Residents of Durango, Colorado, are invited to partake in a variety of festive events leading up to and including Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. From candlelight services to community gatherings, the calendar is filled with activities that cater to diverse interests and age groups.
Christmas Eve Services and Festivities
On **Christmas Eve**, a series of services will take place at various locations throughout Durango. **Summit Church** will host services at **1 p.m.**, **3 p.m.**, **5 p.m.**, and **7 p.m.** at **2917 Aspen Drive**. For more information, visit their website at https://www.summitdurango.org/christmas.
**Grace Church**, located at **1440 Florida Road**, offers two service times at **3:30 p.m.** and **5 p.m.** Additional options include services at **First Baptist Durango** at **3:30 p.m.** and **5:30 p.m.** at **332 E. 11th St.**
**St. Columba Catholic Church** will hold its Family Mass at **4 p.m.** in the gym, and further services at **7 p.m.** and **10 p.m.** in the church at **1800 East Second Ave**. A more reflective experience can be found at the **Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango**, where a Christmas Candlelight Service will be held at **4 p.m.** This service will welcome the spirit of Christmas through song and reflection, featuring a reading of Maya Angelou’s poem “Amazing Peace.”
For those interested in community participation, the **Boulevard Luminaria Display** will take place at **3 p.m.** along the median of East Third Avenue. Volunteers are encouraged to help with this traditional Christmas Eve display. For more details, contact **Carol Grenoble** at **946-1449** or **[email protected]**.
New Year’s Celebrations and Community Events
As the year draws to a close, Durango prepares for numerous New Year’s Eve events. **New Year’s Eve at the Nuche** will be celebrated from **4 p.m.** until **1 a.m.** at **Weminuche Woodfire Grill**, featuring a curated menu, live music, and a special toast as the clock strikes midnight. Reservations are strongly encouraged, and more information can be found at https://weminuchegrill.com.
Another highlight is the **New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Torchlight Parade** at **Purgatory Resort** from **6 p.m.** to **7 p.m.** Guests can enjoy a spectacular display as ski instructors and mountain patrol descend with torches, marking the resort’s **60th anniversary**.
For those looking for live music, **Animas City Theatre** will host **High Country Hustle** and **The Pickpockets** starting at **8 p.m.**, with tickets priced between **$30** and **$35**. Attendees must be **21 and older**. Further details are available at https://tinyurl.com/bddddp5t.
The **Durango Community Blood Drive** remains active during the festive period, with several opportunities for donations scheduled throughout December. The next sessions will be held at the **Riverside Professional Building** located at **1970 East Third Ave.** For appointments, contact **Vitalant** at **(877) 258-4825**.
As Durango embraces the holiday spirit, residents and visitors alike can engage in these vibrant community events, fostering a sense of togetherness and celebration. Whether through worship, music, or volunteer opportunities, the town’s calendar offers something for everyone during this joyful season.
