Community Calendar

The Stroll of the Three Sisters Tour takes visitors along the Mesa Village Trail where they will learn about an agricultural village and the crops and other foods grown and gathered there.

Date(s): August 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29
Time: 1:15 pm – 2:30pm

Cost: $15.00 for ages 13 and up and $8.00 for ages 5-12

Location: Chimney Rock National Monument
Previous Address: 3179 CO-151, Chimney Rock, CO
Updated Address: 30841 State Highway 151, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

CRIA Office: 970-731-7133
Information and Tickets: www.chimneyrockco.org / 1877-444-6777

Dare to sip a slice of samurai life at North America's highest elevation estate winery?

RSVP for a Sip & Slice at EsoTerra's Arboretum. In this fun, free, 45-minute lesson, try your hand at swordplay and experience effortless strength through some simple yet mind-bending Aikido exercises led by Durango Shin Budo Kai, Durango's only nonprofit dojo.

All ages welcome. (Littles under 8 with parental participation, please.) After the free class, stay and enjoy EsoTerra's award-winning wines and ciders along with live music and a stunning sunset!

Chimney Rock National Monument will host "Flute Music at Twilight" from 6 to 8PM on Saturday, August 23rd. Details and tickets are at chimneyrockco.org.

The event begins with a guided short walk through a Mesa Village followed by live Native American flute music, accompanied by a deepening night sky to reveal celestial bodies.

Date: August 23
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Cost: The fee is $20.00 for ages 13 and up, $10.00 for ages 5-12, and under 5 are free

CRIA Office: 970-731-7133
Information and Tickets: www.chimneyrockco.org / 1877-444-6777

Mesa Verde National Park will host three free Beginner Astrophotography Workshops: on Thursday August 21, Friday August 22 and Saturday August 23.
The workshops begin at 7:45 pm and finish around midnight.

Each of the three nights is a stand-alone workshop on how to successfully take photos of the Milky Way. Locations and maps are provided on the registration page. An optional drop-in session will be held the following day, indoors, to learn how to edit your photos.

With nationally known astrophotographer Don Riddle.

Registration is now open for the Aikido Starter Session hosted by Durango Shin Budo Kai, a 501c3 nonprofit offering nonviolent conflict mitigation to the Four Corners since 2002. Adults 18+ are encouraged to try an unusual martial art that redirects attacks using effortless connection. Details and sign up at durangoaikido.com or text/call 970-426-5257 with questions.

Art classes for adults and youth continue at the Durango Arts Center in comic book creation, stained glass, adult portrait painting, figure drawing, pottery and more. Details and registration are at durangoarts.org.

These FREE classes offer a safe and supportive environment for anyone exploring how to navigate addictive tendencies, those who are "sober curious," or individuals in recovery from addiction. We aim to enhance overall well-being and quality of life, regardless of where you are on your journey.

During these classes, you will be offered:

Compassionate discussion on the deeper causes and patterns of addictive habits.
Gentle, body-centered movement, breathwork, and meditation practices to support self-regulation and inner peace.
Practical tools to be used in everyday life that will empower you on your path of healing and self-discovery.
Classes are open to anyone seeking to address their addictive habits or explore a sober-curious lifestyle, whether you are relatively new to the paths of yoga and recovery, or have extensive experience in both.

The Great House Tour goes to the top of the mesa ridge for a 360-degree panoramic view of the landscape and a close-up of the two pinnacles with stops along the way to learn about the ancient Puebloan structures.

Dates: Daily, June 1 thru October 15, 2025
Time: 10:00am -12:00pm

Cost: $6 Kids / $12 Adults (Online or In-Person if space is available)

CRIA Office: 970-731-7133
Information and Tickets: www.chimneyrockco.org / 1877-444-6777

The Great House Tour goes to the top of the mesa ridge for a 360-degree panoramic view of the landscape and a close-up of the two pinnacles with stops along the way to learn about the ancient Puebloan structures.

Dates: every day in July
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Cost: $6 Kids / $12 Adults (Online or In-Person if space is available)

CRIA Office: 970-731-7133
Information and Tickets: www.chimneyrockco.org / 1877-444-6777

Registration is now open for the Aikido Starter Session hosted by Durango Shin Budo Kai, a 501c3 nonprofit offering nonviolent conflict mitigation to the Four Corners since 2002. Adults 18+ are encouraged to try an unusual martial art that redirects attacks using effortless connection. Details and sign up at durangoaikido.com or text/call 970-426-5257 with questions.