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Calendar & Events
Calendar of events
Calendar & Events, Feature
December 17, 2025
Calendar & Events
Dec. 18, 2025 – Jan. 1, 2026

Thursday, December 18

“Muppet Christmas Carol” movie, tickets $5, 6 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.

After-school craft time for elementary-aged students featuring watercolor ornaments, cards and bookmarks from 4–4:45 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.

Tech Thursday – Get help with quick tech problems from 4-6 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Walk-ins welcome.

Sewing class: Learn to make mug rugs (cozy coasters). From 1-3 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Sign up at the front desk.

Friday, December 19

Music Bingo, free to play, starts at 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.

“Gin and Gingerbread” 6-8 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. $35, must register in advance at sherbino. org.

Saturday, December 20

“Desolation, a night of storytelling with Craig Childs,” 7 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Tickets $25 reserved at sherbino.org, general admission $20.

“Harps, Hammers & Voices” concert, 3 p.m. at the United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St. in Ridgway. Free to attend and open to all.

“Soak with Santa” at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool, from 2-4 p.m.

Includes candy canes, cocoa and Santa visits.

Sunday, December 21

Rotary Park Ice Rink opening date, depending on weather.

Visit cityoufouray.com for more information or call Sean Hart at 970-318-1003 for an update of conditions.

Wednesday, December 24

Youth hockey league at the Rotary Park Ice Rink, from 4-6 p.m. Email seanhart@cityofouray.com with questions or call 970-3181003.

Saturday, December 27

Learn to skate (or improve your skills) at the Rotary Park Ice Rink. All ages welcome. Free, from noon – 4 p.m.

Thursday, January 1

Polar Bear plunge at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool, at 1 p.m.

Adult pick-up hockey, 6-8 p.m. at the Rotary Park Ice Rink. All experience levels, co-ed players welcome.

 

Ongoing Events

Please note times are subject to change with the holidays and some events may be canceled or postponed. We recommend verifying events are still happening if they fall on a holiday.

SENIOR LUNCH: Every Monday, with Neighbor to Neighbor, noon at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 329 Fifth Ave. in Ouray.

Transportation can be arranged. Call 970-325-4586 for more info.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and every Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m. at St. Daniel’s Church, 614 Fifth St., Ouray. Every Thursday and Sunday at 7 p.m. and every Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of the United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St. Ridgway.

AL-ANON: Every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of the United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St. Ridgway, 970318-6966.

SISTERS OF SOBRIETY AA MEETING: Every Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.

STORYTIME: Every Monday and Saturday from 11-11:30 a.m., Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.

KIDS CRAFT TIME: Every Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m., every Friday from 11 a.m. – noon at Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. For ages 3+ with adult helpers.

Want to submit an item to the calendar? Calendar events are open to nonprofits, meetings open to the public, public events and events offered for free. If you are advertising a for-profit business event, a class or a religious activity, we encourage you to contact our advertising sales representative, Kate Jones, at kate@ouraynews.com, to reserve space in the paper.

Email your calendar event, including the event, time, location and date to calendar@ouraynews.com, by noon Monday the week of publication. We appreciate receiving submissions in the format you see here.

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