What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Mar. 3

March 3, 2026

Durango has a full week of events ahead. The Second Annual Disability Art Show opens March 6 at the Durango Arts Center, featuring work from more than 30 artists with disabilities. A closing celebration and silent auction will be held April 3. On March 7, the McDonald’s Cardboard Derby returns to Purgatory Resort, where participants race handmade cardboard creations down the mountain. And from March 8–14, the Durango Bach Festival, presented by the San Juan Symphony, brings a week of “Mostly Mozart” performances to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. This story is sponsored by RMW Tafoya Barrett & Associates and Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

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You're watching the Local News Network brought to you by RMW Tafoya Barrett & Associates and Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steak Burgers. Our Own Lives is hosting its second annual disability art show at the Durango Art Center, celebrating the creativity of artists with disabilities across Southwest Colorado. The opening reception is March 6th with a closing celebration set for April 3rd. More than 30 artists will have multiple works on display and available for purchase. The nonprofit provides direct services to the disability community, including many of the artists featured in the exhibit. Food and refreshments will be served at both receptions and the closing event will also feature a silent auction. Gallery hours are noon to 6:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday. If you're looking for something a little more fast paced, the McDonald's Cardboard Derby returns to Purgatory Resort on Saturday, March 7th at 10:00 AM. Participants build their own vessels using only cardboard, duct tape, string, twine, and paint then pilot them down the slopes. This is a derby, not a race with teams navigating the course one at a time, aiming to glide into the scoring zone without using their arms or legs as breaks. All participants must wear helmets. Children under six must co-pilot with an adult and children under three may not participate. Need supplies? The McDonald's on West College Drive is offering free cardboard, Just ask for the general manager. And for classical music fans, the Durango Bach Festival presented by the San Juan Symphony presents Mostly Mozart 2026. For the first time, the festival will focus primarily on the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, exploring both his instrumental and vocal music. All events take place at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Student recitals will be held Sunday, March 8th at 2:00 and 4:00 PM with free admission. Weekday Bach's Lunch concerts run March 9th through the 13th at noon. The festival finale is set for Saturday, March 14th at 7:00 PM. For tickets and more information, visit sanjuansymphony.org. Thank you for watching the Local News Network. For more events happening in your area, visit what'shappeningdurango.com. And for more stories like this, visit durangolocal.news.

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