THURSDAY AND DEC. 25

An annual sold-out holiday tradition by the Air Force Academy Band, Holly and Ivy moves from concert hall to Rocky Mountain PBS for the first time. 8:30 p.m. Thursday and 1:30 a.m. on Christmas Eve. Academy Band ensembles including Stellar Brass, Pegasus, Academy Winds and the Saxophone Quartet. facebook.com/usafacademyband

ONGOING

The History Colorado Center in downtown Denver, and seven other locations in the state, have reopened, following pandemic safety. Mandatory advance reservations, historycolorado.org/welcome. Featured highlights downtown include the recently toppled 1909 Civil War Monument, Hecho en Colorado, and 40 Years on the ‘Fax (Colfax). Digital history opportunities perfect for remote school learners.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

Holiday celebrations in Colorado Springs at the new U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. Along with the country’s athletic history, special family activities Saturday and Sunday: snowman ornament making in celebration of the Winter Solstice Next weekend features Kwanzaa bracelets. Admission info and COVID-19 regulations: usopm.org/safety.

SATURDAY

A Roam RiNo Socially Distanced Scavenger Hunt & Gift Shopping day, Saturday. (rinoartdistrict.org/do/roam-rino-scavenger-hunt) Search for one of the 50 custom art bandanas hidden in tubes, after 9 a.m. Earn $10 gift cards by posting on Instagram. Rinoartdistrict.org

ONGOING

So many light displays throughout downtown Denver including the Merry & Bright Lights at Denver Union Station, a nightly show from 5-10 p.m. Walking tours at Denver Walking Tours $24.99. A free map from Downtown Denver’s Winter in the City online. In Boulder, a self-guided tour through downtown lights, including a Prince Purple Rain display, boulderdowntown.com/light-up-the-holidays

NOTE: Last-minute changes possible because of COVID-19 restrictions. Check websites before going.