Pagosa Springs Events
Saturday, January 3 2026
Elf the Musical Jf @ Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts
Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Performed by the kids in the Whatchamawhozit Children's Theatre Camp. Shows at 12pm and 2pm. $6.
Sunday, January 4 2026
Elf the Musical Jf @ Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts
Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Performed by the kids in the Whatchamawhozit Children's Theatre Camp. Shows at 12pm and 2pm. $6.
Saturday, January 10 2026
Pagosa Nordic Club Cabin Fever Nordic Race ~ Southwest Nordic Race Series @ Cloman Park
Pagosa Nordic Club is participating in the Southwest Nordic Race Series - Six events in the Four Corners / San Juan Mountain region to crown the King and Queen of Nordic Skiing in the Southwest! Three of the six featured races are scored for each racer. Score is based on finishing position (1st place = 1 point, 2nd place = 2 points, etc.). Top three finishes are averaged. Lowest average score wins!
Sunday, January 11 2026
Learn to Cross-Country Ski Clinic @ Cloman Park
These great introductory clinics for adults are held throughout the season. Skate ski and classic cross country ski basics will be shared by some of Pagosa Springs' best Nordic skiers. For adult never-evers, beginners and intermediates. Learn how to make these outdoor winter activities even more enjoyable! 10am. Free. Donations or PNC memberships encouraged. Registration required.
Friday, January 16 2026
Pagosa Springs Winterfest 2026
Kick things off Friday night with a cozy bonfire, music, Battle of the Soups, Penguin Plunge, Cross Country ski activities, Sledz on Rez and local food vendors. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, look to the skies for breathtaking hot air balloon ascensions. It's a weekend full of warmth, flavor, and festive fun for all ages!
Friday, January 16 2026
Winterfest Bonfire, Battle of the Soups, and Live Music @ Archuleta County Fairgrounds
Presented by Pagosa Chamber. Join us Friday, January 16th, from 5-8pm at the Archuleta County Fairgrounds. Local chefs and home cooks will go ladle-to-ladle in this exciting culinary showdown! Warm up by the Bonfire! Enjoy Live Music by Wonder Bread! YOU get to vote for the People's Choice! Start your Winterfest weekend with warmth, flavor, and community fun.
Saturday, January 17 2026
Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascensions @ Uptown in the Pagosa Lakes Area
Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. See the balloons fill the winter sky over the Pagosa Lakes area Saturday and Sunday morning. Grab a cup of coffee or cocoa, and come enjoy the spectacular view! Viewing starts at 8:30 am. Parking is NOT permitted on Hwy 160 to view the balloons.
Saturday, January 17 2026
Winterfest Red Ryder BB Gun Biathlon @ Yamaguchi Park
A unique, super-fun freestyle ski event in which participants can either classic or skate ski while target shooting with Red Ryder BB guns provided by the Pagosa Nordic Club. 10 seconds added for each shot missed during the race but no gun or shooting experience is needed. Parents can help the young ones cock and shoot. Kids really love this race! Prizes for the top finishers and best costumes along with participant drawing giveaways. Great fun for all ages!
Saturday, January 17 2026
Pagosa Springs Winterfest 2026
Kick things off Friday night with a cozy bonfire, music, Battle of the Soups, Penguin Plunge, Cross Country ski activities, Sledz on Rez and local food vendors. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, look to the skies for breathtaking hot air balloon ascensions. It's a weekend full of warmth, flavor, and festive fun for all ages!
Saturday, January 17 2026
Winterfest Barkus Parade! @ Town Park
Presented by Rugby's Rescue House. Get ready for a pawsitively fun day at the Barkus Parade, our annual canine costume contest! Registration and lineup begin at 9:30am, Parade at 10am. Just $10! All proceeds will go to Rugby's Rescue House, a wonderful non-profit dog rescue dedicated to helping local dogs in need. Bring your furry friends dressed in their best winter costumes and make this a day to remember!
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Saturday, January 17 2026
Skis and Saddles Skijor Pagosa @ The Archuleta County Fairgrounds
Skijor Pagosa is an exhilarating adventure competition where horse and rider team up to pull a skier or snowboarder at high speeds through an obstacle course packed with jumps, gates, and rings. This thrilling event blends Pagosa Country's rich skiing heritage with its cowboy roots, creating a fast-paced spectacle that's sure to captivate the crowd. Competitors race for cash prizes, with winners determined by the quickest times. 10am-6pm. Live Music with Float Like a Buffalo 8pm.
Saturday, January 17 2026
Winterfest 16th Annual Penguin Plunge @ Pagosa Springs Visitor Center
Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Support your favorite non-profits by raising money and plunging into the freezing cold San Juan River, or enjoy the view from the San Juan River Walk. These brave souls don't just jump in and get out, we make them REALLY plunge into the river! As a plunger enjoy a free soaking pass to one of Pagosa's hot mineral spa facilities along with other participant goodies and prizes. Registration at 12pm at Visitor Center. Plunge at 1pm.
Saturday, January 17 2026
Sledz on Rez @ Reservoir Hill Downtown
Presented by Build Pagosa. Create a decorated sled to slide down Rez Hill. Lots of prizes will be awarded. Unsafe sleds may be disqualified. Helmets are strongly recommended. Registration at 1pm. Food, Drinks, and Fun 1-3:30pm, sledding at 2:30pm. Weather contingent.
Sunday, January 18 2026
Buckaroos Winterfest Breakfast Ride @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Celebrate Winterfest with a delicious breakfast and horse-drawn ride. The horses and driver will start your tour with panoramic mountain and meadow scenery on this special hot air balloon ascension morning. Then enjoy a breakfast spread of eggs and bacon, pastries, breakfast burritos, fresh fruits and coffee, accompanied with live music and view of balloons from the cozy lodge. After breakfast, the ride continues through an expansive ponderosa pine forest and returns to the starting point. 8am.
Sunday, January 18 2026
Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascensions @ Uptown in the Pagosa Lakes Area
Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. See the balloons fill the winter sky over the Pagosa Lakes area Saturday and Sunday morning. Grab a cup of coffee or cocoa, and come enjoy the spectacular view! Viewing starts at 8:30 am. Parking is NOT permitted on Hwy 160 to view the balloons.
Sunday, January 18 2026
Pagosa Springs Winterfest 2026
Kick things off Friday night with a cozy bonfire, music, Battle of the Soups, Penguin Plunge, Cross Country ski activities, Sledz on Rez and local food vendors. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, look to the skies for breathtaking hot air balloon ascensions. It's a weekend full of warmth, flavor, and festive fun for all ages!
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Sunday, January 18 2026
Skis and Saddles Skijor Pagosa @ The Archuleta County Fairgrounds
Skijor Pagosa is an exhilarating adventure competition where horse and rider team up to pull a skier or snowboarder at high speeds through an obstacle course packed with jumps, gates, and rings. This thrilling event blends Pagosa Country's rich skiing heritage with its cowboy roots, creating a fast-paced spectacle that's sure to captivate the crowd. Competitors race for cash prizes, with winners determined by the quickest times. 10am-4pm.
Sunday, January 18 2026
Winterfest Learn to Cross-Country Ski Clinic @ Cloman Park
These great introductory clinics for adults are held throughout the season. Skate ski and classic cross country ski basics will be shared by some of Pagosa Springs' best Nordic skiers. For adult never-evers, beginners and intermediates. Learn how to make these outdoor winter activities even more enjoyable! 10am. Free. Donations or PNC memberships encouraged. Registration required.
Friday, January 23 2026
Live Theatre @ Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts
When is a painting more than just a painting? Winner of the 1998 Tony Award for Best Play and the Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Art is a razor-sharp comedy about friendship, taste, and the fine line between passion and pretension. $38. 7pm.
Saturday, January 24 2026
Live Theatre @ Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts
When is a painting more than just a painting? Winner of the 1998 Tony Award for Best Play and the Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Art is a razor-sharp comedy about friendship, taste, and the fine line between passion and pretension. $38. 7pm.
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