THANKSGIVING EVENTS

Nov. 24: A Thanksgiving Sparkling Wine Cocktail Glass — 6-8 p.m., Blanchard Family Wines, 1855 Blake St., Suite 120, Denver, $100. Registration: tinyurl.com/zfvvcpjv.

Nov. 27: Turkey Rock Trot — To benefit Help & Hope Center, 7:30 a.m., Douglas County Event Center, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock, go online for prices. Registration: runtochangelives.org/turkeyrocktrot.

Nov. 27: Turkey Trot — 8-10 a.m., Carbondale Recreation Center, 567 Colorado Ave., Carbondale; carbondale.com/events.

Nov. 27: Turkey Day 5K — 9:30 a.m., Old Frisco Community Center, Frisco. Go online for prices. Registration: townoffrisco.com/event/athletic-events/turkey-day-5k.

MUSIC

Nov. 9: Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour — 7 p.m., Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, $52 and up. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.

Nov. 15: Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve  — 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, $55 and up. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.

Nov. 15: Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour — 8 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver, $39 and up. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.

Nov. 23: “Heroes and Holidays” — Presented by the Denver Concert Band, 2 p.m., Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, $7-$25. Tickets: 720-509-1000, denverconcertband.org.

Nov. 26: One Christmas Night in Memphis — 6:30 p.m., The PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, $54-$59. Tickets: parkerarts.org.

Nov. 29: Music of the Knights: Holiday Knights — 7:30 p.m., The PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, $54-$59. Tickets: parkerarts.org.

Nov. 29-30: Irish Christmas in America — 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, 2 p.m. Nov. 30, Parsons Theatre, 1 E. Memorial Parkway, Northglenn, $31-$40. Tickets: northglennarts.org.

Nov. 29-Dec. 20: Strolling Holiday Carolers — Weekends, The Shops at Northfield, 8340 Northfield Blvd., Denver; shopsatnorthfield.com/events.

Nov. 30: Face Vocal Band: Holiday Favorites — 2 p.m., The PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, $44-$49. Tickets: parkerarts.org.

Nov. 30: A Holiday Evening with Ingrid Michaelson — 7 p.m., Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Denver, $54.04-$174.08. Tickets: coloradosymphony.org.

Dec. 2: Christmas with the Celts — 7:30 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver, $41 and up. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.

Dec. 3: Jake Shimabukuro: Holidays in Hawaii — 7:30 p.m., Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, $40-$60. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org.

Dec. 4: Celtic Woman: White Christmas Symphony Tour — 7:30 p.m., Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Denver, $54.04-$174.08. Tickets: coloradosymphony.org.

Dec. 5: JOY Holiday Concert — 7:30 p.m., Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura, Littleton, $10-$33. Tickets: littletonsymphony.org/concerts.

Dec. 5: Once Upon a Starry Night — Presented by the Out Loud Colorado Springs Men’s Chorus, 7:30-9:40 p.m., Community Congregational Church of Manitou Springs, 103 Pawnee Ave., Manitou Springs, $22.50-$25. Tickets: outloudcsmc.com/events.

Dec. 6: “Holiday Hits for the Nice List” — Presented by the Golden Eagle Concert Band, 2 p.m., St. Phillip Lutheran Church, 7531 S. Kendall Blvd., Littleton, suggested donation of $10. Photo opportunity with Santa after concert; goldeneagleconcertband.com/performances.

Dec. 6: Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers: Home for the Holidays — 2 and 7:30 p.m., Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, $33-$50. Tickets: lakewood.org/lccpresents.

Dec. 6: Denver Brass Quintet 5 – The Holiday Show — 6:30 p.m., Cherokee Ranch & Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, $83.50. Tickets: cherokeeranch.org.

Dec. 6-7: A Classic Parker Holiday — With the Parker Chorale and Parker Symphony Orchestra, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 7, The PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, $29-$34. Tickets: parkerarts.org.

Dec. 6-7: Let it Glow — Presented by Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, $10-$32. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org.

Dec. 7: Silent Nights: Kantorei at the Holidays — 2 p.m., Parsons Theatre, 1 E. Memorial Parkway, Northglenn, $26-$35. Tickets: northglennarts.org.

Dec. 7: Once Upon a Starry Night — Presented by the Out Loud Colorado Springs Men’s Chorus, 2-4:45 p.m., Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Park, $22.50-$25. Tickets: outloudcsmc.com/events.

Dec. 9: Sensory Inclusive: Holidays are for Phamaly and the Colorado Symphony — 7 p.m., Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, $25. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org.

Dec. 9: All-Choral Holiday Concert: Featuring Chamber Choir, Concert Choir and University Chorus — 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover St., Fort Collins, $5-$15. Tickets: uca.colostate.edu/events.

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

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. 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. 19-21: 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. 20-21: 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

Nov. 21-Dec. 28: “A Christmas Carol” — Wolf Theatre, Speer Boulevard & Arapahoe Street, Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: denvercenter.org/tickets-events.

Nov. 22-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.

Nov. 28: Stunt Dog Experience for the Holidays — With Chris and Suhey Perondi’s famous stunt dogs rescued from shelters and pounds, 4 and 7:30 p.m., The PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, $39-$44. Tickets: parkerarts.org.

Nov. 28-30: “The Nutcracker” — With the Boulder Ballet, 2 p.m., Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder, $25-$135. Tickets: boulderballet.org/the-nutcracker.

Nov. 28-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.

Nov. 29-30: “Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet” — 3 p.m. Nov. 29, 1 and 5 p.m. Nov. 30, Paramount Theatre, Denver, $37 and up. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.

Nov. 29-30: “Irish Christmas in America – The Show” — 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, 2 p.m. Nov. 30, Parsons Theatre, 1 E. Memorial Parkway, Northglenn, $31 and up. Tickets: northglennarts.org.

Nov. 29-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.

Nov. 29-30: “Sugar Plum Tea Part” — Presented by the Centennial State Ballet, 1 and 4 p.m. Nov. 29, 1 p.m. Nov. 30, The St. Vrain, 635 3rd Ave., Longmont, $55-$60. Tickets: centennialstateballet.ludus.com.

Dec. 3: “The Broadway Hollywood Holiday Songbook” — 2 and 7:30 p.m., Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, $33-$50. Tickets: lakewood.org/lccpresents.

Dec. 3-7: Dr. Suess’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” Musical — Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: denvercenter.org/tickets-events.

Dec. 4-6: “It’s a Wonderful Life” — Presented by Musical Community Productions, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4-5, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Pueblo Memorial Hall, 1 City Hall Place, Pueblo, $38.25-$53.50. Tickets: pueblomemorialhall.com.

Dec. 6-7: “The Nutcracker” — With the Boulder Ballet, 4 p.m. Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Dec. 7, Vance Brand Civic Auditorium at Skyline High School, 600 E. Mountain View Ave., Longment, go online for prices. Tickets: boulderballet.org/the-nutcracker.

Dec. 6-7: “A Charlie Brown Christmas – Live” — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Denver, $12.80-$157.44. Tickets: coloradosymphony.org.

Dec. 6-21: “Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum” — Presented by Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theatre, 119 Park Ave. West, Denver, $35-$45. Tickets: cleoparkerdance.org/tickets.

Dec. 7: World Ballet Co.: “Nutcracker” — 6 p.m., Pueblo Memorial Hall, 1 City Hall Place, Pueblo, $43-$95.50. Tickets: pueblomemorialhall.com.

Dec. 10-31: “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. 12-14: 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

SHOPPING

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.

Nov. 7-8: Sons of Norway – Trollheim Christmas Fair — With more than 15 vendors, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Trollheim Lodge, 6610 W. 14th Ave., Denver, $2, for ages 11 and younger; sonsofnorwaycs.com/event/trollheim-christmas-fair-2.

Nov. 8-9, 15-16 and 22-23: Holiday Market — With handcrafted goods and gifts and festive entertainment, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wynkoop Plaza at Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver; denverunionstation.com/events/urban-holiday-market.

Nov. 13-20: Annual Ceramics Sale and Exhibition — With unique, handmade ceramic pieces created by more than 20 local artists, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 13, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 14-16, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 17, JCC Denver, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver; jccdenver.org/event/ceramic-sale.

Nov. 15: Holiday Flea Market — With vintage and flea vendors, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Block 100, Littleton; visitlittleton.org/event/holiday-flea-market.

Nov. 15: Denver Bazaar Cherry Creek Tree Lighting Holiday Market — 2-7 p.m., 3001 E. 1st Ave., Denver. Registration: tinyurl.com/287axr9e.

Nov. 20-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.

Nov. 20-Dec. 24: Cherry Creek Holiday Market — With close to 50 local makers, 105 Fillmore St., Denver, go online for times; cherrycreekholidaymarket.com.

Nov. 21-23: Denver Christmas Show — With vendors, photos with Santa, Tinsel Town Trail and more, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 21-22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 23, National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver, $16 online, $17 at door, free for ages 13 and younger. Tickets: denverchristmasshow.mpetickets.com.

Nov. 21-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.

Nov. 28: Black Friday Artisan Market — With more than 50 vendors, live music and more, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., The Shops at Northfield, 8340 Northfield Blvd., Denver; shopsatnorthfield.com/events.

Nov. 29: Holiday Wine and Craft Festival — 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, $5, free for ages 5 and older; estesparkholidaywinefestival.com.

Dec. 5: Holiday Invitational Exhibition Reception — Cash & carry exhibition with unique, handmade ceramic gifts, 6-10 p.m., Carbondale Clay Center, 125 Main St., Carbondale; carbondale.com/events.

Dec. 5-6: Winter Fair and Artisan Market — With more than 50 artisan merchants, an adults-only evening with shopping and wine, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 5, families welcome 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 6, The Denver Waldorf School, 2100 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Denver. Children’s activities wristband for ages 3 and older is $25 in advance or $30 at door; denverwaldorf.org/winter-fair.

Dec. 5-7 & 12-14 — Multi-level holiday experience with more than 85 vendors, bar, food trucks and more, Sports Castle, 1000 Broadway, Denver; mainstreetevents.co.

Dec. 7: Holiday Bazaar, Cocktails with Santa and ArtistTree — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., The Ramble Hotel, 1280 25th St., Denver; theramblehotel.com.

Dec. 7: Holiday Gift Festival — With more than 120 vendors, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Northside Aztlan Community Center, 112 E. Willow St., Fort Collins; coloradoevents.org/fortcollins-holiday-gift-festival.

Dec. 13: Village Holiday Extravaganza — With a marketplace with local artisans, photos with Santa, live music, 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. 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. 17: Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots — Go online for local donation site or to make a monetary donation: tinyurl.com/23yb4vrb.

Nov. 8-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 beginning November 8 and purchase the listed items to help make a child’s holiday brighter. Unwrapped gifts should be returned by December 14, and 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.

Nov. 13-Jan. 4: Giving Machines — Vending machines where you can make a donation to charity, Fillmore Plaza, 105 Fillmore St., Denver; givingmachinedenver.org.

Nov. 15-Dec. 22: Toy Drive — Donate new, unwrapped toys, Outlets at Castle Rock, Customer Service, 5050 Factory Shops Blvd., Castle Rock; outletsatcastlerock.com/events.

Nov. 21-22: Joys of the Season Holiday Home Tour — Tour five homes in northern El Paso County to benefit Tri-Lakes Women’s Club, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., beginning at the Hospitality House, Woodmoor Barn, 1691 Woodmoor Drive, Monument, $30 day of event at Woodmoor Barn or online: joysoftheseasonht.org.

Nov. 23: Holiday Hoedown — To benefit StableStrides, with holiday games, photos with Santa, food trucks and more, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Latigo Trails Equestrian Center, 13710 Halleluiah Trail, Elbert; stablestrides.org/event/holiday-hoedown.

Nov. 21-22: L’Espirit de Noël Holiday Home Tour — Five stunning homes professionally styled by talented local florists and designers, to benefit Central City Opera, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., historic Hilltop Neighborhood, Denver, $40-$50. Tickets: centralcityopera.org/project/tickets-lesprit-de-noel.

Dec. 6-7: Tweeds Holiday Home Tour — To benefit Teller County nonprofits, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., locations in the greater Ute Pass area, $5-$20. Tickets: wphht.org.

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.

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

FOOD AND DRINK

Nov. 10-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.

Nov. 12-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.

Nov. 19: A Festive Bubbles Tasting Experience — Guided wine tasting highlighting four sparkling wines, 6-8 p.m., Blanchard Family Wines, 1855 Blake St., Suite 120, Denver, $53. Registration: tinyurl.com/bde9ed93.

Nov. 20-Dec. 24: Mistletoe Lounge — Pop-up holiday bar, Fillmore Plaza, 105 Fillmore St., Denver, go online for times; cherrycreekholidaymarket.com/mistletoelounge.

Nov. 26-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.

Nov. 28-30: Victorian Christmas Tours — 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Miramont Castle, 9 Capitol Hill, Manitou Springs, $12-$16. Reservations: miramontcastle.org/november.

Nov. 28-30: Victorian Christmas Tea & Tours — 10:30 a.m., 12:30 and 2:30 p.m., Miramont Castle, Queen’s Parlour Tea Room, 9 Capitol Hill, Manitou Springs, $35-$55. Reservations: miramontcastle.org/november.

Nov. 29-Dec. 7: Wassil Days — Experience its magical winter wonderland while strolling along Main Street for holiday shopping and wassail tasting, Frisco; townoffrisco.com/event/festival-events/wassail-days.

KIDS AND PETS

Through Nov. 30: Postcards to the North Pole — Bring your little ones to write their holiday wishes to Santa! Postcards and a drop-off box are available inside Foothills Mall. Letters mailed by November 30 will receive a handwritten reply from Santa himself, straight from the North Pole! Foothills Mall, 215 E. Foothills Parkway, Fort Collins; shopfoothills.com/events.

Nov. 7-Dec. 23: The Polar Express Train Ride — Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden, go online for prices. Tickets: coloradorailroadmuseum.org/polar-express.

Nov. 7-Dec. 24: Photos with Santa — Flatiron Crossing, One W. Flatiron Crossing Drive, Broomfield. Sensory-friendly Santa Cares on Dec. 7. Pet Nights, 4-7 p.m. Nov. 10, 17 and 24, Dec. 1 and 8. Registration: flatironcrossing.com.

Nov. 8: Santa’s Arrival & Breakfast — 9:30-11 a.m., Flatiron Crossing, Food Court Plaza & Food Court, One W. Flatiron Crossing Drive, Broomfield; flatironcrossing.com.

Nov. 15-Dec. 21: Photos with Santa — 5:15-8 p.m. Nov. 12, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Fridays-Sundays through Dec. 21, Orchard Town Center, 14544 Orchard Parkway, Westminster; theorchardtowncenter.com/events.

Nov. 21-Dec. 31: Santa Express Train and Holiday Rides — Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Cañon City, go online for prices. Tickets: royalgorgeroute.com/calendar.

Nov. 22 and Nov. 28-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.

Nov. 23-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.

Nov. 28: Visit with Santa — 5:30-8 p.m., Milepost Zero, 1601 19th St., Suite 150, Denver; mcgregorsquare.com/events.

Nov. 29: Photos with the Grinch —11 a.m.-1 p.m., Orchard Town Center, 14544 Orchard Parkway, Westminster; theorchardtowncenter.com/events.

Nov. 30-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.

Dec. 6-7 and 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: 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.

OTHER EVENTS

Nov. 12-Dec. 14: Festival of Trees — Estes Park Resort, Estes Park; estesparkquota.com/festival-of-trees.

Nov. 14: Holiday Tree Lighting — With hot cocoa, live carolers, meet-and-greet with Santa and more, 4-6 p.m., The Shops at Northfield Plaza, 8340 Northfield Blvd., Denver; shopsatnorthfield.com/events.

Nov. 14-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.

Nov. 15: Winterfest — Tree lighting and Santa’s arrival, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Orchard Town Center, 14544 Orchard Parkway, Westminster; theorchardtowncenter.com/event/winterfest.

Nov. 15: Tree Lighting — With live music, holiday cheer and festive fun, 5 p.m., Outlets at Castle Rock, 5050 Factory Shops Blvd., Castle Rock. Tickets: outletsatcastlerock.com/events.

Nov. 19-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.

Nov. 20-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.

Nov. 21-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.

Nov. 21-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.

Nov. 21-Dec. 31: Mile High Holidays Drone Show — 7 p.m., Denver skies; visitdenver.com/milehighholidays/drone-shows.

Nov. 21-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.

Nov. 21-Jan. 11: Blossoms of Light — A twinkling winter wonderland with luminous light displays, 4:30-9 p.m., closed Nov. 27 and Dec. 25, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, $18-$33. Tickets: botanicgardens.org/events/special-events/blossoms-light.

Nov. 21-Jan. 11: Trail of Lights — A winding path with lights that illuminate the countryside, 5-8:30 p.m., closed Nov. 27 and 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.

Nov. 22: Turkey Toss — Watch the wolves enjoy their turkey dinners, 9-11 a.m., Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, 4729 Twin Rocks Road, Divide, $20-$40. Registration: 719-687-9742, wolfeducation.org.

Nov. 22: Foothills Tree Lighting Celebration — 5-9 p.m., Foothills Mall, East Lawn, 215 E. Foothills Parkway, Fort Collins; shopfoothills.com/events.

Nov. 22-Dec. 20: Carriage Rides — Saturdays, Foothills Mall, 215 E. Foothills Parkway, Fort Collins. Go online for times: shopfoothills.com/events.

Nov. 22-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.

Nov. 22-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.

Nov. 22-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.

Nov. 24-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.

Nov. 24-Jan. 4: Zoo Lights — With Adult Night on Nov. 26, Dec. 8 and Jan. 1 and Sensory-Friendly Night on Dec. 31, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas, Denver Zoo, Denver, go online for times and prices; denverzoo.org/events/zoo-lights.

Nov. 28: Holiday Nature Walk — 9:30-10 a.m., South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton, $10. Registration: tinyurl.com/h3ewaxhv.

Nov. 28: Grand Illumination — Take in the lighting of the outdoor 40-foot Christmas tree and enjoy visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, 4-8 p.m., with tree lighting ceremony at 6:10 p.m., Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver; denverunionstation.com.

Nov. 28: McGregor Skate Grand Opening & Tree Lighting — Ice skate performances at 5:30 p.m., tree lighting at 6 p.m. and open ice skating after tree lighting, 1901 Wazee St., Denver. Registration: mcgregorsquare.com/event/mcgregor-skate-grand-opening. Go online for skate admission and rental prices.

Nov. 28: Catch the Glow Parade — A whimsical holiday parade with handcrafted floats, marching bands, fire trucks and other specialty vehicles, 5:30 p.m., downtown, Estes Park; visitestespark.com/events-calendar/holidays/holiday-parade.

Nov. 28-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.

Nov. 28-Jan. 4: McGregor Skate — 1901 Wazee St., Denver. Go online for schedule and prices: mcgregorsquare.com/events/mcgregor-skate.

Nov. 28-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.

Nov. 28-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.

Nov. 29: Dashing Thru LoDo Fun Run — 11 a.m., meet in front of Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver. Registration: tinyurl.com/2wbdy4t2.

Nov. 29: Christmas Stroll — Get photos with Santa and meet Prancer the Reindeer while enjoying carolers and live entertainment, 4-7 p.m., Old Colorado City; shopoldcoloradocity.com/events/christmas-stroll.

Nov. 29-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.

Nov. 30: Relaxed Atmosphere Movie Showing: Dr Suess’ “The Grinch” — 2 p.m., The Schoolhouse, 19650 Mainstreet, Parker, $12. Tickets: parkerarts.org.

Nov. 30: Farolito Lighting and Pinecone Ceremony — 4-5:30 p.m., The Fort, 19192 CO-8, Morrison; thefort.com/farolito-pinecone-and-lighting-ceremony.

Dec. 6: Festival of Lights Parade — Experience the magical ambiance of the season with floats embellished with lights and decorations, 5:50 p.m., downtown Colorado Springs; coloradospringsfestivaloflights.com.

Dec. 6: 9NEWS Parade of Lights —With floats, giant balloons, marching bands, Santa and more, 6 p.m., Downtown Denver; winterindenver.com/parade.

Dec. 6, 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. 10: Holiday Stroll — Enjoy festive holiday lights, strolling musicians, Santa and the Grinch and shops open late with shopping and dining specials, 5-8 p.m., downtown; downtowncs.com/upcoming-events.

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

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. 13-14: 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. 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. 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. 23: Family Holiday Movie Event: “The Polar Express” — 3 p.m., Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, $30. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org.

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. 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.

NEW YEAR’S EVE

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

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