Pagosa Springs Events
Friday, December 5 2025
Buckaroos Santa Ride @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Take a horse-drawn ride through the meadow and magical Christmas tree forest to arrive at The Claus Cookie Cabin. There, you will be served Christmas cookies and cocoa by Mrs. Claus and have a chance to meet and take photos with Santa himself! Enjoy a warm bonfire and special family time before returning with the horses. 1 hour duration; time slots starting at 3:15pm. $50 adults $40 children 3-12 $5 under 2. Advanced reservations required.
Saturday, December 6 2025
Buckaroos Santa Ride @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Take a horse-drawn ride through the meadow and magical Christmas tree forest to arrive at The Claus Cookie Cabin. There, you will be served Christmas cookies and cocoa by Mrs. Claus and have a chance to meet and take photos with Santa himself! Enjoy a warm bonfire and special family time before returning with the horses. 1 hour duration; time slots starting at 3:15pm. $50 adults $40 children 3-12 $5 under 2. Advanced reservations required.
Friday, December 12 2025
Buckaroos Santa Ride @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Take a horse-drawn ride through the meadow and magical Christmas tree forest to arrive at The Claus Cookie Cabin. There, you will be served Christmas cookies and cocoa by Mrs. Claus and have a chance to meet and take photos with Santa himself! Enjoy a warm bonfire and special family time before returning with the horses. 1 hour duration; time slots starting at 3:15pm. $50 adults $40 children 3-12 $5 under 2. Advanced reservations required.
Saturday, December 13 2025
Buckaroos Santa Ride @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Take a horse-drawn ride through the meadow and magical Christmas tree forest to arrive at The Claus Cookie Cabin. There, you will be served Christmas cookies and cocoa by Mrs. Claus and have a chance to meet and take photos with Santa himself! Enjoy a warm bonfire and special family time before returning with the horses. 1 hour duration; time slots starting at 3:15pm. $50 adults $40 children 3-12 $5 under 2. Advanced reservations required.
Saturday, December 20 2025
Ugly Sweaty Sweater 5k Walk/Run 2025 @ Uncle's Bar & Social Club
Grab your ugliest holiday sweater, lace up your running shoes, and bring your family, friends, and pups for a festive 5K like no other! This family- and dog-friendly run/walk takes you on a gentle loop along bike paths and paved roads, circling back to Uncle's. It's the perfect course for every fitness level. 10am. Entry Fee $25, Students & Archuleta School District Staff: $20.
Saturday, December 20 2025
5th Annual Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration @ Downtown Pagosa Springs
Join us December 20th for the 5th Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration in Downtown Pagosa Springs! Along the route, enjoy festive displays and activities, acoustic musicians, choirs, free hot chocolate and cider, other goodies and, of course, Santa Claus. 5-7pm.
Wednesday, December 24 2025
Santa Visits Wolf Creek Ski Area
Santa will be visiting Wolf Creek handing out candy canes and spreading holiday cheer! December 24th and 25th.
Thursday, December 25 2025
Santa Visits Wolf Creek Ski Area
Santa will be visiting Wolf Creek handing out candy canes and spreading holiday cheer! December 24th and 25th.
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!
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!
Thursday, July 30 2026
Archuleta County Fair @ Archuleta County Fairgrounds
Celebrates 75 Years! - "A Timeless Tradition." Thursday, July 30th-Sunday, August 2nd. Livestock shows, Rodeos, live music, contests, games, 4-H Chuckwagon Dinner, Food vendors, Beer Garden, Junior Livestock Auction, Adventure Zone, and More!
Friday, July 31 2026
Archuleta County Fair @ Archuleta County Fairgrounds
Celebrates 75 Years! - "A Timeless Tradition." Thursday, July 30th-Sunday, August 2nd. Livestock shows, Rodeos, live music, contests, games, 4-H Chuckwagon Dinner, Food vendors, Beer Garden, Junior Livestock Auction, Adventure Zone, and More!
Saturday, August 1 2026
Archuleta County Fair @ Archuleta County Fairgrounds
Celebrates 75 Years! - "A Timeless Tradition." Thursday, July 30th-Sunday, August 2nd. Livestock shows, Rodeos, live music, contests, games, 4-H Chuckwagon Dinner, Food vendors, Beer Garden, Junior Livestock Auction, Adventure Zone, and More!
Sunday, August 2 2026
Archuleta County Fair @ Archuleta County Fairgrounds
Celebrates 75 Years! - "A Timeless Tradition." Thursday, July 30th-Sunday, August 2nd. Livestock shows, Rodeos, live music, contests, games, 4-H Chuckwagon Dinner, Food vendors, Beer Garden, Junior Livestock Auction, Adventure Zone, and More!
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