Pagosa Springs Events

Sunday, June 2 2024

Life at Chimney Rock Festival 2024 @ Chimney Rock National Monument

Family-Oriented Festival is held at Chimney Rock's Visitor Center area. Learn about the skills of the ancients from Chimney Rock volunteers. Try yucca pounding, make a clay pot, design a pictograph, weave a textile, grind corn, throw a spear with an atlatl. Visit with presenters who will share the importance of astronomy and dendrochronology. Native American arts and crafts for sale. 970-883-2455 or 970-731-7133. 10am-4pm.

Sunday, June 2 2024

Native American Tribal Dancers @ Chimney Rock National Monument Amphitheater

Roach Family Dancers (Lakota/Navajo) 2pm; Oak Canyon Dancers (Jemez pueblo) 3:30pm. These live performances are presented Free to the Public courtesy of the San Juan National Forest and Chimney Rock Interpretive Association. 2pm & 3:30pm.

Monday, June 3 2024

Flora of Chimney Rock Tour

An introduction to some of the plant species that grow at Chimney Rock and their uses by ancestral Puebloan people. The 1.5 hour guided tour includes the hike up Chacoan Great House Pueblo requiring negotiation of a steep, rough trail with exposure to heights and drop-offs. Reservations strongly recommended. $20, ages 13 & up; $10, 5-12. Must check-in at the Hwy 151 entrance gate, 4:30-4:45pm. 4:45-6:15pm.

Saturday, June 8 2024

Birding Tour @ Chimney Rock National Monument

A fun and casual 2-hour bird-walk led by a knowledgeable birding guide from the Weminuche Audubon Society. Designed to introduce you to the diverse community of birds that spend their summer here. Birders of all skill levels are welcome to participate. Your guide will help you identify various species and explain the unique adaptations that allow these birds to survive here. $20. 8-10am.

Monday, June 17 2024

Flora of Chimney Rock Tour

An introduction to some of the plant species that grow at Chimney Rock and their uses by ancestral Puebloan people. The 1.5 hour guided tour includes the hike up Chacoan Great House Pueblo requiring negotiation of a steep, rough trail with exposure to heights and drop-offs. Reservations strongly recommended. $20, ages 13 & up; $10, 5-12. Must check-in at the Hwy 151 entrance gate, 4:30-4:45pm. 4:45-6:15pm.

Friday, June 21 2024

Birding Tour @ Chimney Rock National Monument

A fun and casual 2-hour bird-walk led by a knowledgeable birding guide from the Weminuche Audubon Society. Designed to introduce you to the diverse community of birds that spend their summer here. Birders of all skill levels are welcome to participate. Your guide will help you identify various species and explain the unique adaptations that allow these birds to survive here. $20. 8-10am.

Saturday, August 10 2024

Birding Tour @ Chimney Rock National Monument

A fun and casual 2-hour bird-walk led by a knowledgeable birding guide from the Weminuche Audubon Society. Designed to introduce you to the diverse community of birds that spend their summer here. Birders of all skill levels are welcome to participate. Your guide will help you identify various species and explain the unique adaptations that allow these birds to survive here. $20. 8-10am.

Friday, August 23 2024

Birding Tour @ Chimney Rock National Monument

A fun and casual 2-hour bird-walk led by a knowledgeable birding guide from the Weminuche Audubon Society. Designed to introduce you to the diverse community of birds that spend their summer here. Birders of all skill levels are welcome to participate. Your guide will help you identify various species and explain the unique adaptations that allow these birds to survive here. $20. 8-10am.

Saturday, September 21 2024

Birding Tour @ Chimney Rock National Monument

A fun and casual 2-hour bird-walk led by a knowledgeable birding guide from the Weminuche Audubon Society. Designed to introduce you to the diverse community of birds that spend their summer here. Birders of all skill levels are welcome to participate. Your guide will help you identify various species and explain the unique adaptations that allow these birds to survive here. $20. 8-10am.