Thornton’s Carpenter Park Fields turn into Santa’s Village, home to Thornton WinterFest on Friday to Sunday, December 12 to 14. Santa and his elves arrive on Friday at 6:30 p.m. to assist the Mayor and City Council member with flipping on the Village’s holiday lights. Fireworks choreographed to holiday music will fill the skies on Saturday. [Read more…] about Thornton WinterFest Transforms Carpenter Park Into A Wonderland
Golden’s Historic Downtown Hosts Christmas Parade December 13
Olde Golden Christmas merriment is apparent on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. The Olde Golden Christmas parade features floats, clowns, marching bands, Victorian carolers, antique cars, holiday characters and, of course, Santa. The route is along Washington Avenue from 10th to 13th Streets through historic downtown. After the parade, grab lunch at one of the many restaurants. [Read more…] about Golden’s Historic Downtown Hosts Christmas Parade December 13
Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays in the Denver Area – Updated: 120+ Displays!
Driving or strolling through a fairyland of outdoor light displays is a holiday treat that costs no more than gasoline or shoe leather. And there’s no place prettier than Denver/Boulder, especially when the snowy backdrop is the real deal. Here’s a list of the best Christmas lights in the area for the 2025 season. Our list includes professional and municipal displays and private homes.
We’ve put together a Google map for the home lights to make it easier to plot your visits. To see the map, just scroll down past the pictures of the lights.
We’re updating continuously, so send your suggestion for amazing displays to Laura@milehighonthecheap.com (please include the name of the display — if you know it, address and a photo): [Read more…] about Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays in the Denver Area – Updated: 120+ Displays!
Huge Free Community Event: Chanukah at the State Capitol
A community Grand Menorah will be lit as the highlight of Chanukah at the State Capitol on Thursday, December 18, 2025, on the West Steps of the Colorado State Capitol. The FREE festivities, which start at 5 p.m., celebrate the Jewish holiday of light and the right to religious freedom with joy and festivity, including food and fun for all ages. [Read more…] about Huge Free Community Event: Chanukah at the State Capitol
Free Dental Care at Comfort Dental on December 23
Comfort Dental is providing FREE dental services for those who otherwise can’t afford care on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, between 7:30 a.m. and noon. Patients are helped on a first-come, first-served basis, receiving a variety of basic dental care from cleanings to extractions. More serious dental problems are handled on a case-by-base basis and at the discretion of the individual dentist. [Read more…] about Free Dental Care at Comfort Dental on December 23
Good Deal! National Western Stock Show 2026 Tickets – Save Up To 30%
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Saddle up for 16 days of savings! The National Western Stock Show will ride again into Denver — starting January 10, 2026. There are lots of ticket deals to be rounded up, especially if you are willing to buy your tickets in advance. (And they make great holiday gifts for friends and family who are hard to shop for, because they already have everything!) Groupon has Stock Show tickets starting as low as $24 (up to 30% off) with 28 different events available. Remember, Stock Show event tickets include general grounds admission on the day of the event, too. [Read more…] about Good Deal! National Western Stock Show 2026 Tickets – Save Up To 30%
Celebrate Chanukah On Pearl In Boulder
Boulder’s Jewish community holds a Chanukah Menorah Lighting on Monday, December 15, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Pearl Street Mall. This FREE annual outdoor event is open to the entire community and has become a holiday ritual for many local families. The festivities include the Menorah lighting, music, latkes, sufganiyot (jelly donuts), hot chocolate, and Chanukah favors. [Read more…] about Celebrate Chanukah On Pearl In Boulder
Sneak Preview of New Movie – ‘The Housemaid’
The Housemaid stars Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried and is based on the best-selling book. The film plunges audiences into a twisted world where perfection is an illusion, and nothing is as it seems. Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar). [Read more…] about Sneak Preview of New Movie – ‘The Housemaid’
Savor The Holidays at Denver’s German-Style Christkindl Market. New Location This Year
In the cities Germany, Austria and the German-speaking part of Switzerland, vendors set up stalls in the plaza around the cathedral to sell charming gift items and all manner of holiday goodies. Denver’s 2025 Christkindl Market moves to its new home at Tivoli Quad at Auraria Campus from Friday, November 21 through Tuesday, December 23, 2025. [Read more…] about Savor The Holidays at Denver’s German-Style Christkindl Market. New Location This Year
Decorating Your Home for the Holidays? Let’s Add You to Our Map of Holiday Lights!
Does the exterior of your home shine brightly and radiate the holiday spirit with Christmas lights? For the past few years we’ve assembled a list of holiday light displays, both public shows and those at private homes. That single post has turned out to be popular, in fact more popular than any other December post. Our 2025 list and map had dozens of dazzling home displays up and down the Front Range, but we’re greedy and want to create the absolute best list in town for 2025. Bottom line: We want more and need your help! [Read more…] about Decorating Your Home for the Holidays? Let’s Add You to Our Map of Holiday Lights!
Save Big! Sam’s Club Membership Deal – Only $25!
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For those who have never shopped at Sam’s Club, now is a good time to start (read on for a special deal!) Part of Walmart, Sam’s Club is a membership warehouse club. Not only do you save on everyday items, but warehouse stores like Sam’s Club offer some of the lowest prices on gasoline. We just came across a Groupon deal for a Sam’s Club membership! For a limited time: Pay $25 for a year’s membership, a savings of 50%! You may save even more if there is a promo code. [Read more…] about Save Big! Sam’s Club Membership Deal – Only $25!
Christmas at the Peak – Drive-Thru Adventure at Redstone Bank in Parker
This holiday season, gather the whole family for an unforgettable drive-thru adventure filled with wonder, laughter, and Christmas cheer. For the very first time, Christmas at the Peak brings your favorite holiday characters to life. The FREE event is on Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Redstone Bank in Parker. [Read more…] about Christmas at the Peak – Drive-Thru Adventure at Redstone Bank in Parker
Open Studios Event at Continuum Art Studios in Englewood December 13
Continuum Art Studios is a recently formed private artists’ workspace in Englewood. It is hosting its next Open Studios event on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. This is an opportunity for you to engage with working artists and makers who work in ceramics, jewelry, fiber, painting, mixed-media, paper, encaustic and other media. [Read more…] about Open Studios Event at Continuum Art Studios in Englewood December 13
Drone Shows Light Up Denver Skies For The Holidays
Dazzling drones shows will light up the skies over Downtown Denver this holiday season during the Mile High Drone Show. For 41 magical nights, 600 drones will soar into the sky, creating holiday-themed animations. Shows start November 21 and continue through December 31, 2025. The displays are at 7 p.m. each night and last about 15 minutes. [Read more…] about Drone Shows Light Up Denver Skies For The Holidays
Recycle Your Holiday Lights For Free
Do you have broken, burned-out or impossibly tangled sets of holiday lights stored away with last year’s holiday decorations? Don’t throw them out – recycle them for FREE instead! Thanks to the city of Denver’s recycling program, locals can recycle holiday lights from December 5 to January 2, 2026, at two different locations. [Read more…] about Recycle Your Holiday Lights For Free