Wednesday, December 31 2025
Holiday Lights Tour & Contest
Pagosa Springs
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
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.
The tour includes homes, businesses and window displays this year. Grab the Visit Pagosa Springs App from your app store of choice (iOS or Android) and look for the Holiday Lights Tour under the Tours Section. Once you find it, hit the Map It button. You’ll find all entries conveniently mapped for you! Holiday Light Tour participants will have their lights on from 6-8pm every evening from November 28th through December 31st.
More information at https://www.visitpagosasprings.com/index.php?section=holiday-lights-tour
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 Mean Irene. 5-8pm.
19th Annual Festival of Trees @ Town of Pagosa Springs Ross Aragon Community Center
Get ready to experience the magic of the 19th Annual Festival of Trees! Stroll through a wonderland of 20 beautifully decorated Christmas trees, each created by local non-profits to raise funds for their causes. Live Music with Steve Blechschmidt. Dinner provided by Archuleta Seniors Inc, Cash Bar, Door Prizes. Doors open at 5:30pm. Tree Auction at 7pm. Individual Tickets: $30. Table Reservations available for groups. Tickets can be purchased at The Ross Aragon Community Center or online.
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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 Santana Garcia. 6-9pm.
Painting Party @ Picasso & Vino Studio
"A MOUNTAIN LAKE." 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 Retro Cats. 7pm.
Lickety-Split is back and raring to go. Join us as we perform with 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 family-friendly which means we welcome all ages to this show! Tickets are $5 for kids and $10 for adults plus fees, when purchased in advance online and $15+fees at the door. 7pm.
Friday Karaoke @ Uncle's Bar & Social Club
Happy Hour 4-6pm and Karaoke 7-11pm. No cover.
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.
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.
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 Mean Irene. 5-8pm.
19th Annual Festival of Trees @ Town of Pagosa Springs Ross Aragon Community Center
Get ready to experience the magic of the 19th Annual Festival of Trees! Stroll through a wonderland of 20 beautifully decorated Christmas trees, each created by local non-profits to raise funds for their causes. Live Music with Steve Blechschmidt. Dinner provided by Archuleta Seniors Inc, Cash Bar, Door Prizes. Doors open at 5:30pm. Tree Auction at 7pm. Individual Tickets: $30. Table Reservations available for groups. Tickets can be purchased at The Ross Aragon Community Center or online.
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 Santana Garcia. 6-9pm.
Painting Party @ Picasso & Vino Studio
"A MOUNTAIN LAKE." 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 Retro Cats. 7pm.
Lickety-Split is back and raring to go. Join us as we perform with 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 family-friendly which means we welcome all ages to this show! Tickets are $5 for kids and $10 for adults plus fees, when purchased in advance online and $15+fees at the door. 7pm.
Friday Karaoke @ Uncle's Bar & Social Club
Happy Hour 4-6pm and Karaoke 7-11pm. No cover.
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.
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.
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