If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability.

Wednesday

Photos with Santa — 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Flatiron Crossing, One W. Flatiron Crossing Drive, Broomfield. Registration: flatironcrossing.com.

Echter’s Christmas Tree Giveaway — Free Christmas trees, stands, ornaments, lights, decorations and toys available for those in need, on a first-come, first-served basis, and Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Arvada Fire Department will be there with their holiday sleigh and classic fire truck, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada; 303- 424-7979.

Photos with Santa — 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Outlets at Castle Rock, 5050 Factory Shops Blvd., Castle Rock. Reservations: shorturl.at/PPUE3.

Paint and Sip — “Winter Break: Cat Burglar Christmas,” 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Whimsy Paint and Sip, 14676 Delaware St., Suite 200, Westminster, $30. Tickets: whimsypaintandsip.com.

Cherry Creek Holiday Market — With close to 50 local makers, noon-3 p.m., 105 Fillmore St., Denver, go online for times; cherrycreekholidaymarket.com.

“Santa’s Big Red Sack” ‘Tis the Final Season — 4 p.m., People’s Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, $39. Tickets: rattlebrainproductions.com.

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.

Sipping N’ Painting Hampden — “Majestic Moonlight,” 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sipping N’ Painting Hampden, 6461 E. Hampden Ave., Denver, $35. Registration required: sippingnpaintinghampden.com.

George Nelson Band — 8 p.m., License No. 1, 2115 13th St., Boulder; license1boulderado.com.

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

School of Botanical Art & Illustration Graduate Showcase — Through Feb. 8, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, go online for prices; botanicgardens.org.

CARLOTTA OLSON, The Denver Gazette