MUSIC

Through Dec. 20: Strolling Holiday Carolers — Weekends, The Shops at Northfield, 8340 Northfield Blvd., Denver; shopsatnorthfield.com/events.

Dec. 11: The Snow Ball — Presented by Sphere Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., The Savoy Denver, 2700 Arapahoe St., Denver, $10 and up. Tickets: savoydenver.com.

Dec. 11: BeauSoleil: A Cajun Christmas — 7:30 p.m., Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, $35-$45. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org.

Dec. 11: Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats Holiday Show — With Mavis Staples & Friends, 8 p.m., 4242 Wynkoop St., Mission Ballroom, Denver, $96 and up. Tickets: axs.com.

Dec. 11-12: Air Force Academy Band – Holly & Ivy — 7 p.m., Pueblo Memorial Hall, 1 City Hall Place, Pueblo. Tickets: pueblomemorialhall.com.

Dec. 12: Mistletoe & Melodies with Marion Powers — 7 p.m., Muse Performance Space, 200 E. S. Boulder Road, Lafayette, $26.99. Tickets: coloradojazz.org.

Dec. 14: Jeff and Paige’s Holiday Concert — 4 p.m., Chautauqua Auditorium, 100 Morning Glory Drive, Boulder, $36.64. Tickets: chautauqua.com.

Dec. 12: My Favorite Queens — Presented by the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus, 7:30 p.m., Unity of Boulder, 2855 Folsom St., Boulder, $35. Tickets: denverchoruses.org/box-office.

Dec. 12: Daniella Katzir: ‘Tis The Season of Sweet and Spice — 8 p.m., Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, $31.89-$37.04. Tickets: swallowhillmusic.org.

Dec. 12-13: Rejoice in the Season — Presented by the Cherry Creek Chorale, 7 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village, $17.25-$27.25, free for ages 12 and younger; cherrycreekchorale.org.

Dec. 12-14: A Colorado Christmas — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12, 2:30 and 6 p.m. Dec. 13, 1 p.m. Dec. 14, Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Denver, $12.80-$157.44. Tickets: coloradosymphony.org.

Dec. 13: “Holiday Hits for the Nice List” — Presented by the Golden Eagle Concert Band, 2 p.m., Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church, 7530 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, suggested donation of $10. Photo opportunity with Santa after concert; goldeneagleconcertband.com/performances.

Dec. 13: Colorado Springs Chorale Holiday Concert — 3:30 p.m., Cripple Creek Baptist Church, 137 N. 1st St., Cripple Creek; cschorale.org/concerts-and-events.

Dec. 13: Christy Wessler’s 21st Annual Holiday Sing-Along Concert — 7 p.m., Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, $21.59-$37.04. Tickets: swallowhillmusic.org.

Dec. 15: My Favorite Queens — Presented by the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus, 3 p.m., St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Heights, Highlands Ranch, $35. Tickets: denverchoruses.org/box-office.

Dec. 16: Holiday Brass — 7 p.m., Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Denver, $12.80-$157.44. Tickets: coloradosymphony.org.

Dec. 17: The Pueblo Choral Society: An Old Fashioned Christmas — 7 p.m., Pueblo Memorial Hall, 1 City Hall Place, Pueblo. Tickets: pueblomemorialhall.com.

Dec. 17: Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas — 7:30 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver, $50 and up. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.

Dec. 17: Face Vocal Band Presents Rock the Halls — 7:30 p.m., Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, $38 and up. Tickets: axs.com.

Dec. 18: Davina and the Vagabonds: Holiday Concert — 7:30 p.m., The PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, $34-$39. Tickets: parkerarts.org.

Dec. 18: MO5AIC: Holiday Concert — 7:30 p.m., Parsons Theatre, 1 E. Memorial Parkway, Northglenn, $31-$40. Tickets: northglennarts.org.

Dec. 19: Davina and the Vagabonds: Holiday Concert — 7:30 p.m., Parsons Theatre, 1 E. Memorial Parkway, Northglenn, $26-$35. Tickets: northglennarts.org.

Dec. 19: How the Grinch Stole Christmas Tour — Living Legends with Souls of Mischief, Cunninlynguists, AY Young, Affliction Music, 8 p.m., Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom, 2635 Welton St., Denver, $45.14. Tickets: cervantesmasterpiece.com. 

Dec. 19-21: Handel’s Messiah – Awakening — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19-20, 1 p.m. Dec. 21, Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Denver, $12.80-$157.44. Tickets: coloradosymphony.org.

Dec. 20: A Carpenter’s Holiday Celebration with CJRO — 2 p.m., The Schoolhouse, 19650 Mainstreet, Parker, $27-$32. Tickets: parkerarts.org.

Dec. 20: Klezfest — A night of music, joy and community spirit, 6:30 p.m., Tivoli Turnhalle, 900 Auraria Parkway, $38. Tickets: mizelmuseum.org/event/klezfest-2025.

Dec. 20-21: Spirit of the Season — Presented by Denver Brass, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Armstrong Center at CCU, 8787 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood, $12.51-$39.19, free for ages 12 and younger. Tickets: denverbrass.org.

Dec. 20-21: Motones & Jerseys: Holiday Hi-Fi — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 2 p.m. Dec. 21, Parsons Theatre, 1 E. Memorial Parkway, Northglenn, $31-$40. Tickets: northglennarts.org.

Dec. 22-23: “Elf” in Concert — 7 p.m., Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Denver, $19.20-$157.44. Tickets: coloradosymphony.org.

STAGE

Through Dec. 21: “Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum” — Presented by Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theatre, 119 Park Ave. West, Denver, $35-$45. Tickets: cleoparkerdance.org/tickets.

Through Dec. 21: “Let Nothing You Dismay” — Firehouse Theater Co., John Hand Theatre, 7653 E. 1st Place, Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: firehousetheatercompany.com.

Through Dec. 23: “Trouble in Holly Jolly Valley …or…Don’t Be a Tattletale” — The Iron Springs Chateau, 444 Ruxton Ave., Manitou Springs, go online for prices. Tickets: ironspringschateau.com.

Through Dec. 24: “Santa’s Big Red Sack” ‘Tis the Final Season — People’s Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, $39. Tickets: rattlebrainproductions.com.

Through Dec. 28: Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” — 7-9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, The Butte Theater, 130 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, go online for prices. Tickets: buttetheater.com.

Through Dec. 28: “A Christmas Carol” — Wolf Theatre, Speer Boulevard & Arapahoe Street, Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: denvercenter.org/tickets-events.

Through Dec. 28: “The Nutcracker” — Presented by Colorado Ballet, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1385 Curtis St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: coloradoballet.org/the-nutcracker.

Through Dec. 31: “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” — Breckenridge Theater, 121 S. Ridge Ave., Breckenridge, $30-$55. Tickets: breckcreate.org/events/jacob-marleys-christmas-carol.

Dec. 11-14: “The Nutcracker” — Presented by Northglenn Arts and Colorado Conservatory of Dance, 1 and 6:30 p.m., Parsons Theatre, 1 E. Memorial Parkway, Northglenn, $35-$60. Tickets: northglennarts.org.

Dec. 11-16: “The Nutcracker” — Presented by Parker Arts and Denver Ballet Theatre, The PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, $29-$34. Tickets: parkerarts.org.

Dec. 11-21: “Holidays at the Hideaway Hotel” — Wonderbound, 3824 Dahlia St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: wonderbound.com.

Dec. 12: “Making Merry” — Presented by Stories on Stage, 7:30 p.m., Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, $26. Tickets: storiesonstage.org.

Dec. 12: The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show — 8 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver, $67 and up. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.

Dec. 12-14: Ballet Ariel Presents “Little Women and the Nutcracker Suite” — 7 p.m. Dec. 12, 2 p.m. Dec. 13-14, Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, $27-$47. Tickets: lakewood.org/lccpresents.

Dec. 12-14: “Drunk Christmas” — An abbreviated, drunken version of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” presented by Audacious Immersive, 8 p.m. Dec. 12-13, 2 p.m. Dec. 14, Four Noses Brewing Co., 4040 Dahlia St., Denver, go online for prices: audacioustheatre.com.

Dec. 13: “Making Merry” — Presented by Stories on Stage, 2 p.m., Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave., Boulder, $26. Tickets: storiesonstage.org.

Dec. 13-14: “The Nutcracker Suite” — With the Boulder Ballet, 2 and 6 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. Dec. 14, The Stanley Hotel, 333 E. Wonderview Ave., Estes Park, $25 and up. Tickets: boulderballet.org/the-nutcracker.

Dec. 13-14: “Home for the Holidays 2025” — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. Dec. 14, Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre, 800 Grand Ave., Grand Lake, go online for prices. Tickets: rockymountainrepertory.csstix.com/event-details.php?e=283.

Dec. 14: “Making Merry” — Presented by Stories on Stage, 2 p.m., King Center, 855 Lawrence Way, Denver, $26. Tickets: storiesonstage.org.

Dec. 14: A John Waters Christmas — 8 p.m., Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, $66 and up. Tickets: axs.com.

Dec. 17: “Holidays & Broadway, A Castle Cabaret” — 6:45 p.m., Cherokee Ranch & Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, $72.95. Reservations: cherokeeranch.org.

Dec. 17-21: “The Ugly Seasonal Sweater Soiree” — 1:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 21, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19-20, Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, $45-$72. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org.

Dec. 18-21: “A Christmas Carol” — 7 p.m. Dec. 18-20, 1 p.m. Dec. 20-21, Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent St., Palmer Lake, $21.98-$32.38; funkylittletheater.org.

Dec. 19-20: “Drunk Christmas” — An abbreviated, drunken version of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” presented by Audacious Immersive, 8 p.m., Bruz Beers, 1675 W. 67th Ave., Suite 100, Denver, go online for prices: audacioustheatre.com.

Dec. 19-20: HoliSlay — Holiday drag performance, 8 p.m., Denver’s Meow Wolf, Convergence Station, 1338 1st St., Denver, $37.25-$47.25. Tickets: tickets.meowwolf.com/events/denver.

Dec. 19-21: “The Nutcracker” — Presented by the Centennial State Ballet, 6 p.m. Dec. 19, 1 a.m. 6 p.m. Dec. 20, 1 p.m. Dec. 21, The Longmont Theatre Co., 513 Main St., Longmont, $24-$29. Tickets: centennialstateballet.ludus.com.

Dec. 21: “Drunk Christmas” — An abbreviated, drunken version of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” presented by Audacious Immersive, 2 p.m., Alamo Drafthouse, 4255 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, go online for prices: audacioustheatre.com.

Dec. 23: “Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland” — 7:30 p.m., Blue Federal Credit Union Arena, 5290 Arena Circle, Loveland, $48 and up. Tickets: axs.com.

Dec. 26-28: “5 Points Nutcracker” — 7-9:30 p.m. Dec. 26, 2-3:30 p.m. and 7-9:30 p.m. Dec. 27-28, The Savoy Denver, 2700 Arapahoe St., Denver, $44.52 and up. Tickets: savoydenver.com.

Dec. 27-28: Ballet Ariel Presents “Little Women and the Nutcracker Suite” — 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 27, 2 p.m. Dec. 28, Parsons Theatre at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 1 E. Memorial Parkway, Northglenn, $32-$42. Tickets: balletariel.org.

VISUAL ARTS

Through Jan. 4: “O Christmas Tree” – Holiday Décor through the Decades — Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: mollybrown.org.

SHOPPING

Through Dec. 14: Arvada Center Holiday Pottery Sale — 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays, Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; arvadacenter.org/events/holiday-pottery-sale.

Through Dec. 14: Arvada Center Fine Art Market — Noon-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays, Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd.; arvadacenter.org/events/fine-art-market.

Through Dec. 14: Deck the Walls Holiday Market — With more than 60 artisans and makers, Carbondale Arts Gallery, 76 S. 4th St., Carbondale; carbondale.com/events.

Through Dec. 23: Denver Christkindlmarket — German-style holiday market with craft and food vendors plus entertainment, Auraria Campus, Tivoli Quad, 1000 Larimer St., Denver; christkindlmarketdenver.com.

Through Dec. 24: Cherry Creek Holiday Market — With close to 50 local makers, 105 Fillmore St., Denver, go online for times; cherrycreekholidaymarket.com.

Through Dec. 28: Holiday Boutique — With gifts created by the artists of the Littleton Fine Arts Guild. Creative, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton; visitlittleton.org/event/holiday-boutique.

Dec. 12-13: Sterling Ranch Outdoor Holiday Market — 4-8 p.m. Dec. 12, noon-7 p.m., Providence Park, 8100 Piney River Ave., Littleton; sterlingranchcab.com/Calendar.aspx.

Dec. 12-14: Denver Winter Market — Multi-level holiday experience with more than 85 vendors, bar, food trucks and more, Sports Castle, 1000 Broadway, Denver; mainstreetevents.co.

Dec. 13: Artisan’s Winter Market — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center, 29477 Colorado 159, Fort Garland; historycolorado.org/fort-garland-museum-cultural-center.

Dec. 13: Village Holiday Extravaganza — With a marketplace with local artisans, photos with Santa, live music, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., with Yeti Set Go! 5K Fun Run at 11:30 a.m., Arapahoe County Fairgrounds Event Center, 25690 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora, $10 in advance, $12 at door, $25 for Fun Run. Tickets: arapahoecountyeventcenter.com/visitthevillage.

Dec. 13-14: Holiday Makers Market 2025 — 10 a.m., MCA Denver at the Holiday Theater, 2644 W. 32nd Ave., Denver. Tickets: mcadenver.org/events.

Dec. 13 and 20: Holiday Pop-up Market — With more than 60 vendors, local food and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Olde Town Arvada Square, 5726 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; oldetownarvada.org/events.

Dec. 13-14 and 20-21: Mistletoe Market at Dairy Block — With more than 40 local vendors, noon-7 p.m., with the Crumpet Cave where you can get photos with The Mean One and Cindy Lou for $5 each from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and enjoy a family-friendly storytime with Cindy Lou at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m., Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St., Denver; dairyblock.com/events.

Dec. 14: Boulder Holiday Gift Festival — With more than 100 vendors, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Boulder YMCA, 2850 Mapleton Ave., Boulder; coloradoevents.org/boulder-holiday-gift-festival.

Dec. 20-21: Last Chance Gift Fest — Holiday shopping extravaganza, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 21, Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont; coloradoevents.org/last-chance-gift-fest.

CHARITY

Through Dec. 15: Denver Metro BOMA Toy and Gift Drive — Go online for information: tinyurl.com/bdeetc4n.

Through Dec. 17: Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots — Go online for local donation site or to make a monetary donation: tinyurl.com/23yb4vrb.

Through Dec. 21: Giving Tree — Choose an ornament and give a $25 Target or Walmart gift card or adopt a family, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, Catholic Charities of Central Colorado Castle Rock Office, 2 Oakwood Park Plaza, Suite 100 Castle Rock; 720-215-4521.

Through Dec. 22: Toy Drive — Donate new, unwrapped toys, Outlets at Castle Rock, Customer Service, 5050 Factory Shops Blvd., Castle Rock; outletsatcastlerock.com/events.

Through Dec. 24: Precious Gift Giving Trees — FlatIron Crossing and A Precious Child are partnering once again to bring joy to children in need across eight local counties. Guests can select a tag from the Precious Gift Giving Trees and purchase the listed items to help make a child’s holiday brighter. Unwrapped gifts should be returned by December 14. From December 15–24, guests can make virtual donations to support the cause, Flatiron Crossing, One W. Flatiron Crossing Drive, Broomfield; flatironcrossing.com/Events/Details/556183.

Through Dec. 31: Toys & ‘Tinis — Donate a toy to benefit the Denver Santa Claus Shop and receive $10% off a cocktail, 3-10 p.m. Tuesdays, Poka Lola Social Club, 1850 Wazee St., Denver; pokaloladenver.com/event/toys-tinis.

Through Dec. 31: NoCo’s Winter Wonderland — Drive-thru holiday light event to benefit Colorado Youth Outdoors, 5:15-8:15-8 p.m., 4927 E. County Road, with entrance on Kechter Road, Fort Collins, go online for prices. Tickets: visitftcollins.com/noco-holiday-light-trail.

Through Jan. 4: Giving Machines — Vending machines where you can make a donation to charity, Fillmore Plaza, 105 Fillmore St., Denver; givingmachinedenver.org.

Through Jan. 24: Empty Stocking Fund — Go online to make a donation: emptystockingfundco.org.

Through Jan. 31: A Precious Child Fundraiser — Donations of new, unwrapped toys accepted, Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval, 150 Clayton Lane, Denver; torodenver.com.

Dec. 12: Soup for the Soul and Christmas Cookie Contest — To benefit Aspen Mine Center, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Aspen Mine Center, 166 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, $5 per entry, $5 to sample; cocamc.org/our-programs/christmas-program.

Dec. 14: Festival of Lessons and Carols — A celebration of carols and scripture readings, 5-6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 17750 Knollwood Drive, Monument. Free-will offering to benefit Monument Warriors program of Special Olympics Colorado; monumentwarriors@gmail.com.

Dec. 18: Drag Me Under the Mistletoe: Festive Drag Bingo — 7-10 p.m., Ambler, 1801 Wewetta St., Denver. Donations accepted to benefit the American Cancer Society. Registration: amblerdenver.com/event/drag-me-under-the-mistletoe-festive-drag-bingo-at-ambler.

Dec. 19-21: Tri-Lakes Music Association Annual Christmas Cantata — Featuring the TLMA choir and orchestra and solo & ensemble acts from the local community, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 19-20, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 21, Palmer Ridge High School Auditorium, 19255 Frontage Road, Monument. Free will-offering to benefit Tri-Lakes Cares and scholarships for local high school seniors; trilakesmusic.org.

FOOD AND DRINK

Through Dec. 24: Mistletoe Lounge — Pop-up holiday bar, Fillmore Plaza, 105 Fillmore St., Denver, go online for times; cherrycreekholidaymarket.com/mistletoelounge.

Through Dec. 24: Miracle at Union Station — Holiday pop-up cocktail bar, 4 p.m.-midnight, Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver. Reservations: denverunionstation.com/events/miracle-at-union-station-2.

Through Dec. 28: Christmas Beer and Cookies Tour — 5:30-7:45 p.m. Thursdays, 11:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Saturdays and 12:15-2:45 p.m. Sundays, RiNo Art District Denver, $55. Registration: denvermicrobrewtour.com/christmas-beer-and-cookies-tour.

Through Dec. 30: Noel Christmas Pop-up Bar — The Bluegrass Coffee & Bourbon Lounge, Olde Town Arvada, 7415 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Go online hours, list of events and tickets for events: thebluegrasslounge.com/noel.

Through Dec. 31: Blanco Navidad Holiday Pop-up Bar — 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas days, Blanco Cocina, 4177 E. 9th Ave., Denver. Reservations: blancococinacantina.com/blanco-navidad.

Through Dec. 31: Sippin’ Santa Pop-up Bar — 5-11 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and Sundays, 5 p.m.-midnight Fridays-Saturdays, Bernard’s Tiki Room, The Arvada Tavern, 5707 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Reservations include a $10 non-refundable fee and are for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Reservations: arvadatavern.com/sippin-santa.

Through Dec. 31: Good Tiding Holiday-Pop-up Bar — Run for the Roses, 1801 Blake St., Suite 10, Denver. Go online for times: rftrbar.com.

Through Jan. 3: Snowdrift Holiday Pop-up Bar — Adrift Tiki Bar, 218 S. Broadway, Denver, go online for times. Reservations recommended; adriftbar.com.

Through Jan. 10: Signature Cocktail Making Experience at Blitzen’s — Thursdays-Saturdays, Omni Interlocken, 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield, $25. Go online for schedule and registration: eventbrite.com/e/holiday-cocktail-making-class-at-omni-interlocken-tickets-1838763965519?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Through Jan. 11: Blitzen’s Pop-up Bar — 11 a.m.-midnight, Saturdays-Fridays, Omni Interlocken, 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield; omnihotels.com/hotels/denver-interlocken/dining/blitzens.

Through Jan. 11: Tinsel & Tiki Holiday Pop-up Bar — ViewHouse Ballpark, 2015 Market St., Denver; viewhouse.com/location-ballpark.

Through Jan. 11: ViewHouse Holiday Village Pop-up Bar and Events — ViewHouse Colorado Springs, 7114 Campus Drive, viewhouse.com/location-colorado-springs; ViewHouse Centennial, 7101 S. Clinton St., Centennial, viewhouse.com/location-centennial; ViewHouse Littleton, 2680 Main St., Littleton, viewhouse.com/location-littleton.

Through Jan. 15: Winter Wonderyard — With holiday cocktails and events, Wonderyard Garden & Table, 2200 Larimer St., Denver. Reservations: wonderyard.com/events/winter-wonderyard.

Through Jan. 24: Holiday Teas and Tours — 1 p.m., Cherokee Ranch & Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, $70.95. Dates, times and ticket: cherokeeranch.org.

Through Jan. 25: Holiday Afternoon Tea — The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, 321 17th St., Denver, $40-$105. Reservations: opentable.com/r/the-grand-atrium-at-the-brown-palace.

Dec. 11, 13, 18, 20 and 21: Holiday Teas — 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1:30-3:30 p.m., Center for Colorado Women’s History, 1310 Bannock St., Denver, $17-$40. Tickets: tinyurl.com/2jtwnt62.

Dec. 12: Holiday Lobby Tastings – J Vineyards Tasting — 4-6 p.m., The Art Hotel, 1201 Broadway, Denver; hilton.com/en/hotels/denrtqq-the-art-hotel-denver.

Dec. 13-14: Holiday Pop-up Bar — 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Urban Farmer Denver, 1659 Wazee St. Reservations: tinyurl.com/4342m4bv.

Dec. 19: Holiday Lobby Tastings – Baileys & Crown Chocolate Tasting — 4-6 p.m., The Art Hotel, 1201 Broadway, Denver; hilton.com/en/hotels/denrtqq-the-art-hotel-denver.

Dec. 21: The Salvation Army Free Community Christmas Meal — 4-6 p.m., Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver; denver.salvationarmy.org.

KIDS AND PETS

Through Dec. 12: Send Your Letters to Santa — Drop off letters to Santa and a return letter will get to your mailbox before Christmas, Apex Center, at guest services, 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada. Include return address, no stamps needed; apexprd.org/event/santa-letters.

Through Dec. 13: Visit with Santa and Santa Paws — 1-4 p.m. Dec. 6-7 and Dec. 13, with Santa Paws, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 7, Echter’s Nursery & Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Donations of nonperishable food items to benefit the Community Table Food Bank accepted; echters.com.

Through Dec. 21: Breakfast with Santa — 10 a.m. Sundays, Cherokee Ranch & Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, go online for prices. Reservations: cherokeeranch.org.

Through Dec. 21: Santa at the Station — Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, Union Station Great Hall, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver; denverunionstation.com.

Through Dec. 21: Photos with Santa — 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Fridays-Sundays , Orchard Town Center, 14544 Orchard Parkway, Westminster; theorchardtowncenter.com/events.

Through Dec. 21: Photos with Santa — Noon-4 p.m., weekends, Bancroft Park, 2408 W. Colorado Ave., Old Colorado City; shopoldcoloradocity.com.

Through Dec. 22: Letters to Santa — Kids and create and mail their very own letters to Santa, Hotel Teatro, 1100 14th St., Denver; hotelteatro.com/series/letters-to-santa.

Through Dec. 23: The Polar Express Train Ride — Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden, go online for prices. Tickets: coloradorailroadmuseum.org/polar-express.

Through Dec. 24: Photos with Santa — Flatiron Crossing, One W. Flatiron Crossing Drive, Broomfield. Sensory-friendly Santa Cares on Dec. 7. Pet Night, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 8. Registration: flatironcrossing.com.

Through Dec. 24: Santa’s Wonderland — Free 4×6 photo and shareable video other photo packages available for purchase, local Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s. Reservations are recommended for a visit and photo with Santa and can be made up to 7 days in advance: basspro.com/b/santas-wonderland.

Through Dec. 24: Special Santa Experiences – Christmas Tales — Tuesdays, local Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s. Registration: basspro.com/b/santas-wonderland.

Through Dec. 24: Photos with Santa — Outlets at Castle Rock, 5050 Factory Shops Blvd., Castle Rock. Reservations: shorturl.at/PPUE3.

Through Dec. 28: Photos with Santa — Foothills Mall, 215 E. Foothills Parkway, Fort Collins. Go online for times. Walk-ins welcome or reserve time online: whereissanta.com/mall/0673.

Through Dec. 31: Winter Holiday Trains — Victorian Holiday Celebration and Holiday Lighted Forest trains, Georgetown Loop Railroad, 646 Loop Drive, Georgetown, go online for prices. Tickets: georgetownlooprr.com/winter-holiday-trains.

Through Dec. 31: Santa Express Train and Holiday Rides — Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Cañon City, go online for prices. Tickets: royalgorgeroute.com/calendar.

Through Jan. 4: The Polar Express Train Ride — Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, 479 Main Ave., Durango, go online for prices. Tickets: durangotrain.com.

Dec. 12-14: Holiday Express Trains — With hot cocoa and visits with Santa, Cumbrest & Toltec Scenic Railroad, 5234 B U.S. Highway 285, Antonito, $35-$45, free for ages 1 and younger. Reservations: cumbrestoltec.com.

Dec. 13: Breakfast with Santa — 9-10:30 a.m., Orchard Town Center, Windfall Brewing Co., 14544 Orchard Parkway, Westminster, $9.95-$15.95. Reservations: windfallbrewing.co/breakfast-with-santa.

Dec. 13: Brunch with Father Christmas — 9 and 11 a.m., Four Mile Historic Park, 715 W. Forest St., Denver, $45-$55. Tickets: fourmilepark.org/brunch-with-father-christmas.

Dec. 13: Brunch with Santa — 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Freedom Street Social, 15177 Candelas Parkway, Arvada, $20-$30. Tickets: freedomstreetsocial.com/event/brunch-with-santa-2.

Dec. 13: Nature Hike with Santa — 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m., Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain, $4-$5. Registration: 719-520-6745, elpasocountynaturecenters.com.

Dec. 13: Santa Paws — Noon-2 p.m., Orchard Town Center, 14544 Orchard Parkway, Westminster; theorchardtowncenter.com/events.

Dec. 13: Holiday Photos with Santa — 4-7 p.m., Hotel Teatro, 1100 14th St., Denver; hotelteatro.com/event/holiday-photos-with-santa-2.

Dec. 13 and 20: Breakfast with Santa — 10 a.m.-noon, School House Kitchen and Libations, 5660 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Reservations: 720-639-4213, schoolhousemenu.com/events.

Dec. 13 and 20: Visit with Santa — Noon-3 p.m., Olde Town Arvada, 5726 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; oldetownarvada.org/events.

Dec. 14: Cookies with Santa — 9-10:50 a.m., Apex Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada, go online for prices. Reservations: apexprd.org/event/cookies-with-santa-2.

Dec. 14: Autism Eats Brunch with Santa — 10 a.m.-noon, Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, $25 for adults, free for kids. Reservations: autismeats.org/december-14-2025.

Dec. 15: Santa Pawz Pet Photos — 4-7 p.m., Foothills Shopping Center, 215 E. Foothills Parkway, Fort Collins. Reservations accepted, walk-ins welcome; shopfoothills.com.

Dec. 16: Story Time with Santa — 9-10 a.m., Freedom Street Social, 15177 Candelas Parkway, Arvada; freedomstreetsocial.com/event/story-time-with-santa-coffee-crumble.

Dec. 17: Skate with Santa — 5:15-6:45 p.m., Apex Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada. Regular public skate fees apply; apexprd.org/event/santa-skate-2.

Dec. 20: Breakfast with Santa — 9 a.m.-noon, The Ritz-Carlton, 1881 Curtis St., Denver, go online for prices. Registration: shorturl.at/p80r6.

Dec. 21: Breakfast with Santa — 9 a.m., Arvada Beer Garden, 9258 58th Place, Arvada. Reservations: arvadabeergarden.com/events.

OTHER EVENTS

Dates vary: Christmas Tree Permits — Various Rocky Mountain National Forests. Go online for cost and information: recreation.gov/tree-permits.

Through Dec. 13: WinterFest — With holiday displays, live performances and more, Greeley. Go online for schedule: greeleydowntown.com/events/winterfest.

Through Dec. 14: Festival of Trees — Estes Park Resort, Estes Park; estesparkquota.com/festival-of-trees.

Through Dec. 20: Carriage Rides — Saturdays, Foothills Mall, 215 E. Foothills Parkway, Fort Collins. Go online for times: shopfoothills.com/events.

Through Dec. 21: Bridge of Lights  — An immersive walk-through celebration, with photos with Santa, Christmas market, cookie & ornament decorating and more, 5-8 p.m., Fridays-Sundays, Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Cañon City, $14, free for ages 3 and younger. Tickets: royalgorgebridge.com/bridge-of-lights.

Through Dec. 24: Festive Fun & Outlets at Castle Rock — With carriage rides, holiday gift wrapping, train rides, reindeer appearances, food trucks and more, Outlets at Castle Rock, Customer Service, 5050 Factory Shops Blvd., Castle Rock. Go online for schedule of events; outletsatcastlerock.com/events.

Through Dec. 25: Manitou Springs Free Two-Hour Holiday Parking — On all on-street spaces and the Canon Lot. After the first two hours, standard rates will apply. Standard rates will still apply at the Hiawatha and Dillon parking lots. The Wichita and Smischny lots aren’t included in this parking promotion. People should use the parking kiosks to select the complimentary two-hour parking option. Kiosks will begin calculating parking costs after the first two hours; manitouspringsco.gov/562/_Parking-Mobility.

Through Dec. 26: Olde Town Skating in the Square — Olde Town Square, 5726 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, $7-$10, includes skate rental. Go online for schedule; oldetownarvada.org/holidays-2025.

Through Dec. 28: ElectriCritters — 5:30-8:30 p.m., with last admission at 8 p.m., through Dec. 13, Dec. 18-23 and Dec. 26-28, with Santa Sundays on Dec. 7 and 21, Sensory Friendly Night on Dec. 16, Adult Only Night on Dec. 17, Pueblo Zoo, 3455 Nuckolls Ave., Pueblo, go online for prices. Tickets: pueblozoo.org/electricritters.

Through Dec. 28: Camp Christmas Takeover at Stanley Marketplace — Scavenger hunt, gift shop, visit with Santa, holiday-themed bars and more, Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. Go online for schedule of events: tinyurl.com/58zpnd7h.

Through Dec. 28: Christmas in Color — World’s largest drive-thru animated light show, Water World Water Park, 8800 N. Pecos St., Federal Heights; Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. Go online for prices and tickets: christmasincolor.net.

Through Dec. 31: Light Show Spectacular — A music-synced light display, Pixel Pine tree and life-size holiday installations, 5-9 p.m., Bond Park, Estes Park; visitestespark.com/events-calendar/holidays.

Through Dec. 31: Mile High Tree — A dazzling music and light show, 5-10 p.m., The Tivoli Quad at Auraria Campus, 1000 Larimer St., Denver; visitdenver.com/milehighholidays/mile-high-tree.

Through Dec. 31: Mile High Holidays Drone Show — 7 p.m., Denver skies; visitdenver.com/milehighholidays/drone-shows.

Through Dec. 31: Christmas Lights Walk Through — Beginning at dusk, Gateway Prayer Garden, 8035 Bandley Road, Fountain; gatewayprayergarden.org.

Through Dec. 31: Holiday Lights Driving Tour — Take a self-guided nighttime drive through Estes Park’s sparkling neighborhoods and festive storefronts; visitestespark.com/events-calendar/holidays/driving-tour.

Through Dec. 31: Snowman Scavenger Hunt — Pick up your Snowman Punch Card at any participating store or the Estes Park Visitor’s Center, stroll through town as you search for hidden snowmen. Once you’ve found them all and completed your card, head to Simply Christmas, Nana’s Christmas Cottage, or The Christmas Shoppe to claim your free snowman ornament, Estes Park; visitestespark.com/events-calendar/holidays/snowman-scavenger-hunt.

Through Dec. 31: Holiday Craft Classes — Rocky Mountain Folk School, 315 Pitkin St., Grand Lake. Go online for schedule and registration: rockymountainfolkschool.org.

Through Jan. 1: Halcyon on Ice — With music, drinks, dining and ice skating, noon-9 p.m. daily, atop Halcyon in Cherry Creek, 245 Columbine St., Denver; halcyonhotelcherrycreek.com/event/halcyon-on-ice-2025.

Through Jan. 1: All is Bright Tour — With light displays and family-friendly scavenger hunt, Centerra Community, Loveland; centerra.com/event/all-is-bright-tour.

Through Jan. 1: Headframe Lights Up — Self-guided tours of 1890’s mine structures lighted for the holidays with giant ornaments lighting up the night sky around Victor and Cripple Creek, weekend nights, weather permitting. Go online map: stcfg.com/holiday-headframe-lighting.

Through Jan. 1: 12 Days of Christmas Display — Features a larger-than-life, drive-by illuminated display based on the classic “Christmas Carol,” 5-9 p.m., Dwayne Webster Park, 422 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland; visitftcollins.com/noco-holiday-light-trail.

Through Jan. 2: ICE! — “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” will be brought to life with ice sculptures, Candy Cane Mountain indoor snow tubing and more, Gaylord Rockies, 6700 N. Gaylord Rockies Blvd., Aurora, go online for prices. Tickets: christmasatgaylordrockies.marriott.com.

Through Jan. 3: Magic of Lights — Drive-through holiday light displays, 5:30-9 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, 5:30-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Pikes Peak International Raceway, 16650 Midway Ranch Road, Fountain, go online for prices. Tickets: tinyurl.com/2p5dvduu.

Through Jan. 4: Zoo Lights — With Adult Nights on Dec. 8 and Jan. 1 and Sensory-Friendly Night on Dec. 31, closed Dec. 25, Denver Zoo, Denver, go online for times and prices; denverzoo.org/events/zoo-lights.

Through Jan. 4: Magical Winter Nights — A whimsical winter wonderland where a dazzling holiday adventure comes alive, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, $19.95-$24.95. Tickets: dmns.org/exhibitions/temporary-exhibitions/magical.

Through Jan. 4: McGregor Skate — 1901 Wazee St., Denver. Go online for schedule and prices: mcgregorsquare.com/events/mcgregor-skate.

Through Jan. 4: Elitch Holidays — Dazzling lights, Santa Claus, rides and more, Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Circle, Denver, $30.98 and up. Tickets: elitchgardens.com/elitch-holidays.

Through Jan. 4: Santa’s Little Man Ice Cream Factory — With lights, in-store slide, Santa, bingo, holiday music and more, Little Man Ice Cream Factory, 4411 W. Colfax Ave., Denver. Go online for schedule of events: events.littlemanicecream.com.

Through Jan. 4: Hudson Holidays — A breathtaking landscape of light and holiday magic with larger-than-life holiday exhibits, interactive displays, photos with Santa and warm beverages and cocktails for purchase, on select dates, Hudson Gardens, 6225 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Go online for prices. Tickets: hudsongardens.org/enjoy/holidays.

Through Jan. 11: Blossoms of Light — A twinkling winter wonderland with luminous light displays, 4:30-9 p.m., closed Dec. 25, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, $18-$33. Tickets: botanicgardens.org/events/special-events/blossoms-light.

Through Jan. 11: Trail of Lights — A winding path with lights that illuminate the countryside, 5-8:30 p.m., closed Dec. 25, Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, $10-$20, free for ages 2 and younger. Tickets: botanicgardens.org/events/special-events/trail-lights.

Dec. 11: Winter Wonderland Community Christmas Party and Reception — With music and treats, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Aspen Mine Center, 166 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek; tinyurl.com/4k8tcp8u.

Dec. 11: Wreaths & Wine: Holiday Wreath Making — 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Warwick Hotel, 1776 Grand St., Denver, $140. Registration: shorturl.at/KJWfR.

Dec. 11-12, 15-19 and 22-23: Longmont Holiday Lights Trolley Tour — Tour local Longmont neighborhoods. Go online for schedule, $25. Tickets: brewhoptrolley.com.

Dec. 12: Wreath Making Workshop — 4-5 p.m., Echter’s Nursery & Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada, $50. Registration: echters.com.

Dec. 12: Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration — With Christmas carols, hot cocoa, Santa and more, 5:30-6:30 p.m., with tree lighting at 6 p.m., Bancroft Park, 2408 W. Colorado Ave., Old Colorado City. Bring an ornament to place on the tree; shopoldcoloradocity.com/events/holiday-tree-lighting-celebration.

Dec. 12: Chase the Glow 4-Mile/1-Mile Christmas Run or Walk — 6 p.m., Estes Park, go online for prices. Registration: runningwildevents.com/chasetheglow.html.

Dec. 12-13: Longmont Lights — With festival, parade, Santa and more, Longmont. Go online for schedule: longmontcolorado.gov/recreation-services/community-events/longmont-lights.

Dec. 12-28: Garden of Lights Holiday Lights Festival — 5-9 p.m., The Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins, $8-$12 in advance, $10-$14 at door, free for ages 4 and younger. Tickets: fcgov.com/gardens/garden-of-lights.

Dec. 12-31: Christmas Walk in the Woods — Lights, Santa and Christ, 5-8 p.m., not open Dec. 24 or 25, Savage Woods, 1750 Savage Road, Loveland, go online for prices. Tickets: christmaswalkinthewoods.com.

Dec. 13: Kids’ 1K Reindeer Run and Jingle Jog 5K — 10 a.m. Kids’ 1K Reindeer Run, 10:30 a.m. Jingle Jog 5K, Fountain-Fort Carson High School, 900 Jimmy Camp Road, Fountain, go online for cost. Registration: ppymca.org/raceseries.

Dec. 13: WinterFest — With carriage rides, winter fairy forest, Santa’s cottage, craft making, cookie decorating and petting zoo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Chautauqua Auditorium, 100 Morning Glory Drive, Boulder, $27.35 and up, free for ages 2 and younger. Tickets: chautauqua.com/event/winterfest-2025.

Dec. 13: Gold Camp Country Christmas Day — Enjoy hot chocolate, cider and s’mores before the start of the annual parade, 11 a.m., Aspen Mine Center, 166 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek; cocamc.org/our-programs/christmas-program.

Dec. 13: Gold Camp County Christmas Parade — Noon, West Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek; tinyurl.com/bdddne33.

Dec. 13: Frost & Fuel: Holiday SXS Extravaganza — With daytime off-road riding, glowing night ride and more, noon-10 p.m., Pikes Peak International Raceway, 16650 Midway Ranch Road, Fountain, go online for prices. Tickets: tickets.ppir.com/e/frost-fuel.

Dec. 13: Naughty or Nice Holiday Photos — Free family and bet photos with Santa or the Grinch, 3-5 p.m., The Shops at Northfield Plaza, 8340 Northfield Blvd., Denver; shopsatnorthfield.com/events.

Dec. 13: Holiday Centerpiece Workshop — 4-5 p.m., Echter’s Nursery & Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada, $50. Registration: echters.com.

Dec. 13: Deck the Cars — With light displays, holiday-themed automotive showcase and more, 5-10 p.m.,Pikes Peak International Raceway, 16650 Midway Ranch Road, Fountain. Tickets: ppir.com/events.

Dec. 13-14: Sleigh the Games — A holiday adventure festival with fun, active, winter-themed games and competitions, Estes Park, go online for prices and registration: sleighthegames.com.

Dec. 13 and 20: Saturday Night Lights — Experience music, dancing, entertainment and the glow of one million lights. Families can dance on a light-up floor with a live DJ, stroll through a tunnel of lights, pose for free photo booth keepsakes, enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, 5-8 p.m., Fillmore Plaza, 105 Fillmore St., Denver; cherrycreeknorth.com/do/saturday-night-lights-2.

Dec. 14: Winter Festival — With music, hot cocoa, cookies and family fun, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in front of Whole Foods, 1701 Wewatta St., Denver; cpvmd.org/17th-st-garden-events.

Dec. 14: Wreath Making Workshop — 11 a.m.-noon, Echter’s Nursery & Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada, $50. Registration: echters.com.

Dec. 14: Holiday’s Evening — Be transported back to the winter holidays of the 1800s in this outdoor event, 5-8 p.m., Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, $5-$14, free for ages 1 and younger. Tickets: visitlittleton.org/event/holidays-evening-2.

Dec. 14-15: Girl Scout Victorian Holiday Party — Learn about the Browns and Christmases of the past while exploring games, with crafts and yummy treats throughout the Brown’s home decorated in its Victorian finery. Scouts will receive a unique and exclusive Molly Brown House Museum badge for each program, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: mollybrown.org.

Dec. 16: Holiday Community Potluck & Sound Bath: Nourish, Connect & Share — 5:30-7 p.m., Singing Bowls of the Rockies, 76 S. Sierra Madre St., Suite C, bring dish to share. Registration: tinyurl.com/5famx22n.

Dec. 18: The Art of Gingerbread for Adults — Craft your own gingerbread house, 5-8 p.m., The Ritz-Carlton, 1881 Curtis St., Denver, go online for prices. Registration: shorturl.at/ftHJ8.

Dec. 20: Great Divide RiNo’s Holiday Celebration — With giveaways, live DJ, contests and more, 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Great Divide, 3040 Blake St., Suite 101, Denver. A complimentary drink for anyone wearing an ugly Christmas sweater, excluding 25 oz.; 720-477-0813, greatdivide.com/rino.

Dec. 20: Holidays Around the World — 10 a.m.-noon, Woodland Park Public Library, teen room, 218 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Park; 719-687-9281.

Dec. 20: Nature Ornaments — 10 a.m.-noon, Mueller State Park, Visitor Center, 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Day pass $10 per vehicle; 719-687-2366.

Dec. 20: Jingle and Mingle Disco Workshop — Choose from a candy cane, jingle bell or start to create your own disco ball ornament, noon-2 p.m., Poka Lola Social Club, 1850 Wazee St., Denver, $65. Registration: tinyurl.com/yy7t9atz.

Dec. 20: ICE-IE: A Chilling Competition — With live music, character meets & greets, hot cocoa and s’mores, noon-7 p.m. Watch local ice carving artists transform 6-foot-tall blocks of ice into holiday sculptures, starting at 5 p.m., The Shops at Northfield, 8340 Northfield Blvd., Denver. Sculptures will remain on display until they melt; shopsatnorthfield.com/events.

Dec. 20: The Art of Gingerbread for Families — Craft your own gingerbread house, 1-4 p.m., The Ritz-Carlton, 1881 Curtis St., Denver, go online for prices. Registration: shorturl.at/ftHJ8.

Dec. 23: Family Holiday Movie Event: “The Polar Express” — 3 p.m., Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, $30. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org.

Dec. 27: Festive Tours — 1-4 p.m., Kauffman House Museum, 407 Pitkin St., Grand Lake, $5, free for ages 12 and younger; grandlakecreativedistrict.org/events.

HANUKKAH (CHANUKAH)

Dec. 7: Latkes and Lights Hanukkah Celebration — With Hanukkah games, vendors, live music, latke contest and more, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., JCC Denver, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, $24-$32. Tickets: jccdenver.org/event/latkes-and-lights.

Dec. 11: “Joseph and the Techno-Color Dream Coat” — An LGBTQIA+ Hanukkah Dance Party, 6:30-9:30 p.m., venue in the Highlands Neighborhood, Denver. Exact address provided upon registration. Cost is on a sliding scale. Registration: jccdenver.org/event/technocolor.

Dec. 14: Chanukah Celebration — Hosted by Chabad of Cherry Creek, this festive event celebrates the season of lights with fire juggling, crafts, treats, and family-friendly activities, 5-7 p.m., Chabad of Cherry Creek, 100 Detroit St., Denver; cherrycreeknorth.com/do/cherry-creek-norths-chanukah-celebration-1.

Dec. 21: Chanukah Celebration — With entertainment, holiday treats and more, 5-6 p.m., Orchard Town Center, Orchard Stage near Windfall Brewing, Co., 14544 Orchard Parkway, Westminster; theorchardtowncenter.com/events.

Dec. 22: Foothills – Chanukah Wonderland — Family fun to celebrate the kickoff to Chanukah, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Chabad of Northern Colorado, 1121 W. Prospect Road, Suite 140, Fort Collins; shopfoothills.com/events/foothills-1.

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Dec. 28: Ring in the New Year — With Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra, featuring Hannah Rodriguez, 6 p.m., Dazzle, 1080 14th St., Denver, $18-$30. Tickets: coloradojazz.org/concerts-events.

Dec. 30-31: Decadence 2025 — Nation’s largest indoor New Year’s Eve dance music festival, 6:30 p.m., Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver. Go online for band lineup and prices. Tickets: axs.com.

Dec. 31: Noon Year’s Eve Party — 10:30 a.m. teatime with ball drop at noon, Miramont Castle, 9 Capitol Hill, Manitou Springs, $35-$55. Reservations: miramontcastle.org/december.

Dec. 31: Noon Year’s Eve — Family-friendly celebration featuring kid-friendly crafts, face painting, entertainment and a festive noon countdown and balloon drop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Shops at Northfield, 8340 Northfield Blvd., Denver; shopsatnorthfield.com/events.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve South Bath: Release, Renew & Manifest — 4-5:30 p.m., Singing Bowls of the Rockies, 76 S. Sierra Madre St., Suite C, $39. Registration: tinyurl.com/35n9dy24.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade and Fireworks — Parade at 6 p.m. with fireworks at 10 p.m., Snowmass Base Village, Snowmass. Registration: gosnowmass.com/event/nye-torchlight-parade.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Spectacular — King Penny Radio Show at 7 p.m., dancing and live music with the David Fulker Band, 8:30 p.m. and champagne toast and ball drop at 9 p.m., Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, go online for prices. Tickets: betc.org/event/nyespectacular.

Dec. 31: The Velvet Hour – Let Me Cook for You — A feast to bid farewell to the year and welcome in the news, 7-10 p.m., The Savoy Denver, 2700 Arapahoe St., Denver, $127.49 and up. Tickets: savoydenver.com.

Dec. 31: NYE Under the Lights — Family countdown, 7:30-9 p.m. with s’mores station, face painting and more; Late-night celebration for adults, 9 p.m.-midnight with live music, champagne toast, tarot card reader and more, Colbrunn Court, Old Colorado City. Free, ticket required with $1 minimum donation. Please consider a donation of up to $40 (ticket value) to support more awesome OCC events; shopoldcoloradocity.com/events/nye.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Masquerade — With craft cocktails, champagne toast and more, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., The Cooper Lounge, 1701 Wynkoop St., $224 and up. Reservations: tinyurl.com/y752crxs.

Dec. 31: 2026 Denver All Access New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl — 8 p.m.-2 a.m., downtown Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: tinyurl.com/z5v3xp2x.

Dec. 31: Frost & Fire New Year’s Eve — Dancing, midnight champagne toast and more, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., ViewHouse Ballpark, 2015 Market St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: viewhouse.com/events/frost-and-fire-new-years-eve.

Dec. 31: Disco Rodeo New Year’s Eve — With DJ, mechanical bull, midnight champagne toast and more, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., Belles & Boots, 1930 Blake St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: bellesandbootsco.com/events/disco-rodeo-new-years-eve.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve with Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre — 9-10:30 p.m., 800 Grand Ave., Grand Lake, $30. Tickets: grandlakecreativedistrict.org/events.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve in the Great Hall — With live DJ, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Denver Union Station, Great Hall, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver. Tickets: tinyurl.com/3af5k2c7.

Dec. 31: Step Right Up: Cirque d’Or New Year’s Eve Party — With circus acts, DJs, champagne towers and more, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Wonderyard Garden & Table, 2200 Larimer St., Denver, $37.92 and up. Reservations: wonderyard.com/events/step-right-up-cirque-dor-new-years-eve-party.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Train Rides — Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Cañon City, go online for prices. Tickets: royalgorgeroute.com/calendar.

NEW YEAR’S DAY EVENTS

Jan. 1: First Day Hike – Elk Meadow Hike — 9:15-11:15 a.m., Mueller State Park, Elk Meadow Trailhead, 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Day pass $10 per vehicle; 719-687-2366.

Jan. 1: Holiday Nature Walk — 9:30-10 a.m., South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton, $10. Registration: tinyurl.com/h3ewaxhv.

Jan. 1: First Day Hike for Families — For ages 6-12 with an adult, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mueller State Park, Outlook Ridge Trailhead, 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Day pass $10 per vehicle; 719-687-2366.

Jan. 1: First Day Hike – Forest Bathing — Noon-2:30 p.m., Mueller State Park, Outlook Ridge Trailhead, 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Day pass $10 per vehicle. Registration required: cpw.state.co.us/events.

Jan. 1: Wapiti Trailhead — 1-2 p.m., Mueller State Park, Wapiti Trailhead, 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Day pass $10 per vehicle; 719-687-2366.

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