent auction, live music and more. Tickets required, 884-7137. Proceeds benefit Bayfield Early Education Program.
.Frosty's Holiday Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., old BMS gym on South Street in downtown Bayfield. Vendors, door prizes, ugly sweater contest at noon, rummage sale, silent auction, Frosty's birthday party at 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit La Plata County Independent Youth Performing Arts. Proceeds from breakfast, bake sale and lunch items will benefit the Durango Derailers Fund. This fund helps pay for travel expenses for area families going to Childrens Hospital in Denver. For more information, call 335-8206.
.Visits with Santa Claus at Lewis True-Value Mercantile, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free photos!
