Saturday, December 16 2023
3rd Annual Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration
Join us December 16th from 5-7pm for the 3rd annual Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration in downtown Pagosa Springs.
Enjoy over 25 Christmas-themed displays and activities, a hot air balloon glow, live music, free hot chocolate and cider, games, toys and other goodies. And, of course, Santa Claus! Santa will arrive at his workshop at the Visitor Center shortly after 5pm, with opportunities to view his arrival along San Juan Street and Hot Springs Blvd bridge.
The route extends along the Riverwalk from Centennial Park to Town Park, crossing Veterans Bridge and down San Juan Street to the visitor center. Entry points for the walking route include (1) Town Park, (2) Visitor Center and (3) Centennial Park. Look for decorated white tents at the key entry points to receive decorative lights and a scavenger hunt card to win a free ornament.
Attendees are encouraged to bring flashlights. The event will be held regardless of weather!
This event is a collaboration of the Town of Pagosa Springs and The Pagosa Springs SUN.
Please join us for a fun and festive evening in downtown Pagosa Springs to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season.
Road Closure Alert
The Town of Pagosa Springs would like to alert the community that there will be road closures in downtown Pagosa Springs during the Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration on December 16th. Between 4pm and 7pm, Hot Springs Boulevard will be closed to vehicular traffic from Hermosa Street to south of San Juan Street. Additionally, Hermosa Street will be closed from Town Park to Hot Springs Blvd. Traffic will not be permitted from Hwy 160 onto Hot Springs Blvd during the event. Any traffic needing to access the businesses south on Hot Springs will need to take an alternative route from Apache Street or Light Plant Road.
Live Music and Taco Tuesday @ Uncle's Bar & Social Club
Happy Hour 4-6pm, $2 Tacos, Live music with Out on Work Release 5-8pm.
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THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE @ Liberty Theatre
Special Screening. Rated PG-13. The Grateful Dead Movie, released in 1977 and directed by Jerry Garcia, is a film that captures live performances from rock band the Grateful Dead during an October 1974 five-night run at Winterland in San Francisco. These concerts marked the beginning of a hiatus, with the October 20, 1974, show billed as "The Last One". The band would return to touring in 1976. The film features the "Wall of Sound" concert sound system that the Dead used for all of 1974. 7pm.
Open Mic Night @ Hidden Track Pagosa
Open mic featuring local talent every Tuesday. Hosted by Carl Mori, owner of The Music Shoppe. 7-10pm.
Wolf Creek Ski Area Local Appreciation Day ~ Everyone's a Local!
Everyone is a local! Discounts apply to everyone! 2025-2026 Local Appreciation Rates: $70 Adult Ticket (13 - 64), $51 Senior Ticket (65 - 79), $35 Child Ticket (6 - 12)
Buckaroos Dinner Sleigh Ride @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Snuggle up and take a horse-drawn ride to a cozy dining cabin where you will enjoy a hearty three-course ranch menu paired with live guitar music. After dinner, your tour continues through a tree-lit ponderosa pine forest as the horses return you to the starting point. Great for all ages and occasions on this one-of-a-kind dinner experience! Advanced reservations required. 4pm and 6pm.
Continental Divide Trail Talk @ Ski and Bow Rack
It may be cold outside, but it's never too early to gear up for summer hiking season! Come listen to Pagosa Springs locals tell their tales from the trail and watch some trail-themed films that will get you up-to-date on all things CDT. Afterward, connect with other Gateway Community volunteers and hikers to explore ways to stay engaged. Snacks and beverages will be provided. 5:45-7:30pm.
Buckaroos Dinner Sleigh Ride @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Snuggle up and take a horse-drawn ride to a cozy dining cabin where you will enjoy a hearty three-course ranch menu paired with live guitar music. After dinner, your tour continues through a tree-lit ponderosa pine forest as the horses return you to the starting point. Great for all ages and occasions on this one-of-a-kind dinner experience! Advanced reservations required. 4pm and 6pm.
Pagosa Springs Chamber Annual Gala & Community Awards @ PLPOA Clubhouse
Join the Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce in recognizing our local community members and organizations. Dinner will be catered by Farrago Events. Dessert will be catered by Pagosa Baking Company. Live music by Michael Dae Hanlon. Semi-Formal Attire. 6-8pm.
Painting Party @ Picasso & Vino Studio
MONET'S WATER LILIES. Join us for a session of fun and creativity while you follow along step by step to create your own masterpiece! Everything's included for you to paint along. Wine, beer and light snacks are available for purchase. 6:30-8:30pm. $38.
Lickety Split Improv @ Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts
Lickety-Split is thrilled to welcome Creede Repertory's resident improv group Boomtown! to Pagosa Springs. Join us as Scott and Karisa perform with Boomtown! and our local ensemble Pool of Fools and put on an evening of quick-witted quips and quirky characters - all based on your suggestions. This show is recommended for ages 14 and up! Tickets are $15+fees when purchased in advance; $20+fees at the door. 7pm.
Sound Journey @ The Edge of Silence
No reservations required, however Eventbrite ticket holders are considered reservations. Tickets at the door are $30 each. Sound Journey is 1 hour. Feel free to bring your own Yoga mats, blankets and neck pillows, however we usually have what you need. Don't have an Eye Mask? We have them for sale. Newly arrived Heola harmonic bells chimes from France are available now! 1pm. Arrive 20 min early.
Buckaroos Dinner Sleigh Ride @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Snuggle up and take a horse-drawn ride to a cozy dining cabin where you will enjoy a hearty three-course ranch menu paired with live guitar music. After dinner, your tour continues through a tree-lit ponderosa pine forest as the horses return you to the starting point. Great for all ages and occasions on this one-of-a-kind dinner experience! Advanced reservations required. 4pm and 6pm.
Painting Party @ Picasso & Vino Studio
NIGHT SKY AT CHIMNEY ROCK. Join us for a session of fun and creativity while you follow along step by step to create your own masterpiece! Everything's included for you to paint along. Wine, beer and light snacks are available for purchase. 6:30-8:30pm. $38.
Wolf Creek Ski Area Local Appreciation Day ~ Everyone's a Local!
Everyone is a local! Discounts apply to everyone! 2025-2026 Local Appreciation Rates: $70 Adult Ticket (13 - 64), $51 Senior Ticket (65 - 79), $35 Child Ticket (6 - 12)
Buckaroos Dinner Sleigh Ride @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Snuggle up and take a horse-drawn ride to a cozy dining cabin where you will enjoy a hearty three-course ranch menu paired with live guitar music. After dinner, your tour continues through a tree-lit ponderosa pine forest as the horses return you to the starting point. Great for all ages and occasions on this one-of-a-kind dinner experience! Advanced reservations required. 4pm and 6pm.
Humane Society Restaurant Partnership @ Sage Eatery
Burgers that give back! We're teaming up with Sage as our February restaurant partner. Stop by on February 10th, enjoy an amazing burger, and know that every purchase helps a homeless pet in Archuleta County. 11am-4pm.
Buckaroos Dinner Sleigh Ride @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Snuggle up and take a horse-drawn ride to a cozy dining cabin where you will enjoy a hearty three-course ranch menu paired with live guitar music. After dinner, your tour continues through a tree-lit ponderosa pine forest as the horses return you to the starting point. Great for all ages and occasions on this one-of-a-kind dinner experience! Advanced reservations required. 4pm and 6pm.
Bottled Canvases @ Faire Society
Join Grace Thompson as she guides you into your very own masterpiece through step by step instructions! Bottles, paints, brushes, and other supplies will be provided. Wine and Beer available for purchase. Get there early, or email Taryn at bottledcanvases@gmail.com to reserve your spot!! 6pm. First come, first serve. Limited seating available. $25.
Buckaroos Dinner Sleigh Ride @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Snuggle up and take a horse-drawn ride to a cozy dining cabin where you will enjoy a hearty three-course ranch menu paired with live guitar music. After dinner, your tour continues through a tree-lit ponderosa pine forest as the horses return you to the starting point. Great for all ages and occasions on this one-of-a-kind dinner experience! Advanced reservations required. 4pm and 6pm.
Painting Party @ Picasso & Vino Studio
LOVE TREE. Join us for a session of fun and creativity while you follow along step by step to create your own masterpiece! Everything's included for you to paint along. Wine, beer and light snacks are available for purchase. 6:30-8:30pm. $38.
Live Music and Taco Tuesday @ Uncle's Bar & Social Club
Happy Hour 4-6pm, $2 Tacos, Live music with Out on Work Release 5-8pm.
THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE @ Liberty Theatre
Special Screening. Rated PG-13. The Grateful Dead Movie, released in 1977 and directed by Jerry Garcia, is a film that captures live performances from rock band the Grateful Dead during an October 1974 five-night run at Winterland in San Francisco. These concerts marked the beginning of a hiatus, with the October 20, 1974, show billed as "The Last One". The band would return to touring in 1976. The film features the "Wall of Sound" concert sound system that the Dead used for all of 1974. 7pm.
Open Mic Night @ Hidden Track Pagosa
Open mic featuring local talent every Tuesday. Hosted by Carl Mori, owner of The Music Shoppe. 7-10pm.
Wolf Creek Ski Area Local Appreciation Day ~ Everyone's a Local!
Everyone is a local! Discounts apply to everyone! 2025-2026 Local Appreciation Rates: $70 Adult Ticket (13 - 64), $51 Senior Ticket (65 - 79), $35 Child Ticket (6 - 12)
Buckaroos Dinner Sleigh Ride @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Snuggle up and take a horse-drawn ride to a cozy dining cabin where you will enjoy a hearty three-course ranch menu paired with live guitar music. After dinner, your tour continues through a tree-lit ponderosa pine forest as the horses return you to the starting point. Great for all ages and occasions on this one-of-a-kind dinner experience! Advanced reservations required. 4pm and 6pm.
Continental Divide Trail Talk @ Ski and Bow Rack
It may be cold outside, but it's never too early to gear up for summer hiking season! Come listen to Pagosa Springs locals tell their tales from the trail and watch some trail-themed films that will get you up-to-date on all things CDT. Afterward, connect with other Gateway Community volunteers and hikers to explore ways to stay engaged. Snacks and beverages will be provided. 5:45-7:30pm.
Buckaroos Dinner Sleigh Ride @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Snuggle up and take a horse-drawn ride to a cozy dining cabin where you will enjoy a hearty three-course ranch menu paired with live guitar music. After dinner, your tour continues through a tree-lit ponderosa pine forest as the horses return you to the starting point. Great for all ages and occasions on this one-of-a-kind dinner experience! Advanced reservations required. 4pm and 6pm.
Pagosa Springs Chamber Annual Gala & Community Awards @ PLPOA Clubhouse
Join the Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce in recognizing our local community members and organizations. Dinner will be catered by Farrago Events. Dessert will be catered by Pagosa Baking Company. Live music by Michael Dae Hanlon. Semi-Formal Attire. 6-8pm.
Painting Party @ Picasso & Vino Studio
MONET'S WATER LILIES. Join us for a session of fun and creativity while you follow along step by step to create your own masterpiece! Everything's included for you to paint along. Wine, beer and light snacks are available for purchase. 6:30-8:30pm. $38.
Lickety Split Improv @ Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts
Lickety-Split is thrilled to welcome Creede Repertory's resident improv group Boomtown! to Pagosa Springs. Join us as Scott and Karisa perform with Boomtown! and our local ensemble Pool of Fools and put on an evening of quick-witted quips and quirky characters - all based on your suggestions. This show is recommended for ages 14 and up! Tickets are $15+fees when purchased in advance; $20+fees at the door. 7pm.
Sound Journey @ The Edge of Silence
No reservations required, however Eventbrite ticket holders are considered reservations. Tickets at the door are $30 each. Sound Journey is 1 hour. Feel free to bring your own Yoga mats, blankets and neck pillows, however we usually have what you need. Don't have an Eye Mask? We have them for sale. Newly arrived Heola harmonic bells chimes from France are available now! 1pm. Arrive 20 min early.
Buckaroos Dinner Sleigh Ride @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Snuggle up and take a horse-drawn ride to a cozy dining cabin where you will enjoy a hearty three-course ranch menu paired with live guitar music. After dinner, your tour continues through a tree-lit ponderosa pine forest as the horses return you to the starting point. Great for all ages and occasions on this one-of-a-kind dinner experience! Advanced reservations required. 4pm and 6pm.
Painting Party @ Picasso & Vino Studio
NIGHT SKY AT CHIMNEY ROCK. Join us for a session of fun and creativity while you follow along step by step to create your own masterpiece! Everything's included for you to paint along. Wine, beer and light snacks are available for purchase. 6:30-8:30pm. $38.
Wolf Creek Ski Area Local Appreciation Day ~ Everyone's a Local!
Everyone is a local! Discounts apply to everyone! 2025-2026 Local Appreciation Rates: $70 Adult Ticket (13 - 64), $51 Senior Ticket (65 - 79), $35 Child Ticket (6 - 12)
Buckaroos Dinner Sleigh Ride @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Snuggle up and take a horse-drawn ride to a cozy dining cabin where you will enjoy a hearty three-course ranch menu paired with live guitar music. After dinner, your tour continues through a tree-lit ponderosa pine forest as the horses return you to the starting point. Great for all ages and occasions on this one-of-a-kind dinner experience! Advanced reservations required. 4pm and 6pm.
Humane Society Restaurant Partnership @ Sage Eatery
Burgers that give back! We're teaming up with Sage as our February restaurant partner. Stop by on February 10th, enjoy an amazing burger, and know that every purchase helps a homeless pet in Archuleta County. 11am-4pm.
Buckaroos Dinner Sleigh Ride @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Snuggle up and take a horse-drawn ride to a cozy dining cabin where you will enjoy a hearty three-course ranch menu paired with live guitar music. After dinner, your tour continues through a tree-lit ponderosa pine forest as the horses return you to the starting point. Great for all ages and occasions on this one-of-a-kind dinner experience! Advanced reservations required. 4pm and 6pm.
Bottled Canvases @ Faire Society
Join Grace Thompson as she guides you into your very own masterpiece through step by step instructions! Bottles, paints, brushes, and other supplies will be provided. Wine and Beer available for purchase. Get there early, or email Taryn at bottledcanvases@gmail.com to reserve your spot!! 6pm. First come, first serve. Limited seating available. $25.
Buckaroos Dinner Sleigh Ride @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Snuggle up and take a horse-drawn ride to a cozy dining cabin where you will enjoy a hearty three-course ranch menu paired with live guitar music. After dinner, your tour continues through a tree-lit ponderosa pine forest as the horses return you to the starting point. Great for all ages and occasions on this one-of-a-kind dinner experience! Advanced reservations required. 4pm and 6pm.
Painting Party @ Picasso & Vino Studio
LOVE TREE. Join us for a session of fun and creativity while you follow along step by step to create your own masterpiece! Everything's included for you to paint along. Wine, beer and light snacks are available for purchase. 6:30-8:30pm. $38.
Live Music and Taco Tuesday @ Uncle's Bar & Social Club
Happy Hour 4-6pm, $2 Tacos, Live music with Out on Work Release 5-8pm.
THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE @ Liberty Theatre
Special Screening. Rated PG-13. The Grateful Dead Movie, released in 1977 and directed by Jerry Garcia, is a film that captures live performances from rock band the Grateful Dead during an October 1974 five-night run at Winterland in San Francisco. These concerts marked the beginning of a hiatus, with the October 20, 1974, show billed as "The Last One". The band would return to touring in 1976. The film features the "Wall of Sound" concert sound system that the Dead used for all of 1974. 7pm.
Open Mic Night @ Hidden Track Pagosa
Open mic featuring local talent every Tuesday. Hosted by Carl Mori, owner of The Music Shoppe. 7-10pm.
Wolf Creek Ski Area Local Appreciation Day ~ Everyone's a Local!
Everyone is a local! Discounts apply to everyone! 2025-2026 Local Appreciation Rates: $70 Adult Ticket (13 - 64), $51 Senior Ticket (65 - 79), $35 Child Ticket (6 - 12)
Buckaroos Dinner Sleigh Ride @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Snuggle up and take a horse-drawn ride to a cozy dining cabin where you will enjoy a hearty three-course ranch menu paired with live guitar music. After dinner, your tour continues through a tree-lit ponderosa pine forest as the horses return you to the starting point. Great for all ages and occasions on this one-of-a-kind dinner experience! Advanced reservations required. 4pm and 6pm.
Continental Divide Trail Talk @ Ski and Bow Rack
It may be cold outside, but it's never too early to gear up for summer hiking season! Come listen to Pagosa Springs locals tell their tales from the trail and watch some trail-themed films that will get you up-to-date on all things CDT. Afterward, connect with other Gateway Community volunteers and hikers to explore ways to stay engaged. Snacks and beverages will be provided. 5:45-7:30pm.
Buckaroos Dinner Sleigh Ride @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Snuggle up and take a horse-drawn ride to a cozy dining cabin where you will enjoy a hearty three-course ranch menu paired with live guitar music. After dinner, your tour continues through a tree-lit ponderosa pine forest as the horses return you to the starting point. Great for all ages and occasions on this one-of-a-kind dinner experience! Advanced reservations required. 4pm and 6pm.
Pagosa Springs Chamber Annual Gala & Community Awards @ PLPOA Clubhouse
Join the Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce in recognizing our local community members and organizations. Dinner will be catered by Farrago Events. Dessert will be catered by Pagosa Baking Company. Live music by Michael Dae Hanlon. Semi-Formal Attire. 6-8pm.
Painting Party @ Picasso & Vino Studio
MONET'S WATER LILIES. Join us for a session of fun and creativity while you follow along step by step to create your own masterpiece! Everything's included for you to paint along. Wine, beer and light snacks are available for purchase. 6:30-8:30pm. $38.
Lickety Split Improv @ Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts
Lickety-Split is thrilled to welcome Creede Repertory's resident improv group Boomtown! to Pagosa Springs. Join us as Scott and Karisa perform with Boomtown! and our local ensemble Pool of Fools and put on an evening of quick-witted quips and quirky characters - all based on your suggestions. This show is recommended for ages 14 and up! Tickets are $15+fees when purchased in advance; $20+fees at the door. 7pm.
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