Pagosa Springs Events

Tuesday, October 6 2026

Bamboo Fly Rod Building Class @ PJ's Fine Bamboo Rods

Join our bamboo fly rod building class in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, and handcraft your own heirloom rod in six unforgettable days. Under the guidance of master rodsmith PJ Dufour, you'll build a custom two-piece, one-tip bamboo fly rod from premium Tonkin bamboo, customizing the grip, reel seat, and agate stripping guide. You'll leave with a fully functional fly rod, custom rod tube, hemp sock, and shop apron. October 6-11, 2026.

Tuesday, October 6 2026

A Day in the Life of the Ancients Tour @ Chimney Rock National Monument

A Day in the Life of the Ancients is a family-oriented tour along the accessible Mesa Village Trail to visit an ancient agricultural village and learn about daily life 1,000 years ago. 9:30am. Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults.

Tuesday, October 6 2026

Great House Tour @ Chimney Rock National Monument

Great House Tour (daily and family friendly) 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. 10:30am. Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults.

Tuesday, October 6 2026

Lecture: Dr. John Kappelman, "The Dating Game: Archeological Dating Methods" @ Methodist Church Fellowship Hall

Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) invites the public to a free lecture given by Dr. John Kappelman on Tuesday, October 6th. 6-7:30pm.

Wednesday, October 7 2026

A Day in the Life of the Ancients Tour @ Chimney Rock National Monument

A Day in the Life of the Ancients is a family-oriented tour along the accessible Mesa Village Trail to visit an ancient agricultural village and learn about daily life 1,000 years ago. 9:30am. Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults.

Wednesday, October 7 2026

Great House Tour @ Chimney Rock National Monument

Great House Tour (daily and family friendly) 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. 10:30am. Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults.

Wednesday, October 7 2026

A Tour of Two Trails @ Chimney Rock National Monument

A Tour of Two Trails provides an in-depth discussion along the Great House Trail about the connection of Chimney Rock to the greater Chacon culture, the significance of the mesa-top Great House, and the day-to-day lives of the ancestral inhabitants of Chimney Rock. 5pm. Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults.

Thursday, October 8 2026

A Day in the Life of the Ancients Tour @ Chimney Rock National Monument

A Day in the Life of the Ancients is a family-oriented tour along the accessible Mesa Village Trail to visit an ancient agricultural village and learn about daily life 1,000 years ago. 9:30am. Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults.

Thursday, October 8 2026

Great House Tour @ Chimney Rock National Monument

Great House Tour (daily and family friendly) 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. 10:30am. Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults.

Friday, October 9 2026

A Tour of Two Trails @ Chimney Rock National Monument

A Tour of Two Trails provides an in-depth discussion along the Great House Trail about the connection of Chimney Rock to the greater Chacon culture, the significance of the mesa-top Great House, and the day-to-day lives of the ancestral inhabitants of Chimney Rock. 7:15am. Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults.

Friday, October 9 2026

Great House Tour @ Chimney Rock National Monument

Great House Tour (daily and family friendly) 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. 10:30am. Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults.

Saturday, October 10 2026

Chimney Rock Through the Ages Morning Tour @ Chimney Rock National Monument

Chimney Rock Through the Ages Tour explores both the natural and cultural history of the area through geologic time and incorporates the anthropology and archeology of the Puebloan people. 8am. Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults.

Saturday, October 10 2026

Great House Tour @ Chimney Rock National Monument

Great House Tour (daily and family friendly) 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. 10:30am. Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults.

Sunday, October 11 2026

Great House Tour @ Chimney Rock National Monument

Great House Tour (daily and family friendly) 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. 10:30am. Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults.

Monday, October 12 2026

Sunrise at Chimney Rock @ Chimney Rock National Monument

Sunrise at Chimney Rock is a unique two-hour tour of the archaeological sites with a special emphasis on the spectacular view of the sun rising atop the mesa. 6:45am. Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults.

Monday, October 12 2026

Great House Tour @ Chimney Rock National Monument

Great House Tour (daily and family friendly) 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. 10:30am. Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults.

Tuesday, October 13 2026

A Day in the Life of the Ancients Tour @ Chimney Rock National Monument

A Day in the Life of the Ancients is a family-oriented tour along the accessible Mesa Village Trail to visit an ancient agricultural village and learn about daily life 1,000 years ago. 9:30am. Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults.

Tuesday, October 13 2026

Great House Tour @ Chimney Rock National Monument

Great House Tour (daily and family friendly) 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. 10:30am. Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults.

Wednesday, October 14 2026

A Day in the Life of the Ancients Tour @ Chimney Rock National Monument

A Day in the Life of the Ancients is a family-oriented tour along the accessible Mesa Village Trail to visit an ancient agricultural village and learn about daily life 1,000 years ago. 9:30am. Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults.

Wednesday, October 14 2026

Great House Tour @ Chimney Rock National Monument

Great House Tour (daily and family friendly) 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. 10:30am. Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults.