More than two dozen holiday craft shows are set for this week. These shows are just the place to find that perfect locally-made, handmade gift. We have an entire page devoted to upcoming holiday craft shows, markets and fairs in the Denver/Boulder area. It includes an interactive map to help you find the ones closest to your shopping flight path. As always, we call out some of our favorite picks: [Read more…] about This Week’s Holiday Craft Shows, Markets and Fairs
Meet Santa’s Reindeer Live at Murdoch’s Home & Ranch Supply
Santa is all over the place at this time of year, but his reindeer make far fewer appearances. They are flying into Murdoch’s Home & Ranch Supply locations in December and you can see them for FREE. Before or after visiting the team, be sure to write a letter to Santa, color festive holiday activity sheets and learn how to make reindeer snacks. Don’t forget your cameras! [Read more…] about Meet Santa’s Reindeer Live at Murdoch’s Home & Ranch Supply
Free Tours of Decorated Governor’s Mansion This Holiday Season
The stately Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion is open for FREE holiday tours on Friday & Saturday, December 12 & 13, 2025. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. The tour of the entire main floor includes a peek at the Great Hall and the State Dining Room among others.
The red brick, Colonial Revival style mansion was built in 1908 and purchased in 1923 by Claude Boettcher. The Boettcher family later donated the house to the city. It has been decorated inside and out for the holidays. [Read more…] about Free Tours of Decorated Governor’s Mansion This Holiday Season
Free ‘Tuba Christmas’ Concerts in Downtown Denver & Parker
Admit it, tubas get no respect. But hundreds of tubas, euphoniums and other low-register brass instruments spread holiday cheer on Sunday, December 21, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Denver Center Performing Arts Complex (in Sculpture Park). It’s all part of TubaChristmas 2025, a nationwide series of FREE concerts performed by local, volunteer musicians who play tubas and other big brass, and who assemble only hours before concert time to rehearse their “heavy metal” tunes. [Read more…] about Free ‘Tuba Christmas’ Concerts in Downtown Denver & Parker
Santa Lands at Wings Over The Rockies & Exploration of Flight
Santa makes his entrance in style when visiting Wings Over the Rockies the weekend of December 13 & 14, 2025. While his reindeer are resting up for Christmas, Santa plans to arrive in by limo or maybe even by helicopter to Santa in the Hangar. Kids can talk with Santa and Mrs. Claus, join fun activities, make arts & crafts, climb into select open cockpits, watch science demonstrations and more. [Read more…] about Santa Lands at Wings Over The Rockies & Exploration of Flight
Old Town Skate – Outdoor Ice Skating In Louisville
Once again, the City of Louisville will offer Old Town Skate, a downtown ice skating experience. The rink, located at Steinbaugh Pavilion and under new management, is now open through February 17, 2026. Regular rates (which include skates) are $10 for adults and $9 for children and older and FREE for children 4 and younger. [Read more…] about Old Town Skate – Outdoor Ice Skating In Louisville
Two Saturdays Of Fun: Brighton Holds Annual Tree Lighting & Festival of Lights Parade
The City of Brighton will be celebrating its annual Tree Lighting, one week before its annual holiday parade. The Tree Lighting ceremony will take place Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Founders Plaza on Main and Bridge streets. The event will feature a Winter Market with unique artists, crafters, and artisan food vendors beginning at 1 p.m. [Read more…] about Two Saturdays Of Fun: Brighton Holds Annual Tree Lighting & Festival of Lights Parade
WinterFest Returns To Old South Pearl Street: Hay Rides, Tree Lighting, Music & More
The merchants of Denver’s South Pearl Street are hosting WinterFest on Friday and Saturday, December 5 & 6, 2025 — centered on the 1500 block. Enjoy holiday hay wagon rides, an open-air Saturday holiday market with gift and food vendors, live music and a local merchant open house from the 1200 to 1900 blocks. [Read more…] about WinterFest Returns To Old South Pearl Street: Hay Rides, Tree Lighting, Music & More
Loveland Holiday Market: Shopping, Santa & Winter Fun
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Visit Loveland and Centerra are proud to present the Loveland Holiday Market! Celebrate the season at the Loveland Visitor Center on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your family and friends for a festive day filled with holiday shopping, winter fun, cheerful community spirit and holiday cheer. [Read more…] about Loveland Holiday Market: Shopping, Santa & Winter Fun
Best Amazon Cyber Monday Deals: CoverGirl, Urban Decay, BOGG Bag, Dove Men, Levi’s, Duracell Batteries & More
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Cyber Monday is today and Amazon has a ton of great deals at up to 50% or more off retail. Don’t spend hours looking for the best deals. Whether you’re shopping for a holiday gift or a specific need, or — like us — just seeing what suits your fancy, take a look at this list we’ve pulled together for you. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.
Some of the biggest discounts are “Limited Time Only,” meaning that they can be here one minute and gone the next, so the discounts might not be the same as listed here when you check. We do try to keep up! Here are a few great deals that caught our eye… [Read more…] about Best Amazon Cyber Monday Deals: CoverGirl, Urban Decay, BOGG Bag, Dove Men, Levi’s, Duracell Batteries & More
Noel Northglenn Brings Santa To Town On December 5
Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves for an evening of fun when Santa comes to Northglenn on Friday, December 5, 2025, to kick off the city’s holiday celebration. Noel Northglenn runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Northglenn Recreation Center and will be filled with both “fan favorites” and fun ways to celebrate the season. [Read more…] about Noel Northglenn Brings Santa To Town On December 5
Denver Art Museum Hosts Member Sale for the Holidays
Denver Art Museum members always get 10% off in the marvelous museum shop, and just in time for the holidays, the savings are doubled to at least 20% off during the special members’ holiday shopping sale running December 4 to 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There’s also a prize wheel you can spin to win big!
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Lakewood Lights Brightens The Season. Tree Lighting, Cookies, Santa, Music & More
Lakewood shines a bit brighter following Lakewood Lights on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park. The official lighting ceremony with the mayor and city council begins at the Gazebo at 5:30 p.m. Meet with Santa or craft an ornament. Cookies and hot cocoa are available for free (though a $1 donation is nice). This event is FREE and open to all ages. [Read more…] about Lakewood Lights Brightens The Season. Tree Lighting, Cookies, Santa, Music & More
9News Parade of Lights Marches Thru Downtown December 6
Holiday parades abound this time of year, but the signature event for Denver is the 9NEWS Parade of Lights that takes place Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 6 p.m. See marching bands, 40 dazzling floats, marching bands, equestrian units, giant balloon characters and horse-drawn carriages illuminated with sparkling lights. [Read more…] about 9News Parade of Lights Marches Thru Downtown December 6
Thornton WinterFest Transforms Carpenter Park Into A Wonderland
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