November 20 - December 27, 2009 ~ The Polar Express

The Polar Express™ - Come celebrate the holidays with non-stop service to the North Pole aboard the Polar Express™! Inspired by the award-winning book by Chris Van Allsburg, come experience the magic of The Polar Express™. Read along with the story as the train makes it’s round-trip journey to the North Pole. Meet Santa and enjoy caroling, hot chocolate, and a treat. And, for those who believe, a special gift for each child. Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas! Visit this web link (The Polar Express) for additional information and reservations. If you would like to speak with a reservationist please call 1-888-872-4607.

October 10 - 31 ~ Pumpkin Patch Express

Peanuts™ The Great Pumpkin Patch Express - The Great Pumpkin Patch Express is coming to the D&SNGRR! Take photos with Snoopy, Charlie Brown and Lucy! Enjoy Storytelling, Live Music, Bouncy Trains, Temporary Tattoos, a Straw Bale Maze, Apple Scoop game, Bubble Station, Imagination Station and much more!!!! Visit this web link (The Great Pumpkin Patch Express) for additional information and reservations. If you would like to speak with a reservationist please call 1-888-872-4607.

October 1 - 4, 2009 ~ Cowboy Gathering

Cowboy Gathering - Poetry, Music and a Parade highlight the events downtown. Poets and musicians from throughout the country grace our intimate stage at the Diamond Circle Theatre, performing classic and contemporary poems and songs that will bring tears to your eyes and keep you in stitches.http://www.durangocowboygathering.org/

October 1 - 7, 2009 ~ Durango Heritage Celebration

Durango Heritage Celebration - Enjoy the history of Durango with the Victorian Era, the cowboys and the train. An event to highlight the town's colorful and diverse past, focusing on Durango's incorporation in 1881 to 1910. The purpose of the event is to benefit the community, educate those in attendance and, of course, bring joy to all who participate. http://www.durangoheritagecelebration.org/

September 26 - 27, 2009 ~ Fall Photo Special on the Train

The 20th Annual Fall Photo Special - Come see the majestic San Juan National Forest at its peak autumn color aboard the world famous Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad! Be dropped off at carefully selected locations along the tracks and take photos as the train rolls by. Visit this web link (Fall Photo Special)for additional information and reservations. If you would like to speak with a reservationist please call 1-888-872-4607.

September 26 - 27, 2009 ~ Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest - Enjoy fall in downtown Durango with special events on Main Ave. Great food, local brews, pub crawl, live music, kids activities and more! 970-259-3583

August 30, 2009 - San Juan Brewfest

CookManFood is teaming up with the United Way of Southwest Colorado as well as Durango Mountain Resort on the 11th annual San Juan Brewfest to help break last years records and continue to make this one of the premier events in Durango. San Juan Brewfest will be held Sunday August 30 and gates will open at 2 p.m. and close at 6 p.m. They will have live music from A Dub Rock Band on Main Ave between 12th and 13th Streets in front of Buckley Park.