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
Christmas Toy Giveaways: FREE Toys For Kids This Holiday Season
Each year, local organizations and community groups sponsor Christmas toy giveaways, to make sure children in families with limited funds can still believe that a joyous holiday spirit includes everyone, regardless of faith (and if you do believe in Santa, he can always find you). We’re collecting as many of these toy giveaways and events as we can find, and listing them here. [Read more…] about Christmas Toy Giveaways: FREE Toys For Kids This Holiday Season
Rocky Mountain Holiday Train Show Steams Into Loveland
All aboard! The Rocky Mountain Train Show – Holiday Edition steams into Loveland on Saturday & Sunday, November 29 & 30, 2025, at the The Ranch Events Complex. With amazing operating layouts, LEGOs, kids activities, retail booths and more, this is a great show for the young and the young at heart, whether you are just getting started in the hobby or a long time scale modeler. [Read more…] about Rocky Mountain Holiday Train Show Steams Into Loveland
Annual Farolito Lighting and Pinecone Ceremony at The Fort
On Sunday, November 30, 2025, celebrate the Southwestern tradition of lighting the farolitos – paper bags filled with sand – and burning pine cones in the courtyard of The Fort Restaurant. The FREE festivities from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. usher in the holiday season as a unique alternative to the typical tree-lighting ceremony. [Read more…] about Annual Farolito Lighting and Pinecone Ceremony at The Fort
Thanksgiving Food Giveaways: FREE Meals and Groceries For Families in Need of Some Holiday Cheer – Updated!
Each year, local organizations and community groups sponsor Thanksgiving turkey and food giveaways, to make sure families facing food insecurity or financial hardship can gather together for a traditional meal. We’re collecting as many of these turkey giveaways and food distribution events, as well as free meals, as we can find, and listing them here. Some require advance registration, which is why we are posting this list now. [Read more…] about Thanksgiving Food Giveaways: FREE Meals and Groceries For Families in Need of Some Holiday Cheer – Updated!
Create Holiday Memories In Parker This Winter Season
Downtown Parker hopes to help everyone create holiday memories with a series of events called Hometown Holiday Experience. Things kick-off on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at O’Brien Park. Usher in the holidays with fun activities and accents to Downtown Parker. Enjoy a winter market, sponsor booths and activities with Buddy the Elf and his friends Elsa and Olaf from noon to 3 p.m. [Read more…] about Create Holiday Memories In Parker This Winter Season
This Week’s Holiday Craft Shows, Markets and Fairs
More than a dozen holiday craft shows are on tap for the weekend. 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
Grand Illumination Lights Up Denver Union Station
This year’s Grand Illumination at Union Station lights up the historic landmark on Friday, November 28, 2025. Festivities, including musical entertainment start at 4 p.m. with the lights turned on promptly at 6:10 p.m. The annual event features entertainment by the Denver Dolls, a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus, fun activities and the lighting of the station and its tree. [Read more…] about Grand Illumination Lights Up Denver Union Station
Drunk Christmas 2025: Audacious Theatre’s Boozy Twist On A Dickens’ Classic. Tickets Are Pay-What-You-Can
It’s everybody’s favorite Christmas tale with a boozy twist. Join a drunken cast for a beer as they teach Scrooge a lesson about Christmas and all its “spirits.” Drunk Christmas is a shortened version of the Charles Dickens classic, and Audacious Immersive Theatre’s annual holiday show. Performances run on Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. from November 28 through December 21, 2025, at various breweries around town. [Read more…] about Drunk Christmas 2025: Audacious Theatre’s Boozy Twist On A Dickens’ Classic. Tickets Are Pay-What-You-Can
Where to See ‘The Nutcracker’ Ballet In 2025
Whether you’re a fan of toe shoes or can’t tell a tutu from a toucan, The Nutcracker is sure to win you over (and is the perfect introduction to ballet for children). The holiday classic receives stagings across the Front Range, from small dance school recitals to full-blown, big-budget productions with live orchestra and all the trimmings.
But no matter the dance troupe, Nutcracker dazzles audiences with glittering snowflakes, shimmering sugarplums, the thrilling battle between the Mouse King and the oh-so-handsome Prince and more, all to Tchaikovsky’s extraordinary score. Spend a little or spend a little bit more, the choice is yours. (We’ve noted any discounts.) Here are some productions in 2025 to check out: [Read more…] about Where to See ‘The Nutcracker’ Ballet In 2025
Where To Order Thanksgiving Dinners To-Go In 2025
If the thought of spending your Thanksgiving in the kitchen instead of watching holiday movies or football fills you with dread, don’t despair. Grocery stores and restaurants are happy to take care of most, if not all, the work. We did the math and found that most of these dinners work out to $7.50 to $10 per person.
Some of the more basic dinners don’t include dessert, but a few hours of baking something scrumptious might be just the recipe for getting into the holiday spirit. [Read more…] about Where To Order Thanksgiving Dinners To-Go In 2025
Streets at SouthGlenn Holiday Parade, Santa’s Arrival & Tree Lighting
Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves get a big welcome with the Streets at SouthGlenn Holiday Parade on Friday, November 21, 2025. This FREE event runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and includes a parade (starting at 6 p.m.), meet & greet with Santa’s reindeer, cookies, cocoa, face painting and the lighting of the giant holiday tree. [Read more…] about Streets at SouthGlenn Holiday Parade, Santa’s Arrival & Tree Lighting
Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony in Longmont On November 22
Longmont residents can ring in the holidays with the Holiday Plaza Lighting on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. There’s Santa, crafts and holiday music. Hot drinks, goody bags (for the first 300 attendees) and caroling provide the seasonal trimmings for this festive event. Crafts and activities are from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Plaza lighting ceremony starts at 6:30 p.m. [Read more…] about Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony in Longmont On November 22
Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving for Dine-In or Carry-Out in 2025
Some people prefer to serve Thanksgiving dinner at home, but don’t always want to prepare every single dish from scratch, while others like to go out or take out. Grocery stores and restaurants are happy to take care of most, if not all, the work. Whatever your style, here are some options for under $35 per person — sometimes way under $35. [Read more…] about Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving for Dine-In or Carry-Out in 2025
Save Big On Gear at Larson’s Huge Ski & Snowboard Swap
Larson’s Ski & Sport runs its popular ski and snowboard swap from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, November 22 & 23, 2025. The swap includes skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, poles, snowshoes and outerwear. Employees from Loveland Ski Area will on site selling 4-packs at an event-exclusive discount, as well as individual tickets, season passes, and pass cards. [Read more…] about Save Big On Gear at Larson’s Huge Ski & Snowboard Swap