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By: Ethan Hale Indy Staff Writer

Author: Bodine, James/Sunday, October 27, 2019/Categories: Home, Culture, Events

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Halloween and Dio de los Muertos are right around the corner as students and faculty prepare for the holiday season. Here is The Independent's consolidated list of fun and spooky events around Durango.

 

Monday

Underground: A Halloween Themed Ghost Tour

A guided tour of the Rochester Hotel, which has been enhanced to suit the Halloween spirit will run through Nov 3. Tickets cost $35, or $50 for both tickets and a photo package. The tours run from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

 

Wednesday

Trunk ‘R Treat 

A free family event with candy and costumes galore. Hosted from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at The River Church.

Nightmare on Elk Street Haunted House

Durango Elk Lodge is made into a haunted castle. Tickets cost $7, and runs from 6:00 to 11:30 p.m. Occurs on Thursday as well.

 

Thursday

Halloween Climbing Camp

Outdoor Pursuits is hosting a climbing camp in the Student Life Center from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m at no cost to students. 

Children’s Halloween Downtown

Trick-or-treating hosted by local shops in Durango’s Business Improvement District. Participants must be under 10, in costume and accompanied by an adult. Runs from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Halloween Powerhouse Pub Trivia

Normal Thursday night trivia at the Powerhouse Science Center, but this time with a Halloween theme. Runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Rocky Horror Picture Show

Durango community members perform the cult classic live at the Henry Strater Theatre. The event occurs both Thursday and Friday starting at 7:00 p.m. Audience members must be over the age of 21. Tickets cost $29, and can be purchased on the theatre’s website.


Friday

Dia de Los Muertos Celebration at El Centro de Muchos Colores 

El Centro de Muchos Colores will host a Day of the Dead celebration from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with (what are they having?)

Cirque De Los Muertos

Day of the Dead circus show at the Powerhouse Science Center running Oct. 25 and 26th, as well as Nov. 1 and 2nd. Runs from 6:00 to 8:30 pm.

Cirque Du Spook Dance

Animas City Theatre will host a costumed dance from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. with a prize for best costume given out at 10:00 pm. Music performed by DJ NooNZ. 

Festival de los muertos 

Day of the Dead arts festival hosted by Durango Arts Center. Admission is $5 for participants over the age of 17. The event will occur from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., and will be held at the Barbara Conrad Gallery, a showcase of local artists.

Pumpkin and leaf drop off at La Plata County fairgrounds

Leftover organic Halloween decorations will be collected by a group of local conservation groups from noon to 6:00 p.m. Pumpkins will be used as animal feed by local farmers and leaves will be turned into mulch.

 

Saturday

Pumpkin and leaf drop off at La Plata County fairgrounds

Leftover organic Halloween decorations will be collected by a group of local conservation groups from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pumpkins will be used as animal feed by local farmers and leaves will be turned into mulch.

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