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.
Pet Pictures with Santa @ Chow Down
Pet photos with Santa is just around the corner on December 6th! Come on down to Chow Down Pet Supplies Inc. between 11am-3pm, right here in Pagosa. Bring your furry best friend! You'll get your very own digital copy of your pet with Santa for $20. AND!! The proceeds will benefit both the Humane Society and Rugby's Rescue House. What a fun way to kick off the holiday season for both you and your best friends! And an extra special gift for the animals at our shelter.
Buckaroos Santa Ride @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Take a horse-drawn ride through the meadow and magical Christmas tree forest to arrive at The Claus Cookie Cabin. There, you will be served Christmas cookies and cocoa by Mrs. Claus and have a chance to meet and take photos with Santa himself! Enjoy a warm bonfire and special family time before returning with the horses. 1 hour duration; time slots starting at 3:15pm. $50 adults $40 children 3-12 $5 under 2. Advanced reservations required.
Live Music @ El Camino Lounge & Grill at Motel SOCO
Food, Beverages, and Live Music with Santana. 5-8pm.
Sip Happens Saturday Beer Bust @ Uncle's Bar & Social Club
Get ready to raise a glass - Sip Happens Saturday is Uncle's new weekly beer bash! From 5-8pm, snag a $15 bottomless pint glass and keep it flowing with Coors Light until 8pm or until we bust the keg, whichever comes first. Bring your crew, claim your glass, and let's see how fast Pagosa can drain a keg.
Live Music @ Springs Resort Phoenix Bar in the Atrium
Cocktails and Live Music with The Robin Davis Duo. 5-7pm.
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WICKED: FOR GOOD @ Liberty Theatre
Rated PG. For two holiday seasons Wicked, the record-shattering, Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon will become a gravity-defying cinematic sensation. The feature-film adaptation of the untold story of the Witches of Oz is directed by electrifying filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, this year's In the Heights). Doors and Caldwell's Liberty Bar open at 5pm. Movie at 6pm.
Once again, the Pagosa Springs area will be bright with holiday cheer this season. The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board and The Pagosa Springs SUN are sponsoring a lighting contest this holiday season. The lighting contest will make the holiday season shine. It includes enhanced lighting in downtown Pagosa as well as many other festive events taking place in and around the Pagosa Springs area November 28th through the end of December. Lights will be on every evening from 6-8pm.
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Live Music @ Kip's Grill & Cantina
Food, Beverages and Live Music with Terry Rickard. 6-9pm.
Live Music @ Dublin Crust & Brew
Food, Beverages, and Live Music with Connie the Soldier. 6pm.
Painting Party @ Picasso & Vino Studio
"SNOW GENTLY FALLING." Follow along step by step to create your own masterpiece! Beverages and light snacks available for purchase. 6:30-8:30pm. $38.
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Live Music @ Coyote Moon Lounge
Food, Beverages, and Live Music with KNFRMST. 7pm.
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Karaoke @ The Break Room Brewing Company
Food, Beverages, and Karaoke. 8pm-12am.
Christmas Ornament / Pendant Wire Wrap Workshop @ Wire Art Academy at Pagosa Springs Visitor Center
Create a beautiful wire-wrapped Christmas ornament that can also be worn as a pendant. Students can make one or more pieces depending on time, using high-quality wire and Czech glass beads. Beginner-friendly. Ages 12+ (younger okay with an adult) Price: $45. 1:30-4:30pm.
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WICKED: FOR GOOD @ Liberty Theatre
Rated PG. For two holiday seasons Wicked, the record-shattering, Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon will become a gravity-defying cinematic sensation. The feature-film adaptation of the untold story of the Witches of Oz is directed by electrifying filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, this year's In the Heights). Doors and Caldwell's Liberty Bar open at 1pm. Movie at 2pm.
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Live Music @ Coyote Moon Lounge
Food, Beverages, and Live Music with Bluegrass Cadillac. 5pm.
Once again, the Pagosa Springs area will be bright with holiday cheer this season. The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board and The Pagosa Springs SUN are sponsoring a lighting contest this holiday season. The lighting contest will make the holiday season shine. It includes enhanced lighting in downtown Pagosa as well as many other festive events taking place in and around the Pagosa Springs area November 28th through the end of December. Lights will be on every evening from 6-8pm.
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Live Music @ Kip's Grill & Cantina
Food, Beverages and Live Music with Sam Morrow. 6-9pm.
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)
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Live Music @ Coyote Moon Lounge
Food, Beverages, and Live Music with Santana Garcia. 5pm.
Once again, the Pagosa Springs area will be bright with holiday cheer this season. The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board and The Pagosa Springs SUN are sponsoring a lighting contest this holiday season. The lighting contest will make the holiday season shine. It includes enhanced lighting in downtown Pagosa as well as many other festive events taking place in and around the Pagosa Springs area November 28th through the end of December. Lights will be on every evening from 6-8pm.
Pet Pictures with Santa @ Chow Down
Pet photos with Santa is just around the corner on December 6th! Come on down to Chow Down Pet Supplies Inc. between 11am-3pm, right here in Pagosa. Bring your furry best friend! You'll get your very own digital copy of your pet with Santa for $20. AND!! The proceeds will benefit both the Humane Society and Rugby's Rescue House. What a fun way to kick off the holiday season for both you and your best friends! And an extra special gift for the animals at our shelter.
Buckaroos Santa Ride @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Take a horse-drawn ride through the meadow and magical Christmas tree forest to arrive at The Claus Cookie Cabin. There, you will be served Christmas cookies and cocoa by Mrs. Claus and have a chance to meet and take photos with Santa himself! Enjoy a warm bonfire and special family time before returning with the horses. 1 hour duration; time slots starting at 3:15pm. $50 adults $40 children 3-12 $5 under 2. Advanced reservations required.
Live Music @ El Camino Lounge & Grill at Motel SOCO
Food, Beverages, and Live Music with Santana. 5-8pm.
Sip Happens Saturday Beer Bust @ Uncle's Bar & Social Club
Get ready to raise a glass - Sip Happens Saturday is Uncle's new weekly beer bash! From 5-8pm, snag a $15 bottomless pint glass and keep it flowing with Coors Light until 8pm or until we bust the keg, whichever comes first. Bring your crew, claim your glass, and let's see how fast Pagosa can drain a keg.
Live Music @ Springs Resort Phoenix Bar in the Atrium
Cocktails and Live Music with The Robin Davis Duo. 5-7pm.
WICKED: FOR GOOD @ Liberty Theatre
Rated PG. For two holiday seasons Wicked, the record-shattering, Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon will become a gravity-defying cinematic sensation. The feature-film adaptation of the untold story of the Witches of Oz is directed by electrifying filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, this year's In the Heights). Doors and Caldwell's Liberty Bar open at 5pm. Movie at 6pm.
Once again, the Pagosa Springs area will be bright with holiday cheer this season. The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board and The Pagosa Springs SUN are sponsoring a lighting contest this holiday season. The lighting contest will make the holiday season shine. It includes enhanced lighting in downtown Pagosa as well as many other festive events taking place in and around the Pagosa Springs area November 28th through the end of December. Lights will be on every evening from 6-8pm.
Live Music @ Kip's Grill & Cantina
Food, Beverages and Live Music with Terry Rickard. 6-9pm.
Live Music @ Dublin Crust & Brew
Food, Beverages, and Live Music with Connie the Soldier. 6pm.
Painting Party @ Picasso & Vino Studio
"SNOW GENTLY FALLING." Follow along step by step to create your own masterpiece! Beverages and light snacks available for purchase. 6:30-8:30pm. $38.
Live Music @ Coyote Moon Lounge
Food, Beverages, and Live Music with KNFRMST. 7pm.
Karaoke @ The Break Room Brewing Company
Food, Beverages, and Karaoke. 8pm-12am.
Christmas Ornament / Pendant Wire Wrap Workshop @ Wire Art Academy at Pagosa Springs Visitor Center
Create a beautiful wire-wrapped Christmas ornament that can also be worn as a pendant. Students can make one or more pieces depending on time, using high-quality wire and Czech glass beads. Beginner-friendly. Ages 12+ (younger okay with an adult) Price: $45. 1:30-4:30pm.
WICKED: FOR GOOD @ Liberty Theatre
Rated PG. For two holiday seasons Wicked, the record-shattering, Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon will become a gravity-defying cinematic sensation. The feature-film adaptation of the untold story of the Witches of Oz is directed by electrifying filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, this year's In the Heights). Doors and Caldwell's Liberty Bar open at 1pm. Movie at 2pm.
Live Music @ Coyote Moon Lounge
Food, Beverages, and Live Music with Bluegrass Cadillac. 5pm.
Once again, the Pagosa Springs area will be bright with holiday cheer this season. The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board and The Pagosa Springs SUN are sponsoring a lighting contest this holiday season. The lighting contest will make the holiday season shine. It includes enhanced lighting in downtown Pagosa as well as many other festive events taking place in and around the Pagosa Springs area November 28th through the end of December. Lights will be on every evening from 6-8pm.
Live Music @ Kip's Grill & Cantina
Food, Beverages and Live Music with Sam Morrow. 6-9pm.
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)
Live Music @ Coyote Moon Lounge
Food, Beverages, and Live Music with Santana Garcia. 5pm.
Once again, the Pagosa Springs area will be bright with holiday cheer this season. The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board and The Pagosa Springs SUN are sponsoring a lighting contest this holiday season. The lighting contest will make the holiday season shine. It includes enhanced lighting in downtown Pagosa as well as many other festive events taking place in and around the Pagosa Springs area November 28th through the end of December. Lights will be on every evening from 6-8pm.
Pet Pictures with Santa @ Chow Down
Pet photos with Santa is just around the corner on December 6th! Come on down to Chow Down Pet Supplies Inc. between 11am-3pm, right here in Pagosa. Bring your furry best friend! You'll get your very own digital copy of your pet with Santa for $20. AND!! The proceeds will benefit both the Humane Society and Rugby's Rescue House. What a fun way to kick off the holiday season for both you and your best friends! And an extra special gift for the animals at our shelter.
Buckaroos Santa Ride @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Take a horse-drawn ride through the meadow and magical Christmas tree forest to arrive at The Claus Cookie Cabin. There, you will be served Christmas cookies and cocoa by Mrs. Claus and have a chance to meet and take photos with Santa himself! Enjoy a warm bonfire and special family time before returning with the horses. 1 hour duration; time slots starting at 3:15pm. $50 adults $40 children 3-12 $5 under 2. Advanced reservations required.
Live Music @ El Camino Lounge & Grill at Motel SOCO
Food, Beverages, and Live Music with Santana. 5-8pm.
Sip Happens Saturday Beer Bust @ Uncle's Bar & Social Club
Get ready to raise a glass - Sip Happens Saturday is Uncle's new weekly beer bash! From 5-8pm, snag a $15 bottomless pint glass and keep it flowing with Coors Light until 8pm or until we bust the keg, whichever comes first. Bring your crew, claim your glass, and let's see how fast Pagosa can drain a keg.
Live Music @ Springs Resort Phoenix Bar in the Atrium
Cocktails and Live Music with The Robin Davis Duo. 5-7pm.
WICKED: FOR GOOD @ Liberty Theatre
Rated PG. For two holiday seasons Wicked, the record-shattering, Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon will become a gravity-defying cinematic sensation. The feature-film adaptation of the untold story of the Witches of Oz is directed by electrifying filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, this year's In the Heights). Doors and Caldwell's Liberty Bar open at 5pm. Movie at 6pm.
Once again, the Pagosa Springs area will be bright with holiday cheer this season. The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board and The Pagosa Springs SUN are sponsoring a lighting contest this holiday season. The lighting contest will make the holiday season shine. It includes enhanced lighting in downtown Pagosa as well as many other festive events taking place in and around the Pagosa Springs area November 28th through the end of December. Lights will be on every evening from 6-8pm.
Live Music @ Kip's Grill & Cantina
Food, Beverages and Live Music with Terry Rickard. 6-9pm.
Live Music @ Dublin Crust & Brew
Food, Beverages, and Live Music with Connie the Soldier. 6pm.
Painting Party @ Picasso & Vino Studio
"SNOW GENTLY FALLING." Follow along step by step to create your own masterpiece! Beverages and light snacks available for purchase. 6:30-8:30pm. $38.
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