FRIDAY-SATURDAY

The holidays are a special time to tour the historic Governor’s Residence at Boettcher Mansion, 400 E. 8th Ave., Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Gov. Jared Polis has this invitation: “This holiday season, I encourage Coloradans to come celebrate with us in Colorado’s House. Our public tours not only give Coloradans a chance to see the Governor’s Residence while beautifully decorated for the holidays, but also learn about the storied history of the home.” Interested in a tour? Here’s an interest form RSVP, but walk-ins are welcome as well: tinyurl.com/3j72f77s

THURSDAY-SATURDAY

Go Viking in a big way at the 60th annual Breckenridge Ullr Fest, all to honor the Norse god of snow. And to party big time, Thursday to Saturday. Parade down Main Street, help break the “longest Shotski® ‘unofficial’ world record attempt,” and cheer the snowy night at the Ullr Bonfire. gobreck.com/events/ullr-fest.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY

The kitschy nationwide Christmas theme Miracle pop-up bars are open in Colorado with floor-to-ceiling decorations, special cocktails with names like Grandma Got Run Over by a T-Rex, and a whole variety of other clever things. There’s Miracle on 7 at Cousin Pat’s Pub & Grill, 451 S. Saint Vrain Ave., Estes Park, through Jan. 7, 2024. visitestespark.com and Instagram. Miracle at The Courtyard at Por Wine House, 836 1/2 Main St., Louisville, through Dec. 29. porwinehouse.com. Miracle at Trainwreck, 812 S. Sierra Madre St., Colorado Springs, through Dec. 31, trainwreckco.com.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY

Play mini golf and stroll through 100,000 lights at Adventure Golf and Raceway’s Holiday Lights Mini Golf nightly through Jan. 7, 5-9 p.m. Buccaneer Bay, Adventure Cove and The Lost Continent have become a golf course of lights, 9650 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster. $9-$15, for ages 4 and above. adventuregolfandraceway.com/attractions/holiday-lights-mini-golf

THURSDAY-SATURDAY

Irreverent comedy, music and what’s new with the jolly old fellow are all here when Santa’s Big Red Sack continues weekends through Dec. 23. It has been a tradition for two decades at The People’s Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. 7:30 p.m., $30, tinyurl.com/3xt6cxw8

SATURDAY

An afternoon enjoying everything along Welton Street awaits at the Five Points Holiday Stroll, from Broadway to Downing, 2-6 p.m. Shopping, photos with Santa or the Grinch, decorating ornaments or gingerbread houses, Christmas carols, holiday storytelling for the youngsters. Bring a pair of new, warm socks to be donated to a nonprofit and trade them for a Five Points Strollin’ Guide leading to treats and warm drinks from 12 businesses. fivepointsholidaystroll.com.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

The faculty and staff at Art Students League of Denver show their works during the Winter Holiday Art Market at Import Warehouse, 325 N. Broadway. From 3-9 p.m. Saturday. Includes food, a drink, a DJ and photo booth, $20; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday,  family day, $5. asld.org/wham

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

Belleview Station Holiday BAZAAR returns from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 80 vendors and fashion trucks, street food, a beer garden and holiday cocktails at a pop-up bar, 6751 E. Chenango Ave. tinyurl.com/3akrxt39 

SUNDAY

Hanukkah events Sunday: A Grand Menorah Lighting with music, latkahs and donuts and hot beverages, hosted by The Chabad of NW Metro Denver. 5:30 p.m.,  Orchard Town Center, 14544 Orchard Parkway, Westminster, tinyurl.com/2s4euf92; Hanukkah Wonderland, The Shops at Northfield and Jewish Life Center, 3-5 p.m., the Festival of Lights, shopsatnorthfield.com; Celebrate the first night, a Chanukah Wonderland, with Chabad of Cherry Creek, 5-7 p.m., Cherry Creek North, 250 Fillmore St., a festival of lights, fire juggling, treats, crafts and face painting. tinyurl.com/bddcz9v5